Our friends at APT Luxury Travel have sent us a timely reminder that now is a great time to start planning your 2027 holiday.

Booking early means you’ll have the best selection of itineraries, departure dates and cabin options, helping you secure the trip you really want.

For those who like being organised and planning ahead, here are four luxury tours APT have highlighted that you might want to start dreaming about.

1. The Douro with Lisbon & Madrid

This tour begins in Lisbon before embarking on a seven-night Douro River cruise through Portugal’s renowned wine region. Along the way, sample port in Porto, visit a family-owned quinta, explore medieval castle ruins and finish your journey in the vibrant Spanish capital of Madrid.

2. Eastern Bloc with Tatra Mountains

Explore five fascinating countries on a journey through the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary. From grand cities to the pristine forests and towering peaks of the High Tatras, this itinerary showcases the best of Central Europe.

3. Cooktown and Cape York

Set off from Port Douglas and venture deep into Cape York — a remote and rugged corner of Australia where wild landscapes, rich culture and a true sense of adventure await.

4. 100 years in the making

APT is marking its centenary with its most extraordinary journey yet — a 100-day world tour bringing together seven of its most-loved tours and cruises across Australia, Europe, Canada, Vietnam, Cambodia and New Zealand.

Visit aptouring.com/en-au for more information.