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USA

Elvis Presley’s Memphis, New Orleans & Nashville

9 days | September 2023-December 2025

Journey through America’s musical heartland, from the birthplace of jazz and the cradle of rock ‘n’ roll to the undisputed capital of country music.

This wonderful holiday is crammed full of highlights, and infused with the magic and mystique, sights and sounds of the South. Beginning in Georgia you’ll travel through the world of WC Handy, Robert Johnson, Fats Domino, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton and – of course – Elvis Presley. Stay in New Orleans, the laid-back Big Easy. See Tupelo, the King’s birthplace, and Memphis, where he made his home. And, finally, head to the guitar-pickin’, banjo-playing songwriters’ city, Nashville, Tennessee.

Itinerary

Montgomery | 1 night

New Orleans | 2 nights

Memphis | 2 nights

Nashville | 2 nights

Tour Highlights

• 7 nights’ room-only accommodation

• Visit Elvis’s hometown – Tupelo

• Stays in Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, & Montgomery

• A full country and blues music experience

Flying from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen

from £2070pp

USA

Hollywood, San Diego, Vegas & the Grand Canyon

11

days | April 2024-November 2025

Explore three of America’s most famous cities plus a few less known, cross vast deserts and discover the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon that is perhaps nature’s greatest wonder. This tour really shows you the best of the south-west! This popular itinerary includes the glittering make-believe world of Los Angeles, home to the star-studded streets of Hollywood, San Diego on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and then takes you right to the edge of one of the world’s most majestic natural sights - the breathtaking Grand Canyon. Spend two nights in the Nevada Desert’s oasis of colour and opulence, Las Vegas, and perhaps take to the skies by helicopter above the Grand Canyon or Las Vegas’ skyline. It promises to be a fascinating tour, and a great introduction to the USA.

Itinerary

Buena Park | 2 nights

San Diego | 2 nights

Scottsdale | 1 night

Flagstaff | 2 nights

Las Vegas | 2 nights

Tour Highlights

• 9 nights’ room-only accommodation, plus 1 night on the aircraft

• Visits to Hollywood, Santa Monica, Palm Springs, San Diego, Scottsdale, Sedona, the Grand Canyon & Las Vegas

Flying from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen

from £2240pp

USA

Washington, New York & Boston in the Fall

9 days | September 2023-October 2025

Explore a trio of great cities and some stunning countryside filled with the striking background of Fall’s russet reds and golden hues. Begin with a two-night stay in historic, colonial Williamsburg, and visits to all-powerful Washington and Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Then take in the dazzling wonders of the Big Apple, and the elegant “blueblood streets” of Boston, the most European of all American cities. Charlottesville’s historic streets, forested New England ablaze with colour, Newport’s carefully maintained grandeur and the opportunity to visit Cape Cod and Plymouth on an optional excursion complete a wonderful autumn adventure.

Itinerary

Williamsburg | 2 nights

Arlington | 1 night

New Jersey | 2 nights

Hull | 2 nights

Tour Highlights

• 7 nights’ room-only accommodation, plus 1 night on the aircraft

• Visits to the White House and Capitol Hill, the Blue Ridge Mountains, & Shenandoah National Park, Charlottesville, New York, Rhode Island, & the Freedom Trail in Boston

Flying from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen

from £2036pp

CANADA

Canadian Rockies

11 days | September 2023-October 2024

Make one of the world’s must-do journeys through Canada’s breathtaking scenery to Vancouver and Victoria - two of British Columbia’s most charming cities. Discover the glories of Western Canada as you journey from the Stampede City of Calgary, via majestic Banff and its scenic heights, past sparkling Lake Louise to historic Jasper and its National Park. A stay in the beautiful resort of Sun Peaks is followed by the journey down to welcoming Vancouver, Canada’s most liveable city, before your holiday ends with a stay in unashamedly “British” Victoria, British Columbia’s charming capital on delightful Vancouver Island.

Itinerary

Banff | 2 nights

Jasper | 2 nights

Sun Peaks | 1 night

Vancouver | 2 nights

Victoria | 2 nights

Tour Highlights

• 9 nights’ room-only accommodation, plus 1 night on the aircraft

• Stays in Banff, Jasper, Vancouver, Sun Peaks & Victoria

• Follow the Icefields Parkway, via Lake Louise

• Discover Jasper National Park & Maligne Lake on an optional excursion

Flying from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen

from £2689pp

CANADA

Canada’s Maple Leaf Trail

10

days | June 2024-September 2025

One of the world’s greatest natural wonders, some memorable scenic journeys and a quartet of stunning, contrasting cities guarantee the enduring appeal of this fully escorted tour. Begin with a visit to the world’s most powerful waterfall, Niagara Falls, then spend time in welcoming, waterfront Toronto and Canada’s historic capital city, Ottawa, picturesque Quebec City, where the New World still resembles the Old and glorious Montreal, French Canada’s capital of style.

Itinerary

Niagara Falls | 2 nights

Toronto | 2 nights

Ottawa | 1 night

Quebec City | 2 nights

Montréal | 1 night

Tour Highlights

• 8 nights’ room-only accommodation

• Stays in Niagara Falls, Toronto, Ottawa, Québec & Montréal

• Visits to CN Tower, Lake Ontario, & St Lawrence River

Flying direct from Edinburgh

from £2262pp

SOUTH AMERICA

Peru, Ecuador & Galapagos Islands

17 days | January-November 2024

This fascinating South American adventure begins with a visit to Peru’s Sacred Valley where the Inca civilisation once thrived and to the magical “lost city” of Machu Picchu. It uncovers Cusco’s unique blend of Inca architecture and colonial style, and Peru’s cosmopolitan capital, Lima. You’ll fly to lofty Quito, to explore the Ecuadorean capital in its spectacular Andean setting and spend four nights in the remote Galápagos Islands where you’ll encounter some of the planet’s most unusual creatures.

Itinerary

Lima | 2 nights

Urubamba | 2 nights

Aguas Calientes | 1 night

Cusco | 2 nights

Quito | 2 nights

Santa Cruz | 2 nights

San Cristobal | 2 nights

Quito | 1 night

Tour Highlights

• 14 nights’ accommodation & 19 meals

• Visits to the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, the ‘Middle of the World’ equator line, Otavalo’s market, & the Charles Darwin Research Centre

• Tours of Cusco, Lima & Quito

• Five days in Galápagos, enjoy a bay cruise with opportunities for swimming & snorkelling

• Encounters with various animals

Flying from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen

from £6287pp

SOUTH AFRICA

Cape Town, the Garden Route & Big Five Safari

12 days | October 2023-November 2024

Experience one of Africa’s most spectacular cities, some amazing scenery, and the giants of the animal kingdom. This is a perfect introduction to South Africa, one of the world’s most beautiful countries, on an extraordinary-value tour crammed with unforgettable highlights. Relax in the sun-kissed surroundings of some of South Africa’s finest vineyards, cross the arid plain of the Little Karoo, go in search of the Big Five in a private game reserve, then discover spectacular Cape Town in its glorious setting beneath Table Mountain and gaze out at rugged Indian Ocean-washed shores.

Itinerary

Hermanus | 1 night

Albertinia | 2 nights

Mossel Bay | 2 nights

Stellenbosch | 1 night

Cape Town | 3 nights

Tour Highlights

• 9 nights’ accommodation & 16 meals

• Game drives, Table Mountain cable car ride, whale-watching, winetasting & a lagoon cruise

• Stay in a private lodge

• Tours of Cape Peninsula & Stellenbosch

• Visit Hermanus, Knysna, Cape Winelands, & the Western Cape

Flying from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen

from £2796pp

SOUTH AFRICA

Kruger Safari & South Mozambique Beach

13 days | October 2023-November 2025

A blend of thrilling bush adventuring and blissful beach lazing is here for the taking on this family-friendly escape. Donne your khaki gear, but don’t forget your beach kit either, as this tour takes you into the heart of the Kruger National Park, as well as the idyllically remote Machangulo peninsula of Mozambique. Ample time for safaris, sundowners and all the seaside-centred fun make for the best-balanced holiday. Taking you beyond the trodden tourist path, this special journey showcases South Africa’s culture and highlights the importance of wildlife conservation. Nature-focused experiences by foot, open-air vehicle and boat capture the true beauty of both countries.

Itinerary

Irene Country Lodge Hotel

| 2 nights

Camp Bethel | 6 nights

Machangulo Beach Lodge | 3 nights

Tour Highlights

• 10 nights’ accommodation & 29 meals

• Venture in search of the ‘Big Five’ on three open-air safaris

• Wildlife rehabilitation tour

• Blyde River Canyon boat cruise

• Panoramic mountain tour

• Nyani cultural tour with live music & dancing

• Escape to Mozambique for a few days of beach bliss

Flying from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen

from £3528pp

EGYPT

Cairo, Luxor & Nile Cruise

11

days | September-October 2023

Unearth the mysteries of antiquity, and discover the eye-popping, jaw-dropping riches of the pharaohs, in comfort and style. Catch your breath as you encounter the wondrous Pyramids at Giza and marvel at the collections of Cairo’s stunning Egyptian Museum. Gaze in awe as you cruise along the tranquil Nile, past riverbank scenes unchanged in centuries, visiting some of the most important relics of Ancient Egypt, as well as the truly phenomenal High Dam at Aswan. Opportunities to visit Alexandria and Abu Simbel on optional excursions complete this extraordinary, unforgettable holiday in Egypt.

Itinerary

Cairo | 3 nights

Nile river cruise:

Luxor | 1 night, Edfu | 1 night, Aswan | 3 nights

Tour Highlights

• 3 nights’ 5-star bed & breakfast in Cairo

• 7 nights’ full board on a Nile River cruise

• Sail on a felucca around Kitchener Island

• Visits to Cairo, the Egyptian Museum, Giza’s pyramids and sphinx, temples of Karnak and Luxor, the Aswan High Dam & the Valley of the Kings

• Optional excursions to Alexandria & Abu Simbel Kitchener Island

Flying from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen

from £2665pp

INDIA

Tigers & the Taj Mahal

11 days | September 2023-December 2025

Uncover northern India’s greatest cities on this perfect introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating and alluring destinations. Explore the teeming, colourful, spectacular cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur that make up the world-famous, fascinating Golden Triangle. See sights like the Red Fort, the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal and the Palace of the Winds. Spend two nights on safari in Ranthambhore, a one-time hunting ground of Indian princes, and complete your holiday with a stay in a luxury jungle resort.

Itinerary

Deli | 1 night

Agra | 1 night

Ranthambhore | 2 nights

Jaipur | 2 nights

Vanaashyra | 1 night

Gurgaon | 1 night

Tour Highlights

• 8 nights’ accommodation, 22 meals, plus 1 night on the aircraft

• See the Taj Mahal, The Red Fort, the India Gate war memorial, the ruins of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, Jaipur’s Amber Fort and Palace of the Winds & Chand Baori

• Visit Agra and both Old & New Delhi

• Enjoy two safaris, a camel cart ride & an Indian cookery demonstration

Flying from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen

from £1815pp

Borneo’s Orangutans & Rainforest Adventure

13 days | February-November 2024

This wonderful holiday lifts the lid on Sabah, Malaysian Borneo’s verdant jungle paradise, which is watched over by towering Mount Kinabalu and home to the endangered orangutan, proboscis monkey and the delightful sun bear, and fringed by pristine, white-sand beaches. With a host of included tours and experiences and the chance to rest and relax after the tour in an ocean-side spa resort, this is a perfect introduction to a stunning corner of the world.

Tour Highlights

• 10 nights’ accommodation, 20 meals, plus 2 nights on the aircraft

• Visits to an orangutan rehabilitation centre, the Sun Bear conservation centre, The Rainforest Discovery Centre, a local monkey sanctuary, Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Springs & Sandakan

• River & lake cruises

• Stays in a jungle lodge, the Sabah Tea Plantation & a beach resort

Itinerary

Sandakan | 4 nights

Sabah Tea Resort | 2 nights

Kota Kinabalu | 4 nights

Flying from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen

from £3077pp

MIDDLE EAST

Jordan, Petra & the Dead Sea

7 days | November 2023-November 2024

Gaze wide-eyed at one of the Seven New Wonders of the World, drive stunning desert highways, and visit the lowest location on Earth. See for yourself some of the world’s most awe-inspiring sights on this remarkable escorted tour to the friendly, welcoming Kingdom of Jordan. Discover Amman’s mix of ancient and ultra-modern, Jerash’s Roman remains and astonishing, breathtaking Petra. Travel through pristine desert landscapes, take the fabled King’s Highway to Madaba, then end your unforgettable holiday with a few days relaxing on the shores of the mysterious Dead Sea.

Itinerary

Amman | 2 nights

Wadi Musa | 2 nights

Dead sea resort | 2 nights

Tour Highlights

• 6 nights’ half-board accommodation

• Visit Petra, Jerash, Amman, Little Petra, Madaba & Mount Nebo

• Enjoy a 4x4 tour through Wadi Rum

• Relax by the Dead Sea

Flying from Glasgow, Edinburgh, or Aberdeen

from £2189pp

THE BALKANS

Dubrovnik, Montenegro & The Dalmatian Coast

8 days | September 2023-October 2024

Discover some of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Montenegro, on this marvellous two-centre holiday. Spend three nights on the sweeping, sun-kissed beaches of the Markarska Riviera, and four more close to walled Dubrovnik, relaxing in comfortable hotels or exploring your surroundings on the included tours. Visit vibrant Split and the walled, island-city of Trogir, take a trip to Croatia’s beautiful Krka National Park, see Mostar’s famous bridge, and explore Montenegro - one of Europe’s most beautiful and unspoilt countries.

Itinerary

Drvenik | 3 nights

Mlini | 4 nights

Tour Highlights

• 7 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation

• Tours of Dubrovnik, Montenegro, the Bay of Kotor & Budva

• Excursions to Mostar, Split, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trogir & Krka National Park

Flying from Edinburgh

from £1130pp

ITALY

Venice, Verona & Lake Garda

8 days | September 2023-September 2024

Discover an idyllic corner of the world, and explore two of Europe’s most fascinating, enthralling and historic cities. Stay in a hotel on idyllic Lake Garda, make the most of plenty of time to rest and relax in one of Italy’s favourite locations, and join your tour manager for four wonderful included excursions. Discover the breathtaking beauty of glorious Venice, the world’s most romantic city, see Verona’s ancient streets and majestic Roman arena, head into the craggy heights of the Dolomites, and experience the many delights of Garda’s colourful shores.

Itinerary

Stay in Riva del Garda, Torbole, Limone or Malcesine | 7 nights

Tour Highlights

• 7 nights’ accommodation at the hotel or resort of your choosing

• Enjoy a full-day visit to incomparable Venice, La Serenissima

• Explore Verona, Romeo and Juliet’s exquisite city

• Journey through the dramatic Dolomites

• Experience a Grand Circular Tour of Lake Garda

Flying from Edinburgh

from £1204pp

ITALY

Lake Garda

8 days | August 2023-October 2024

In any list of favourite ‘lakes and mountains’ destinations, the name of Italy’s largest body of water will never be far from the top. Stretching some 35 miles from the narrow, almost fjord-like landscape of its mountain-fringed north, to the sun-blessed, rolling plain at its southern shore, Lake Garda is home to several handsome settlements, all of which are a perfect choice for a holiday exuding Mediterranean-like ambience.

Tour Highlights

• 7 nights’ bed and breakfast, half board or all-inclusive accommodation

• Relax and unwind beside the blue waters of Lake Garda

• Explore the city of Verona

• Optional tours: Grand Circular Lake Garda tour, full-day Venice tour, or journey through the dramatic Dolomites

Itinerary

Stay in Riva del Garda, Torbole, Limone or Malcesine | 7 nights

Flying from Edinburgh

from £1077pp

ITALY

Capri, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast

8 days | September 2023-October 2024

Discover the charm and warm hospitality of the Neapolitan Riviera, one of the Mediterranean’s most highly favoured corners.

Stay in an excellent hotel in or close to the famous resort of Sorrento, above the blue bay of Naples. Enjoy four wonderful guided excursions, visit historic Naples and discover the ruins of Roman Pompeii, where the final moments of the city remain set in stone by the eruption of Vesuvius. Spend a day on the enchanting Isle of Capri, beloved haunt of artists and writers, and sit back in wonder as you take a breath-taking drive along the famous Amalfi Coast, overlooking glorious scenes of picture-postcard perfection.

Itinerary

Stay in Sant’Agnello | 7 nights

Tour Highlights

• 7 nights’ accommodation (upgrade hotels are available in Sant’Agnello, Sant’Agata & Sorrento for a supplement)

• Excursions to Pompeii, Naples & Capri

• Journey along the famous Amalfi Drive

• Optional Campania countryside tour

Flying from Edinburgh

from £1105pp

ITALY & SWITZERLAND

Lake Como, St Moritz & The Bernina Express

8 days | May-October 2024

Savour lakes and mountains and take one of the world’s great railway journeys to Switzerland’s most celebrated holiday hideaway. Spend a week on the shores of Lake Como, the most picturesque of the Italian lakes. Enjoy its elegant villas and glorious gardens – which have inspired artists and writers for generations – and combine rest and relaxation with some wonderful excursions, including a journey on the spectacularly scenic Bernina Express to chic St Moritz, famous refuge of the well-heeled, and opportunities to discover stylish Milan and idyllic Lugano.

Itinerary

Stay in Mezzegra-Tremezzina or Tremezzo | 7 nights

Tour Highlights

• 7 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation (alternative hotel available for a supplement)

• Enjoy a cruise on Lake Como

• Ride the Bernina Express to St Moritz

• Entrance to the gardens of Villa del Balbianello

• Discover Bellagio, “Italy’s most beautiful town”

• Optional tours: Milan city, Bergamo & day trip to Lugano

Flying from Edinburgh

from £1169pp

PORTUGAL

Hidden Portugal

8 days | September 2023-October 2024

Discover a delightful corner of Portugal, filled with fascination, offering the warmest of welcomes and home to famous wines. Stay at a choice of excellent hotels close to the historic Costa Verde fishing town of Póvoa de Varzim, beautifully set on the glorious Atlantic coast, and explore this little-known but lovely region on two fascinating included guided excursions: one to Porto, and one into the Minho region just north of Póvoa.

Tour Highlights

• 7 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation at your chosen hotel

• Enjoy tours of Porto & the Minho region

• A trip to Vinho Verde vineyards & Ponte de Lima

• A visit to one of the city’s many famous port wine lodges

Itinerary

Esposende or Povoa de Varzim

| 7 nights

Flying from Edinburgh

from £889pp

SOLO TRAVELLER COLLECTION

More choice for independent explorers

With these solo holidays, tailored for the like-minded and designed with the curious in mind, you may be travelling solo, but you’ll never feel alone. The development and launch of this collection, alongside 20 no single supplement classic tours, was driven by the necessity to bring back journeys that allow both the seasoned and first-time traveller to explore the world again while being escorted.

Newmarket Holidays has a selection of exclusively solo holidays, focused on showcasing their most popular wish-list destinations, which promise unique opportunities to discover, learn, and connect, both under their guidance and on your own time. As a result of the thoughtfully balanced itineraries being inspired by specific interests and hobbies, you’re also guaranteed a well-matched group to share experiences of a lifetime with.

Tour highlights and inclusions:

• The services of a friendly, knowledgeable tour manager

• A welcome drink and get-together with fellow solo travellers

• Carefully selected accommodation and meals, specific to your tour

• Return flights to and from your destination, with hold luggage included

• Return airport-hotel transfers

• Fascinating included excursions and sightseeing

• Optional activities and excursions for you to choose and book

• Assurance travelling with one of the UK’s leading privately owned, multi-award-winning tour operators

A Snapshot of Western Sicily

April-October 2024

Flying from Edinburgh

8 days from £1328pp

India’s Golden Triangle, Tigers & Amritsar’s Golden Temple

February 2024-November 2025

Flying from Glasgow, Edinburgh & Aberdeen

13 days from £2788pp

Kenyan Wildlife & Coastal Explorer

June 2024-November 2025

Flying from Glasgow, Edinburgh & Aberdeen

10 days from £3350pp

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