Save up to 10% on blooming great holidays in Europe and beyond
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| | What makes spring such a great time to take a holiday? You can explore without the summer heat (and the summer crowds) and see spectacular sights with a backdrop of beautiful blooms plus, after winter’s gloom the longer and warmer days make exploring a delight. Whether you choose cherry blossom season in Japan or want to wander among wildflowers in Sicily, see Amsterdam in bloom or a different side of Portugal, these spring escapes are the perfect choice. | The Guardian Holidays team
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| | Four great spring breaks in Europe From the archives: Our seasonal getaway ideas include a garden idyll in northern France, a cherry blossom trail in western Spain and the beauty of rural Turkey. | Read more |
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| | Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley From the beautiful landscapes of the Douro Valley to the historic sights of Lisbon and the port wine lodges of Porto, this tour is filled with delights. | View details |
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Where to see spring wildflowers in Europe | |
| Readers’ travel tips From the archives: Blooms add a vivid backdrop to spring countryside from Sicily to Slovakia, even if you don’t know your bloody cranes-bill from your hairy greenweed. |
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| | Grand tour of Sicily - save £100pp Discover the archeological treasures, quaint villages and diverse landscapes of this beautiful island on a wide ranging small group tour | View details |
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| | Marrakech and the Atlas mountains A visit to the Jardin Majorelle is just one of the highlights of your stay in Marrakech, plus explore coastal Essaouira and the foothills of the Atlas mountains. | View details |
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| | Amsterdam and the Dutch bulbfields - save up to 10% Enjoy a canal cruise in Amsterdam, spend a day in the beautiful Keukenhof gardens and see the windmills of the Zuiderzee on a wonderful spring tour. Prices shown include the discount. | View details |
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| | Istanbul, Ephesus and Troy - save up to 10% Explore the amazing sights of ancient Turkey, see the many highlights of Istanbul and relax on the shores of Aegean sea on this classic tour. Prices shown include the discount. | View details |
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Deal of the day | Ancient and modern Japan - save up to £550pp | | Cherry blossom season, usually late March to early April, is one of the best times to visit this fascinating country and this small group tour includes many of Japan’s highlights, from futuristic Tokyo to the temples of Kyoto, alongside the blooms. Plus, there’s still limited availability for this spring, choose to depart 16 or 27 March or 7 April 2024 and save £300-£550 per person. Prices shown include the discount. Subject to availability. Not combinable with other offers. | View details |
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