We countdown our most popular classic tours of 2023
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Happy New Year! We’re continuing our countdown of your most popular trips of 2023 and this time it’s classic tours across Europe. Travelling in larger groups and focusing on seeing all the famous sights, these great value trips are packed with inclusions such as city tours and entry to the major attractions. A classic tour makes exploring simple but where did you visit?

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Nostalgia trip

Tim Dowling's second honeymoon in Capri

Tim Dowling's second honeymoon in Capri
From the archives: Tim Dowling’s wife disliked Capri on their honeymoon. But 22 years later they both love it and even find they still have things to say to each other.

No 6 – Pompeii, Capri and the Bay of Naples

No 6 – Pompeii, Capri and the Bay of Naples
Will you fall in love with Capri on your first visit? Or will it be Sorrento, Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast that captures your heart?

 

‘So good I went five times’

Travel writers’ favourite discoveries of 2023

Travel writers’ favourite discoveries of 2023
We asked 23 Guardian travel writers to share their best experiences of 2023, from elegant spas and an art deco cinema to a new ‘megalith’ and a futuristic hotel.

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Instant classics

No 5 - Classical Spain

No 5 - Classical Spain
Discover the Moorish marvels of Granada, Córdoba and Seville including the glorious Alhambra and amazing Mezquita.

No 4 – Sicily

No 4 – Sicily
Ancient sights such as the Valley of the Temples, charming towns and amazing cuisine all await on this beautiful isle.

No 3 – Lake Garda, Venice and Verona

No 3 – Lake Garda, Venice and Verona
Explore the sights of Venice and Verona, journey into the Dolomites and then relax on the shores of Lake Garda – perfection.

No 2 – Scottish Highland Railways

No 2 – Scottish Highland Railways
Enjoy three remarkable rail journeys through beautiful scenery including the West Highland line and the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway.

 

Trip of the week

No 1 – Dubrovnik, Montenegro and the Dalmatian Coast

No 1 – Dubrovnik, Montenegro and the Dalmatian Coast

Our most popular classic tour combines historic sights with coastal beauty, you’ll visit Dubrovnik, Split and Trogir, see natural wonders in Krka National Park and experience breathtakingly beautiful Montenegro.

 
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