Colosseum, Rome

City Breaks

There's nothing like a short break to recharge the batteries, and with direct flights from a wide range of regional airports to some wonderful cities, you can explore the some the world’s most fascinating destinations with ease.

Take some time out and treat yourself to visit some of Europe's most colourful and historic destinations on a city break. Discover beloved cities like Barcelona, Paris or Madrid, treasure troves like Rome or Venice, the European jewels of Prague or Budapest, or Scandinavian gems like Bergen or Copenhagen.

Stroll down the Champs d’Elysees in Paris, shop in the fabulous boutiques of Lille or enjoy a beer on Brussels’ magnificent Grand Place. Discover for yourself the bustling café life of Budapest. Fly to the buzzing city of New York and take in its neck-craning skyscrapers. Soak up the sun in star struck Los Angeles or enjoy the cosmopolitan Toronto. Whether it’s two days in Krakow or five in Budapest, city breaks are a great way to escape for a few days.

Take a look at our very collection of UK breaks or escorted short breaks to some fascinating destinations throughout the length and breadth of Europe, as well as North America.

Crowned by towering cathedrals, enchanting castles, cultural icons, and impressive museums and distinctive architecture, European cities invite you with their charm and rich culture. Whether it be shopping, sightseeing, nightlife or the opportunity to relax and enjoy the unique atmosphere of these places. Whichever of our cities you choose - each has its own very different charms and allure - we know that you can look forward to a memorable time.

City Breaks

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Washington, New York and Boston
United States of America
+ 2 More
  • See the White House and Capitol Hill in Washington DC
  • Take in New York's famous skyline
  • Visit Newport, Rhode Island and its beautiful seafront mansions
  • 9 days from £2,308 pp

    was £2,429 pp

  • Dates Available

    May 2025 - October 2025

  • Duration

    9 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    6 included

Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, Vienna and Budapest
Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary
+ 3 More
  • Set off on a walking tour of Prague
  • Pay a visit to cosmopolitan Bratislava en route to Hungary
  • See the Ringstrasse buildings and the Hofburg Palace in Vienna
  • 8 days from £1,156 pp

    was £1,359 pp

  • Dates Available

    March 2025 - November 2025

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    5 airports

  • Excursions

    4 included

  • Meals

    7 included

Wawel Castle Krakow
Spirit of Krakow
Poland
+ 3 More
  • Enjoy a guided tour of Poland’s stunning former royal capital
  • Don’t miss the stunning Mariacki church
  • Visit poignant, sobering Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • 5 days from £566 pp

    was £595 pp

  • Dates Available

    February 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    13 airports

  • Excursions

    2 included

  • Meals

    4 included

Titanic Exhibition, Belfast
Belfast and the Titanic Experience
Northern Ireland
+ 3 More
  • Visit the spectacular Titanic Belfast exhibition
  • Enjoy a fascinating guided tour of Belfast's major landmarks
  • The chance to join an optional tour of the Antrim Coast and visit the extraordinary Giant's Causeway
  • 4 days from £481 pp

    was £565 pp

  • Dates Available

    February 2025 - December 2026

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    14 airports

  • Excursions

    2 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Tulips in Keukenhof Holland Netherlands
Amsterdam and the Dutch Bulbfields
Netherlands
+ 2 More
  • Spend a day at Keukenhof flower garden
  • Discover the Zuider Zee fishing village and enjoy a traditional wooden shoemaking demonstration
  • Explore Amsterdam on a canal cruise
  • 4 days from £833 pp

    was £979 pp

  • Dates Available

    March 2025 - May 2026

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    16 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    4 included

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