Escorted tours specialist Newmarket Holidays has revealed details of three new tours that will expand its popular range of European group holidays in 2026.

The French & Italian Rivieras is an eight-day itinerary that combines Italy's Ligurian coast with France's Côte d'Azur in a package that is a first for the UK market. Guests are based in Italy, where excursions include a walking tour of San Remo and an optional visit to Genoa, with several journeys across the border to enjoy France's south coast and explore Nice, Cannes, medieval St-Paul-de-Vence, and glamorous Monte Carlo and Monaco. Prices start from £1,274 per person and include seven-nights' half board accommodation, tours and return flights to Nice from a host of airports across the UK, with departures from April to September 2026 (newmarketholidays.co.uk, 0330 341 1927).

Tour details >> https://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/destinations/europe/italy/the-french-italian-rivieras

Hidden Italy - Trieste & Friuli Venezia Giulia, is Newmarket Holidays' first Premier Collection tour of Italy, featuring relaxed travel, luxury accommodation and cultural and culinary experiences in the under-the-radar northeast. Highlights include a boat trip across the Gulf of Trieste followed by a walking tour of the city, visits to the star-fort city of Palmanova and the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, and a tour of Grozia on the border with Slovenia, followed by tastings at a local winery. The package includes a variety of regional flights into Venice and prices start from £1,665 per person, including seven-nights' bed and breakfast, tours and transfers, with departures from April to October 2026 (newmarketholidays.co.uk, 0330 341 1927).

Tour details >> https://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/destinations/europe/italy/hidden-italy-trieste-friuli-venezia

Adriatic Discovery – Slovenia, Croatia & Italy, is a one-centre tour of the Adriatic coast with excursions in three countries. Launched as a response to the growing demand for Balkan itineraries, the group holiday visits Ljubljana, Lake Bled and the seaside resort of Portorož in Slovenia, Pula and Rovinj in Croatia, and Italian Trieste. Regional departures from 12 airports across the UK mean the tour is easily accessible, with prices starting from £1,427 per person including seven-nights' half-board accommodation, six excursions and return flights. Departures from April to October 2026 (newmarketholidays.co.uk, 0330 341 1927).

Tour details >> https://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/destinations/europe/slovenia/adriatic-discovery-slovenia-croatia-italy

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About Newmarket Holidays

Newmarket Holidays is a multi-award-winning 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 Southeast 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 the Lapland Santa Experience, the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships and performances by classical violinist and orchestra leader André Rieu.

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