Winter Sun Holidays
Leave behind the gloom and grey of British winter and escape to warmer climates on a winter-sun getaway. Take a break in the winter sun and unwind as you discover some delightful destinations.
Enjoy warm waters on a winter holiday to some of Europe’s most idyllic islands, or perhaps soak up the sun as you explore striking desert landscapes. Whether you want to head across the Mediterranean to Morocco, Turkey or the Middle East, or stay closer to home, our selection of winter-sun holidays are just the ticket for winter sun-seekers.
From the warmth and blue skies of Portugal and Spain, to the charming towns and mild climate of historic Malta, our winter-warming holidays offer plenty of relaxation, with the chance to get to know your chosen destination in the company of our friendly, knowledgeable tour managers. Stroll along seafront promenades and cobbled streets in temperatures a welcome few degrees warmer than at home on the Mediterranean, as you take in the delights of Aphrodite's island, Cyprus, or the sun-blessed Aegean coast. Discover the ancient treasures of Egypt and take in a desert landscape that is home to nomadic tribesmen and fascinating ancient sites.
Wherever you wish to bask in the winter sun, our selection of winter holidays offer warm getaways full of rest, relaxation and gentle exploration.
Best winter sun holidays
- Enjoy a week of rest, exploration and Maltese hospitality
- Spend a day on Gozo, Malta's fascinating sister island
- Get to know Malta's historic capital, Valletta
- Flights included
8 days from £1,253 pp
was £1,474 pp
Dates Available
March 2026 - October 2026
Duration
8 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
11 included
Meals
14 included
- Enjoy a week of rest, exploration and Maltese hospitality
- Spend a day on Gozo, Malta's fascinating sister island
- Get to know Malta's historic capital, Valletta
- Flights included
15 days from £1,892 pp
was £2,225 pp
Dates Available
March 2026 - October 2026
Duration
15 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
4 included
Meals
28 included
- Explore Kyrenia's harbour and monumental castle
- Enjoy visits to idyllic Bellapais and its Gothic abbey
- Visit the spectacular Greek and Roman ruins at Salamis and Soli
- Flights included
8 days from £897 pp
was £1,055 pp
Dates Available
October 2025 - November 2026
Duration
8 days
Depart From
12 airports
Excursions & Visits
5 included
Meals
14 included
- Tour the Roman ruins at Salamis
- Exploring Kyrenia's harbour and monumental castle
- Visits to idyllic Bellapais, and its Gothic abbey
- Flights included
15 days from £1,373 pp
was £1,615 pp
Dates Available
October 2025 - November 2026
Duration
15 days
Depart From
12 airports
Excursions & Visits
5 included
Meals
14 included
- Take in Giza’s most famous sights, from its grand pyramids to the Great Sphinx on a guided tour and watch ancient history come to life.
- Discover Egypt’s pharaonic past with a visit to Edfu’s immaculately preserved Temples of Horus
- Witness Aswan’s High Dam and enjoy a traditional felucca ride across the Nile’s gentle waters
- Flights included
11 days from £2,827 pp
was £3,325 pp
Dates Available
November 2025 - October 2027
Duration
11 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
9 included
Meals
25 included
- A New Year's Eve celebration at your hotel
- Ancient Salamis and its Roman remains
- Exploring ruined but beautiful Famagusta
- Flights included
8 days from £2,045 pp
was £2,405 pp
Dates Available
28 December 2025
Duration
8 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
3 included
Meals
20 included
- Enjoy opportunities to explore historic Kantara Castle and Nicosia
- Visit ancient Salamis and its Roman ruins
- Experience the chance to soak up Kyrenia's seasonal cheer on an optional tour
- Flights included
8 days from £1,632 pp
was £1,919 pp
Dates Available
21 December 2025
Duration
8 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
3 included
Meals
20 included
- Enjoy a week of festive rest, relaxation and exploration
- Set off on a tour of the walled capital of Valetta
- Explore the beautiful island of Gozo on an optional excursion
- Flights included
8 days from £1,572 pp
was £1,849 pp
Dates Available
20 December 2025
Duration
8 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
2 included
Meals
14 included
- Gaze at the Basilica della Santissima Trinità di Saccargia, with its striking façade
- Stop off in the hilltop town of Bosa and sightsee from a local shuttle train
- Visit the Coral Museum of Alghero
- Flights included
8 days from £1,467 pp
was £1,725 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2026
Duration
8 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
9 included
- A stay in the heart of the Andalusian hills
- A Christmas Eve visit to Seville
- A full day in Granada, including entry to the Alhambra
- Flights included
6 days from £1,186 pp
was £1,395 pp
Dates Available
23 December 2025
Duration
6 days
Depart From
7 airports
Excursions & Visits
2 included
Meals
11 included
- Visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, home to the tallest minaret in the world
- Embark on a guided tour of Rabat’s old medina, Morocco’s capital, and first imperial city on the coastline
- Call at Volubilis, a partly excavated Berber-Roman city and former Roman capital
- Flights included
10 days from £1,855 pp
was £1,905 pp
Dates Available
January 2026 - December 2026
Duration
10 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
17 included
- Journey into the Atlas Mountains to one of Morocco’s most well-known kasbahs, Ait Ben Haddou
- Discover Ouarzazate, the ‘Gateway to the Sahara’ and a popular film-making location
- Call at Agdz, a lush palm oasis bounded by arid desert terrain, popular for its date market
- Flights included
9 days from £2,525 pp
was £2,805 pp
Dates Available
December 2025 - September 2026
Duration
9 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
17 included
- Explore Granada's world-renowned Alhambra and its exquisite gardens on a guided tour
- Stay in the heart of the ‘real’ Andalucia in the hills behind the sun-kissed Costa
- Enjoy a full-day visit to Seville, the city of flamenco
- Flights included
8 days from £1,110 pp
was £1,305 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - November 2026
Duration
8 days
Depart From
19 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
7 included
- Discover the authentic Algarve on Christmas Eve with included excursions to Faro and its historic fishing towns, Tavira and Olhao
- On Boxing Day, experience the magic of Lisbon, adorned with lights and decorations, as well as the Christmas markets
- Book an optional excursion to Cape St. Vincent, the southwestern most point of mainland Europe, and the charming coastal town of Lagos
- Flights included
8 days from £1,249 pp
was £1,469 pp
Dates Available
21 December 2025
Duration
8 days
Depart From
8 airports
Excursions & Visits
2 included
Meals
14 included
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