Escorted tours specialist Newmarket Holidays has launched its Black Friday Sale, offering up to 15% off more than 100 expertly curated tours across the globe and available on all departure dates through to 2028.

The campaign includes an extensive portfolio of group holidays spanning UK, Europe and long-haul destinations, with savings worth hundreds of pounds per booking available.

Discounted holidays include:

SAVING £219: Christmas in England's Historic South is a group tour that visits three of England's most historic southern centres, exploring Portsmouth's historic dockyards from a cruise around the harbour, discovering ancient England's former capital of Winchester and enjoying the Christmas market held in the grounds of the city's cathedral, and then heading to Salisbury and touring its world-famous cathedral. Prices for the five-day tour start from £800 per person, saving £219, and include half-board accommodation, a Christmas Day lunch and excursions. Departs 22 December 2025 (newmarketholidays.co.uk, 0330 341 1927).

Tour link: https://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/destinations/europe/uk/england/christmas-in-englands-historic-south/

SAVING £270: Ancient Greece Uncovered with Aegean Islands' Cruise blends the historical wonders of mainland Greece with a relaxing island-hopping cruise calling at Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes and Santorini. On land, there are guided tours of Athens and its iconic Acropolis, the charming Plaka district, the sanctuary of Epicurus, the ancient city of Mycenae and Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games. Prices start from £2,435 per person, saving £270, and include seven nights bed and breakfast accommodation and four nights' full-board cruising, tours, transfers and return flights from Gatwick, departing 27 April 2026 (newmarketholidays.co.uk, 0330 341 1927).

Tour link: https://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/destinations/europe/greece/ancient-greece-uncovered-with-aegean-cruise/

SAVING £258: Newmarket Holidays' nine-day Motown, Rock 'n' Roll & Niagara Falls tour begins in Toronto and heads south along the banks of Lake Ontario to Detroit, for a guided tour of the city's Motown Museum at Hitsville USA. The tour continues to Cleveland to visit the iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and then crosses into Canada for a full day experiencing the mighty Niagara Falls, with a range of options allowing guests to get closer to the roaring rapids. The adventure concludes with a scenic drive along the Niagara Parkway before return flights from Toronto. Prices start from £2,327 per person, saving £258, and include seven nights' room-only accommodation, entrance to attractions, transfers and return flights from Heathrow. Departs 12 March 2027 (newmarketholidays.co.uk, 0330 341 1927).

Tour link: https://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/destinations/north-america/usa/motown-rock-n-roll-niagara-falls/

SAVING £595: Highlights of China with Yangtze Cruise is a 16-day adventure combining world-famous sights, immersive cultural experiences and smooth high-speed rail travel. Highlights including the Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace in Beijing; the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an; and Suzhou's Lingering Garden and ancient canal district. A three-night Yangtze River cruise reveals the more tranquil side of the country, showcasing the dramatic Three Gorges and riverside life along China's longest river. Prices start from £3,374 per person, saving £595, and include return flights from Stansted, 33 meals, 28 excursions and visits, and four high-speed rail journeys. Departs 1 November 2026 (newmarketholidays.co.uk, 0330 341 1927).

Tour link: https://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/destinations/asia/china/highlights-of-china-with-yangtze-cruise/

SAVING £962: Japan's Scenic South & the Golden Route features Tokyo's buzzing neighbourhoods, Hiroshima and Mount Fuji, a bullet train to Kyoto to uncover its medieval landmarks and Geisha district, Nagasaki's post-war landmarks and the abandoned industrial towns of Gunkanjima, known as Battleship Island. The group holiday also visits the islands of Shikoku and Kyushu, known for its historic craft industries, and includes experiences such as a private onsen bath, a ryokan stay, sake brewery tastings and seasonal events like cherry blossom, autumn foliage and sumo tournaments. Prices start from £5,457, saving £962, and include 13 nights mixed-board accommodation, guided tours, transfers and bullet trains, and return flights from Heathrow departing 7 May 2027 (newmarketholidays.co.uk, 0330 341 1927).

Tour link: https://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/destinations/asia/japan/japans-scenic-south-the-golden-route/

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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.

For more details, please contact:

E: Laura@humewhitehead.co.uk T: +44 (0) 20 3375 4056

E: Dan@humewhitehead.co.uk T: +44 (0)7429 256 670