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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!
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Eastern Highlights Christmas & New YearWas€1,640From €1,485 €135 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. - 30-day money-back
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Start Point:
Munich
End Point:
Munich
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Was€1640.00From €1485.00 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
- Dine in an authentic German beer hall and Viennese wine cellar
Countries Exploring
Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria
- Experiences: 17
- Meals Incl: 15
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Europe Christmas TasterWas€2,195From €1,230 €176 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. - 30-day money-back
guarantee?You have 30 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
London/ London/ Paris
End Point:
London
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Was€2195.00From €1230.00 Europe Christmas Taster
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: 11
- Meals Incl: 10
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Europe Escape Christmas & New YearWas€2,110From €1,975 €165 per day
12 Days
Start: Rome
End: Rome
7 Countries
Austria, France, Switzerland, Italy, Vatican City, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 30-day money-back
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Start Point:
Rome
End Point:
Rome
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Was€2110.00From €1975.00 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, Vatican City, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium
- Experiences: 19
- Meals Incl: 17
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
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Europe Highlights ChristmasWas€3,225From €1,705 €171 per day
10 Days
Start: Rome
End: Rome
7 Countries
Italy, Austria, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Switzerland
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administration fees. T&C's apply. - 30-day money-back
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booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
Rome
End Point:
Rome
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Was€3225.00From €1705.00 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
Italy, Austria, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Switzerland
- Experiences: 18
- Meals Incl: 14
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Europe Jewel Christmas & New YearWas€2,300From €2,055 €147 per day
14 Days
Start: Amsterdam
End: Amsterdam
11 Countries
The Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium
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administration fees. T&C's apply. - 30-day money-back
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booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
Amsterdam
End Point:
Amsterdam
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Was€2300.00From €2055.00 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
The Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium
- Experiences: 22
- Meals Incl: 20
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Europe Taster New YearWas€1,590From €1,230 €176 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. - 30-day money-back
guarantee?You have 30 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
London/ London/ Paris
End Point:
London
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Was€1590.00From €1230.00 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: 11
- Meals Incl: 10
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Great Britain ChristmasWas€1,225From €1,125 €161 per day
7 Days
Start: London
End: London
4 Countries
England, Scotland, Wales, United Kingdom
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administration fees. T&C's apply. - 30-day money-back
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booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
London/ London
End Point:
London
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Was€1225.00From €1125.00 Great Britain Christmas
7 Days | 4 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, United Kingdom
- Experiences: 20
- Meals Incl: 10
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Great Britain New YearWas€1,225From €1,125 €161 per day
7 Days
Start: London
End: London
4 Countries
England, Scotland, Wales, United Kingdom
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 30-day money-back
guarantee?You have 30 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
London/ London
End Point:
London
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Was€1225.00From €1125.00 Great Britain New Year
7 Days | 4 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, United Kingdom
- Experiences: 20
- Meals Incl: 10
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Northern Explorer Christmas & New YearWas€2,775From €2,445 €136 per day
18 Days
Start: Amsterdam
End: Amsterdam
10 Countries
The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland.
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 30-day money-back
guarantee?You have 30 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
Amsterdam
End Point:
Amsterdam
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Was€2775.00From €2445.00 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
The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland.
- Experiences: 30
- Meals Incl: 24
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Spain & Portugal ChristmasWas€1,330From €1,185 €132 per day
9 Days
Start: Madrid
End: Madrid
2 Countries
Spain, Portugal
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administration fees. T&C's apply. - 30-day money-back
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booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
Madrid
End Point:
Madrid
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Was€1330.00From €1185.00 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: 16
- Meals Incl: 12
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
Taste of Italy ChristmasWas€1,410From €1,170 €147 per day
8 Days
Start: Rome
End: Rome
1 Country
Italy
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Start Point:
Rome
End Point:
Rome
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Was€1410.00From €1170.00 Taste of Italy Christmas
8 Days | 1 Country
Highlights
- Celebrate Christmas Day in colourful Cinque Terre and historic Pisa!
- Tour Florence and enjoy a Florentine Christmas Eve dinner
- Guided tours and free days in Rome and Venice
- Visit San Gimignano and Siena in Tuscany
Countries Exploring
Italy
- Experiences: 11
- Meals Incl: 10
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
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Taste of Italy New YearWas€1,410From €1,170 €147 per day
8 Days
Start: Rome
End: Rome
1 Country
Italy
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 30-day money-back
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booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
Rome
End Point:
Rome
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Was€1410.00From €1170.00 Taste of Italy New Year
8 Days | 1 Country
Highlights
- Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Tuscany
- Walking tour of Rome with an expert local guide
- Photo stop at the Leaning tower of Pisa
- Free days to explore Rome, Venice and Tuscany
- Experience San Gimignano, Siena and Cinque Terre
Countries Exploring
Italy
- Experiences: 11
- Meals Incl: 10
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
By Coach 
UK & Ireland Christmas & New YearWas€2,570From €2,350 €181 per day
13 Days
Start: London
End: London
6 Countries
England, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, United Kingdom
- Flexible booking ?Move your tour date without any
administration fees. T&C's apply. - 30-day money-back
guarantee?You have 30 days from
booking to change your mind.
Start Point:
London/ London
End Point:
London
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Was€2570.00From €2350.00 UK & Ireland Christmas & New Year
13 Days | 6 Countries
Highlights
- Celebrate Christmas in Dublin and Hogmanay (New Year's Eve) in Edinburgh
- Experience the stunning scenery of the Scottish Highlands
- Marvel at the beauty of Giant's Causeway and Cliffs of Moher
- Visit the historic cities of Bath, York and Cambridge
Countries Exploring
England, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, United Kingdom
- Experiences: 26
- Meals Incl: 19
- Accommodation: 2, 3 & 4* hotels
- Ages: 10 - 75+
- Transport Type: Coach
