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European Tours in Winter

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Promising cooler temperatures (maybe even a dusting of snow), a European tour in winter offers a magical, unforgettable experience.

The landscapes transform into winter wonderlands with snow-capped mountains, fog-covered forests and charming villages now covered in a gossamer layer of crystalline frost. Cities are adorned with twinkling lights and decorations, department stores delight passersby with elaborate window displays and giant Christmas trees while Christmas music floats on the breeze. In December, you'll find Christmas markets too - like the market along Champs-Elysées, Paris's iconic shopping street. It’s a wonderful place to grab those last-minute gifts!

If you're looking to escape the cold, you could visit Madeira, Portugal’s subtropical paradise captures the heart of all who visit (including our very own Winston Churchill). And thanks to its mild climate, it's a superb destination through autumn and winter. Or you could explore Turkey, a land steeped in history, from fascinating archaeological sites to classical cities - all without the scorching heat the country is known for.

To experience even more of Europe over the festive period, take a look at our Christmas Market river cruises

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Group of European greater flamingos walking in shallow water of a swamp

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Timeless Provence

  • France
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Daily breakfast & 2 local restaurant dinners
  • 8 included experiences
  • Spot pink flamingos on a boat ride in the Camargue
  • Discover one of Europe's most historic cities, Avignon

Escorted Tour

Treasures of Sicily

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  • Italy, Sicily
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast and dinner, plus 1 light lunch
  • 11 included experiences
Brightly coloured Lake Trasimeno with anchored boats in the province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy.
View of Palazzo dei Priori, historical building in the city centre of Perugia, Italy.
Landscape view of Saint Francis Cathedral surrounded by vegetation in Assisi, Italy.
The medieval cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta with a colourful evening sky in Umbria, Italy.

Escorted Tour

Umbria, Perugia and Assisi: The Heart of Italy

  • Italy
  • 4* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Bed & breakfast plus 1 lunch
  • 9 included experiences
Borromean islands, Italy

Escorted Tour

Walk & Discover: The Italian Lakes

  • Italy
  • 4* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Daily meals
  • 6 included experiences
  • Daily tours & walks
  • Small walking group sizes of 12-18 people

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