Why not try something different this bank holiday

This Bank Holiday weekend take the bull by the horns and head off on a mini adventure! Leading tour operator, Travelsphere, still has a few places remaining on some great ideas for the Bank Holiday weekend. See the Sahara and Souks of Tunisia, bask in the sights and scenery of Lake Garda, Croatia and Venice on a three centre trip, discover the undiscovered in Ukraine, travel by train across Russia, or simply relax on the stunning shores of the Seychelles.

Bank Holiday ideas include:

Discover Tunisia
Embark on an enchanting eight-day tour of Tunisia. Visit some of the country’s most famous historic sites and landscapes, whilst enjoying four relaxing nights at the modern beach resort of Yasmine Hammamet.

Travel through the dramatic Selja Canyon by Red Lizard train, before taking a jeep trip to the mountain oasis of Tamerza, which boasts views of the Atlas Mountains and the famous underground houses. See the great sand dunes of Nefta and Ong Jemel, which were used as a backdrop in the Star Wars movies, watch the sunrise over the salt lake of Chott el Jerid and take a camel ride through the Sahara desert.

Travelsphere offer an eight-day tour of Tunisia on May 2 from just £679pp. The price includes return flights from London Gatwick to Tunis, transfers, seven nights’ accommodation on a full board basis, all excursions and the services of a Travelsphere tour manager.

Guernsey
Just a short flight from the UK, Guernsey is the ideal haven for a scenic short break. The island boasts over 100 miles of stunning coastline, spectacular coastal walks, bountiful bird and wildlife and glorious sandy beaches. Guernsey’s main town, St. Peter Port features a lovely assortment of shops, bars and quaint boutiques. The break includes a tour of the island and there will also be the opportunity to visit the beautiful woodlands of Les Talbots Valley.

Travelsphere offer a five-day break to Guernsey on May 23 from just £524 per person. The price includes return flights from Gatwick to Guernsey, four nights’ accommodation on a half-board basis, an island tour and the services of a local representative.

Yalta & Kiev
The Ukraine is still a relatively undiscovered jewel. Expect to find stunning landscapes and a fascinating history which had associations with the Crimean War, the Charge of the Light Brigade, Florence Nightingale and the Battle of Balaklava. Highlights include city tours in Kiev and Yalta, wine tasting at Massandra, the naval base of Sebastopol, the Nikitskiy Botanical Gardens and a visit to the remains of the ancient city of Chersonesus.

Travelsphere offer an eight-day tour of Yalta & Kiev on May 22 from £924 per person. The price includes return flights from Gatwick to Simferopol returning from Kiev, transfers, seven nights’ accommodation on a half-board basis, lunch on days three and seven, city tours, several excursions and the services of a Travelsphere tour manager.

Lake Garda, Croatia & Venice
This charming three-centre tour features the stunning scenery of Lake Garda – the largest of the Italian Lakes. It then continues east to enjoy the glorious coastline of Croatia, before returning once again to Italy to marvel at the breathtaking sights of Venice - one of the most romantic cities in the world.

Take a scenic boat trip around Lake Garda, visit the home of Romeo and Juliet in Verona, visit Rovinj – one of the most picturesque towns along the Istrian Peninsula or perhaps enjoy a gondola ride on Venice’s Grand Canal.

Travelsphere offer an eight-day tour of Lake Garda, Croatia and Venice on May 1 from just £554pp. The price includes return flights from London Gatwick or Manchester to Verona or Milan, transfers, seven nights’ accommodation – three nights each in Lake Garda and Croatia on a half-board basis, overnight in the Venice area on a bed and breakfast basis, city tour of Venice and the services of a Travelsphere tour manager.

Moscow and St. Petersburg
Enjoy a fascinating journey of contrasts on a classic two-centre holiday to Russia. The first three nights will be spent in the former capital, St. Petersburg - a city filled with beautiful baroque buildings, elaborate cathedrals, picturesque canals and home to one of the world’s greatest art collections, the Hermitage. The journey continues by overnight train on day four to Moscow, where there will be plenty of time to explore the sights of this fascinating city including the Kremlin, Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedrals, plus enjoy a night at the opera or ballet.

Travelsphere offer an eight day tour of Moscow and St. Petersburg on May 2 from just £954pp. The price includes return flights from London Heathrow to St. Petersburg returning from Moscow, transfers, six nights’ accommodation on a half-board basis – three nights’ each in Moscow and St Petersburg, overnight train in four berth compartments (upgrades available), city tours, the services of a Travelsphere tour manager and English speaking local guide.

Islands of the Seychelles
The Seychelles lie 1,000 miles off the east coast of Africa in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Like tiny jewels the 92 islands that make up this splendid archipelago are a sparkling collection of white beaches, azure waters and lush rainforests.

The 10-day break starts in Praslin – the second largest island of the Seychelles and often referred to as the original ‘Garden of Eden’. From here you can enjoy a day trip to the stunning island of La Digue, where ox carts are the main form of transport. Day six, it’s a transfer by catamaran to the island of Mahé, which boasts an abundance of flora, fragrant cinnamon plantations, emerald green rainforests and powdery white beaches.

Highlights include the World Heritage Site of Vallee de Mai – home to the rare black parrot and exotic coco-de-mer, the islands of Curieuse and Cousin – home to over 200 giant tortoises and a trip to the world’s smallest capital – Victoria.

Travelsphere offer a 10-day ‘Islands of the Seychelles’ tour on May 2 from £2,020pp. The price includes return flights from London Gatwick, Manchester or Birmingham airports to Mahé, eight nights’ accommodation - four nights’ each in Praslin and Mahé on a B&B and half-board basis, transfers, tour of Mahé and a visit to La Digue.

For further information visit Travelsphere.co.uk.