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Highlights of Saga’s special interest holidays for autumn 2024:

Food and wine in Crete

This immersive food and wine holiday includes hands-on cooking lessons with MasterChef 2019 winner Irini Tzortzoglou who shares her passion for Greek flavours and ingredients as an expert host on her home island of Crete. Participants will learn to make and taste local specialities with Irini, including her favourite cocktail, finest Cretan olive oil and crispy loukoumades flavoured with cinnamon and honey, but will also experience life on the island with visits to a an eco-park, winery and bio-dynamic farm.

The holiday includes four excursions plus activities and cooking demonstrations with Chef Irini, such as a full day with lunch at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, day at Lassinthos and Zeus Cave including lunch,visit to Peskesi Organic and Bio-dynamic farm with lunch and an excursion to Paterianakis Winery including lunch and tasting.

Priced from £1,992 per person to include return flights from Gatwick, seven nights’ half board accommodation, excursions and visits, return hotel transfers and travel insurance. Price is for 16 October departure, based on two people sharing.

2. Birdlife of the Costa Blanca

Discover why countless bird species flock to Spain's Costa Blanca. Guided by an expert host, this holiday includes a visit to Montgó Natural Park to view eagles and peregrine falcons, as well as the Albufera Natural Park and Pego Marshes to spot migrant species such as skylarks and kingfishers, plus the opportunity to see flamingos and other visiting birds at Santa Pola's salt pans.

Priced from £1,259 per person to include return flights from Manchester, seven nights’ all-inclusive accommodation, all excursions and visits, return hotel transfers and travel insurance. Price is for 15 October departure, based on two people sharing.

3. Croatia's ancient gardens and forgotten islands

This holiday explores the historic gardens of Dubrovnik, as well as the flora and wildlife of nearby islands, Lokrum and Šipan. From olive groves and fig orchards to meadows covered in wildflowers and butterflies, the landscapes here are diverse. Highlights include the Franciscan Monastery and Cloisters in Dubrovnik, as well as the city’s open market, and a boat ride to the island of Lokrum and its arboretum.  There’s also the chance to explore traditional Croatian villages such as  Sipanska Luka and Cilipi, where traditionally dressed performers entertain with singing and dancing in the town square.

Priced from £1,345 per person to include return flights from Gatwick, seven nights’ half board accommodation, all excursions and visits, return hotel transfers and travel insurance. Price is for 10 October departure, based on two people sharing.

4. Archaeology in Greece

Guided by an expert host, this holiday explores Greece’s most famous historical sites over four days filled with lots of walking, as well as a couple of days for relaxation in between. Highlights include Athens and the Acropolis, as well as the age-old city of Olympia and the ruins of Delphi, Epidaurus, and Mycenae.  Accommodation is at the Hotel Alkyon, which is surrounded by orange groves and vineyards in Vrachati, on the Peloponnese Peninsula.

Priced from £1,445 per person to include return flights from Gatwick, seven nights’ half board plus accommodation (all breakfasts and dinners), excursions and visits, return hotel transfers and travel insurance. Price is for 8 October departure, based on two people sharing.

5. Walking in Lanzarote

With its stunning volcanic landscapes and coastal views, Lanzarote offers a perfect backdrop for a walking holiday. Led by an expert guide, participants will hike along scenic trails that wind through lava fields, past quaint villages, and along rugged coastlines on five guided walks. With clement weather year-round, Lanzarote is ideal for leisurely strolls or more challenging hikes, making it an excellent destination for anyone who loves to explore on foot.

Priced from £1,375 per person to include return flights from Gatwick, seven nights’ all-inclusive prestige accommodation (all meals and drinks plus one à la carte dinner and daily afternoon tea), excursions and visits, return hotel transfers and travel insurance. Price for 1 October departure, based on two people sharing.

To more details or to book visit holiday.saga.co.uk or call 0808 258 7716