New Tour Experiences To Get Excited About in 2025

Still undecided about your 2025 travels? We have some exciting new tour experiences to inspire you! Discover new ways to explore the beauty and history of Ireland, embark on the perfect trip to experience the contrasts and culture of Scandinavia, and choose from 11 new Women Only tours across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

All will see you travelling in our signature premium style, packed with the most insighful included experiences, the best local experts, 4- and 5-star hotels and delicious local dining.

Three New Ireland Tour Experiences

New for 2025, three more tours join our collection of insightful ways to explore the Emerald Isle. A perennial favourite, from its sensational landscapes, enthralling history, folklore and welcoming locals, one trip to Ireland is simply not enough.

Ashford Castle & Ireland’s Icons

A unique stay at the 5-star 13th Century Ashford Castle is the statement piece of the new 10-Day Ashford Castle & Ireland’s Icons tour. Featuring three 2-night stops, this tour is the ultimate premium voyage of Ireland, taking in Dublin, Kildare, Cork, the Ring of Kerry and Cliffs of Moher with a grand finale at Ashford Castle in Co. Mayo.

A must for those that love the Irish outdoors, guests will enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at Blarney Castle’s meticulously kept grounds with a tour led by a senior gardener and a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Powerscourt Gardens, ranked the 3rd Best Garden in the World by National Geographic—an exclusive opportunity available only through Insight.

In Kildare, a tour of the Irish National Stud reveals insights into the world of thoroughbred breeding. The tour culminates at Ashford Castle, offering a luxurious experience highlighted by a cruise on Loch Corrib and an enchanting escort over the drawbridge by a lone piper. This award-winning estate, once owned by Guinness heirs, boasts a history of distinguished guests, providing an exquisite setting for relaxation and comfort. Guests can enjoy farm-to-table dining at the George V Dining Room and explore the grounds with Irish wolfhounds.

Scenic Ireland

For those who want to relax and enjoy the beauty and natural landscapes of Ireland, Scenic Ireland, is the perfect 10-Day tour. Packed with premium essentials and tour experiences, it features three 2-night stops. This enables you to go at a steadier pace whilst hitting all the top destinations for the perfect Ireland taster.

Starting in Dublin, the tour loops along the East and West Coasts, reaching must-see locations such as Blarney, the Ring of Kerry, Westport, Sligo and the Cliffs of Moher. The tour features a new MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience – a visit to Rosses Point, where guests can stroll the coastal path with a local expert, discovering the area’s connection to the Yeats family and maritime history.

Other highlights are – In the Heritage town of Westport our guests will participate in a walking tour, tasting local delicacies while interacting with the locals who call this unique ‘planned town’ home. This inclusion allows for experiencing a new location through all the senses with a little activity as you wander through town learning about the locals, their culture through food and the place they call home. Enjoy a guided tour of Kilkenny Castle with a Local Expert, taking in the history of the castle and its beautiful gardens.

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Enchanting Ireland TOUR

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Enchanting Ireland

Offering and 8-Day taster of the Emerald Isle, Enchanting Ireland celebrates Irelands nature and history. Tour experiences and highlights include a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a seaweed foraging walk during the scenic Ring of Kerry drive. In Sligo, visitors can explore Strokestown Park House and Garden with an exclusive guided tour of the Irish Famine Museum, a pivitol piece of Irish history.

Scenic Scotland

Expanding our portfolio of premium tours to Scotland tours, the new 8-Day Scenic Scotland features three 2-night stays and stops at the delightful Isle of Mull, the only one of our tours to do so.  Whilst our Country Roads of Scotland covers a larger area of the country at a faster pace, a Scenic Scotland is for those who want to relax and enjoy the beauty and natural landscapes of Scotland.

Starting and finishing in Inverness, tour highlights include a day trip to the Isle of Mull and Iona. After a ferry ride from Oban to Craignure, travel along the scenic south end of Mull, with views of Ben More, before taking another ferry to Iona, regarded as the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland. Here, visitors can explore historic sites such as Iona Abbey and Reilig Odhrain, making for a memorable journey rich in culture, history and spirituality.

Keep your eyes out for the monster as you cruise the mysterious Loch Ness or enjoy a ‘wee dram’ of Scottish whisky at Glen Ord Distillery with our included premium tour experiences. Enjoy an exclusive MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre to learn about rewilding efforts in the Scottish Highlands. This insightful initiative sheds light on the region’s historical challenges, providing guests with a deeper understanding of Scotland’s natural heritage.

Battlefields of WWI and WWII

Having just seen the 80th anniversary celebrations in 2024, this tour is thoughtfully crafted for those interested in visiting the D-Day Landings sites to honour the fallen, exploring history, or maybe in tracing ancestral heritage. Battlefields of WWII & WWII is an 11-Day in-depth tour with four 2-night stops, allowing tour experiences to focus on themes and locations combined with an enjoyable pace for guests.

Visit key locations, museums and memorials, enjoy great cities and delve deep into the history of WWI and II. Starting in London, travel across Belgium and France, finishing in Paris. Pay your respects at the Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Passchendaele Memorial, Vimy Ridge Visitor Centre and Normandy American Cemetery. Enjoy guided tours by local experts at historic sites including Ypres Salient (hear the Last Post sounded at the Menin Gate), Somme, and the Normandy Landing Beaches.

With plenty of light-hearted experiences too, sample the local beer, will learn about the history of apple and cherry sugars on an exclusive MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and tour Paris’ famous landmarks.

Northern Capitals

With Scandinavia being an increasingly sough-after destination, our Northern Capitals tour is a great jumping off point for someone interested in this sublime region. A 10-day tour with four 2-night stays, the pace of the trip is perfect for guests wanting an overview of this region getting to know the capital cities of Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen and Helsinki, with a full free day allotted to each.

Enjoy an overnight cruise from Helsinki to Stockholm and dine onboard while watching the sun set over the stunning Baltic Sea. Personalize your Stockholm experience with an Insight Choice option, exploring the authentic life through the ages at Skansen or following in the footsteps of pop legends ABBA. Delve into Norway’s artistic heritage with a guided exploration of the Vigeland Sculptures in Frogner Park. Enjoy a sustainable dining MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a restaurant in the Cofoco group, known for creating exceptional seasonal dishes while minimizing food waste. Additionally, guests can easily extend their journey to include Estonia, adding even more adventure to their travels.

Sicily in Depth

Sicily is the perfect year-round destination, so we are now offering a winter Sicily in Depth as well as the summer tour. A sensational 9-Day itinerary packed with premium tour experiences, discover layers of Mediterranean history, spectacular Greek temples and theatres and, of course, sensational food and wine. Winter temperatures in Sicily average between 10 – 14°C (50 – 57°F) and sightseeing can be enjoyed without the summer crowds and heat. Snow-capped mountains in the winter, including Mount Etna, one of Europe’s active volcanos and springtime is particularly beautiful with flowers.

Visit Paradise Quarry, the Palatine Chapel, Taormina and Marsala. In Palermo, embark on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience that highlights the civil anti-mafia movement through a walking tour led by a Local Specialist. Discover the profound impact of the mafia on the city’s history while visiting significant sites and learning how locals are reshaping their community.

With your Travel Director, explore the Hellenistic remains at Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples and the Villa Romana del Casale, a Roman patrician’s home. Delight in Palermo’s culinary scene during a Dine-Around evening, where each course is enjoyed at a different venue. Additionally, sample the renowned Marsala wines, Modica chocolate, and handcrafted sea salt from Trapani, meeting the Culcasi family, known for their artisanal sea salt production that supports local wildlife and preserves ancient crafts

11 New Women Only Tours

For women looking for the ultimate girl’s vacation, our new Women Only tours make their first departures in 2025. With 11 fabulous destinations across Europe, Africa and the Americas. Created by women for women, these thoughtfully curated tours offer a fun packed, premium travel experience for women, like you deserve.

Thoughtfully designed with empowerment in mind, enjoy tour experiences that highlight women’s contributions to history, art, and culture. Through a tailored selection of MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® tour experiences, engage with local women and learn about their lives. Then relax with delicious dining, wine tastings and fabulous hotels. But most of all make new friends and laugh, discuss and enjoy every moment. Visit Morocco, Peru and Italy amongst other destinations, including Women Only versions of the above mentioned tours: Scenic Scotland – A Women Only Tour and Northern Capitals – A Women Only tour.

To choose your perfect 2025 vacation take a look at our collection of premium guided tours.