Browse through our selection of Christmas Markets below. Once you find one that appeals to you, click on the name of the break for more information..
Have fun with your Christmas shopping AND see fabulous European sights at the same time on a colourful Christmas Market break. These are centred on key historical landmarks of the host city and feature unusual gifts, traditional crafts and local delicacies.
Paris and Reims Christmas Markets
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Experience the magic of Paris this Christmas as it is transformed into a city of festive light. Soak up the seasonal atmosphere as you discover its iconic attractions and wander its delightful festive stalls, and visit one of Europe's most stunning Christmas Markets in historic Reims. |
3 days From £145 |
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Brussels & Bruges Christmas Markets
Belgium |
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Join us for a Christmas markets break that's guaranteed to warm your heart. Fly to Prague to enjoy the delightful stalls of the Christmas Markets in Wenceslas Square. |
3 days From £149 |
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Brussels & Bruges Christmas Markets
Belgium |
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Browse around the pretty stalls selling array of handmade Christmas decorations, gifts, chocolates and lace as well as tasty local delicacies and warming glasses of glühwein. |
3 days From £159 |
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Brussels & Bruges Christmas Markets
Belgium |
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The Brussels Christmas markets occupy the charming areas of the old town. See them and a selection of other festive destinations. |
3/4 days From £169 |
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Germany's Christmas Markets
Germany |
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Join us for a Christmas markets break that's guaranteed to warm your heart. Fly to Prague to enjoy the delightful stalls of the Christmas Markets in Wenceslas Square. |
4 days From £169.50 |
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Valkenburg and Aachen Christmas Markets
Germany, Holland |
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During the Christmas period the Valkenburg caves are transformed into a spectacular grotto with stalls selling unique local gifts. Take in the unique atmosphere and treat yourself to a glass of Gluhwein from the underground tavern. |
3 days From £179 |
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Rochester Dickensian Festival & Lille
UK |
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Every year Charles Dickens' Victorian England comes aliven at the Rochester Dickensian Christmas Markets. |
4 days From £199 |
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Four Star Cologne and Merode Castle
Germany |
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Cologne Christmas Markets are amoungst Germany's finest making this tour a true shopping extravaganza! Weave your way around the stalls which cover the city. Be sure to take in some of the famous sights. |
4 days From £219 |
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Luxembourg & Trier Christmas Markets
Luxembourg, Germany |
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In Luxembourg, you can expect to find locally produced arts and crafts and of course, plenty of food and drink to warm you from inside. |
4 days From £219 |
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Ostend, Bruges & Valkenburg Christmas Markets
Belgium, Holland |
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Ostend is famous for its skating rink built around the main square giving that extra Christmas feel to the markets. |
4 days From £219 |
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Rudesheim & Koblenz Christmas Markets
Germany |
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Kick-start your Christmas festivities with a festive visit to two of Germany's finest Christmas Markets |
4 days From £219 |
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4 Star Dusseldorf Christmas Markets
Germany |
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Explore the festive stalls and go shopping in the elegant boutiques of the great Rhineland cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf. |
4 days From £239 |
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Magical Markets of the Rhine Valley
Germany |
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Spend time exploring the Drosselgasse in Rüdesheim, the Romerplatz in Frankfurt and the Altstadt in Cologne for a truly memorable Christmas market experience! |
4/5 days From £269
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Edinburgh Christmas Markets
UK |
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Fantastic late-night shopping, fabulous festive fun and a celebrated ice rink - the historic Scottish capital has Christmas cracked! Soak up the special atmosphere, search out the perfect gift and explore the iconic sights, from the Royal Mile to Holyrood House, as Edinburgh twinkles under the colourful Christmas lights. |
3 days From £269 |
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Christmas Market Rhine Cruise
Germany |
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Explore the fairytale beauty of the Rhine Valley - its picture-book towns and villages dressed up for Christmas - aboard a beautifully appointed cruise vessel. |
4 days From £270 |
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Valkenburg Christmas Markets
Holland & Germany |
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Enjoy a three or four-night stay in the ever-popular Dutch town of Valkenburg, experiencing Christmas markets with a difference - staged in the illuminated municipal caves! |
4/5 days From £289 |
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Magical Moselle Markets
Germany |
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Experience the intimacy of the Moselle Christmas Markets and enjoy the friendly atmosphere of this magical region on our fabulous new cruise. |
5 days From £294 |
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The Festive Markets of Yorkshire
UK |
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Soak up the festive atmosphere in 'God's own county' on this exciting pre-Christmas break. |
5 days From £295 |
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Liège & Valkenburg Christmas Markets
Belgium & Holland |
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Join us and visit Christmas Markets in Belgium and the Netherlands, including the magical underground grotto in Valkenburg. |
4 days From £299 |
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Black Forest Christmas Market
Germany |
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The Black Forest - a rolling wooded landscape dotted with ancient villages - is the setting for the fairy-tales of the Brothers Grimm. It provides the perfect, scenic backdrop for a pre-Christmas break that also includes a full day in elegant Baden-Baden, one of Europe's loveliest spa-towns. |
4 days From £299 |
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Belgium Christmas Markets River Cruise
Belgium |
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A value-for-money festive cruise including three fantastic Belgian Christmas market destinations and
three nights onboard the elegant MS Princess |
4 days From £319 |
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Prague Christmas Markets
Czech Republic |
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Join us for a Christmas markets break that's guaranteed to warm your heart. Fly to Prague to enjoy the delightful stalls of the Christmas Markets in Wenceslas Square. |
4 days From £319 |
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The Christmas Markets of Bruges & Lille
Belgium & France |
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Savour the delights of two wonderful Christmas Markets, in medieval Bruges and bustling Lille. Delicious regional specialities and unique gifts await. |
4 days From £325 |
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Rothenburg Christmas Markets
Germany |
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A full-day visit to fairytale, hilltop Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber, one of the most famous stops on Germany's legendary Romantic Road, is the highlight of this wonderful break. You'll stay in a traditional hotel in the pretty, walled town of Greding, and have the chance to visit historic Nuremburg's famous Christkindlesmarkt during your unforgettable few days. |
4 days From £329 |
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Jersey Christmas Markets
UK |
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The Channel Island of Jersey is an especially wonderful place to visit in December. The island is often bathed in the winter sunshine for which it is well known. |
4 days From £329 |
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Christmas Markets of the Moselle
Germany |
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Join us and experience the wonders of the Christmas Markets in the picturesque riverside towns of Trier and Cochem. |
4 days From £345 |
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Berlin Christmas Markets
Germany |
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Visit Berlin, the vibrant German capital. Here some 50 Christmas markets offer traditional festive wares, seasonal delicacies and unusual Christmas goods. |
4 days From £349 |
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Munich Christmas Markets
Germany |
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Visit the Christmas markets of Munich, and discover the festive fun of the Christmas season as celebrated in the Bavarian capital. |
4 days From £359 |
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Luxembourg & Trier Christmas Markets
Luxembourg & Germany |
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Uncover the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg’s quaint Christmas Markets,and discover Trier in Germany’s Moselle Valley – its true that the best things really do come in small packages! |
4 days From £358 |
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Barcelona Christmas Markets
Spain |
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The great Olympic city on the shore of the Mediterranean may not offer Bavarian 'Christkindl' Christmas markets charm, but what it lacks in snow, it more than makes up for in stylish shopping. |
4 days From £359 |
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Ypres and Brussels Christmas Markets 2013
Belgium Christmas Markets |
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On this memorable tour to Ypres in Belgium, we visit some of the Flanders region's poignant World War I sites and enjoy the festivities at the Christmas Markets in both Brussels and Ypres. |
4 days From £365 |
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Krakow Christmas Markets
Poland |
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Join us in the ancient royal capital of Poland, where colourful Christmas markets, steeped in tradition, are held against the spectacular backdrop of one of the few European cities to have survived the centuries unscathed. Discover the city's great history, enjoy Krakow by night, and soak up the festive atmosphere on this unmissable seasonal break. |
4 days From £369 |
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Cologne & Rüdesheim Christmas Markets
Germany |
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A perfect opportunity to enjoy the traditional Christmas Markets in Cologne and charming Rüdesheim. |
4 days From £375 |
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Switzerland Christmas Markets
Switzerland |
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Few countries exude the magic of wintertime more than the Alpine paradise of Switzerland, where snow-capped mountains, cosy wooden chalets, and colourful towns and villages create a marvellous festive atmosphere. |
4 days From £379 |
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Medieval Hannover Christmas Markets
Germany |
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Enjoy the delights of medieval Hannover, which takes on an even more charming atmosphere at this special time of year. |
6 days From £389 |
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Cruising the Rhine Valley Christmas Markets
Germany |
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Enjoy a wonderful 4 or 5-day Rhine Cruise experience aboard the MS Rhine Princess |
4/5 days From £389
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Christmas Markets of the Italian Alps
Italy |
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Join us in the scenic Dolomites for a festive holiday on which you'll discover the delightful Christmas Markets at Bolzano and Merano, and discover a part-Italian, part-Austrian land. |
5 days From £389 |
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Salzburg, Munich & Innsbruck Christmas Markets
Austria, Germany |
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A wonderful winter tour featuring three great Alpine cities and superb European Christmas markets, which offer a selection of festive gifts and seasonal cheer. |
7 days From £399 |
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Four-star Vienna Christmas Market
Austria |
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Few festive markets enjoy a grander or more romantic setting than those held in the elegant Austrian capital, where the magic of Advent sparkles against a backdrop of baroque palaces, shopping arcades, churches and museums. This marvellous value break includes accommodation in a fine, four-star hotel. |
4 days From £399 |
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Christmas Market Rhine Cruise
Germany |
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Explore the fairytale beauty of the Rhine Valley - its picture-book towns and villages dressed up for Christmas - aboard a beautifully appointed cruise vessel. |
4 days From £419 |
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Austrian Alpine Christmas Markets
Austria |
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The gloriously scenic Austrian Tyrol is a classic winter-wonderland. Join us to discover it and to visit the exquisite Christmas market that stands in its majestic capital Innsbruck, offering traditional fare from stalls beneath the city's famous 'Golden Roof'. |
5 days From £449 |
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Christmas Markets of Amiens and Arras 2013
France Christmas Markets |
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Amiens is our base for this fabulous short break to northern France. We explore the Christmas Markets in both Amiens and Arras and learn about WWI's Battle of the Somme during a visit to three fascinating sites. |
5 days From £478 |
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Frankfurt and Heidelberg Christmas Markets 2013
Germany Christmas Markets |
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Travel with us to the picturesque Rhine Gorge and the pretty village of Assmannshausen, for a four-night break that includes excursions to the enchanting Christmas Markets in both Heidelberg and Frankfurt. |
5 days From £498 |
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Christmas Market Rhine Cruise
Germany |
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Explore the fairytale beauty of the Rhine Valley - its picture-book towns and villages dressed up for Christmas - aboard a beautifully appointed cruise vessel. |
4 days From £499 |
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Christmas Markets of the Black Forest
Luxembourg & Germany |
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Get into the Christmas spirit on this delightful break to the Black Forest. Our trip takes in an atmospheric carriage ride and the Christmas Markets of Freiburg and Gengenbach. |
5 days From £499 |
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Bavarian Christmas Markets 2013
Germany Christmas Markets |
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From our base in the Bavarian town of Langenau, we experience the atmosphere at 'Christkindlmarkt' in the region's capital, Munich, and visit the traditional Christmas Markets in medieval Rothenburg. |
5 days From £598 |
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Christmas Markets Rhine Cruise
Germany |
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Cruise through the Rhineland, discovering charming towns as they gear up for the Christmas season, their Christmas Markets glowing with holiday cheer. |
5 days From £633 |
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Harz Mountains Christmas Markets
Germany |
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From our base in Hahnenklee, sample two of northern Germany’s most charming Christmas Markets in quaint squares surrounded by half-timbered buildings – a truly timeless, festive Advent scene. |
6 days From £635 |
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