Reader’s favourite cities and some of our best city tours
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From hidden gems to famous capitals, the world’s cities each offer a unique experience. Whether it’s discovering historic sights or sampling local food and drink, enjoying spectacular architecture or just wandering the streets soaking up the atmosphere, visiting a new city is always memorable. Readers share their own favourite cities below and we’ve picked some fantastic city escapes to help you find your new favourite too.

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Home of the Aperol spritz and ancient wonders

A local’s guide to Padua, Italy

A local’s guide to Padua, Italy
From the archives: Emanuela Padoan leads the way to 14th-century frescoes, fabulous bazaars, the world’s oldest botanical gardens and tiramisu to die for.

Hidden Italy

Hidden Italy
Explore a trio of lesser known Italian cities, Mantua, Padua and Vicenza, and more from your base in beautiful medieval Castelfranco.

 

‘It’s not like anywhere else I’ve been to’

Readers’ favourite cities

Readers’ favourite cities
From the archives: From the gardens of Cádiz to the brutalism of Belgrade, our tipsters reveal the European cities and towns that got their senses buzzing.

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City escapes

Istanbul, Ephesus and Troy<br>- save up to £150pp

Istanbul, Ephesus and Troy
- save up to £150pp

From the colourful streets of Istanbul to the ancient sites of Troy, Pergamon and Ephesus, this is an unforgettable journey. Prices shown include the discount.

Highlights of Japan<br>- save £100pp

Highlights of Japan
- save £100pp

Discover the iconic cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka plus the heritage sites of Nikko and more on this small group tour.

The Blue Danube

The Blue Danube
A river cruise is the perfect way to explore the towns and cities of the Danube with stops in Vienna, Dürnstein, Budapest and Bratislava.

Seville, Granada and classic Spain - save up to £100pp

Seville, Granada and classic Spain - save up to £100pp
Andalucia’s cities are filled with architectural marvels such as Granada’s Alhambra and Seville’s Plaza de Espana. Prices shown include the discount.

 

Trip of the week

Cape Town and the Garden Route - save up to £290pp

Cape Town and the Garden Route - save up to £290pp

Combine exploring cosmopolitan Cape Town with discovering the beautiful landscapes and amazing wildlife of South Africa on this unforgettable small group tour. Choose the 3 August 2024 departure and you’ll save £190pp (prices shown include the discount) plus, you can save an extra £100pp on all departures when you quote GUA24100.

 
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