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
  • 9 days from £2,249pp

    was £2,399pp

  • Dates Available

    September 2024 - October 2025

  • Duration

    9 days

  • Depart From

    3 airports

  • Excursions

    6 included

Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, Vienna and Budapest
Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary
  • 8 days from £1,119pp

    was £1,219pp

  • Dates Available

    September 2024 - November 2025

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions

    4 included

  • Meals

    7 included

Wawel Castle Krakow
  • 5 days from £505pp

    was £605pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - November 2025

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    11 airports

  • Excursions

    2 included

  • Meals

    4 included

Edinburgh Christmas Market
Save up to 15%
  • 4 days from £501pp

    was £589pp

  • Dates Available

    November 2024 - December 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    7 airports

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Titanic Exhibition, Belfast
  • 4 days from £442pp

    was £519pp

  • Dates Available

    September 2024 - December 2025

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    11 airports

  • Excursions

    2 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Riga Christmas markets in Latvia
Save up to 15%
  • 4 days from £493pp

    was £579pp

  • Dates Available

    December 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Shot of Vienna's gothic city hall which has one tall clock tower and four smaller towers, two on each side, all with pointy turrets. The building is a gold colour and is in front of a bright blue night sky. In front, is a Christmas Market, showing strips of cabin-like stalls and a variety of lit up Christmas decorations, one in the forefront reading 'Merry Christmas' in Austrian. People can be seen, although blurry as they are moving around.
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  • 4 days from £739pp

    was £869pp

  • Dates Available

    November 2024 - December 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Krakow, Poland
Save up to 15%
  • 4 days from £727pp

    was £855pp

  • Dates Available

    November 2024 - December 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    7 airports

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

High angle shot of Christmas market in the town square of Prague, showing a lit up gothic church with two towers and spiky turrets, a monument with a circular barrier around it in the centre of the square, next to a large lit up Christmas tree. White roofs of the stalls are all around the square surrounded by people.
Save up to 15%
  • 4 days from £603pp

    was £709pp

  • Dates Available

    December 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    5 airports

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Tulips in Keukenhof Holland Netherlands
  • 4 days from £879pp

    was £979pp

  • Dates Available

    March 2025 - May 2025

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    16 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    4 included

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