Put a spring in your step this bank holiday

Discover the hidden wonders of Europe and make the most of the two May Bank Holidays with the UK’s leading specialist in quirky off the beaten track holidays.

Break with tradition - cast off the gardening gloves, bin the DIY guides and dig out your sunscreen. Leave the home improvement and rained out picnics behind and escape to the sunnier climes of Europe with Page & Moy.

There are two Bank Holidays to enjoy this May, so cruise, snooze, or schmooze your way across the continent and discover the hidden delights that will bring spring to life.

Page & Moy (pageandmoy.com) the UK’s leading specialist in quirky, off the beaten track holidays, have a lovely selection of cruises, resort stays and touring holidays to enjoy. Discover rural Tuscany, follow in the footsteps of the Alsace wine trail, enjoy springtime in Greece with a specialist authority on flowers and plants or cruise the ocean waves on a Mediterranean voyage of discovery.

Iberia & the Mediterranean
This captivating 10-day cruise on board the small and intimate Ocean Majesty, visits the fascinating cities of Palma, Malaga, Lisbon and Vigo in the company of Guest Speaker, Mr David Shute, a former BBC Producer and the first person to broadcast ‘live’ on national radio as he was going through the sound barrier! Highlights include the spectacular caves of Nerja with their 20,000 year-old wall paintings, Granada’s breathtaking Alhambra Palace and a trip to Vigo – the biggest fishing port in Spain.

Page & Moy offer a 10-day ‘Iberia & the Mediterranean’ cruise on May 3 from £699 per person. The price includes flights from London Gatwick or Manchester to Mahon returning to Harwich, transfers, 10-nights’ accommodation on a full-board basis on board the Ocean Majesty in a two-bed inside cabin (upgrades available), evening entertainment, onboard porterage, the services of two cruise managers and transfers from Harwich to Gatwick and Manchester airports.

Hidden Tuscany
Discover Tuscany’s hidden gems on this new, eight-day tour which also features accommodation in a beautiful converted palazzo in Massa Marittima - a medieval jewel of a town set amongst tranquil hills and vineyards. In addition to the famous sights of Florence and Siena, you can also join the locals at the traditional market in Castiglione, watch fishermen land their catch on the beautiful island of Elba and absorb the timeless atmosphere of Volterra, with its Roman remains and Etruscan museum.

A definite highlight of this tour is the visit to the annual Massa Marittima Archery Festival on Sunday May 25. The 13th century cathedral and town square form the backdrop for the stunning celebrations held entirely in medieval costume.

Page and Moy offer an eight-day tour based at Massa Marittima on May 23 with excursions to Florence, Siena, Castiglione della Pescaia, Elba and Volterra from £684 per person. The price includes return flights from London Gatwick, Manchester and Leeds/Bradford airports to Pisa, transfers, all excursions, seven nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast and half-board basis, hotel porterage and the services of a Page & Moy tour guide.

The French Wine Trail – from Alsace to Burgundy
This fascinating new tour journeys from the Vosges Mountains of Alsace, through the undulating countryside of Burgundy to discover historic cities, medieval villages, imposing abbeys and hillside fortresses – whilst sampling some of the region’s finest wines along the way.

Highlights include a visit to the Mulhouse Car Museum, guided tours of Strasbourg and Beaune and a day exploring the Alsace Wine Road – a beautiful region of rolling vineyards, rugged mountains and charming villages.

Page and Moy offer a nine-day tour of the French Wine Trail on May 22 from £894 per person. The price includes travel by Eurostar from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris, connecting with the TGV service to Strasbourg and returning from Dijon, transfers, several excursions, eight nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast and half-board basis, hotel porterage and the services of a Page & Moy tour guide.

Springtime in Crete
Discover the ancient villages and stunning scenery of Crete on a fascinating break in the company of a specialist authority on flowers and plants. This insightful break will introduce you to ancient villages, a stunning variety of flora and fauna, dramatic gorges, high isolated plains and an array of archaeological treasures. Enjoy stunning views from Samaria Gorge; a visit to the beautiful garden in the Byzantine monastery at Agia Triadha and the deserted city of Aptera. Dating from the 5th century BC, the city is ablaze in a romantic landscape of wild flowers.

Page and Moy offer an eight-day tour on May 24 from £924pp. The price includes return flights from London Gatwick to Heraklion, transfers, seven nights’ accommodation in the charming coastal resort of Almirida on a half-board basis, one lunch, hotel porterage, all excursions and the services of a specialist tour lecturer and local guide.

For further information visit Pageandmoy.com.