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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 3 days from £437 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
  • 2 days from £290 pp

  • Dates Available

    July 2025

  • Duration

    2 days

  • Depart From

    Tour Only

  • Meals

    1 included

Rieu Andre Wenen Concert 2000X1200tny
Save 10%. Book by 9 December
New
Andre Rieu in Vienna by Air
Austria
+ 2 More
  • See André 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 Schönbrunn Palace, one of the most important cultural buildings in Austria
  • 4 days from £995 pp

    was £1,105 pp

  • Dates Available

    19 November 2025

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    10 airports

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

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Save 10%. Book by 9 December
Andre Rieu New Year's Concert in Amsterdam
Netherlands
+ 3 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 £612 pp

    was £679 pp

  • Dates Available

    10 January 2025

  • Duration

    3 days

  • Depart From

    16 airports

  • Meals

    2 included

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