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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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Skyline of Athens with Monastiraki square and Acropolis hill in Athens, Greece

Escorted Tour

Ancient Wonders of Greece

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  • Greece
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
  • 11 included experiences
Aerial of Neuschwanstein castle surrounded by vegetation in Bavaria, Germany
Alpine lake with fir trees and distant mountains  in Tyrol, Austria

Escorted Tour

Austrian Tyrol and Italy's South Tyrol

  • Austria, Germany, Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 7 dinners
  • 9 included experiences
Classic view of Salzburg and Festung Hohensalzburg fortress illuminated at Christmas time in Austria
Traditional Christmas market at Vienna Town Hall at night in front of town hall
Aerial view of Salzburg's Christmas Market illuminated at night in Austria

River Cruise

Christmas on the Danube River Cruise

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Full board with Christmas Gala dinner
  • 9 included experiences
  • Live Christmas classical quartet recital
  • Hungarian Christmas Folklore Show
Tropical Botanical Gardens in Funchal town, Madeira island

Escorted Tour

Discover Madeira

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  • Madeira, Portugal
  • 4* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 7 dinners
  • 16 included experiences
  • Afternoon tea at a palace
  • Wine tasting

River Cruise

Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise

  • Germany
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining & Chef's dinner
  • 7 included experiences
  • Live performance of Rhenish folk music and dance

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