Top 5 No-Fly Holidays for 2026
Perhaps, you don't like flying, or you're looking to reduce your carbon footprint. If you'd rather start your holiday straight away - with a cruise, departing from a regional UK port, or on board the Eurostar as you begin your rail tour in style - a no-fly holiday is a great option.
Unlike flight inclusive options, you won't need to worry about luggage restrictions or weight limits, but be mindful on some trips, you may be required to carry your own suitcase. No-fly holidays have become increasingly popular and with good reason.
It all depends on your chosen destination, or where your interests lie. We have a wide range of themed tours, ranging from cuisine and horticulture to history and wildlife spotting.
Our top five featured tours include our rail tour with a trip on the GoldenPass Express, our best-selling Glacier Express tour, exploring the lakes and gardens of Northern Italy, island hopping in the Isles of Scilly, and visiting Monet's France in the company of Paula McWaters.
You can find out more about these below, or browse our no-fly tours collection to see all available tours.
You'll take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris, and then travel by high-speed train to Lausanne with a final rail journey to Montreux - your base for this four-night tour.
There's no better way to see the stunning scenery of Switzerland than by rail and the highlight of your trip will be a journey on the GoldenPass Express. Travel from Montreux to the resort town of Interlaken - from the Vaud Riviera to the Bernese Alps.
Your hotel is located right on the shores of Lake Geneva and all rooms boast balconies for soaking up the spectacular views. You'll also gain a different perspective when you sail across the serene waters during a lake cruise.
Full details: Ride the GoldenPass Express through Switzerland's mountains
Our Glacier Express tour is amongst our best-sellers and 2027 dates are now on sale.
The iconic red train is often referred to as the 'slowest express train in the world', and you'll travel from Chur to Brig on a thrilling journey, which takes in the highest part of the route through the Oberalp Pass. Sit back, relax and admire the scenery as it passes you by, while indulging with a three-course lunch on board.
You'll travel to Switzerland by rail. Take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris, before further connections to Basel and then Interlaken, your base for this five-day tour.
Full details: Glacier Express & best of Switzerland
Take the Eurostar from London to Paris and join the high speed train to Stresa (via Basel) on an eight-day tour to Northern Italy.
You'll stay on the shores of Lake Orta in the beautiful lakeside town of Pettenasco. Due to its fabulous position, you'll embark on tours either side of the border, travelling into Switzerland to visit the charming town of Locarno.
Enjoy plenty of free time to explore your surrounds. Escorted trips also include Lake Maggiore and the beautiful town of Stresa, picturesque Lake Como and a day in cosmopolitan Milan.
Full details: Explore the beautiful lakes and gardens of Northern Italy
An escorted tour is the best way to explore all that the Isles of Scilly have to offer. The group of islands are known for their sub-tropical climate and wonderous wildlife and our best-selling six-day tour allows plenty of time for taking in the Isles of Scilly's natural beauty, lush gardens and rugged landscapes.
Take the Scillonian ferry from Penzance in Cornwall to the island of St Mary's. During the tour, you'll call at Tresco, St Agnes, St Martin's and Bryher - with all boat transfers between the islands included.
The highlight of the trip is a guided visit to the world famous Tresco Abbey Garden and you'll have dinner with and hear a talk by Julian Branscombe, Chief Executive of the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust.
Full details: Explore the Isles of Scilly with Julian Branscombe
If you're looking for a no-fly tour to France, travel by Eurostar to Paris and join our expert-led tour of Monet's France in the company of Paula McWaters.
This four-day tour is packed full of innumerable highlights, including visits to Monet's house and garden at Giverny, the Château de Chantilly and the Musée de l'Orangerie.
Your base for this trip will be the glorious Jeanne & The Forest Chateau de Montvillargenne. This 19th century château hotel was the former home of the Rothschild family and you'll be staying in the origian chateau building.
Full details: Discover Monet and France with Paula McWaters
