Ghent reveals another side of Flemish heritage. A narrated canal cruise showcases the city’s rich mercantile past, gliding past historic guild houses and impressive Gothic architecture. Free time allows guests to explore independently or join optional experiences.  Bruges is often described as the ‘Venice of the North’, a truly beautiful city boasting many canals, cobbled streets and remarkable architecture. The tour includes a scenic canal cruise in Bruges, offering wonderful views of elegant gabled houses, medieval bridges and tranquil waterways. With time at leisure, guests can wander the charming streets, visit local chocolate shops, or join an optional brewery visit.

Combining atmospheric old towns, scenic waterways and authentic Flemish culture, this tour provides an immersive introduction to two of Belgium’s most captivating historic cities.

]]> https://www.greatdays.co.uk/tour/black-forest-high-road/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:59:53 +0000 https://www.greatdays.co.uk/?post_type=tour&p=44515 The Black Forest region boasts gentle valleys, waterfalls, spectacular gorges and mountains densely covered with fir and spruce.  A quaint area of timber farmhouses, traditional local costume and world famous gâteau, the Schwarzwald is a delightful place to visit.  The northern Black Forest region is home to the famous spa town of Baden-Baden.

With medieval mansions, royal palaces and un-imagined angles of Spanish contemporary architecture, Madrid is a truly beautiful city. What’s more, with its 75 museums, Madrid is an Aladdin’s Cave for those interested in art. It boasts three internationally important art museums: El Prado, Reina Sofiá and the Thyssen-Bornemisza. Masterpieces by home-grown talents such as Goya and Velázquez, as well as other Spanish painters such as Picasso, Dalí and Miró, now adorn the walls of the city’s world-class galleries. Madrid has also evolved into one of the richest culinary capitals with traditional markets showcasing some of the finest food in the land.

The Buen Retiro Park or the beautiful Botanical Gardens provide welcome shade and relaxation after a day sightseeing, or why not head to one of the many rooftop bars the city is famous for to watch the sun go down. And for the more sporty, no visit is complete without a trip to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium of Real Madrid!

You can now experience an extraordinary new World where you can feel like a true citizen of the Kingdom of Arendelle and live the Frozen stories you dream of, with a brand-new attraction, a themed restaurant, immersive boutiques and more!

Sail into the heart of Arendelle on Frozen Ever After, a captivating musical boat ride through the North Mountain to Elsa’s Ice Palace with some family-friendly thrills along the way.

Experience a royal encounter at the majestic Arendelle Castle, discover traditional Nordic delicacies in the locals’ favourite tavern and enjoy a joyous, never-before-seen show featuring Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Kristoff.

Explore the reimagined Disney Adventure World with immersive attractions, incredible shows and share unforgettable moments with beloved characters from the worlds of Frozen, MARVEL and Pixar.

End your day with a stunning one-of-a-kind nighttime spectacular Disney Cascade of Lights, featuring dazzling fireworks, water screen projections, drone displays and a unique panorama across the lake.

Be one of the first to experience this exciting new era at Disneyland® Paris – contact us now to arrange your magical trip

For Groups of 12+ Passengers

The rocky grotto where these visitations occurred is now one of the holiest sites in Christendom. Millions of people visit the Sanctuaires Notre Dame de Lourdes each year, to bathe in the healing holy waters. During this tour, we learn more about the story of St. Bernadette and the Apparitions. Visit the holy sanctuaries and attend mass. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to bathe in the healing waters.

In addition to this religious draw, Lourdes is also an authentic Pyrenean town with a medieval fortress. Explore the picturesque Pyrenees National Park – a truly special place. See unspoilt mountain villages such as Luz-St-Sauveur. Or see Gavarnie Cirque, where fifty million years ago, the erosion of rain and ice hollowed out and created a natural bowl carved out by ancient glaciers further creating the largest waterfall in Europe.

Just a short drive from Calais, Lille is renowned for its outstanding Flemish architecture and rich history. It is one of the most important towns in northern France, there is much to discover in the bustling city, with many green spaces. Perhaps take a stroll through the maze of cobbled lanes in Lille’s old town. Feast your eyes on the ornate 17th century Vieille Bourse, the city’s finest building, and the Grand Place, the favourite meeting place of the Lillois.

Bruges needs no introduction. Beautiful architecture and picturesque canals await around every corner. Explore the old town and experience the Belgian lifestyle. Another important aspect of visiting Bruges is visiting chocolate shops and sampling the local beers. See the towering Belfry dominate Bruges’ old market square or watch the swans swim serenely on the Lake of Love. Art lovers should take the opportunity to visit the Notre Dame church which houses Michelangelo’s Madonna. Also embark on a canal cruise to see the city from a different perspective as you pass under many of it’s quaint bridges or a romantic horse and carriage ride.

The Danube was once a long-standing frontier of the Roman Empire, and today flows through 10 countries, more than any other river in the world, however it is here in Budapest where it cuts the city in half.  A cruise on the Danube by night offers a perfect opportunity for a different view of this stunning city! As well as this, Budapest is blessed with an abundance of hot springs and the array of thermal baths are a cultural gem left by the Romans.

Around an hour and a half drive out of Budapest you find Lake Balaton, the greatest ‘inland sea’ in Europe and extending for almost 80km.  It is renowned for its thermal springs and chic resorts, including Héviz, Hungary’s most famous spa resort, on the southern edge as well as the wine growing areas and historic villages of the north shore.  Wine tastings can be arranged.

2027 Now on sale  

ABBA Voyage is located at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, the arena is purpose-built for ABBA’s never before-seen concert. The location offers easy access to transport links, local shops, plenty of food & drink options, along with a variety of seating and standing ticket choices and accessible entry.

Blending cutting-edge technology, spectacular lighting, and some of the most beloved songs ever written, ABBA take to the stage in a whole new way. In a stunning, purpose-built arena, one of the most popular groups in history appear as digital avatars in a ‘ground-breaking’ (Metro) concert that really ‘needs to be seen to be believed’ (BBC).

Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid have created the kind of concert they always wanted, performing for their fans at their very best: as digital versions of themselves backed by today’s finest musicians.

Blurring the lines between the physical and digital, see the magic of ABBA brought to life using the latest in motion capture technology.

It’s the greatest ABBA performance the world has never seen. Until now.

The concert is 90 minutes long and there is no interval. Doors open 1 hour 45 minutes before the start of the concert. The performance will start promptly and latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.

We offer a selection of hotels all within an easy drive of the ABBA Arena, which is situated a short distance from Stratford town centre and the Westfield Shopping Centre.

We still have a few dates left for 2026  

For 2027 dates and availability, please go to https://www.greatdays.co.uk/tour/abba-voyage-2/

ABBA Voyage is located at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, the arena is purpose-built for ABBA’s never before-seen concert. The location offers easy access to transport links, local shops, plenty of food & drink options, along with a variety of seating and standing ticket choices and accessible entry.

Blending cutting-edge technology, spectacular lighting, and some of the most beloved songs ever written, ABBA take to the stage in a whole new way. In a stunning, purpose-built arena, one of the most popular groups in history appear as digital avatars in a ‘ground-breaking’ (Metro) concert that really ‘needs to be seen to be believed’ (BBC).

Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid have created the kind of concert they always wanted, performing for their fans at their very best: as digital versions of themselves backed by today’s finest musicians.

Blurring the lines between the physical and digital, see the magic of ABBA brought to life using the latest in motion capture technology.

It’s the greatest ABBA performance the world has never seen. Until now.

The concert is 90 minutes long and there is no interval. Doors open 1 hour 45 minutes before the start of the concert. The performance will start promptly and latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.

We offer a selection of hotels all within an easy drive of the ABBA Arena , which is situated a short distance from Stratford town centre and the Westfield Shopping Centre.

SHOWS CURRENTLY PLAYING AT THE MOMENT INCLUDE:-

Devil wears Prada                                     Operation Mincemeat

Disney’s Hercules                                      The Lion King

Hadestown                                                  The Play that goes wrong

Magic Mike Live                                         Sinatra

Mamma Mia                                                Wicked

Matilda the Musical                                   Witness for the Prosecution

Oliver                                                            Paddington

Cabaret                                                         Beetlejuice

Come alive -the Greatest Showman        SIX

Moulin Rouge

Prices start from £125.00 per person

Prices include : 1 night bed & breakfast in a 3 star hotel in Central London staying midweek, and best available theatre tickets for your chosen show

Prices are based on midweek shows – we are happy to request Friday and Saturday night shows, but prices are usually considerably higher !

Mamma Mia! The Party takes place in a purpose-built Greek Taverna within The O2, London.

Feel transported to the island of Skopelos to dance, dine and have the time of your life! As the sun sets, you’ll take your seats at Nikos’ family-run taverna where you’ll enjoy a delicious four-course Greek meal before dancing the night away at a glittering ABBA disco.

Step onto Skopelos and discover a blossoming new story, with an English book by comedian Sandi Toksvig. Meet Nikos, Kate, Adam, and Konstantina as they navigate family life in the taverna, all as the sun sets over the Mediterranean. Find yourself lost in a fabulous world as a warm, romantic and funny story is performed all around you. Explore the glorious decor, which served as the backdrop to the iconic movies, and now dazzles guest

Enjoy a traditional sharing Greek mezze and iconic Greek salad with spanakopita, followed by braised lamb stifado and slow-cooked beef, served with garlic-roasted baby potatoes and roasted vegetable briam. Round your evening off with a sumptuous dessert trio poikilia glyko, including orange ravani cake, Greek yoghurt with cherry compote, lemon ouzo curd and cream filled kokakia, and baklava (nut-free apricot filo parcel). Followed by a choice of tea & coffee.

For vegetarian & vegan guests, they offer wonderful alternative dishes. For your main, enjoy a potato and aubergine moussaka. For dessert, an alternative dessert trio poikilia glyko, including a Greek donut served with a sweet fig jam, coconut yoghurt with cherry compote, mixed berries, and baklava (nut-free apricot filo parcel) for vegan guests.

The delicious four-course Greek meal is served as sharing platters between groups on tables, made with the freshest ingredients and delivered straight to your table.

We offer a selection of hotels all within an easy drive of the O2 , which is situated a short distance from Stratford and the Docklands region

The evening on includes reserved seating, a welcome cocktail on boarding, dinner, a live performer followed by a DJ and dancing.

There is a licensed cash bar available throughout the cruise. Smoking is permitted on the outside decks, and the boats are fully heated.

The boats depart from Westminster Pier at 19.45 hrs (boarding at 19.30hrs) and lasts 3 hours

For alternative tours to London in the winter why not check out a fantastic tour of London’s Christmas Markets.

Home to Mozart, Schubert, Brahms, Strauss (both father and son), and Beethoven – as well a wealth of other greats – Vienna is also a city of music but it doesn’t stop with just music. The city’s MuseumQuarter, transformed from the former imperial stables, hosts a contrast of classical works of the Leopold Museum’s old masters and the striking modernity of MUMOK’s avant-garde. Meanwhile, the Naturhistorische Museum offers an earthier approach to Austrian history. Not to forget the Sigmund Freud museum either, which offers a look into the life and times of the founder of psychoanalysis.

In amongst the fine dining and vaulted Vinothek wine cellars lie some of the quaintest and most classically Austrian eating spots imaginable. Grand coffee houses serve cakes and pastries almost too ornate to eat while the pub-like Beisln of the city offerthe warm embrace of hearty wiener schnitzel and other Austrian favourites.

Vienna is also one of those rare cities in which it’s possible to be awestruck without ever having to pay an entry fee. The immense grandeur of the city’s imperial architecture, from the Kaiserappartments (Imperial Apartments) to the neo-Gothic Rathaus, is quite literally unmissable.  The Hofsburg Palace complex – home of the famed Habsburg monarchs – for over 6 centuries provides a spiritual centre point, bringing together the Burgkapelle (Imperial Chapel) and Spanish Riding School.

Not forgetting the 1441-room Schloss Schönbrunn, a picture of pure opulence. The former summer residence of the Habsburgs is UNESCO heritage site and a stunning reminder of Vienna’s regal history. It is also home to Tiergarten Schöbrunn, the world’s oldest zoo, opened in 1752.

Why not take a trip to the compact Slovakian capital of Bratislava? A quirky city of rich history decorated with vibrantly coloured buildings. Wander the city streets, from the cobbles of the medieval old town and baroque castles of Hungarian nobility to the harsh, angled reminders of Slovakia’s recent communist history.  The city is easy accessible by road or catamaran along the Danube

Your stay will be based in a comfortable and well-located hotel, with a choice of three central Bruges options — the elegant Dukes’ Academie Bruges, the traditional NH Brugge, or the stylish Le Bois De Bruges — each just a short walk from Bruges’ famous canals, cobbled streets and welcoming cafés. Alternatively, groups may stay at VOCO Ghent, conveniently located only six minutes from the metro for quick and easy access into Ghent’s lively historic centre.

The tour includes a scenic canal cruise in Bruges, offering wonderful views of elegant gabled houses, medieval bridges and tranquil waterways. With time at leisure, guests can wander the charming streets, visit local chocolate shops, or join an optional walking tour or brewery visit.

A full-day excursion to Ghent reveals another side of Flemish heritage. A narrated canal cruise showcases the city’s rich mercantile past, gliding past historic guild houses and impressive Gothic architecture. Free time allows guests to explore independently or join optional experiences, including a chocolate-themed walking tour or general guided tour of the city.

Combining atmospheric old towns, scenic waterways and authentic Flemish culture, this tour provides an immersive introduction to two of Belgium’s most captivating historic cities.

This new tour includes a guided walking tour of iconic Christie locations and a guided tour with cream tea at Kents Cavern – where Agatha’s father supported early archaeological digs.