There are some amazing short haul tours you can take, just a few hours from the UK.
Travel to mystical Cappadocia in Turkey, or the twists and turns of Marrakech’s medina – or perhaps sunning yourself on 10 different beaches in Greece is more your speed?
You don’t have to fly long haul to tour. Here are some of our best options for 2025 and beyond.
✔ Explore Marrakech’s bustling medina and stay in a traditional riad
✔ Journey through the Atlas Mountains to the dramatic Sahara dunes
✔ Visit Aït Benhaddou, a real-life movie-set fortress
✔ Indulge in fragrant tagines, fresh mint tea, and warm Moroccan hospitality
✔ Short flight + minimal time difference = more time to explore!
With easy transfers, breathtaking landscapes, and so much to discover, Morocco is made for touring.
Under the Sky in the Unexplored Sahara – from £850 per person for 6 nights
3.5 hours flight from London
Base yourself on the beautiful Bodrum Peninsula and explore ancient Ephesus, savour some fine Turkish wines at a local vineyard, and head to the natural springs of Pamukkale, an unforgettable week of Turkey’s must-see wonders.
If you have more than a week, its easy to add on a few nights in magical Istanbul too! Turkey is just a short hop of 4 hours from the UK and internal flights are regular and sort, despite the size of the country, it’s incredibly easy to get around…
Explore Ancient Turkey, from £1,360pp for 7 nights
4-5 hours flight from London
✔ Walk through Petra’s incredible rock-carved city – a true world wonder
✔ Camp beneath the vast, starry skies of Wadi Rum’s desert
✔ Experience the unique sensation of floating in the Dead Sea
✔ Discover Amman’s Roman ruins and buzzing souks
✔ Short flights, easy transfers, and almost no jet lag – just adventure!
5 hours flight from London
Less than 4 hours from London, time spent on Lunous Yacht means luxury, personalisation and everything in between.
Sail between the the North and South Ionian sampling Greek meze, swimming in the most beautiful locations and exploring bays that can only be reached by luxury private yacht.
Why spend hours trapped on a long haul flight when you can spend those hours on a luxury yacht instead!
One-Way Trip Exploring the Islands – from £2,910pp in July and August for 7 nights
3.5 hours flight from London
Spend a glorious couple of weeks discovering the idyllic Ionian Islands of Corfu and Paxos.
Enjoy pristine beaches and crystalline waters, rugged cypress and pine clad mountains, and those unforgettable sunsets, not to mention the incredible local food – you’ll be yammas’ing in no time!’
These islands make a perfect split centred summer escape, and just a 3 hour flight from the UK.
Corfu and Paxos Villa Escape, from £1,125pp for 14 nights
3.5 hours flight from London
Discovering one of the most amazing ancient civilizations – check.
Exploring World Wonders – check.
Adventuring through ancient, enigmatic temples – check.
Cruising the legendary Nile River – check.
Sun and perfect weather – check.
Iconic, one-of-a-kind, world-famous hotels – check!
10 Days touring Egypt in serious style – from £6,290pp
5 hours flight from London
Visit the most popular and spectacular natural wonders in the South, North, West and Golden Circle with private guides.
Visit hidden waterfalls and secret locations most people don’t know about…
Observe the wildlife, experience Icelandic culture in Reyjkavik and sample some Icelandic delicacies.
Travel between June and October for maximum daylight hours!
Grand Tour of Iceland 11 Days from £5950pp based on 2 sharing
3.5 hours flight from London