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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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Aerial view of Nafplio city from Palamidi castle in Nafplio, Greece
Parthenon former temple in Athens, Greece
View of port with colourful boats on Hydra island in Saronic, Greece
The ancient amphitheatre of Epidaurus in Peloponnese, Greece
Skyline of Athens with Monastiraki square and Acropolis hill in Athens, Greece

Escorted Tour

Classic Greece

  • Greece
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 2 dinners
  • 8 included experiences
Landscape view of Lipari islands and the surrounding ocean, Italy
Exterior of the Palermo Cathedral with statue in Sicily, Italy
View over Medieval Castle of Venus in Erice, Sicily, Italy
Aerial view of beautiful Mediterranean town, showcasing the Cathedral of Cefalù in Sicily, Italy
Greek temple of Segesta, Sicily, Italy
Town of Castelbuono on the Madonie mountains, Sicily, Italy

Escorted Tour

Western Sicily, Palermo and the Aeolian Islands

  • Italy, Sicily
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 4 dinners
  • 10 included experiences
  •  Guided tour of Palermo
  • Visit the Norman Palace
  • Orientation walk of Cefalù 
Village nestles between the copse covered mountains, Curral das Freiras
Overlook of Monte Palace Tropical Gardens
Tropical Botanical Gardens in Funchal town, Madeira island
Ocean view of the Veil Of The Bride Waterfall Porto Moniz, Madeira

Escorted Tour

Madeira, the Pearl of the Atlantic

  • Madeira, Portugal
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 7 dinners
  • 9 included experiences
Colourful buildings along the cliffside of Cinque Terre over the Mediterranean sea
A low ground shot of the leaning tower of Pisa and the Campo dei Miracoli building, Italy
View of Porto Venere harbour, Italy
Aerial view of the Portofino Village on the Ligurian Coast of Italy

Escorted Tour

Lucca, Portofino & the Cinque Terre

  • Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 3 dinners
  • 7 included experiences

Escorted Tour

Tuscany, Florence and Siena

  • Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • 8 included experiences
  • Daily breakfast, 1 lunch and 7 dinners
The Rozenhoedkaai canal and Belfort tower at twilight in Bruges

Escorted Tour

Bruges Tour

  • Belgium
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Rail included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 3 included expereinces
Krakow City with ancient architecture buildings in Poland
Black and white image of Auschwitz concentration camp gate, Poland

Escorted Tour

Krakow

  • Poland
  • 4* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 2 included experiences
Old town cityscape skyline at dusk in Lisbon, Portugal
Santa Marta lighthouse and Municipal museum of Cascais, Portugal
Aerial skyline shot of the colourful buildings in Porto Old Town in sunset light, Portugal.

Escorted Tour

Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley

  • Portugal
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast plus 3 dinners*
  • 11 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

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