Travel Supplement June 2025

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The world – for less You can go further than you think with our guide to more-for-your-money destinations

BUDGET Travel on a RT’s travel editor Ed Grenby has some smart suggestions that will let you see the world for less

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T hink dream trips have to come with nightmare price tags? Think again – and book again! Some of the world’s most wonderful travel experiences are surprisingly wallet-friendly. We’re talking Japan without the jaw-dropping costs, a Scandinavia less spendy, and New Orleans for next to nothing. Throw in a few lesser-known discoveries and you’ve got a line-up of globe- trotting getaways that will leave you – and your credit card – beaming. Here, then, is the world… at a much more reasonable rate.

EXPLORE EUROPE IN COMFORT

BEST VALUE BUCKET-LIST JOURNEY JAPAN

COACH HOLIDAYS TO REMEMBER

Discover the magic of Europe the relaxed, eco- friendly way — by coach. Our carefully curated nine-day holidays take you on unforgettable journeyss, with the ease of convenient pick-up points across England and Wales.

Say goodbye to airport stress and embrace hassle-free adventure. Travel in style aboard modern, air-conditioned coaches offering

crossings, overnight en-route stays, breakfast, dinner and a range of excursions. From cultural treasures to lakeside beauty and forested escapes, sit back, unwind — and let Europe come to you.

The Land of the Rising Sun is the once-in-a-lifetime trip you can afford. Yes, the airfare might sting (although you can bring it down by flying via Rome or Zurich and travelling outside the New Year and cherry blossom seasons), but once you land, cheap accommodation ranges from city pod-hotels to trad ryokan inns, with mid-range options often under £80 a night. Public transport is cheap, efficient and extensive, from bullet trains (and the rail network’s bargain multi-day passes; jrpass.com ) to 90p tickets on the Tokyo metro. And the food? Steaming bowls of ramen for £5, wrigglingly fresh sushi feasts for £15, and world-beating bento boxes for less than the price of a Tesco meal deal. Entrance to temples and gardens is rarely more than a few pounds, and even Tokyo can be enjoyed on a budget. Maximum culture shock, minimum wallet shock. Want to eat like Diocletian but on a Domino’s budget? You want Bologna, known to Italians as La Grassa (“The Fat One”), and the country’s most authentic and affordable capital of consumption, delivering exceptional pastas, cheeses and meats without the inflated prices of more touristed cities. In backstreet trattorias, a perfect tagliatelle al ragù costs barely £10 ( don’t call it Bolognese or ask for spaghetti), but it gets better. Order a glass of local wine, and the aperitivo often includes a spread generous enough to replace dinner. BEST VALUE FOODIE BREAK BOLOGNA Accommodation in the medieval centre can still be found for under £100 a night (though you’ll pay more in high summer). And with day trips to Modena (for balsamic vinegar) or Parma (for ham and cheese, obviously) costing less than £10 by train, the flavours of Emilia-Romagna open up with minimal expense.

panoramic views and extra legroom. Every holiday includes return ferry

Lake Titisee

Prague

Venice

PRAGUE, VIENNA AND BUDAPEST — JG EXPLORER Nine days from £1,199pp Departing 30 Aug and 13 Sept 2025 This fantastic break combines three of Europe’s finest capitals, with each having its own distinct personality that we explore on our guided tours. Your tour includes ◼ Three nights at the Duo Hotel, Prague with breakfast plus two dinners ◼ Three nights at Simm’s Hotel, Vienna with breakfast plus one dinner ◼ One dinner at a Viennese Heuriger with live music ◼ Excursion to Budapest ◼ Guided city tours of Prague, Vienna and Budapest ◼ En-route visit to Nuremberg ◼ Services of a tour manager

Let your troubles melt away in the relaxing Italian heat on our getaway to the stunning Lake Garda. Soak up the charms of the picturesque peninsula of Sirmione with its unique cobbled streets and medieval village, and explore the labyrinthine lanes and bridges of Venice. Your tour includes ◼ Six nights at the Royal LAKE GARDA AND VENICE SPECTACULAR Nine days from £999pp Departing 30 Aug, 13 and 27 Sept 2025

THE BEAUTIFUL BLACK FOREST Nine days from £899pp Departing 13 and 27 Sept 2025 The landscape is so astounding and inspiring, it’s no wonder the Black Forest is one of the most picturesque regions to visit in Germany! Your tour includes ◼ Six nights at a selected Bären hotel, Oberharmersbach with dinner and breakfast ◼ Welcome drink ◼ Scenic tour of the Black Forest ◼ Excursions to Baden-Baden, Freudenstadt, Schiltach and Gengenbach ◼ En-route visits to Strasbourg and Heidelberg ◼ Optional excursion to Freiburg and Lake Titisee (£16pp)

Hotel, Garda with dinner and breakfast ◼ Excursions to Sirmione and Venice ◼ Scenic tour of Lake Garda ◼ Optional excursion to Verona (£25pp)

TORTELLINI This stuffed pasta is a hit in Bologna

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T&Cs apply. Prices are per person based on two sharing. Supplements apply for single occupancy.

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Explore the Danube on a vessel like the MS William Wordsworth

CITY COLOUR Porto street scene

THE BLUE DANUBE VIENNA, BUDAPEST AND SALZBURG Eight days from £1,799pp Departures July 2025—October 2026

FREE DECK

UPGRADE FOR 2026 CRUISES ^

◼ Expert Riviera Cruise Director and Concierge ◼ All port charges and airport taxes ◼ 20kg+ checked luggage YOUR INCLUDED EXPERIENCES ◼ Seven guided tours including the Esztergom Basilica, Bratislava, Dürnstein, Melk Abbey, Linz or Salzburg, Vienna and Budapest

Unwind on board a luxurious, five-star boat like the one above, the MS William Wordsworth , on our magical cruise along the River Danube. Along the way you will be able to enjoy an escorted tour to imperial Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube. See Bratislava, Esztergom, Melk, Salzburg and unforgettable Vienna along the course of Eastern Europe’s mightiest river.

PRICE INCLUDES ◼ Return flights plus transfers ◼ Seven nights on board a five-star ship ◼ Your choice of spacious cabins with window or French balcony ◼ Delicious full-board dining plus Chef’s Dinner ◼ Free drinks package * ◼ Complimentary tea, coffee and wi-fi

BUDAPEST EXTENSION 11 days from £2,768pp Departures Sept 2025—Sept 2026

VIENNA EXTENSION 11 days from £2,848pp Departures July 2025—Oct 2026

BEST VALUE WEEKEND GETAWAY PORTO It’s probably not your first (pun deeply regretted) port of call for a quick Euro break —

Budapest and Bratislava like a cultural showreel. Step off in the morning

cheap seafood feasts. Better still, hop on a train to wine country a couple of hours away — where the hills ripple and vineyard tastings are cheaper than bottled water. Flights start around £90 return, and it’s golden hour all day, every day — in the light, the wine and most definitely the value. BEST VALUE CRUISE ITINERARY THE DANUBE Cruising is always good value — it’s transport and accommodation all rolled into one. The downside can be city-sized ships and a feeling that you’re just skimming the edges of your destinations — which is where river cruising comes in. River cruises glide rather than

Budapest

to explore a medieval abbey or open-air market, and be back in time for a glass of grüner veltliner on deck at sunset — with as few as 150 fellow passengers. Prices are lowest in shoulder season — April to early June, or late September into October — when the sun still shines but the crowds have gone home. But whenever you go, the Danube is scenic, story-rich, and — with a different destination every day — several holidays for the price of one.

After seven days cruising along the River Danube and exploring Budapest, Esztergom, Bratislava, Dürnstein, Melk, Linz and Salzburg, take the time to discover more of majestic Budapest’s imperial past and the 19th-century grandeur of the Habsburg Empire. Delve into the charming, old-world atmosphere of medieval Buda and stroll along the broad boulevards of elegant Pest on this superb three-night extension. YOUR TOUR INCLUDES ◼ T hree nights in a central hotel with breakfast ◼ One typical Hungarian lunch ◼ Five guided visits including to Visegrad and its royal palace, picturesque Szentendre, the Parliament building in Budapest, the famous National Gallery and the Royal Palace ◼ Tour of the dramatic Puszta, Hungary’s Great Plain that includes a visit to an equestrian park and performance by some of the region’s famous horsemen

After seven days cruising along the River Danube, end your adventure with a three-night stay in Vienna. During your time on shore, you will discover the beauty of Lake Neusiedl and its birdlife, explore Schönbrunn Palace and the State Opera and experience a traditional Heuriger evening. You can even choose to go to a concert at the famous Haus der Industrie. YOUR TOUR INCLUDES ◼ Three nights in a hotel in Vienna with breakfast, plus one lunch and one dinner ◼ Guided tours of Vienna, Dürnstein, Budapest and Bratislava ◼ Visit Esztergom Basilica, Melk Abbey, Schönbrunn Palace and the Vienna State Opera House ◼ Explore Salzburg or Linz with an expert guide ◼ Enjoy a Hungarian folklore show on board, and a traditional Heuriger evening in Vienna ◼ A horse-drawn carriage ride through the town of Neusiedl am See with wine-tasting and lunch

what with Paris pouting, Barcelona sunning itself

and Rome shouting about its ruins — but pocket-sized Porto tops the bang-for- your-buck lists.

SAILING BY Glide by Budapest

Hugging the Douro river like it invented scenic charm, this relaxed little Portuguese city is all crooked lanes, tile-clad buildings and terraces

gallop, moor in the heart of cities instead of on their outskirts and swap vast buffets and coach tours for wine tastings and guided walks. Portugal’s Douro is

dripping with wine and views. It’s properly walkable and the food is rich, porky and pleasingly priced. Port-house tours can be had for 15 quid — and yes, they do give generous tastings. Even at the very top end — the star

WINE AND PASTRIES Enjoy Porto’s port and pasteis de nata

Vienna

relaxed; France’s Rhône and Seine sophisticated; but it’s the Danube that’s the continent’s biggest bargain. Flowing through the very heart of Europe, it slips past Vienna,

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chef and local flair of Restaurante DOP, for instance ( doprestaurante.pt ) — you’ll struggle to pay more than £80 for dinner; but you can always grab an £8 Uber to the beach for

^ Until 30 June 2025 book a middle deck cabin on selected river cruise departures and receive a free upgrade to an upper deck cabin. Offer is available on select European river cruises departing in April, July and August 2026. Free upgrade only applies to standard cabins. Offer must be redeemed via our contact center by quoting ‘Upgrade 26’ when booking. Book any 2026 holiday by 31 July 2025 to be automatically entered into The BIG Riviera Giveaway, with over £1 million in gifts waiting to be won. See the website for full terms and conditions. * 2025 river cruises include an unlimited quantity of drinks at lunch and from 6pm to midnight while on board (selected drinks available), 2026 river cruises include an unlimited quantity of drinks from 10am to midnight while on board (selected drinks available). Prices are per person, based on two sharing a cabin. Single cabins subject to availability at the relevant supplement. Additional entrance costs may apply. All holidays subject to availability. Images used in conjunction with Riviera Travel. Operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Riviera Tours Ltd, ABTA V4744, ATOL 3430, IATA 9127440. Riviera Travel, New Manor, 328 Wetmore Road, Burton-on-Trent DE14 1SP. Prices correct at time of print. See website for full details. Departures available exclusively for solo travellers on selected tours.

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BEIJING AND THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA Ten nights from £2,069pp — SAVE £100pp using code RT100 * . Departures Sept—Oct 2025. Book by 7 July 2025

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Combining ancient traditions, fascinating culture and centuries of history, this is a holiday that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. Discover architecture from imperial dynasties, visit Buddhist temples and experience the city of Beijing and the famous Great Wall of China. In Beijing, we’ll explore its 14th-century ancient city of the elite, stand where General Mao rallied his troops and stroll along the impressive Sacred Way, while a visit to the Great Wall of China includes a chance to walk along a section of this incredible structure.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS ◼ Stay eight nights at a five-star hotel in Beijing ◼ Enjoy a full-day tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City and the famous Tiananmen Square ◼ A full-day excursion to the Great Wall of China ◼ Explore must-see attractions like the Imperial Summer Palace and Kunming Lake ◼ Includes flights, accommodation, transfers and expert guided tours and available from London, Scotland and Northern Ireland

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Ha Long Bay

Great Wall

NILE RIVER CRUISE INCLUDING CAIRO AND HURGHADA 12 nights from £2,379pp — SAVE £150pp using code RT150 ** . Departures Mar—Nov 2026. Book by 7 July 2025

The Pyramids and Great Sphinx

Sail with us down the Nile River and through Egypt on this unique holiday that combines the exotic beauty of Cairo and the vibrant resort of Hurghada with an unforgettable seven-night cruise. In Cairo, we’ll absorb the ancient sites on a full-day city tour and take a trip to the Khan El Khalili bazaar. We’ll also pay a visit to Egypt’s most famous sites: the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Next, we’ll embark on a relaxing river cruise down the Nile with a range of excursions before enjoying a relaxing three-night stay in Hurghada on the Red Sea.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS ◼ Seven nights on board the four-star MS Radamis II on a full-board basis ◼ Two nights’ B&B in Cairo and three nights’ all-inclusive in Hurghada ◼ Discover antiquities and bazaars on a full-day guided tour of Cairo ◼ A guided tour to the Pyramids, Luxor and the Valley of the Kings ◼ Immerse yourself in Nubian culture on a trip to Sehel Island ◼ Soak up the sun in Hurghada ◼ Includes flights, accommodation, transfers and expert guided tours and available from London, Scotland and Northern Ireland

HIGHLIGHTS OF VIETNAM 14 nights from £3,399pp — SAVE £400pp using code RT400 ** . Departures February—November 2026. Book by 7 July 2025 On this incredible trip, you’ll visit the bustling

◼ Explore Ho Chi Minh City with two half-day city tours, a trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels and a Mekong Delta River cruise ◼ Experience the Cai Rang floating market and Khmer Pagoda in the city of Can Tho ◼ Includes flights, accommodation, transfers and expert guided tours and available from London, Scotland and Northern Ireland HIGHLIGHTS OF TURKEY Eight nights from £2,199pp — SAVE £100pp using code RT100 * . Dep Oct 2025. Book by 7 July 2025 Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya are just a few of the highlights of a country with a remarkable blend of history, landscapes, culture and hospitality. HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS ◼ Discover Istanbul on a half-day guided city tour including the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia ◼ Uncover the landscapes of Cappadocia and its underground city of Kaymakli on a full-day tour ◼ Visit Mevlana Museum in Konya, tomb of the poet and religious mystic Mevlana Rumi ◼ Explore the old town of Antalya ◼ Visit the ancient cities of Side and Aspendos, including a stop to admire the Duden waterfalls ◼ Includes flights, accommodation, transfers and expert guided tours and available from London, Scotland and Northern Ireland

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS ◼ Spend time in Hanoi, with a full-day tour including the Ho Chi Minh complex ◼ Sail through the caves, grottos and islands of Ha Long Bay on a full-day tour by boat ◼ Walk in the footsteps of emperors on a trip to the imperial fortress in Hue, the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS ◼ Explore the tiny nation of Monaco and the stunning Rothschild Villa on a full-day excursion ◼ Step back in time on a day trip to the medieval hilltop village of St-Paul-de-Vence ◼ Experience the fragrances of the world’s perfume capital on an excursion to Grasse ◼ A full-day trip including Antibes and Nice ◼ Enjoy plenty of free time to relax ◼ includes flights, accommodation, transfers and expert guided tours and available from London, Scotland and Northern Ireland CANNES AND THE CÔTE D’AZUR Seven nights from £999pp — SAVE £100pp using code RT100 * . Dep Aug—Oct 2025. Book by 7 July 2025 Travel with us to discover some of the best-loved towns and cities of France’s Côte d’Azur. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, sail in the beautiful Ha Long Bay, visit an authentic Vietnamese village and learn how to cook traditional cuisine. You will also have the chance to explore the floating markets in Can Tho, visit magnificent ancient temples and explore this beautiful country’s landscapes.

TENERIFE COAST AND COUNTRY 13 nights from £689pp — SAVE £150pp using code RT150 ** . Departures Jan—Nov 2026. Book by 7 July 2025

Puerto de la Cruz

On this relaxing Spanish holiday, we’ll explore the best of Tenerife’s amazing scenery and fascinating history. Excursions will include visits to the UNESCO World Heritage city of La Laguna; the joint capital of the Canary Islands, Santa Cruz; and a full day sightseeing trip around the island. We’ll also get to explore the island’s rugged mountainous landscape and Mount Teide National Park. to see the volcano that gave birth to Tenerife nearly 12 million years ago. This trip also includes plenty of leisure time to relax or discover the island at your own pace, with helpful recommendations from your expert guide.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS ◼ Stay in the seaside town of Puerto de la Cruz, known for its volcanic- sand beaches and saltwater pools ◼ Venture to the highest peak in Spain, Mount Teide, on a guided half-day excursion ◼ Enjoy a half-day excursion to two of the island’s largest cities, Santa Cruz and La Laguna ◼ Take in some of Tenerife’s most spectacular landscapes on a full-day guided tour of the island ◼ Plenty of free time to relax ◼ Includes flights, accommodation, transfers and expert guided tours and available from London, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Villefranche-sur-Mer

Cappadocia

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BEST VALUE ROAD TRIP NORTH COAST 500

Spring’s the sweet spot: blossom-dusted glens, glittering lochs and Caribbean-coloured seas licking at beaches like Achmelvich and Gruinard Bay — only with sheep instead of sunbeds, and no midges! Factor in the lack of pricey vistas — and, indeed, other cars — and it’s the ultimate economical adventure: all the drama, none of the dollar. BEST VALUE ESCORTED TOUR SCANDINAVIA Scandinavia? A bargain? Well… yes. But only if you do it right. Go it alone and your budget will disappear faster than a cinnamon bun in a Swedish fika break. But book an escorted tour and suddenly this famously beautiful, famously pricey corner of Europe becomes entirely affordable. Why? Because those eye-watering transport costs, hotel rates and £8 coffees are all rolled into one neat, pre- paid package. Better still, you’ll get guides who speak the language and understand the sauna etiquette, seamless travel between fjords and forests, and someone else to worry about ferry timetables. Also, the punch-for-pound ratio is unbeatable: many itineraries offer three countries for the price of one — maybe Norway’s fjords, Sweden’s hip cities, and Denmark’s hygge — not to mention landscapes so pretty they look like a screensaver. Visiting

the Nordic countries is never going to be cheap — but

Bergen

with the kind of memories you’ll bring back home, they’re a bargain.

Leave the cowboy boots (and passport) behind: there’s no need to head Stateside for an open-road extravaganza. Just pack a cagoule and a thermos, because Scotland’s North Coast 500 ( northcoast500. com ) delivers all the epic,

FJORD FOCUS Get more of Norway

edge-of-the-earth “wow” of America’s great highways, without the long-haul flight and price tag.

This winding ribbon around the very rim of northern Scotland delivers everything from castle-stacked

BEAUTIFUL FJORDS OF WESTERN NORWAY Eight days from £1,386pp Departures August 2025—October 2026

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headlands to loch- side roads so scenic

they should come with a warning for distracted

drivers. And crucially,

◼ Journey by boat through spectacular scenery to Bergen ◼ Discover the region on a fascinating Fjord Life tour ◼ Tour Norway’s interior on unforgettable

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES ◼ Seven nights’ half-board accommodation at the four-star Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand, on Sognefjord, which Norway’s longest and deepest fjord

optional excursions to the Jostedal Glacier, and to Mydal, Flam and Gudvangen ◼ Return flights to Bergen ◼ Air-conditioned coach travel and transfers ◼ Fully escorted by an experienced tour manager

it’s brilliant value. Petrol’s cheaper than plane

tickets, and the route is peppered with wallet-friendly, wonderfully personal stays. Try the cosy and quiet Auld Post Office in Caithness ( auldpostoffice.com ) or Ardvreck

BEACH LIFE White sands at Achmelvich, near Lochinver

SAVE UP TO 15% *

Portofino

Dubrovnik

House ( ardvreckhouse.com ) near Ullapool, where you’ll get loch views and one of the country’s great honesty bars.

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Seville

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES ◼ S even nights’ half-board accommodation at the hotel of your choice ◼ B oat trip around Portofino ◼ D iscover the wonderful cities of Pisa and Lucca ◼ S pend a day in breath-taking Florence ◼ Explore Siena and charming San Gimignano ◼ R eturn flights to Italy ◼ C oach travel and transfers throughout ◼ Fully escorted by an experienced tour manager PORTOFINO, FLORENCE AND TUSCANY Eight days from £986pp Departures August 2025—October 2026

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES ◼ Seven nights’ half-board accommodation at a four-star hotel in Drvenik (3 nights) and a three-star hotel on the Dubrovnik Riviera (4) ◼ Seek out the splendours of Krka National Park ◼ Experience Montenegro and the Bay of Kotor ◼ Visit to Mostar and a guided tour of Dubrovnik ◼ Return flights to Dubrovnik ◼ Coach travel and transfers throughout ◼ Fully escorted by an experienced tour manager DUBROVNIK, MONTENEGRO AND THE DALMATIAN COAST Eight days from £1,195pp Departures June 2025—October 2026

SEVILLE, GRANADA AND CLASSIC SPAIN Eight days from £964pp Departures Sept 2025—Nov 2026

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES ◼ Seven nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Coso Viejo, Antequera (upgrade hotel available for a supplement) ◼ Explore Granada’s world-renowned Alhambra ◼ Enjoy a full-day visit to Seville ◼ Enjoy a day exploring Córdoba ◼ Return flights to Malaga ◼ Coach travel and transfers throughout ◼ Fully escorted by an experienced tour manager

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HIGH ROAD The Kylesku Bridge on Scotland’s North Coast 500 route

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UNDISCOVERED ITALY Eight days — first person from £1,599 , second from £799.50 . Departing September and October 2025. Book by 11 July 2025

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The village of Vernazza

Discover the Italy less travelled exploring the secret beaches and rich heritage of Puglia. PRICE INCLUDES ◼ Full-day excursion to Alberobello and Ostuni ◼ Full-day excursion to Lecce with a guided walking tour ◼ Full-day excursion to Matera and the Sassi Caves ◼ Full-day excursion to Locorotondo, Martina Franca and a vineyard visit ◼ Seven nights’ half-board

accommodation at the four-star Riva Marina Resort ◼ Seven breakfasts and seven dinners ◼ Twin or double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom ◼ Open bar from 8.30am to 11.30pm on selected drinks ◼ Return flights from six airports to Bari or Brindisi, luggage and hotel transfers ◼ Services of a Mistral Holidays tour manager ◼ ATOL protected

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The trulli houses of Puglia

MONTENEGRO AND THE BUDVA RIVIERA Eight days — first person from £1,699 , second from £849.50 . Departing September 2025. Book by 11 July 2025

Montenegro

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Discover Montenegro’s coastal charm on this escorted tour. Stroll through the lively resort of Budva’s enchanting Old Town, rich with history, cobbled streets, and vibrant cafés. The town also makes an ideal base for exploring other parts of the country by boat, including a fascinating cruise into the spectacular Kotorska Fjord. PRICE INCLUDES ◼ Excursion and cruise into the Kotorska Fjord ◼ Excursion to Budva’s Old Town

with a guided walking tour ◼ Boat cruise along the Montenegrin coast including a fish picnic ◼ Seven nights’ half board accommodation in a four-star hotel ◼ Twin or double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and balcony ◼ 15 meals: seven breakfasts, seven dinners and a fish picnic ◼ Return flights to Tivat or Dubrovnik, luggage and hotel transfers ◼ Services of a Mistral Holidays tour manager ◼ ATOL protected

ITALIAN RIVIERA Eight days — first person from £1,299 , second person from £649.50 . Departures September—October 2025 and April—June 2026. Book by 11 July 2025

Discover the wonderful contrasts of the Italian Riviera and Tuscany on this superb holiday. This delightful holiday offers an included programme of fabulous excursions to exclusive resorts and breathtaking coastlines, historical cities and ancient towns, picturesque villages and rolling hills.

PRICE INCLUDES ◼ Excursion to Florence and a guided tour ◼ Excursion to Portofino with boat trip ◼ Excursion to Pisa and Lucca ◼ Excursion to the Cinque Terre villages and a train ticket ◼ Seven nights’ half-board accommodations in

a three-star hotel, or for a supplement upgrade to a four-star hotel ◼ Twin/double bedroom with en-suite ◼ Return flights from eight regional airports to Pisa, luggage and hotel transfers ◼ Services of a Mistral Holidays tour manager ◼ ATOL protected

LAKE MAGGIORE, LAKE ORTA AND THE MATTERHORN Eight days — first person from £1,959 , second from £979.50 . Departing September 2025. Book by 11 July 2025

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CLASSICAL SPAIN AND ANDALUCÍA Eight days — first person from £1,579 , second from £789.50 . Departures Sept–Oct 2025 and May–Jun 2026. Book by 11 July 2025

The Alhambra

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◼ Half-day excursion to Lake Orta and a boat trip to the island of San Giorgio ◼ Seven nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in a four-star Zacchera Hotel in Baveno or Stresa ◼ Twin or double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom ◼ Return flights from eight airports to Milan, luggage and hotel transfers ◼ Air-conditioned coach travel in Italy ◼ Services of a Mistral Holidays tour manager ◼ ATOL protected

Explore three of Italy’s most beautiful lakes on this unforgettable holiday. Based on Lake Maggiore, Italy’s second largest lake, enjoy breathtaking alpine scenery, pretty harbours and a ferry ride to the famous Borromean Islands, with time at leisure to take things easy and unwind in our lakeside resort. PRICE INCLUDES ◼ Half-day excursion by boat to the Borromean Islands ◼ Full-day excursions to Lake Como, Switzerland visiting Zermatt with its views to the Matterhorn

With its warm climate, sparkling sunshine, outstanding natural beauty and historical cities, Andalucía has always been a favourite with holiday-makers. During our four-star stay in this beautiful corner of southern Spain, we’ll visit spectacular Seville, discover fascinating Granada and its awe-inspiring Alhambra Palace and gardens, visit Ronda with its breathtaking setting over a deep canyon, and explore Córdoba and its amazing Mezquita. PRICE INCLUDES ◼ Full-day excursion to Seville with guided tour ◼ Full-day excursion to Granada with

guided tour ◼ Entrance to the Alhambra Palace ** and gardens ◼ Full-day excursion to Ronda and walking tour ◼ Excursion to Córdoba and wine tasting ◼ Seven nights’ accommodation at the four-star Antequera Hotel in twin/double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom ◼ Seven buffet continental breakfasts and seven evening dinners ◼ Return flights from 19 airports to Malaga, luggage and hotel transfers ◼ Services of a Mistral Representative ◼ ATOL protected

Lake Maggiore

Open Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 5.00pm. Operated by Mistral Holidays. ABTA V0669 and ATOL Protected 6900. Subject to availability and full T&Cs apply. Single room supplements apply and supplements apply from some airports and dates. Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin or double room. * Discount offer applies to new air holiday bookings only and applies to the base holiday price. Offer expires 11/07/2025. Discount codes cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount codes. Prices shown are inclusive of current discounts and are subject to flight and accommodation availability. Prices are correct as of 21/05/2025 and are subject to change without notice, see our website for latest pricing. Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to use an alternative hotel of the same standard. For full terms and conditions please see our website. ** Please note that named entrance tickets to the Alhambra have to be booked by us no later than ten weeks before the holiday departure date.

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Lake Como

Maligne Lake in Jasper National Parl, Alberta

CANADA NIAGARA FALLS TO THE ROCKIES 14 days from £3,039pp Departures September 2025—November 2027

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DISCOVER THE STUNNING LAKES AND GARDENS OF NORTHERN ITALY Eight days from £1,795pp Departing 19 Oct 2025 and 20 April 2026 Enjoy this no-fly tour that includes excursions to the region’s most famous lakes and gardens, and fashionable Milan. Board Eurostar and travel to Northern Italy’s lakeside paradise. Your base for seven nights will be Hotel Giardinetto, in the foothills of the Alps, on beautiful Lake Orta. You’ll have three full days to explore this largely undiscovered gem at your own pace. Visit charming Stresa on Lake Maggiore’s western shore, known for its stunning villas and gardens, and Lake Como, with a trip to Villa Carlotta, the only historic villa on the lake that offers public access. You’ll also cross the border into Switzerland twice and visit Milan, where you can enjoy some retail therapy. To book or for more information, call 03301 626 610

◼ Glittering Vancouver, which is often cited as the best place in the world to live ◼ An internal flight from Montréal to Calgary ◼ Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout ◼ Fully escorted by an experienced tour manager

PRICE INCLUDES ◼ Return flights to Toronto (returning from Vancouver) ◼ 12 nights’ room-only accommodation at a series of good-quality hotels in Toronto (3 nights), Montreal (2), Banff (2), Jasper

(1), Sun Peaks (1) and Vancouver (3) ◼ Gaze in awe at tumultuous Niagara Falls ◼ Explore Banff, the capital of the Rockies ◼ Enjoy Unesco-listed Québec City ◼ Journey via Lake Louise and the Icefields Parkway to Jasper

The canals of Bangkok

See South African wildlife up close

or visit radiotimes.tripsmiths.com/italy Price is per person, based on two sharing on an October 2025 departure, includes savings, subject to availability. Single supplement £270. Deposit 30%. For full terms and conditions, please see our website.

Nymans Garden

BEST VALUE BEACH HOLIDAY GREECE OK, so it’s not exactly a secret little country that no one else has discovered yet. But the strange thing

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is that bits of Greece still feel like that — if you go just out of season, at least. The country has such an infinitude of cove-crinkled coastline — and, obviously, an odyssey’s-worth of beach-bound islands — that you can easily find your own quiet slice, and all that competition keeps prices down. Look for the bits “in between” the big hitters: the sleepy Peloponnese, for instance, rural Crete, or those mini islands-off-the- main-islands such as Folegandros and Paxos. Of course, things can be slightly pricier away from that beaten track, but you’ll get the Greece that existed before mass tourism — and spending a few extra Euros on that represents excellent value for money. Try Kefalonia, for example: go after the school summer holidays but before flights stop in mid-October, and you’ll find £50 airfares, £90-a-night rooms, £20 car hire and some of the best beaches in Europe — where the water is still blissfully warm! — almost to yourself.

Highlights and inclusions ◼ Nine nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at hotels in Hermanus (1), Albertinia (2), Mossel Bay (2), Stellenbosch (1) and Cape Town (3 nights), plus two nights on the aircraft ◼ Guided tour of Cape Town ◼ Four safari game drives at Garden Route Game Lodge ◼ Visit to Stony Point Penguin Colony or Boulders Beach ◼ Visit to Cango Caves with guided heritage tour ◼ Featherbed Eco Experience and visit Ostrich Show Farm ◼ Visit to Franschhoek with wine tasting ◼ Guided walk of Stellenbosch ◼ Visit to Table Mountain including return cable car ticket ◼ Visit to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden ◼ Return flights to Cape Town ◼ Air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout ◼ Fully escorted by an experienced tour manager CAPE TOWN, THE GARDEN ROUTE AND BIG FIVE SAFARI 12 days from £3,090pp Departures Sept 2025—Nov 2027

Highlights and inclusions ◼ 12 nights’ room-only accommodation at a series of good-quality hotels in Bangkok (3 nights), Battambang (1), Siem Reap (3), Phnom Penh (1) Chau Doc (1) Can Tho (1) and Ho Chi Minh City (2) ◼ Explore Bangkok’s Buddhas, palaces and monuments ◼ A visit to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon) ◼ A visit to the floating markets at Damnoen Saduak and Cai Rang ◼ Journey along the Mekong River by passenger boat ◼ A chance to see the infamous Cu Chi tunnel complex, a former Viet Cong hideaway ◼ Two full days at Siem Reap, including a visit to the temples at Angkor Wat ◼ Return flights to Bangkok (returning from Ho Chi Minh City) ◼ Air-conditioned coach and boat travel and transfers ◼ Fully escorted by a experienced tour manager FOLLOW THE MEKONG — THAILAND, CAMBODIA AND VIETNAM 15 days from £2,660pp Departures Sept 2025—Nov 2027

Enjoy exclusive access, expert insights and hand-picked gardens on this premium five-day tour with Brightwater Holidays. Explore Nymans Garden, which offers outstanding plants in a theatrical setting and is twinned with the Sussex Prairie Garden, reminiscent of the work of the Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf. You’ll also visit Sissinghurst, surely the most-copied flower garden in the world, and Great Dixter. A stroll around the gardens of Scotney Castle and a special visit to RHS Garden Wisley round off a perfect tour for any horticultural enthusiast. Your tour includes dinner, bed and breakfast at the four-star Donnington Manor Hotel, services of an expert Tour Manager, comfortable coach travel throughout and all visits. DISCOVER THE GLORIOUS GARDENSOF KENT AND SUSSEX Five days from £995pp . Departing 15 August 2025 To book, please visit radiotimes.com/holidayoffers or call 01334 804709 quoting RTKENT Price per person based on two sharing. Single supplement applies. Save 10% off the quoted price when you book before 30 June 2025. This offer can be withdrawn at any time. Subject to availability. Brightwater Holidays is part of Specialist Journeys, ABTA Y6300.

To book, or request a brochure, call 0330 341 1117 quoting RTA, or visit radiotimes.com/holidayoffers

QUIET LIFE Hide from the crowds in Paxos

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MAGIC TOWN New Orleans’s Bourbon Street

The skyline of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia

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Lake Orta

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HELSINKI, RIGA & TALLINN Eight days from £1,159pp Departures July 2025—October 2026

LAKE ORTA ESCORTED TOUR Seven nights from £1,699pp Departing 15 September 2025

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Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga offer a rich and intertwining history that adds up to make a fascinating journey. The area boasts a number of gems that Unesco has designated as World Heritage sites, including the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress. Take the opportunity to wander through a maze of old-town streets, marvel at a melting pot

of architecture and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this wonderful corner of Europe.

YOUR INCLUDED EXPERIENCES ◼ Five guided tours including Helsinki, Suomenlinna Fortress, Kadriorg Palace and gardens, Tallinn and Riga ◼ Visit Tartu and enjoy a comfortable ferry crossing from Finland to Estonia

This fully escorted tour is based in Lake Orta, with fantastic views of the lake. Tour highlights include visits to Varallo, tranquil Sacro Monte, Monte Rosa — the highest mountain in Switzerland and second largest in Europe — the charming resort of Stresa and Lake Maggiore’s stunning Borromean Islands, with spectacular mountain and lake scenery at every turn. Includes return airfare from London Heathrow to Milan, seven nights’ accommodation, coach touring and a tour manager from the UK.

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES ◼ Return flights plus transfers ◼ Seven nights in four-star accommodation ◼ Daily breakfast and three dinners ◼ Ferry crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn

The Alhambra Palace

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The Atlas Mountains

Isola Bella

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Carcassonne

BEST VALUE BIG CITY BREAK NEW ORLEANS You want big-city buzz, small-city charm and guaranteed fun at prices that don’t make your wallet

flinch? Welcome to New Orleans. While other US hotspots bleed you dry with £20 burgers and £300 hotel rooms, the Big Easy rolls out the red carpet — and actually leaves you change for beignets and bourbon. £500 will get you a direct flight with British Airways ( ba.com ), while good hotels in the French Quarter go for under £100 a night, and foot-long shrimp po’boy sarnies and sizzling jambalaya will fill you up for a fiver. Even better, most of the entertainment is utterly free, with the buskers and bar acts on Frenchmen Street a more-or-less 24-hour festival of top-quality music that costs nada . And this isn’t a diet version of America. It’s the full-fat, technicolor dream: paddle steamers on the Mississippi, voodoo shops and velvet- curtained cocktail bars. Even the museums and tours (mostly fun stuff like “The History of the Cocktail”

CLASSICAL SPAIN — SEVILLE, CÓRDOBA AND GRANADA Seven days from £999pp Departures Sept 2025—Nov 2026

SICILY Eight days from £1,529pp Departures Sept 2025—Oct 2026

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES ◼ Return flights from a selection of regional airports, plus all hotel transfers ◼ Five nights in four-star superior accommodation ◼ Daily breakfast and dinner ◼ Guided tour of Marrakesh ◼ Five visits including the Jardin Majorelle, the Atlas Mountains, the Saadian Tombs and Essaouira Option: Enjoy a Moroccan gastronomic experience from £36pp MARRAKESH AND THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS Six days from £999pp Departures Sept 2025—Nov 2026

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES ◼ Return flights from a selection of regional airports with hotel transfers ◼ Seven nights in four-star accommodation ◼ Daily breakfast and dinner, plus one lunch ◼ Take a guided tour of Agrigento’s ancient Greek ruins in the Valley of the Temples ◼ Wander around the hilltop town of Taormina ◼ Visit Mount Etna ◼ Visit Syracuse, one of the richest cities of the ancient Greek empire ◼ Guided tour of Piazza Armerina’s Roman villa

This fully escorted tour offers a taste of the best of France — from a Roman arena, medieval hill towns and citadels, superb cuisine and wine, through to cutting-edge modern design. Highlights include the perfectly restored medieval citadel of Carcassonne, Narbonne, Pézenas, Sète, the walled town of Aigues-Mortes, the Camargue and the stunning Millau Viaduct. Includes return train from St Pancras to Southern France via Paris, six nights’ accommodation, coach touring and a tour manager from the UK. LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON BY RAIL Six nights from £1,749pp. Departing 17 September 2025

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES ◼ R eturn flights plus transfers

or “Kayaking the Bayou”) tend to cost less than £20. There’s beauty, too, in those balconied Creole townhouses and oak-lined Garden District streets. Not to mention the price of a Sazerac at happy hour…

◼ S ix nights in three- and four-star accommodation ◼ Two guided tours to Seville and Córdoba’s Mezquita ◼ E njoy authentic tapas in Seville ◼ Four visits including Granada, the Alhambra Palace, Córdoba and Ronda Option: Enjoy a flamenco show in Seville from £33pp

To book, or request a brochure, please call 01283 901 234 quoting RTA, or visit radiotimes.com/holidayoffers

Double room for sole use rooms and train upgrades are available at a supplement and subject to availability. For full itineraries and more information, call 020 7553 6958 quoting RT25 or visit radiotimes.com/holidayoffers

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* The saving value has already been applied as a price reduction to the advertised price. Limited availability, available on a first come first served basis. Riviera Travel reserves the right to remove departures from the offer at any time. Book any 2026 holiday by 31 July 2025 to be entered into The BIG Riviera Giveaway with over £1 million in gifts waiting to be won — see website for terms and conditions. Prices are per person, based on two sharing a room. Single rooms subject to availability at the relevant supplement. Additional entrance costs may apply. All holidays subject to availability. Images used in conjunction with Riviera Travel. Operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Riviera Tours Ltd, ABTA V4744, ATOL 3430, IATA 9127440. Riviera Travel, New Manor, 328 Wetmore Road, Burton-on-Trent DE14 1SP. Prices correct at time of print. See website for full details. Departures available exclusively for solo travellers on selected tours.

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