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Lake Garda
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Price
from £1239 /pp
was £1378
Flights included -
Dates Available
May 2026 - October 2026
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
11 airports
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Meals
7 included
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Ways to pay
Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £542.66 per month.
Lake Garda
Nestled between mountain landscapes and lake-side vistas, Garda's charming resort towns provide the perfect backdrop for an Italian escape.
Boasting magnificent fjord-like landscapes, dotted with vibrant lemon groves and charming resort towns, it's no surprise that Lake Garda remains one of Italy's most popular tourist hotspots every year. Enjoy a taste of la dolce vita with a stay on Garda's glorious shores with ample time to explore both under guidance and at your own pace. Make the most of your time with a suite of fascinating optional excursions, from city tours of Venice and Verona to a scenic drive through the nearby Dolomites, and discover the delights of one of Italy's most impressive regions.
Top Highlights
Enjoy an optional Grand Circular Tour of Lake Garda
Partake in an optional full-day tour of Venice
Relax and unwind beside the blue waters of Lake Garda
Take the opportunity to explore the city of Verona, the setting that inspired Romeo and Juliet
Itinerary
Fly to Venice, Verona or Milan, meet your Tour Manager and transfer to your hotel on Lake Garda.
Discover the marvellous scenery surrounding Lake Garda on today's Grand Circular Tour, exploring the lake by coach and boat. Visit some of the charming lakeside resorts and discover the distinctive character of each section of the shoreline.
Spend the day at leisure on Lake Garda or join an optional excursion to "fair Verona", the historic setting for the tragedy of "Juliet and her Romeo". See the Roman amphitheatre, where the city's famous opera season is held each year, and treat yourself to a coffee-stop and some people-watching at one of the open-air cafes in the Piazza Bra.
Enjoy a relaxing day at your hotel, or start exploring Lake Garda and the surrounding area. Your Tour Manager will be happy to suggest places to visit and things to do.
The Dolomites, one of Europe's most spectacular mountain ranges, are the destination on today's sightseeing tour. This full-day excursion takes in Val Rendena, the vast Adamello Glacier, the neighbouring Brenta Dolomites and pretty Val di Genova. Don't miss the chance to take in the stunning views on an optional cable-car ride.
Iconic Venice, a mysterious labyrinth of waterways and alleyways, is one of the world's most beautiful cities. Join our fascinating optional excursion to discover legendary places like the Bridge of Sighs, the Rialto Bridge and the Doge's Palace, famous St Mark's Square with its basilica and bell tower, and the Palace of Prisons.
Spend a relaxing day enjoying Lake Garda, your hotel and the surrounding area.
Bid "Arrivederci Italia", as you transfer back to Milan, Venice or Verona and check in for your flight home.
What the price includes
- Seven nights' bed and breakfast, half board or all-inclusive accommodation in your chosen Lake Garda hotel
- Return flights from the UK to Italy
- Return airport-to-hotel transfers
- The services of a Tour Manager with specialist local guides where applicable
- All mandatory local taxes and charges
Dates & Prices
Solo price
Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan.
| Departure point | Departure date | Price (per person) | Availability | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast International |
May 2026 - September 2026 |
from £1284.00 pp |
8 dates available |
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| Belfast International |
27 May 2026
Wednesday
8 days
04 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1439.00 was £1798.00 |
|
|
| Belfast International |
03 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
11 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1284.00 was £1605.00 |
|
|
| Belfast International |
10 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
18 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1444.00 was £1805.00 |
|
|
| Belfast International |
17 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
25 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1524.00 was £1905.00 |
|
|
| Belfast International |
01 Jul 2026
Wednesday
8 days
09 Jul 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1560.00 was £1949.00 |
|
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| Belfast International |
02 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
10 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1572.00 was £1849.00 |
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| Belfast International |
09 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
17 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1581.00 was £1860.00 |
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| Belfast International |
16 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
24 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1504.00 was £1769.00 |
|
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| Birmingham |
May 2026 - October 2026 |
from £1116.00 pp |
11 dates available |
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| Birmingham |
27 May 2026
Wednesday
8 days
04 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1220.00 was £1524.00 |
|
|
| Birmingham |
03 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
11 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1116.00 was £1395.00 |
|
|
| Birmingham |
10 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
18 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1240.00 was £1549.00 |
|
|
| Birmingham |
17 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
25 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1240.00 was £1549.00 |
|
|
| Birmingham |
01 Jul 2026
Wednesday
8 days
09 Jul 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1268.00 was £1585.00 |
|
|
| Birmingham |
02 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
10 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1326.00 was £1559.00 |
|
|
| Birmingham |
09 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
17 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1355.00 was £1594.00 |
|
|
| Birmingham |
16 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
24 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1266.00 was £1489.00 |
|
|
| Birmingham |
23 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
01 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1198.00 was £1409.00 |
|
|
| Birmingham |
30 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
08 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1181.00 was £1389.00 |
|
|
| Birmingham |
14 Oct 2026
Wednesday
8 days
22 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1260.00 was £1399.00 |
|
|
| Bristol |
May 2026 - September 2026 |
from £1128.00 pp |
8 dates available |
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| Bristol |
27 May 2026
Wednesday
8 days
04 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1207.00 was £1508.00 |
|
|
| Bristol |
03 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
11 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1128.00 was £1409.00 |
|
|
| Bristol |
10 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
18 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1228.00 was £1535.00 |
|
|
| Bristol |
17 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
25 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1244.00 was £1555.00 |
|
|
| Bristol |
01 Jul 2026
Wednesday
8 days
09 Jul 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1244.00 was £1555.00 |
|
|
| Bristol |
02 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
10 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1402.00 was £1649.00 |
|
|
| Bristol |
09 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
17 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1415.00 was £1664.00 |
|
|
| Bristol |
16 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
24 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1356.00 was £1595.00 |
|
|
| East Midlands |
May 2026 - September 2026 |
from £1176.00 pp |
10 dates available |
||
| East Midlands |
27 May 2026
Wednesday
8 days
04 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1215.00 was £1518.00 |
|
|
| East Midlands |
03 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
11 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1176.00 was £1469.00 |
|
|
| East Midlands |
10 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
18 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1296.00 was £1619.00 |
|
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| East Midlands |
17 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
25 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1284.00 was £1605.00 |
|
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| East Midlands |
01 Jul 2026
Wednesday
8 days
09 Jul 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1312.00 was £1639.00 |
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| East Midlands |
02 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
10 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1365.00 was £1605.00 |
|
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| East Midlands |
09 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
17 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1406.00 was £1654.00 |
|
|
| East Midlands |
16 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
24 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1331.00 was £1565.00 |
|
|
| East Midlands |
23 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
01 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1203.00 was £1415.00 |
|
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| East Midlands |
30 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
08 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1186.00 was £1395.00 |
|
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| Edinburgh |
May 2026 - October 2026 |
from £1050.00 pp |
11 dates available |
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| Edinburgh |
27 May 2026
Wednesday
8 days
04 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1292.00 was £1614.00 |
|
|
| Edinburgh |
03 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
11 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1240.00 was £1549.00 |
|
|
| Edinburgh |
10 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
18 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1372.00 was £1715.00 |
|
|
| Edinburgh |
17 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
25 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1344.00 was £1679.00 |
|
|
| Edinburgh |
01 Jul 2026
Wednesday
8 days
09 Jul 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1560.00 was £1949.00 |
|
|
| Edinburgh |
02 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
10 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1530.00 was £1799.00 |
|
|
| Edinburgh |
09 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
17 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1525.00 was £1794.00 |
|
|
| Edinburgh |
16 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
24 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1373.00 was £1615.00 |
|
|
| Edinburgh |
23 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
01 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1084.00 was £1275.00 |
|
|
| Edinburgh |
30 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
08 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1050.00 was £1235.00 |
|
|
| Edinburgh |
14 Oct 2026
Wednesday
8 days
22 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1130.00 was £1255.00 |
|
|
| Leeds Bradford |
May 2026 - September 2026 |
from £1076.00 pp |
10 dates available |
||
| Leeds Bradford |
27 May 2026
Wednesday
8 days
04 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1327.00 was £1658.00 |
|
|
| Leeds Bradford |
03 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
11 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1192.00 was £1489.00 |
|
|
| Leeds Bradford |
10 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
18 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1336.00 was £1669.00 |
|
|
| Leeds Bradford |
17 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
25 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1360.00 was £1699.00 |
|
|
| Leeds Bradford |
01 Jul 2026
Wednesday
8 days
09 Jul 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1364.00 was £1705.00 |
|
|
| Leeds Bradford |
02 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
10 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1416.00 was £1665.00 |
|
|
| Leeds Bradford |
09 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
17 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1445.00 was £1700.00 |
|
|
| Leeds Bradford |
16 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
24 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1390.00 was £1635.00 |
|
|
| Leeds Bradford |
23 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
01 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1169.00 was £1375.00 |
|
|
| Leeds Bradford |
30 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
08 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1076.00 was £1265.00 |
|
|
| London Gatwick |
May 2026 - October 2026 |
from £992.00 pp |
11 dates available |
||
| London Gatwick |
27 May 2026
Wednesday
8 days
04 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1084.00 was £1354.00 |
|
|
| London Gatwick |
03 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
11 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £992.00 was £1239.00 |
|
|
| London Gatwick |
10 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
18 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1148.00 was £1435.00 |
|
|
| London Gatwick |
17 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
25 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1156.00 was £1445.00 |
|
|
| London Gatwick |
01 Jul 2026
Wednesday
8 days
09 Jul 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1216.00 was £1519.00 |
|
|
| London Gatwick |
02 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
10 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1305.00 was £1535.00 |
|
|
| London Gatwick |
09 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
17 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1313.00 was £1544.00 |
|
|
| London Gatwick |
16 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
24 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1263.00 was £1485.00 |
|
|
| London Gatwick |
23 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
01 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1059.00 was £1245.00 |
|
|
| London Gatwick |
30 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
08 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1020.00 was £1199.00 |
|
|
| London Gatwick |
14 Oct 2026
Wednesday
8 days
22 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1089.00 was £1209.00 |
|
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| London Luton |
May 2026 - October 2026 |
from £1012.00 pp |
11 dates available |
||
| London Luton |
27 May 2026
Wednesday
8 days
04 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1052.00 was £1314.00 |
|
|
| London Luton |
03 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
11 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1012.00 was £1265.00 |
|
|
| London Luton |
10 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
18 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1136.00 was £1419.00 |
|
|
| London Luton |
17 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
25 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1136.00 was £1419.00 |
|
|
| London Luton |
01 Jul 2026
Wednesday
8 days
09 Jul 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1228.00 was £1535.00 |
|
|
| London Luton |
02 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
10 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1360.00 was £1599.00 |
|
|
| London Luton |
09 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
17 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1386.00 was £1630.00 |
|
|
| London Luton |
16 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
24 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1283.00 was £1509.00 |
|
|
| London Luton |
23 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
01 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1079.00 was £1269.00 |
|
|
| London Luton |
30 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
08 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1037.00 was £1219.00 |
|
|
| London Luton |
14 Oct 2026
Wednesday
8 days
22 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1134.00 was £1259.00 |
|
|
| London Stansted |
May 2026 - September 2026 |
from £1093.00 pp |
10 dates available |
||
| London Stansted |
27 May 2026
Wednesday
8 days
04 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1303.00 was £1628.00 |
|
|
| London Stansted |
03 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
11 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1124.00 was £1405.00 |
|
|
| London Stansted |
10 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
18 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1256.00 was £1569.00 |
|
|
| London Stansted |
17 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
25 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1272.00 was £1589.00 |
|
|
| London Stansted |
01 Jul 2026
Wednesday
8 days
09 Jul 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1312.00 was £1639.00 |
|
|
| London Stansted |
02 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
10 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1348.00 was £1585.00 |
|
|
| London Stansted |
09 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
17 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1398.00 was £1644.00 |
|
|
| London Stansted |
16 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
24 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1317.00 was £1549.00 |
|
|
| London Stansted |
23 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
01 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1110.00 was £1305.00 |
|
|
| London Stansted |
30 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
08 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1093.00 was £1285.00 |
|
|
| Manchester |
May 2026 - October 2026 |
from £1076.00 pp |
11 dates available |
||
| Manchester |
27 May 2026
Wednesday
8 days
04 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1343.00 was £1678.00 |
|
|
| Manchester |
03 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
11 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1116.00 was £1395.00 |
|
|
| Manchester |
10 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
18 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1264.00 was £1579.00 |
|
|
| Manchester |
17 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
25 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1268.00 was £1585.00 |
|
|
| Manchester |
01 Jul 2026
Wednesday
8 days
09 Jul 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1352.00 was £1689.00 |
|
|
| Manchester |
02 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
10 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1407.00 was £1655.00 |
|
|
| Manchester |
09 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
17 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1420.00 was £1670.00 |
|
|
| Manchester |
16 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
24 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1331.00 was £1565.00 |
|
|
| Manchester |
23 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
01 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1088.00 was £1279.00 |
|
|
| Manchester |
30 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
08 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1076.00 was £1265.00 |
|
|
| Manchester |
14 Oct 2026
Wednesday
8 days
22 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1161.00 was £1289.00 |
|
|
| Newcastle |
May 2026 - October 2026 |
from £1184.00 pp |
11 dates available |
||
| Newcastle |
27 May 2026
Wednesday
8 days
04 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1348.00 was £1684.00 |
|
|
| Newcastle |
03 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
11 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1184.00 was £1479.00 |
|
|
| Newcastle |
10 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
18 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1340.00 was £1675.00 |
|
|
| Newcastle |
17 Jun 2026
Wednesday
8 days
25 Jun 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1324.00 was £1655.00 |
|
|
| Newcastle |
01 Jul 2026
Wednesday
8 days
09 Jul 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1372.00 was £1715.00 |
|
|
| Newcastle |
02 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
10 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1453.00 was £1709.00 |
|
|
| Newcastle |
09 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
17 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1437.00 was £1690.00 |
|
|
| Newcastle |
16 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
24 Sep 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1382.00 was £1625.00 |
|
|
| Newcastle |
23 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
01 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1283.00 was £1509.00 |
|
|
| Newcastle |
30 Sep 2026
Wednesday
8 days
08 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1266.00 was £1489.00 |
|
|
| Newcastle |
14 Oct 2026
Wednesday
8 days
22 Oct 2026
Thursday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1350.00 was £1499.00 |
|
Accommodation
Further information
The transfer time to your hotel is approximately one hour and 30 minutes.
We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.
Guests on half-board arrangements will typically (although some hotels are now moving towards buffet-style evening meals) be served a three-course evening meal, and can expect a first course of traditional pasta or soup, a main meat or fish course accompanied by one or two types of vegetable, and a simple dessert of fruit, cake or Italian ice cream. Breakfasts will usually consist of bread rolls, jam, cereal, ham, cheese, fruit juice, tea and coffee. Menus will vary from hotel to hotel, but choice may be more limited than in a normal restaurant. In some instances, individual guests who have booked with the hotel independently may be offered a different menu from those who are staying at the hotel as part of a package tour.
An authentic dining experience in Italy can often be a bit different to the Italian food that international tourists might be used to, but it’s one of the best ways to truly appreciate the finer cultural differences of this tourist hotspot. From simpler, but more frequent, courses to regional dishes, here are some points to note when dining in Italy.
The first major difference you’re likely to notice is that the dining experience as a whole is much longer; you’ll enjoy a much more social experience than the average dinner back home with multiple smaller courses spread across a longer period of time. While each meal will be prepared to order, you may notice that dishes are served cooler than you might be used to – Italian dishes are rarely served piping hot to preserve the more delicate flavours of each ingredient and to provide a more enjoyable dining experience. The final thing to bear in mind is that it may be tricky to find Italian classics in the same form as they are at home. For instance, while Spaghetti Carbonara is a staple in historic Rome – and made traditionally using egg yolks rather than cream – you’ll often find it replaced with a wild boar ragù in Tuscany.
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
Travelling to Europe
Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.
Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.
Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you arrive (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").
Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
The EES scheme commenced on the 12th October 2025, and the phased implementation will last until 9 April 2026. From 10 April 2026, EES will be fully operational at all EU borders. - the latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/ltr
EES is a new digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of most European countries. Once introduced, when you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will also have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system will register your entry on arrival and your exit when departing. You will only need to do this on your first entry into Europe after the scheme starts.
For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operational at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side. For further information please visit the https://www.abta.com/tips-and-advice/planning-and-booking-a-holiday/upcoming-changes-travel-europe here.
Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.
Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU. ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen counties.
The ETIAS system is not live yet - the latest information can be found at www.etias.com. We recommend keeping yourself updated on the planned commencement date and, once live (and if applicable to you), apply for your ETIAS in good time prior to travel.
Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service here.
Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.
All mandatory local taxes and charges are included in the price of your holiday as per the itinerary. Prices for any optional excursions are listed separately. Any suggested free-time activities, attractions, meals or entertainment are not included (unless otherwise stated), and may be subject to local charges. Please note that tipping is optional and as such, is typically not included in the price of your holiday (unless otherwise stated).
Save up to 10% offer applies to new bookings made between 1st April and 30th April 2026 and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to child pricing. The offer does not apply to departure dates with late availability pricing.
Maximum 10% discount applies to a selection of long & all short haul tours. This discount is not valid on Festive, River Cruise, André Rieu events, Edinburgh Tattoo or Wimbledon. This offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other discount, promotion or concession. When booking a holiday as described above, prices shown will automatically have the discount applied. The discount applies to the original tour price (excluding any discounts already applied, extras and holiday insurance) at the time of booking.
This offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Newmarket Holidays reserves the right to cancel, change or amend any tour. Holidays booked with Newmarket Holidays, are financially protected in accordance with ABTA, ATOL & ABTOT regulations. Newmarket Holidays Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 02238316.