For many years now we have been running escorted group tours led by tour escort, John Dawn. John is well-known in the area and escorts three or four group trips every year, which always include complimentary coach travel. Our group travel tours start and finish in Gedling, Nottingham.
Please see our latest group holiday below, and feel free to get in touch if you'd like any further information.
Blue Danube River Cruise: Vienna, Budapest & Salzburg (July 2026)
A group departure escorted by John Dawn with complimentary coach travel from Gedling. Cruising aboard the 5-star ship, Riviera Radiance.
The itinerary includes Budapest, Esztergom, Bratislava, Durnstein, Melk, Salzburg or Linz, and Vienna.
The glories of Vienna, Budapest and Salzburg are revealed on this splendid cruise along Europe’s most cultured river. Explore fascinating medieval cities, admire superb baroque architecture and immerse yourself in the majestic surroundings that inspired the music of Strauss and Mozart.
The cost includes coach from Gedling, flights from East Midlands, 7 nights full-board dining, complimentary all-inclusive drinks package and seven guided tours.
Prices start at £2,499 per person sharing a twin cabin. The most popular choice are middle deck cabins with floor to ceiling windows at £3,099 per person sharing a twin or double cabin. Superior suites are available from £3,499 sharing a twin or double.
Date: 10th July 2026
Price: 7 nights from £2,499 per person
For further information and reservations, contact Mainline Travel on 0115 9611222 or contact us.
Why choose an escorted group tour?
Escorted group holidays are perfect for solo travellers who are looking to see the world, but would prefer not to travel alone. Likewise, we find that a lot of couples enjoy the social aspect of group travel and we know of a few customers who have made friends for life!
Travelling with a group is a great way of getting to see parts of the world that you may feel unsure about travelling to by yourself, for example if you don't speak the language. All of the details are taken care of for you; with a tour escort by your side all of your travel arrangements and excursions are planned in advance so you can sit back and enjoy the trip. And you never know what hidden gems you might come across when you have a tour escort's insider knowledge!
You can spend as much (or as little) time with your group as you choose because group travel allows you to participate in scheduled excursions if you wish, while still giving you free time to explore on your own.
More escorted group tours
Besides our own group tours, we act as a preferred agent for many other group tour operators. These include the door-to-door services of Titan Travel, Riviera, Cosmos, Newmarket and Travelsphere — to name but a few. If you're looking for some inspiration and you're interested in an escorted group tour, then take a look at our tailor-made & multi-centre holidays page.
Please feel free to contact us about any of our group travel options; we're here to offer you impartial advice and provide you with the best recommendations.