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Big Short Breaks

Inspiration for your own tailor-made trip

Original Travel's Big Short Breaks, launched in 2003, are a portfolio of short breaks to suit all requirements from city breaks to skiing, and adventures and escapes, all chosen with accessibility in mind. It's all about minimum time and maximum experience. While these trips are as much tailored to your specific requirements as our further-flung holidays, they represent perfect nugget-sized long weekend trips. The team at Original Travel research hundreds of potential luxury short break destinations, but only the very best make the grade in terms of accessibility, originality and value for money. Those that do appear here might raise an eyebrow or two - can you really spend the weekend sampling sauvignon blancs in South Africa's Winelands? Certainly you can, with the benefit of overnight flights and minimal time changes. Or seeing polar bears in the wild? Equally possible with two or three days in Svalbard, the desolate Norwegian island chain deep in the Arctic Circle. These and more pocket adventures are a phone call away.
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Nights in the Medina - A Big Short Break in Fez

Spend a weekend in Morocco’s cultural and spiritual capital

4 days, from £705 to £1130

A Short Break in Hurghada

Watch the sun set over the Red Sea Mountains on a private sunset cruise.

5 days, from £850 to £1355

Luxury San Sebastian

Seek out the best bar snacks in the city on a pintxos (Basque tapas) tour

3 days, from £930 to £1480

A Big Short Break to Tangier

Unravel Tangier’s mysteries and must-see spots alongside a local resident.

5 days, from £990 to £1500

Rest and Rejuvenate - A Big Short Break in Umbria

Jet off for a long weekend in the heart of Umbria, just a stone’s throw from Arezzo, Siena, Assisi and Perugia

4 days, from £1095 to £1650

Scandi Culture, History & Nature - A Stockholm City Break

Enjoy privately guided walking tours of Stockholm's hidden jewels and off-the-beaten-track treasures

4 days, from £1095 to £1745

Visiting Roman Ruins, World-Famous Wineries and City Hotspots - A Big Short Break to Beirut, Lebanon

Set off on a walking tour of Beirut with a knowledgeable local guide

4 days, from £1110 to £1770

Fine Dining, Wine Tasting & Vinotherapy Treatments - A Bordeaux Big Short Break

Spend a day at the wine infused spa at Les Sources de Caudalie

4 days, from £1170 to £1860

Washington DC Big Short Break

Visit the key sites along the National Mall on a private walking tour with a local journalist or historian

6 days, from £1245 to £1985

Seaside Towns and Succulent Seafood - A Big Short Break in Northern Brittany

Travel from Trébeurden to Saint-Malo, soaking in the fresh sea breeze of the Breton coast

5 days, from £1255 to £2345

A Long Weekend in Lyon

Take privately guided food and wine tours in the gastronomic capital of France

4 days, from £1260 to £2015

A Festive Big Short Break in Seville

See the finest sights of Seville illuminated by twinkling Christmas lights

4 days, from £1260 to £2015

Sailing Trips & Magical Beaches - A Romantic Getaway to the Algarve

Rest and rejuvenate on the enchanting shores of the Algarve with your special someone

5 days, from £1260 to £1900

Dubrovnik in Style

City tour of old town Dubrovnik with a local guide

3 days, from £1320 to £2100

City Fun & Coastal Bliss - A Lisbon Big Short Break

Experience Lisbon like a local as you discover its hidden gems with a clued-up resident-guide

5 days, from £1350 to £1900

Copenhagen City Break

See the city, and Superkilen, by bike

4 days, from £1350 to £2200

A Cultural Big Short Break in Madrid

Visit the Prado Museum in 2019, the 200th anniversary of its opening

4 days, from £1360 to £2170

Foodie Tours & Cooking Classes - A Gourmet Getaway to Bologna

Delve deep into Italian gastronomy on a food-focused walking tour, sampling delicacies as you go

4 days, from £1490 to £2380

Family Big Short Break in Istanbul

Cruise along the Bosphorus at sunset

5 days, from £1530 to £2100

A Parisian Big Short Break

Take a privately guided tour of the Louvre's lesser known masterpieces

4 days, from £1605 to £2560

Highlights of St Petersburg

Due to the ongoing situation we regret that we are currently not considering trips to Russia. We hope for a swift return to normality so that our trusted partners in Russia can once again help you discover the beautiful side to their destination.

4 days, from £1655 to £2635

Family Break in Lapland

Fight each other (not literally!) to be the first to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights

4 days, from £1670 to £2665

Culture and Kayaking - A Big Short Break to Dubrovnik and the Elaphiti Islands

Wander the streets of Old Town Dubrovnik, led by an expert guide

5 days, from £1830 to £2915

A Cape Town City Break

Discover Cape Town’s coastline on a private tour of its beaches and bays.

5 days, from £1890 to £2500

Ice Caves, Husky Sledding, Arctic Wildlife & Northern Lights - A Big Short Break to Svalbard, Norway

Trek through ice caves

5 days, from £1910 to £3050

A Big Short Break in Iceland - From the Golden Circle to Reykjavik

Discover the dramatic delights of the Golden Circle’s scenery with visits to waterfalls, lava fields, geysers and volcanic national parks

5 days, from £2070 to £3000

Arctic Adrenaline in Swedish Lapland

Look out for the Northern Lights from a floating sauna at Aurora Safari Camp

4 days, from £3505 to £5590

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