TAKE TO THE WATER

TURKISH TREASURES

Relaxed holidays aboard a sailing gulet with Peter Sommer Travels are aimed at like-minded adult groups. The range of child-free itineraries have an emphasis on archaeological excursions and local gastronomy. The seven-night Cruising the Carian Coast: from Aegean to Mediterranean starts in Bodrum and takes in the ancient sites at Knidos, Loryma and Lydae. From £2,495, full board with Peter Sommer Travels (01600 888220; petersommer.com). Excludes flights. Departs Sept 26 2021.

RIVER OF GOLD

All of Viking’s cruising itineraries are guaranteed to be child-free as it stipulates an over-18 age limit across all of its ships. The nine-night Portugal’s River of Gold tour takes in the Douro river valley with a two-night stay in a hotel in Lisbon, one night in Porto, and includes a wine tasting excursion in the port-making town of Pinhao. From £2,445, full board with Viking River Cruises (0800 319 66 60; vikingrivercruises.co.uk). Regular departures until October 2021.

SYMPHONIC ESCAPE

Postponed last summer, the Danube Festival in August 2021 celebrates last year’s 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. Martin Randall Travel’s voyage along the river in a specially chartered, 138-berth cruiser is aimed exclusively at adult passengers. The tour takes in nine concerts, including performances by the Vienna Chamber Choir and Haydn Philharmonic. From £3,310, full board, including daily lectures on the music with Martin Randall Travel (020 8742 3355; martinrandall.com). Departs Aug 20 2021.

Prices listed are per person, subject to availability and based on a seven-night stay, including flights and transfers, unless otherwise stated.