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This week we’re starting a countdown of our most popular tour destinations in 2024 list. Read on for numbers eight to two of our most visited countries, then next week we’ll reveal our travellers’ favourite destination of the year. With the top ten rounded out by India and Belgium, it’s an eclectic list. But, with lots of new tours and destinations added for 2025, will you visit an old favourite or head to somewhere new next year?

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2024 favourites: 8-7

8 - Morocco - <i>Highlights of Morocco - save £100pp</i>

8 - Morocco - Highlights of Morocco - save £100pp
This wide ranging small group tour includes the Imperial cities, the grand ksar of Ait Benhaddou and an unforgettable stay in a desert camp.

7 - Portugal - <i>Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley

7 - Portugal - Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley
See the sights of Lisbon, visit Sintra and its Royal Palace plus walled Obidos, explore Porto, enjoy a port wine tasting and more…

 

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Readers’ favourite travel discoveries of 2024

Readers’ favourite travel discoveries of 2024
From the wild wonders of a national park in Ireland to a perfect pastry in a Portuguese surfing town, our tipsters revel in surprises on their travels.

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2024 favourites: 6-3

6 - Vietnam - <i>Vietnam adventure - save £100pp</i>

6 - Vietnam - Vietnam adventure - save £100pp
This wonderful small group tour takes you from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An and other highlights.

No 5 - Scotland - <i>The Royal Caledonian</i>

No 5 - Scotland - The Royal Caledonian
This classic tour of the Scottish Highlands visits Inverness, Loch Ness and Edinburgh and starts with a journey on the Caledonian Sleeper.

No 4 - Croatia - <i>Dubrovnik, Montenegro and the Dalmatian Coast</i>

No 4 - Croatia - Dubrovnik, Montenegro and the Dalmatian Coast
Explore this beautiful corner of Europe visiting walled cities such as Dubrovnik and Trogir and Roman Split plus spend a day in Montenegro.

No 3 - France - <i>Highlights of Normandy, Monet's Garden, Rouen and Honfleur</i>

No 3 - France - Highlights of Normandy, Monet's Garden, Rouen and Honfleur
From picturesque Honfleur to the Bayeux tapestry, Monet’s ‘Japanese bridge’ to historic Rouen, this tour is filled with memorable moments.

 

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No 2 - Spain - Classical Spain

No 2 - Spain - <i>Classical Spain</i>

Explore the highlights of Moorish Spain on this journey through Andalucia including tours of Seville, medieval Ronda, Granada’s spectacular Alhambra and Cordoba’s Mezquita.

 
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