Newmarket Holidays has opened bookings for its 2027 European escorted tours, the earliest short haul launch in the operator’s history.
*All details correct at time of publish (3 October 2025)
The October introduction for the 2027 range has been prompted by an uptick in demand for departures to Europe, with agent short-haul bookings up by more than 30% over the past three months compared to last year.
Over 80% of Newmarket’s best-selling European tours are already on sale for 2027, and several new additions are launching in the coming weeks – including a heritage journey through Southern Italy, a small-group escape to Lake Maggiore and the scenic Centovalli Railway, and a cultural exploration of Seville and the Algarve.
Tour types include tour & cruise, rail, city and beach breaks, spanning everything from Iceland’s northern lights to the Adriatic coast, the Italian south, the Ring of Kerry, Scottish Highlands and classic Spain. Exclusively Solo itineraries and small-group, slower-paced Premier Collection tours are also available.
All tours feature return flights with a wide choice of regional departures, plus transfers, tour managers, and a full programme of guided visits and activities helping customers get under the skin of the places they visit.
Hayley Morris, Head of Trade Sales and Partnerships, says: “This is the earliest we have ever launched our short-haul season, and it’s a fantastic opportunity for agents to capitalise on strong customer demand, encourage early bookings and help travellers secure their preferred dates and tours well ahead of time.
“With lots of our best-selling European tours already live agents can help their customers choose from the widest range of dates and the best availability, so they can look forward to some of our most popular experiences across Europe.”
For more information, go to www.newmarketholidays.co.uk.
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