2026 Escorted Tours & Holidays
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Are you looking ahead to 2026 holidays? It’s never too early to start planning, and booking early can mean you secure the perfect escape. Here at Newmarket Holidays, we're excited to offer a range of amazing tours departing in 2026, and available to book right now!
All of our tours include a dedicated, knowledgeable tour manager - so you will be in safe hands every step of the way. Plus, there's an extensive range of destinations and tour types to choose from.
Whether you're dreaming of a once-in-a-lifetime 2026 holiday or you're planning to tick a destination off your travel wish-list, now's the time to act. From incredible safaris in South Africa, to exciting trips to Borneo, avoid the last-minute rush and get ahead of the curve by booking your 2026 holidays today.
Best 2026 holidays
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- Experience the world-famous Great Wall of China, the largest man-made project in the world
- Discover Beijing with a tour covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven
- In Xi’an, witness the Terracotta Army, featuring more than 2,000 warriors and horses
- Flights included
16 days from £3,625 pp
was £3,815 pp
Dates Available
November 2026 - November 2028
Duration
16 days
Depart From
7 airports
Excursions & Visits
28 included
Meals
33 included
- Travel on the scenic Centovalli Railway to Locarno and Lake Maggiore in Switzerland
- Enjoy a free day to explore Baveno’s city centre and waterfront promenade
- Explore the three Borromean Islands by boat, which are home to beautiful villas and terraced gardens
- Flights included
8 days from £1,759 pp
was £2,069 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2026
Duration
8 days
Depart From
8 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
7 included
- Marvel at the rugged landscapes of Cape St. Vincent and look out over the wild Atlantic coast from its clifftop overlooks
- Spend time exploring Lagos’ picturesque old town and get a taste for life in southern Portugal with a stop in charming Sagres
- Embrace the home of the flamenco, elegant Seville, with guided sightseeing around its most historic landmarks
- Flights included
8 days from £752 pp
was £835 pp
Dates Available
November 2026 - June 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
11 airports
Excursions & Visits
4 included
Meals
7 included
- Explore Lecce, the ‘Florence of the South’, and admire its elegant baroque landmarks
- Discover the UNESCO-listed wonders of Matera's Sassi districts, from ancient cave-dwellings to magnificent rock-hewn churches
- Spend time amongst Alberobello’s traditional, conical trulli houses and uncover the history behind the design
- Flights included
8 days from £1,850 pp
was £2,055 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
3 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
15 included
- Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through the Welgevonden and Kaingo game reserves
- Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
- Partake in a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
- Flights included
10 days from £2,665 pp
was £2,805 pp
Dates Available
November 2026 - December 2028
Duration
10 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
21 included
- The atmosphere of New Orleans' famous French Quarter
- Two nights in Memphis, staying at The Guest House at Graceland, right next to Elvis's famous mansion
- Beale Street in Memphis, the "Home of the Blues"
- Flights included
9 days from £2,130 pp
was £2,505 pp
Dates Available
February 2026 - December 2028
Duration
9 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
3 included
- Discover the post-communist capital, Tirana, and its colourful past with a guided tour of its most historic landmarks
- Explore authentic Albanian traditions with tours of coastal Vlorë and Berat, the ‘city of a thousand windows’
- Walk in the steps of Albania’s national hero with visits to the Skanderbeg Museum, Krujë castle and historic Shkodër
- Flights included
8 days from £1,125 pp
was £1,249 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2026
Duration
8 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
19 included
Meals
7 included
- Witness the waterfalls and breathtaking scenery in Plitvice National Park
- Explore the pretty fishing port of Rovinj
- Seek out the remarkable Lim Fjord, the one-time hideaway of Captain Morgan
- Flights included
8 days from £1,454 pp
was £1,615 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2026
Duration
8 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
4 included
Meals
14 included
- On a guided tour, see the pavilions and palaces of Agra Fort and the famed monument of love, the UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal
- Visit one of Delhi’s most famous and historical monuments, Qutub Minar
- Travel by Jeep to the red sandstone ramparts of the sixth-century Amber Fort
- Flights included
11 days from £1,526 pp
was £1,795 pp
Dates Available
January 2026 - November 2028
Duration
11 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
12 included
Meals
22 included
- Track the elusive ‘Big Five’ with six small-group game drives across three national parks
- Catch your breath on Victoria Falls’ most impressive vistas with a scenic excursion to one of the seven wonders of the world
- Marvel at the wonder of Edwardian engineering with an interactive visit to Victoria Falls Bridge
- Flights included
14 days from £5,436 pp
was £6,039 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2028
Duration
14 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
15 included
Meals
24 included
- Soak up Santorini’s idyllic vineyard-laden vistas on an evening’s visit and perhaps sample a few of the local labels
- Wander around the site of Olympia, the historic birthplace of the Olympic Games
- Witness the treasures of the Cretan capital, Heraklion, and visit the magnificent Palace of Knossos, the fabled home of the minotaur
- Flights included
12 days from £2,471 pp
was £2,745 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2026
Duration
12 days
Depart From
13 airports
Excursions & Visits
9 included
Meals
20 included
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