• Five new premium Grand Tour itineraries to Europe
• New range of holidays to Europe by air to top coastal and island destinations
• Special collection of European Events breaks including Monaco & Monza Grand Prix
• Early Booking Offer - Customers who book by 14th November will save up to £100 per couple

Shearings Holidays has launched its 2017 Grand Tourer Collection brochure, featuring an array of new destinations and escorted tours.  

The 2017 programme is showcased in a 117-page newly designed brochure, which landed with agents and customers in early September, promoting Shearings finest holiday experiences to Europe and beyond.

Premium Grand Tours

As part of the extended programme, Shearings has updated its premium Grand Tours product range, with five new European itineraries including a 10-day 'Flavours of Italy' tour priced from £1,249, which offer the chance to sample authentic Italian flavours and taste famous signature dishes with three different departure dates; a 15-day tour to 'Portugal & The Algarve' priced from £1369, which travels through France and Spain with stays in Porto and Albufeira; and a 10-day 'Loire, Provence & The French Riviera' priced from £1,089, which uncovers Southern France's stunning historical chateaus, ancient towns and unspoilt landscapes.  

The magnificent Grand Tours range offers customers luxurious escorted touring experiences, with excellent added extras including FREE Home Connect Service, minimum 4-star hotel stays and new for this year, a personal audio guide on all itineraries.  

Short-haul holidays to Europe by Air

The award-winning operator is also introducing a range of short-haul package holidays by air to Europe's top coastal and island destinations such as Malta, Majorca, Madeira, Dubrovnik and Costa del Sol. Packages include private transfers; return flights from over 25 regional airports, sightseeing excursions, and 3 and 4 star resort stays.

European Events Breaks

Shearings programme in 2017 also introduces an exceptional assortment of Special Interests & European Events breaks, taking in world-famous festivals and celebrated sporting events. The fabulous new range includes two 10-day sporting events tours to Monaco Grand Prix, priced from £999pp and to to Monza Grand Prix, priced from £1019pp, in-addition to a 6-day garden tour to Berlin & the International Garden Show, priced from £499pp.

Caroline Brown, Shearings Holidays Commercial Director said: “Our 2017 Grand Tourer Collection provides customers with a more assorted travel programme, with flexible travel options by coach, air and rail,  and a wider selection of destinations across Europe and beyond.

'The brochure pushes the boundaries with an array of unique experiences and attractive packages that cater to our customers different tastes and budgets.”

Customers, who book by 14th November 2016, can save up to £100 per couple and also benefit from fantastic added value and an exclusive free gift.

To see the complete Shearings 2017 Grand Tourer Collection, please visit the website at www.shearings.com  or call 0844 209 7143

Sample Breaks:

Sample Grand Tours

Flavours of Italy Grand Tour – 10 days from only £1249pp

This distinctive new tour offers customers the chance to sample the authentic flavours of Italy, tasting famous signature dishes along the way. They can choose from three unique itineraries in May, June and September 2017, each offering a different gastronomic experience.

Highlights: a gastronomic tour of Italy with a choice to experience one of three Italian festivals - a Fish Festival in Genova in May, Parma Ham Festival in June and Piedmont Cheese Festival in September.

Price includes – nine night's half-board accommodation in a 4-star hotel, four included excursions, luxury return Grand Tourer Coach Travel, Free Home Connect Service (selected postcodes), a dedicated tour manager and personal audio guides.

Departures:  May 9th, May 30th and Sept 12th 2017

Booking information: Visit www.shearings.com  or phone 0844 209 7143

Loire, Provence & the French Riviera Grand Tour – 10 days from only £1089pp

This touring holiday travels down to southern France, uncovering the stunning historical chateaus, ancient towns and splendid landscapes of the Loire, Provence and French Riviera.

Highlights: Stays in Amboise visiting the Chambord Chateau, a tour along the Loire Valley and captivating Saumur, a stay in beautiful Nimes, plus visits to Saint Raphael calling at the medieval town of Aix en Provence. This tour also visits the vibrant cities of Nice and Cannes.

Price includes: nine night's half-board accommodation in a 4-star hotel, seven included excursions, luxury return Grand Tourer Coach Travel, Free Home Connect Service (selected postcodes), a dedicated tour manager and personal audio guides.

Departures: May 9th, June 27th and August 29th 2017

Booking information: Visit www.shearings.com  or phone 0844 209 7143

Delights of Croatia & Dalmatian Coast Grand Tour– 16 days from £1699pp

Along the Eastern shores of the Adriatic, Croatia boasts the wonderful Dalmatian Coast stretching down to Montenegro, known for its crystal waters, rocky landscapes and islands dotted out to sea. 

Highlights:  the Dalmatian Coast, Dubrovnik, Zadar, Zagreb, Plitvice National Park, Montenegro, Lake Bled and Ljubljana

Price includes: 15 nights half-board accommodation in a 4-star hotel, seven included excursions, luxury return Grand Tourer Coach Travel, Free Home Connect Service (selected postcodes), a dedicated tour manager and personal audio guides.

Departures: June 10th, August 26th and October 7th 2017

Booking information:  Visit www.shearings.com  or phone 0844 209 7143

Sample Holidays by Air

Dubrovnik by Air – 8 days from £864pp

Customers will discover the beautiful city of Dubrovnik, set on Croatia's Dalmatian coast and known as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'.

Highlights: Croatia's coast, Dubrovnik's Old Town, and a guided tour of the city's historical sites

Price includes: return flights with private transfers, 7 nights daily breakfast and one included excursion.

Departures: May, June and September 2017

Booking Information: Visit www.shearings.com  or phone 0844 209 7143.

Madeira by Air – 8 days from £724pp

Soak up the dramatic scenery and enchanting towns that Madeira is so well-known for and sample its delicious cuisine and famous wines.

Highlights:  the beautiful island of Madeira, the town of Santana, famous for its traditional houses

Price includes: return flights with private transfers, 7 nights daily breakfast and one included excursion.

Departures: April, June September and October 2017

Booking Information: Visit www.shearings.com  or phone 0844 209 7143.

Sample Special Interest & European Events Breaks

Berlin International Garden Show – 6 days from £499pp

Experience Berlin's breath-taking International Garden Show, held once every two years. Admire a riot of colour in one of Berlin'd greenest spaces and view stunning gardens.

Highlights:   admire glorious gardens at Berlin's International Garden Show, discover Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, plus coffee & cake at Sanssouci's Drachenhaus Cafe

Price includes: Five nights half-board accommodation, two included excursions and luxury Grand Tourer Coach Travel

Departures: June 10th and August 19th 2017

Booking Information: Visit www.shearings.com  or phone 0844 209 7143.

Monaco Grand Prix – 10 days from only £999pp

Take in the incredible Monaco Grand Prix, thought by many to be one of the most iconic Formula One races in the world. This circuit is famous for its glamour and prestige, and we'll be able to see the action up close on this excellent holiday.

Highlights:  experience the thrilling Monaco Grand Prix; watch the qualifying session and race, explore pretty Alassio and visit picturesque Portofino.

Price includes: nine nights' accommodation in Hotel Toscan, Alassio, daily breakfast, 8 dinners and 3 packed lunches, three included excursions and luxury Grand Tourer Coach Travel

Departures: May 23rd 2017

Booking Information: Visit www.shearings.com  or phone 0844 209 7143

Monza Grand Prix – 10 days from £1019pp

Experience the Monza Grand Prix, a fixture on the Formula One calendar since 1950, with numerous famous moments in history taking place here. Known as the 'Temple of the Speed' Monza's circuit is one of the best in Europe.

Highlights:  Monza Grand Prix; watch the qualifying session and race, Alfa Romeo Museum and a visit to Colico, on the shores of Lake Como

Price includes: nine nights' accommodation in Hotel Seven Park Colico, daily breakfast, 8 dinners and 2 packed lunches, three included excursions and luxury Grand Tourer Coach Travel

Departures: August 29th 2017

Booking Information: Visit www.shearings.com  or phone 0844 209 7143