Europe Escape Christmas & New Year
Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas in style with this Europe Escape Christmas & New Year tour! Enjoy the best winter holiday on a fun, affordable and convenient Europe coach tour. Taste traditional festive foods, admire the twinkling lights and wander the many Christmas markets. Discover some of Europe’s most famous destinations including Paris, Venice...
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Overview
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
What's this trip about?
Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas in style with this Europe Escape Christmas & New Year tour! Enjoy the best winter holiday on a fun, affordable and convenient Europe coach tour. Taste traditional festive foods, admire the twinkling lights and wander the many Christmas markets. Discover some of Europe’s most famous destinations including Paris, Venice and Munich. And that's not all, visit Germany's fairytale Rhine Valley, spend Christmas Day in Amsterdam, ring in the New Year in Rome and explore the majestic Swiss Alps. This is the best way to celebrate the festive season in Europe!
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Trip includes
- 11 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 11 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Explore Venice, Italy’s floating city
- Marvel at the scenery along Brenner Pass
- Visit Innsbruck; a beautiful Austrian city
- Explore Munich; capital of Bavaria
- Enjoy a German meal in one of Munich's historic restaurants
- Cruise along the Rhine River
- Indulge in a wine tasting in the Rhine Valley
- Visit the iconic Riekermolen Windmill
- Enjoy a local cheese and clogs demonstration in the Netherlands
- Cruise the canals and see the displays of the Amsterdam Light Festival
- Enjoy Christmas dinner in Amsterdam
- Visit Ghent, a beautiful medieval city in Belgium
- See the sights of Paris on a driving tour
- Visit Burgundy; a French wine region
- Marvel at the views on a scenic Swiss mountain drive
- Stop at idyllic Lake Como
- See the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Discover Florence with a local guide
- Spend New Year’s Eve in Rome
- Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
- Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details
Itinerary
Ciao! Welcome to this Europe Escape Christmas & New Year tour. Meet up with your tour leader and the rest of the group and get ready to hit the road. Relax and enjoy the scenery of vineyards, orchards and countryside on the journey to Venice. Arrive in Ve...
Say farewell to Italy for now and continue onto the next exciting destination on the itinerary - Innsbruck in Austria! Take a trip through the spectacular Brenner Pass and admire the gorgeous countryside en route. Make a comfort stop in Innsbruck before arriving in Mu...
It’s Christmas Eve and the German adventures continue today as the tour travels onwards to the picturesque Rhine Valley! Arrive and embark on a Rhine River cruise en route to the hotel located in the heart of the region. Admire the views of the dramatic cliffs, mediev...
Merry Christmas! Celebrate this festive holiday with the unique gift of travel! Start the day in the Rhine Valley before travelling onwards to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Enjoy a photo stop at an iconic Dutch windmill before discovering two Dutch icons: cheese and c...
This morning, get ready to experience Ghent, Belgium. This picturesque port city is renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture and is also a cultural hub! Grab a bite to eat and stroll through the historic city centre. Next up on the itinerary is Paris! Arr...
Today is yours to explore Paris any way you like. Whether you’re after a trip to the Eiffel Tower, a chance to explore the city’s Christmas markets or a few hours in one of its countless museums – Paris awaits! Join the highly recommended Paris Like Locals optional ex...
It’s time to depart the “City of Love”. But our love affair with France is not over! Enjoy a lunch stop in Burgundy which is the heart of French wine country. Here, try the famous wine or visit the beautiful Hospices de Beaune. After lunch, cross the border into...
Make the most of a free day in the Swiss Alps! Don’t miss the chance to join the ‘Jungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe’ optional excursion! With the snowy landscapes, magnificent scenery and a breathtaking journey to the highest train station in all of Eur...
Wave goodbye to the Swiss Alps this morning. Today, the trip continues to Italy! Make a stop at the famous Lake Como. This beautiful destination in the Italian Lake District is complete with picturesque lakeside villages, sparkling blue waters and impressive mountain ...
It’s New Year's Eve and this morning after breakfast, it’s time to visit the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. Be sure to have your best poses prepared and snap some pics! Then, it’s on to the enchanting city of Florence. Join an expert local guide for a walking tour of F...
Kick off the brand new year with a full free day in Rome. Known as “The Eternal City”, Rome was once at the centre of the Roman Empire. Today, it is a destination filled with ancient history, culture and world-famous cuisine. Experience the city decked out in it...
After 12 days filled with festive Christmas and New Year fun, the tour comes to an end after breakfast today in Rome. We hope you have enjoyed this festive trip and that we can welcome you back to Europe again in the future! Be sure to swap details with your fellow travellers before you say farewell for now!
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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