The European approach to the festive season is nothing short of magical! Whether it's attending a traditional carol concert in a beautiful English cathedral, experiencing a white Christmas in the Swiss Alps, shopping at sumptuous European Christmas markets or partaking in the Scottish Hogmanay New Year celebrations, there's something for everyone on our Christmas and New Year tours!
European Christmas markets are possibly the biggest highlight of any Christmas and New Year break in Europe. You’ll find delightfully festive markets all over Europe, from Austria, Prague and Germany to Sweden, Belgium, England and more! The festive season truly is the best time to get an authentic taste of European culture. While on tour, the expert tour leaders at Expat Explore will make sure you get to visit the best markets, see festive Christmas decorations, and soak up the local culture. They’ll also organise a memorable night out to ring in the New Year!
Join us for a Christmas and New Year tour on one of our Europe winter breaks and you'll wonder why you ever stayed home over the festive season! Our Christmas and New Year tours range from 7 to 18 days and explore a wide range of top Europe destinations. Embrace the festive spirit in the UK & Ireland, discover the festive highlights of Eastern Europe, experience the beauty of Northern Europe, soak up the winter sun in Spain & Portugal and much more this Christmas!
By Coach Best of Scandinavia & the Baltics Christmas & New Year Now US$3,675 20 Days | 8 Countries
Best of Scandinavia & the Baltics Christmas & New YearNow US$3,675 US$184 per day
20 Days
Start:Copenhagen
End:Warsaw
8 Countries
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 10-day money-back
guarantee?You have 10 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
Copenhagen
End Point:
Warsaw
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- 10-day money-back guarantee ?You have 10 days from booking to change your mind.
Now US$3675 Best of Scandinavia & the Baltics Christmas & New Year
20 Days | 8 Countries
Highlights
- Free days in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Bergen, Helsinki and Gdansk
- Guided tours of Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn, Gdansk and Warsaw
- Enjoy overnight ferry cruises to Norway and Finland
- Visit all three of the Baltic states: Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania
- Spend Christmas Day in Bergen and New Year’s Eve in Helsinki
Countries Exploring
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland
- Experiences:
- Meals Incl:
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Classic Europe Christmas & New YearNow US$2,935 US$210 per day
14 Days
Start:London
End:London
8 Countries
United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 10-day money-back
guarantee?You have 10 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
London
End Point:
London
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- 10-day money-back guarantee ?You have 10 days from booking to change your mind.
Now US$2935 Classic Europe Christmas & New Year
14 Days | 8 Countries
Highlights
- Discover London, Paris, Venice and Munich
- Cruise along the iconic canals in Amsterdam
- Free days in Paris, Switzerland and Rome
- Enjoy a White Christmas in the Swiss Alps
- Spend New Year’s Eve in the Rhine Valley
Countries Exploring
United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany
- Experiences:
- Meals Incl:
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Eastern Highlights Christmas & New YearNow US$2,065 US$188 per day
11 Days
Start:Munich
End:Munich
7 Countries
Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 10-day money-back
guarantee?You have 10 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
Munich
End Point:
Munich
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- 10-day money-back guarantee ?You have 10 days from booking to change your mind.
Now US$2065 Eastern Highlights Christmas & New Year
11 Days | 7 Countries
Highlights
- Celebrate Christmas Day in Prague and New Year's Eve in Ljubljana
- Visit Budapest, Krakow and Prague, with free days to explore
- Experience Nuremberg, Bratislava, Vienna and Salzburg
- Taste authentic German cuisine and dine in a Viennese wine cellar
Countries Exploring
Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria
- Experiences:
- Meals Incl:
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Europe Escape Christmas & New YearUp ToUS$2,670Now US$2,445 US$204 per day
12 Days
Start:Rome
End:Rome
7 Countries
Austria, France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 10-day money-back
guarantee?You have 10 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
Rome
End Point:
Rome
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- 10-day money-back guarantee ?You have 10 days from booking to change your mind.
Up ToUS$2670Now US$2445 Europe Escape Christmas & New Year
12 Days | 7 Countries
Highlights
- Celebrate Christmas in Amsterdam and ring in the New Year in Rome
- Enjoy free days in Paris, the Swiss Alps and Rome
- Visit Burgundy, Florence, Innsbruck, and Ghent
- Cruise along the canals of Amsterdam
Countries Exploring
Austria, France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium
- Experiences:
- Meals Incl:
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach New
Europe Highlights ChristmasNow US$2,105 US$211 per day
10 Days
Start:Rome
End:Rome
7 Countries
France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 10-day money-back
guarantee?You have 10 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
Rome
End Point:
Rome
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any administration fees. T&C's apply.
- 10-day money-back guarantee ?You have 10 days from booking to change your mind.
Now US$2105 Europe Highlights Christmas
10 Days | 7 Countries
Highlights
- Celebrate Christmas in Amsterdam!
- Explore Venice, Amsterdam, Florence, Munich and more
- Cruise along the Rhine Valley and Amsterdam’s canals
- Enjoy free days to explore Paris and the Swiss Alps
- Visit Burgundy, Ghent and Innsbruck
Countries Exploring
France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium
- Experiences:
- Meals Incl:
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Europe Jewel Christmas & New YearNow US$3,125 US$224 per day
14 Days
Start:Amsterdam
End:Amsterdam
11 Countries
Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 10-day money-back
guarantee?You have 10 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
Amsterdam
End Point:
Amsterdam
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- 10-day money-back guarantee ?You have 10 days from booking to change your mind.
Now US$3125 Europe Jewel Christmas & New Year
14 Days | 11 Countries
Highlights
- Celebrate Christmas Day in Prague and ring in the New Year in Switzerland
- Local guided walking tours of Prague, Florence, Vienna and Ljubljana
- Amsterdam canal cruise and Rhine Valley river cruise
- Visit Pisa, Venice and Budapest
- Free days in Prague, the Swiss Alps and Paris
Countries Exploring
Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium
- Experiences:
- Meals Incl:
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Europe Taster ChristmasNow US$1,575 US$225 per day
7 Days
Start:London/Paris
End:London
6 Countries
France, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 10-day money-back
guarantee?You have 10 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
London/ Paris
End Point:
London
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- 10-day money-back guarantee ?You have 10 days from booking to change your mind.
Now US$1575 Europe Taster Christmas
7 Days | 6 Countries
Highlights
- Enjoy a white Christmas in the snowy Swiss Alps
- Explore Paris with a full free day
- Visit the beautiful Rhine Valley in Germany
- Cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals and see the festive sights
Countries Exploring
France, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom
- Experiences:
- Meals Incl:
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Europe Taster New YearNow US$1,385 US$198 per day
7 Days
Start:London/Paris
End:London
6 Countries
France, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 10-day money-back
guarantee?You have 10 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
London/ Paris
End Point:
London
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- 10-day money-back guarantee ?You have 10 days from booking to change your mind.
Now US$1385 Europe Taster New Year
7 Days | 6 Countries
Highlights
- Celebrate the New Year in the Swiss Alps
- Explore Paris with a full free day
- Visit Amsterdam and the Rhine Valley
Countries Exploring
France, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom
- Experiences:
- Meals Incl:
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Great Britain ChristmasNow US$1,395 US$200 per day
7 Days
Start:London
End:London
3 Countries
England, Scotland, Wales
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 10-day money-back
guarantee?You have 10 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
London
End Point:
London
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- 10-day money-back guarantee ?You have 10 days from booking to change your mind.
Now US$1395 Great Britain Christmas
7 Days | 3 Countries
Highlights
- Enjoy Christmas Day in Edinburgh
- Explore the Scottish Highlands
- Visit Cambridge and York
- Experience Liverpool; home of The Beatles
Countries Exploring
England, Scotland, Wales
- Experiences:
- Meals Incl:
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Great Britain New YearNow US$1,395 US$200 per day
7 Days
Start:London
End:London
3 Countries
England, Scotland, Wales
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 10-day money-back
guarantee?You have 10 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
London
End Point:
London
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any administration fees. T&C's apply.
- 10-day money-back guarantee ?You have 10 days from booking to change your mind.
Now US$1395 Great Britain New Year
7 Days | 3 Countries
Highlights
- Celebrate Hogmanay (New Year's Eve) in Edinburgh
- Visit historic cities of Cambridge and York
- Explore Liverpool, home of The Beatles
- Experience the Scottish Highlands
Countries Exploring
England, Scotland, Wales
- Experiences:
- Meals Incl:
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Helsinki to Warsaw New YearNow US$1,505 US$151 per day
10 Days
Start:Helsinki
End:Warsaw
5 Countries
Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 10-day money-back
guarantee?You have 10 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
Helsinki
End Point:
Warsaw
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any administration fees. T&C's apply.
- 10-day money-back guarantee ?You have 10 days from booking to change your mind.
Now US$1505 Helsinki to Warsaw New Year
10 Days | 5 Countries
Highlights
- Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Helsinki
- Experience the scenic Helsinki to Tallinn ferry crossing
- Visit all three Baltic States; Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
- Enjoy locally-guided tours of Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Gdansk, Helsinki and Warsaw
- Enjoy free days in Helsinki and Gdansk
Countries Exploring
Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland
- Experiences:
- Meals Incl:
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Northern Explorer Christmas & New YearNow US$3,115 US$174 per day
18 Days
Start:Amsterdam
End:Amsterdam
10 Countries
Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 10-day money-back
guarantee?You have 10 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
Amsterdam
End Point:
Amsterdam
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any administration fees. T&C's apply.
- 10-day money-back guarantee ?You have 10 days from booking to change your mind.
Now US$3115 Northern Explorer Christmas & New Year
18 Days | 10 Countries
Highlights
- Wander through Christmas markets in Europe and visit the Baltic states and Scandinavia
- Locally guided tours through Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn and Warsaw
- Orientation tours of Copenhagen, Riga, Vilnius and Berlin
- Experience Christmas and all the festivities in Helsinki, and Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Berlin
Countries Exploring
Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland
- Experiences:
- Meals Incl:
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Spain & Portugal ChristmasNow US$1,465 US$163 per day
9 Days
Start:Madrid
End:Madrid
2 Countries
Spain, Portugal
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 10-day money-back
guarantee?You have 10 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
Madrid
End Point:
Madrid
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any administration fees. T&C's apply.
- 10-day money-back guarantee ?You have 10 days from booking to change your mind.
Now US$1465 Spain & Portugal Christmas
9 Days | 2 Countries
Highlights
- Visit the medieval town of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Ronda, famous for its ‘Puente Nuevo’ (New Bridge)
- Free days in Seville and Lisbon
- Taste the fortified wine Port in Porto
- Experience the Old Town of Salamanca
- Celebrate Christmas Day in Seville!
Countries Exploring
Spain, Portugal
- Experiences:
- Meals Incl:
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Copenhagen to Helsinki Christmas & New YearSold Out
13 Days
Start:Copenhagen
End:Helsinki
4 Countries
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 10-day money-back
guarantee?You have 10 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
Copenhagen
End Point:
Helsinki
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any administration fees. T&C's apply.
- 10-day money-back guarantee ?You have 10 days from booking to change your mind.
Now US$ Copenhagen to Helsinki Christmas & New Year
13 Days | 4 Countries
Highlights
- Visit all three Scandinavian countries - Denmark, Norway and Sweden
- Spend Christmas in Bergen and New Year’s Eve in Helsinki
- Explore Copenhagen, Stockholm and Bergen with free days in each
- Enjoy overnight ferry cruises to Norway and Finland
- Guided tours of Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki
Countries Exploring
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland
- Experiences:
- Meals Incl:
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Scandinavian Escape ChristmasSold Out
10 Days
Start:Copenhagen
End:Stockholm
3 Countries
Denmark, Norway, Sweden
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 10-day money-back
guarantee?You have 10 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
Copenhagen
End Point:
Stockholm
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any administration fees. T&C's apply.
- 10-day money-back guarantee ?You have 10 days from booking to change your mind.
Now US$ Scandinavian Escape Christmas
10 Days | 3 Countries
Highlights
- Visit Denmark, Norway and Sweden over Christmas
- Explore Copenhagen, Stockholm and Bergen with festive free days in each
- Experience majestic Norwegian scenery
- Enjoy an overnight ferry cruise to Norway
- Guided tours of Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm
Countries Exploring
Denmark, Norway, Sweden
- Experiences:
- Meals Incl:
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach