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Short Breaks

Indulge your need for relaxation, cultural immersion, or just a little bit of sunshine. It’s time to get away on a short, but much-needed break.

Whether you can’t get the time off work, or your budget doesn't quite allow for a longer, more extravagant holiday, a short break can be the ticket to much-needed rest and relaxation, or that dose of inspiration and culture that you have been craving. A brief holiday, weekend escape, or city break, can be exactly what you need to clear your head and have a healthy break from your hometown. After all, we all do get a little tired of the same old surroundings.

Whether you fancy touring the castles close to home on a UK short break or would like to catch a little bit of sunshine in a Mediterranean location, we have a number of highly enjoyable escorted tours to help you make the most of your long weekend. When Europe is just around the corner, it’s hard to resist a quick getaway. In just a matter of hours, you could be strolling the medieval town squares of Krakow, catching a dazzling Andre Rieu performance in the Netherlands, or witnessing the marvellous Northern Lights at Norway’s Aurora Base Station. The choice is all yours. The best part is, many of our trips depart from regional airports all around the UK, meaning that’s less time travelling, more time for you to enjoy your getaway.

And if you are looking to arrange a last-minute, spontaneous escape, for just a few days, we also offer a range of late deals. Our one to five-night holidays are sure to delight.

Favourite short breaks

Champagne and strawberries, Wimbledon Tennis
Wimbledon Tennis Break - Two days (including coach transfers)
England, United Kingdom
  • An exciting full day of tennis action, including return transfers between your hotel and Wimbledon, and the services of a tour manager
  • Reserved seats on No.1 Court with its retractable roof - guaranteed play whatever the weather!
  • Opportunities to immerse yourself in the energy of the crowds, spot tennis players, celebrities and well-known TV personalities
  • Access to the surrounding grounds, outside courts and the lively Henman Hill
  • 2 days from £329 pp

  • Dates Available

    July 2025

  • Duration

    2 days

  • Depart From

    Make your own way

  • Meals

    1 included

Close up of two glasses of champagne, a basket of strawberries, tennis balls and rackets on some grass
Wimbledon Tennis Break - Three days (including coach transfers)
England, United Kingdom
  • An exciting full day of tennis action, including return transfers between your hotel and Wimbledon, and the services of a tour manager
  • Reserved seats on No.1 Court with its retractable roof - guaranteed play whatever the weather!
  • Opportunities to immerse yourself in the energy of the crowds, spot tennis players, celebrities and well-known TV personalities
  • Access to the surrounding grounds, outside courts and the lively Henman Hill
  • 3 days from £439 pp

  • Dates Available

    July 2025

  • Duration

    3 days

  • Depart From

    Make your own way

  • Meals

    2 included

Match at Number 1 Court
Wimbledon Tennis & London Break - Three Days (make your own way)
England
  • Freedom and flexibility to travel at leisure yourself between your hotel and Wimbledon (no transfers included)
  • Reserved seats on No.1 Court with its retractable roof - guaranteed play whatever the weather!
  • Enjoy two nights taking in the highlights of central London and make the most of a full day at the Wimbledon Championships
  • Access to the surrounding grounds, outside courts and the lively Henman Hill.
  • 3 days from £400 pp

  • Dates Available

    July 2025

  • Duration

    3 days

  • Depart From

    Tour Only

  • Meals

    2 included

Match at Number 1 Court
Wimbledon Tennis & London Break - Two Days (make your own way)
England
  • Freedom and flexibility to travel at leisure yourself between your hotel and Wimbledon (no transfers included)
  • Reserved seats on No.1 Court with its retractable roof - guaranteed play whatever the weather!
  • Enjoy a night taking in the highlights of central London and make the most of a full day at the Wimbledon Championships
  • Access to the surrounding grounds, outside courts and the lively Henman Hill.
  • 2 days from £272 pp

  • Dates Available

    July 2025

  • Duration

    2 days

  • Depart From

    Tour Only

  • Meals

    1 included

Shot of Vienna's gothic city hall which has one tall clock tower and four smaller towers, two on each side, all with pointy turrets. The building is a gold colour and is in front of a bright blue night sky. In front, is a Christmas Market, showing strips of cabin-like stalls and a variety of lit up Christmas decorations, one in the forefront reading 'Merry Christmas' in Austrian. People can be seen, although blurry as they are moving around.
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Vienna Christmas Markets
Austria
+ 3 More
  • Free time to enjoy Vienna’s wonderful Christmas Markets
  • A guided city tour of Vienna
  • Discover the Slovakian capital, Bratislava, with its glorious palaces and churches on an optional excursion
  • 4 days from £736 pp

    was £865 pp

  • Dates Available

    November 2024 - December 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Krakow, Poland
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Kraków Christmas Markets
Poland
+ 3 More
  • Set off on a guided walking tour of Kraków
  • Enjoy free time to browse Kraków's Christmas markets
  • Watch an optional traditional folklore show and have dinner in a local restaurant
  • Experience an optional excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • 4 days from £719 pp

    was £845 pp

  • Dates Available

    November 2024 - December 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    7 airports

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Rieu Andre Wenen Concert 2000X1200tny
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Andre Rieu in Vienna by Air
Austria
+ 2 More
  • See Andre Rieu and The Johann Strauss Orchestra in Vienna's famous Stadthalle
  • Embark on a guided coach tour of Vienna taking in the Old Town and baroque architecture
  • Enjoy an optional excursion to the stunning Schonbrunn Palace, one of the most important cultural buildings in Austria
  • 4 days from £1,129 pp

  • Dates Available

    November 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    11 airports

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

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Andre Rieu Christmas Concert in Maastricht by Eurostar
Netherlands
+ 3 More
  • See André Rieu perform live, in his hometown, at Christmas
  • The chance to explore Maastricht's Christmas Market
  • Visit Aachen's world-famous Christmas Market
  • 4 days from £809 pp

  • Dates Available

    December 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    1 station

  • Excursions

    2 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Andre New Year
Andre Rieu New Year's Concert in Amsterdam
Netherlands
+ 2 More
  • Be among the first to see André Rieu in 2025, live in his home country
  • Plenty of free time to explore Amsterdam's shops, museums and simply wander along the canals
  • Enjoy an optional wine and cheese cruise on the city's famous waterways
  • 3 days from £645 pp

  • Dates Available

    January 2025

  • Duration

    3 days

  • Depart From

    16 airports

  • Meals

    2 included

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Andre Rieu Christmas Concert in Maastricht by Air
Netherlands
+ 3 More
  • See André Rieu perform live, in his hometown, at Christmas
  • The chance to explore Maastricht's Christmas Market
  • Visit Aachen's world-famous Christmas Market
  • 4 days from £839 pp

  • Dates Available

    December 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    17 airports

  • Excursions

    2 included

  • Meals

    3 included

High angle shot of Christmas market in the town square of Prague, showing a lit up gothic church with two towers and spiky turrets, a monument with a circular barrier around it in the centre of the square, next to a large lit up Christmas tree. White roofs of the stalls are all around the square surrounded by people.
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Prague Christmas Markets
Czech Republic
+ 3 More
  • Time to explore Prague's Christmas Markets
  • A guided walking tour of Prague
  • Three nights in Bohemian gem Prague
  • An optional lunch cruise on the Vltava
  • 4 days from £603 pp

    was £709 pp

  • Dates Available

    December 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    5 airports

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Edinburgh Christmas Market
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Edinburgh Christmas Markets
Scotland
+ 4 More
  • Enjoy three nights in the Scottish capital
  • Take in glorious Edinburgh, ‘Athens of the North’
  • Free time to explore the city and its Christmas markets at your leisure
  • Optional tour of stunning Loch Lomond with whisky tasting
  • 4 days from £501 pp

    was £589 pp

  • Dates Available

    November 2024 - December 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    7 airports

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Stag in Scotland in the Highlands
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Christmas in the Highlands
Scotland
+ 2 More
  • Visit the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
  • Enjoy a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings at your hotel
  • Visit Spean Bridge, Neptune’s Staircase, Fort William and Glenfinnan
  • Cruise across Loch Ness
  • 5 days from £1,008 pp

    was £1,119 pp

  • Dates Available

    December 2024

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    8 airports

  • Excursions

    2 included

  • Meals

    9 included

Riga Christmas markets in Latvia
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Riga Christmas Markets
Latvia
+ 3 More
  • Spend three nights in the delightful Latvian capital
  • Explore the historic city of Riga
  • Free time to enjoy the city’s traditional Christmas Market on Old Town Square
  • Enjoy an optional excursion to the Gauja National Park
  • 4 days from £493 pp

    was £579 pp

  • Dates Available

    December 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Montreux, Lake Geneva
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Swiss Christmas Markets
Switzerland
+ 3 More
  • Enjoy views of Lake Geneva
  • Discover the Swiss capital, Bern, on an optional tour
  • Spend three nights in the wonderful alpine village resort of Chateau d'Oex, once home to David Niven
  • Shop for Swiss goodies at Montreux Christmas Market
  • 4 days from £693 pp

    was £815 pp

  • Dates Available

    December 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    4 airports

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    6 included

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