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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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Colosseum in Rome lit by morning sunlight, Italy
Aerial scenic view of Siena town and historical houses in Tuscany, Ialy
The Brunelleschi Dome with the Tuscany Mountains in the background, Italy
The beautiful Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi located in the town of Assisi, Italy. Photo contains a Tuscan hillside view in the background and a bright blue sky with pretty cloud formations.
The wonderful medieval city of Siena in Tuscany region, italy

Escorted Tour

Classical Italy: Florence, Siena, Assisi and Rome

  • Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Bed & Breakfast with dinner on night 5
  • 7 included experiences
  • Guided tour of Rome
  • Guided tour of Florence
  • Visit to Uffizi Gallery
Shot of The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux ontop of a hill on a sunny blue skied day
View of Saint Julian, Malta
Traditional colourful eyed boats Luzzu at harbour in Marsaxlokk, Malta
The Blue Grotto, Malta

Escorted Tour

Malta Uncovered

  • Malta
  • 4* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Half Board
  • 10 included experiences
Brightly coloured houses in the European Old Town Tallinn, in Estonia
Suomenlinna (Sveaborg) Fortress in Helsinki, Finland
Aerial view of Market Square at the Old Town pier in Helsinki, Finland
Front view of Tartu City Town Hall and fountain, located in Town Hall Square

Escorted Tour

Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga

  • Estonia, Finland, Latvia
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 3 dinners
  • 7 included experiences
Amalfi Coast from Villa Rufolo gardens in Ravello, Campania, Italy
Positano on Amalfi coast with blurred flowers on foreground in Campania, Italy
Ruins of Pompeii and a distant view of  Mount Vesuvius volcano in Italy

Escorted Tour

Pompeii, Capri and the Bay of Naples

  • Italy
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • 6 included experiences
White houses with symbols in Alberobello, Puglia, Italy
Old Town Of Vieste with Hotel Rocca Sul Mare along a branch of coastline, Italy
Panoramic view of the ancient town of Matera at sunrise in Basilicata, Italy

Escorted Tour

Puglia, Lecce and Vieste - Undiscovered Italy

  • Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 7 meals
  • 7 included experiences
Scenic aerial shot of the Fortress and old town in Dubrovnik
Aerial view of Mali Ston medieval old town and fortified wall in Croatia

Escorted Tour

Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast

  • Croatia
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • 7 included experiences
Gondola on Canal Grande with Rialto Bridge at sunset in Venice, Italy
The bridge Ponte Pietra In Verona, Italy

Escorted Tour

Lake Garda, Venice and Verona

  • Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • 5 included experiences
  • Tours of Venice & Verona
  • Visit to Lake Garda
  • Tour of the Dolomites
Isola Bella island and Lake Maggiore with statue and garden in Italy
View of the Great Matterhorn mountain in the Alps between Italy and Switzerland

Escorted Tour

Lake Maggiore, Orta and the Matterhorn

  • Italy, Switzerland
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Half Board (except 1 hotel)
  • 7 included experiences
Santa Maria Church catholic church on an island in the centre of Lake Bled, Slovenia
Cityscape of the Slovenian capital Ljubljana.
A picturesque view of Ptuj town in Slovenia

Escorted Tour

Slovenia and Lake Bled

  • Slovenia
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 8 included experiences
  • Guided tour of Ljubljana
  • Visit Bled Island
  • Guided tour of the Lipica Classical Riding School 

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