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Europe Holidays 2025 & 2026
Reveal all that the continent has to offer with our Europe holidays for 2025 and 2026. With so many different landscapes, cultures and history, Europe really is a feast for the senses.
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Lake Como, Milan & St Moritz including The Bernina Express
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Lake Garda, Venice & Verona
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Sorrento Coast, Pompeii & Capri
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Classic Tuscany including Florence and Pisa
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Jewels of Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta & the Centovalli Railway
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Undiscovered Italy - Highlights of Puglia
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Escorted Tours from Ireland to Europe
Experience the true romance of Italy, both past and present, with our wide range of Italian destinations and tours. From rich art, history and culture to stunning scenery, landmarks and cuisine, Italy holidays are for everyone. Travel to Lake Garda, Sorrento, Tuscany and more! Closer to home, but a getaway all the same, escorted tours from Ireland to France see excursions to enchanting locations such as Cannes, Cote D’azur and Provence.
Have you ever been to Portugal? Our Europe holidays take you to the city of Lisbon, the coast of the Algarve, and port wine cellar in Porto. Learn, taste and relax throughout this beautiful country on our expert tours. Discover parts of Spain you’ve never seen before with local guides handpicked by Travel Department. Whether you’re searching for the Spanish sun or to delve deeper into the country’s art history, you will find it here.
Our Europe holidays have been designed with every kind of traveller in mind. All our escorted tours from Ireland to Europe include return flights, accommodation, ground transfers and a range of exciting tours with expert local guides, so you get the most out of each and every trip. Check out our great range of European holidays below.
Guided Tours of Europe
Europe is a vast and varied continent that’s full of some of the best holiday destinations for over 50s. With most destinations just a short plane ride away, there’s nothing stopping you from exploring each and every one on our escorted tours! Explore more authentic Italian culture with us and savour La Dolce Vita. Italy holidays never go out of fashion, as it has been a firm favourite for Travel Department customers for more than 28 years. Unwind with us on our holidays to Spain and Portugal; two countries known for their stunning beaches, sunny weather, and relaxed way of life. Choose one of our guided tours to match your interests on your next short break holiday. As well as the traditional favourites, we also have value breaks to fascinating up and coming holiday destinations for 2025 like Montenegro, Slovenia and more. If you’re travelling alone, we have a variety of solo travel holidays to suit your needs. So, whether you want to work on your tan on the Mediterranean, take in the beauty of the Alps or shop ‘til you drop in a bustling European capital, we’re here to help you to plan your perfect getaway.
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