City Breaks
All our City Breaks articles, written and updated by the Seek Holidays team.
City BreaksFlorence in 2 days
A two-day Florence plan for first-timers: the Duomo and dome climb, the Uffizi, David, the Ponte Vecchio, the Oltrarno…
City BreaksBerlin weekend
A two-day Berlin plan for a first weekend: Cold War history, Museum Island, the Wall and Kreuzberg nights, plus what to…
City BreaksCity breaks by train
Ten city breaks you can reach by train from London St Pancras, with journey times, booking tips and ideas for longer…
City BreaksPorto weekend guide
How to spend a perfect weekend in Porto, from the azulejo-covered stations and riverside Ribeira to port cellar…
City BreaksMarrakech first-timer's guide
Everything you need for a first trip to Marrakech, from riads and the souks to money, haggling, dress, scams to dodge…
City BreaksPrague, Vienna and Budapest by train
Three Habsburg capitals, two easy train rides: how to plan a week linking Prague, Vienna and Budapest by rail, with…
City BreaksAthens in 2 days
A two-day Athens plan covering the Acropolis and its museum, Plaka and Anafiotika, the Ancient Agora, Syntagma and a…
City BreaksDubrovnik vs Split
Walled showpiece or lived-in harbour city? We compare Dubrovnik and Split on sights, beaches, budget and day trips so…
City BreaksIstanbul for first-timers
Everything a first-time visitor to Istanbul needs: entry rules, where to stay, transport, mosque etiquette and a…
City BreaksNew York on a budget
How to do New York for less in 2026: the OMNY fare cap, free ferries and parks, cheap eats, and where the hidden costs…
City BreaksDubai stopover
How to turn a long-haul connection into a Dubai stopover, with entry rules, airport transport and ready-made 24 and…
City BreaksAmsterdam weekend
A two-day Amsterdam plan for a Friday-to-Sunday break: museums, canals, markets and the Jordaan, plus how to get there…
City BreaksParis with kids
Where to take children in Paris, how to save on tickets (under-18s get into many museums free) and a relaxed three-day…
City BreaksRome in 48 hours
Two packed but realistic days in Rome: ancient Rome on day one, the Vatican and Trastevere on day two, with 2026 prices…
City BreaksLisbon in 3 days
A tried-and-tested three-day Lisbon plan covering Alfama and the castle, Belém's monuments and a day trip to the…
City BreaksBarcelona on a budget
How to enjoy Barcelona for less in 2026, from the T-casual travel card and free viewpoints to menú del día lunches and…