Escorted tours specialist, Newmarket Holidays, has expanded its popular solo touring collection with the addition of four brand-new exclusively solo tours.

The four new options of Marrakesh, the Sahara Desert and Essaouira; Ephesus and Highlights of Western Turkey; Canadian Rockies and Lake Louise; and Heritage of Vietnam and Cambodia will bring the exclusively solos collection to a total of nine adventures which all focus on showcasing some of the most popular touring spots in each destination as well as opportunities to discover, learn and connect with like-minded customers.

The Marrakesh, the Sahara Desert and Essaouira itinerary offers 9-days in which customers can indulge in the kasbahs and souks of Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakesh and Essaouira, soak in the unforgettable starry skies of the Sahara Desert and admire the musicians, artisans and nomads of this captivating country. Other highlights include a delve into the history of the ancient merchants of the Sahara and barber tribes of Morocco, a spectacular sunset on the Saharan sand dunes, a drive through the stunning Atlas mountains as well as indulging in the mouth-watering cuisine of Morocco. Prices from £2,237 per person, including accommodation, tours and transfers, with return flights from London Gatwick to Marrakesh and seven departures between October 2024 and December 2025.

Ephesus and Highlights of Western Turkey is an 8-day adventure that includes a visit to Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis; an exploration of the well-preserved ruins in the ancient city of Herakleia; and a visit to UNESCO World Heritage site, Aphrodisias and the port town of Teos with its Temple of Dionysius. Prices start from £1,404 per person and include accommodation, tours, transfers and return flights from a choice of UK airports and 13 departures between May and October 2024.

On the Canadian Rockies and Lake Louise nine-day tour, customers will get time to spend in Calgary, the gateway to the Canadian Rockies; enjoy a guided tour of the Rockies keeping an eye out for native wildlife while ascending Sulphur Mountain on a gondola for unrivalled views of the Rockies, mountain peaks, glaciers and lakes; discover the frozen waterfalls and hanging icicles of Johnson Canyon; and journey into the rugged, snow-carpeted landscapes of Banff National Park. Prices start from £2,790 per person, including accommodation, excursions, transfers and return flights to Calgary from London Heathrow with 3 departures between December 2024 and December 2025.

The 14-day Heritage of Vietnam and Cambodia tour will give customers an opportunity to: explore Ho Chi Minh with stops at the Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace and Dong Khoi Street; discover the highlights of Hanoi, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature; cruise around the spectacular Halong Bay aboard a turn-of-the-century paddleboat steamer; observe the sights of Phnom Penh such as the Royal Palace, National Museum and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum; as well as visit Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious structure and the 'lost city' of Angkor Thom. Prices start from £3,515 per person, including accommodation, excursions, transfers and flights from London Heathrow to Hanoi and from Siem Reap with five departures between September 2024 and November 2025.

Newmarket Holidays also has No Single Supplement places across 20 of its classic touring collection giving solo customers the choice of 29 different tours for 2024.

For more information visit https://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/solo-travel. 

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About Newmarket Holidays

Newmarket Holidays is a multi-award winning, independently owned British tour operator, providing a portfolio of escorted trips, resort-centred stays, and event-focused tours throughout the world. Founded in 1983, Newmarket Holidays has steadily grown and expanded to become one of the UK's leading and most respected travel companies. High standards of customer care and value are integral to Newmarket Holidays' operations and this is reflected in the meticulously-designed tours, from accommodation to on-the-ground experiences. 

Offering a vast selection of escorted, air-inclusive tours within the UK, Europe, Americas, India and South-east Asia, Newmarket Holidays also presents a range of ocean and river cruises. Additionally, the tour operator is a popular provider of concert and event experiences such as Lapland Santa Experience, the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships and performances by classical violinist and orchestra leader André Rieu.

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