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Name: German Christmas Markets
Brand: Trafalgar
Price: 2495 USD
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Rating: 4.6

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Winter is one of the most magical times of year and our winter tours during the festive season make the most of the season. With Trafalgar, you'll experience the magic of Europe in your winter vacations, with powdery snow, twinkling Christmas markets and mugs of mulled wine. See the natural spectacles of winter like the Northern Lights in Iceland. Or chase the winter sun to the beaches of Italy, Spain and Thailand, and the mystical deserts of Jordan and Morocco.

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German Christmas Markets

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Frankfurt → Berlin, via Nuremberg, Weimar, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Dresden and 1 more stop

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$2,495

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4.5

Real Britain

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London → London, via Stonehenge, Bath, Cardiff, Ludlow and 6 more stops

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$2,317

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$2,725 pp

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4.5

Capitals of Scandinavia

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Copenhagen → Helsinki, via Gothenburg, Oslo and Stockholm

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$2,593

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$3,050 pp

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4.5

Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland

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Vienna → Zürich, via Munich, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Vaduz and 2 more stops

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$2,763

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$3,250 pp

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4.5

Best of Scotland

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Edinburgh → Glasgow, via St. Andrews, Pitlochry, Scottish Highlands, Culloden and 3 more stops

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$2,150

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Country Collection

4.6

Iceland Highlights

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Reykjavik → Reykjavik, via Akranes, Hraunfossar, Barnafoss, Borgarnes and 2 more stops

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$3,443

Was

$4,050 pp

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Region Collection

4.7

Scandinavian Northern Lights

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Internal Flights Included

Helsinki → Stockholm, via Saariselkä, Rovaniemi, Ivalo, Gammelstad and 2 more stops

From

$4,048

Was

$4,495 pp

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Interests Collection

4.6

German Christmas Markets

Days

Stops

Frankfurt → Berlin, via Nuremberg, Weimar, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Dresden and 1 more stop

From

$2,495

View Trip

Tours

Region Collection

4.5

Real Britain

Days

Stops

London → London, via Stonehenge, Bath, Cardiff, Ludlow and 6 more stops

From

$2,317

Was

$2,725 pp

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Tours

Region Collection

4.5

Capitals of Scandinavia

Days

Stops

Copenhagen → Helsinki, via Gothenburg, Oslo and Stockholm

From

$2,593

Was

$3,050 pp

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Tours

Interests Collection

4.5

Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland

Days

Stops

Vienna → Zürich, via Munich, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Vaduz and 2 more stops

From

$2,763

Was

$3,250 pp

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Popular

Tours

Country Collection

4.5

Best of Scotland

Days

Stops

Edinburgh → Glasgow, via St. Andrews, Pitlochry, Scottish Highlands, Culloden and 3 more stops

From

$2,150

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Tours

Country Collection

4.6

Iceland Highlights

Days

Stops

Reykjavik → Reykjavik, via Akranes, Hraunfossar, Barnafoss, Borgarnes and 2 more stops

From

$3,443

Was

$4,050 pp

View Trip

Tours

Region Collection

4.7

Scandinavian Northern Lights

Days

Stops

Internal Flights Included

Helsinki → Stockholm, via Saariselkä, Rovaniemi, Ivalo, Gammelstad and 2 more stops

From

$4,048

Was

$4,495 pp

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Winter vacation inspiration

Winter wonderlands, Christmas markets & winter sun

When the days get shorter and colder, it’s time for a winter vacation. Head to warmer parts of the world to soak up the sun, or go walking in a winter wonderland for a festive break and explore the Christmas markets of Europe.

Experience the magic of winter

The best winter vacations embrace the beauty of winter. Explore the snowy peaks of Scotland and the winter-white scenery of Canada. Experience a land of fire and ice, with the ancient volcanoes, bubbling hot springs and northern lights of Iceland, roam the rolling green hills of England, or see the stunning winter dunes of the Sahara Desert in Morocco.

A christmas tree, lights and booths at a christmas market

Festive cheer in Europe

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Our winter travel experiences take you to the enchanting Christmas markets in Europe, with winter vacations in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Scandinavia. Watch the city squares come alive with fairy lights, festive food, Christmas stalls, handcrafted toys, joyful carols and old-word traditions. You can even visit Santa in his village in Rovaniemi in northern Finland.

A man and a woman walking on Nazare Beach in Portugal

Chase the winter sun

Prefer the sun and sea on your winter vacation? It’s time to escape the winter blues and chase the winter sun. Come for a drive along the Amalfi Coast in Italy, soak in the Dead Sea in Jordan, or walk through the sunny plazas of Spain. Our winter sun vacations will have you dosing up on Vitamin D from the beaches of Turkey, Thailand and Vietnam, to the deserts of Egypt and Morocco.

All you need to know about Winter Vacation

Is Europe worth visiting in winter?

You’ll see another magical side of Europe in winter, with twinkling lights, cosy feasts and stunning snowy landscapes. Europe is well worth a visit in winter, with plenty of experiences you can only have during the winter months. See the Northern Lights in Iceland, explore the Christmas markets in Europe or go skiing in the Alps.

Where is it warm in Europe in December?

Most of Europe is covered in snow during winter, but you can still chase the winter sun. The best warm places to visit in December and January are Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Malta and Cyprus, with temperatures usually hovering around 20°C. You’ll miss the summer crowds and it may even be warm enough to swim at the beach.

What are the best European Christmas markets?

Visiting Europe's Christmas markets is a magical way to spend your winter vacation. The best Christmas markets in Europe are found in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Moscow in Russia. You’ll discover enchanting fairy lights, festive food, handmade crafts and a beautiful blanket of snow. Get cosy with a mug of hot chocolate and join in the Yuletide cheer.

Where should I go for winter break?

With so many different winter vacation spots, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Europe comes alive with the Christmas markets, while Iceland dazzles with the Northern Lights. Explore the beautiful landscapes of England and Scotland, or chase the warm winter destination to warmer destinations like Italy, Spain, Jordan, Morocco, Egypt, Israel, Thailand and Vietnam.

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Winter Tours & Vacations

Top Winter Vacations

German Christmas Markets

Real Britain

Capitals of Scandinavia

Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland

Best of Scotland

Iceland Highlights

Scandinavian Northern Lights

German Christmas Markets

Real Britain

Capitals of Scandinavia

Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland

Best of Scotland

Iceland Highlights

Scandinavian Northern Lights

Winter wonderlands, Christmas markets & winter sun

Experience the magic of winter

Festive cheer in Europe

Chase the winter sun

All you need to know about Winter Vacation

Is Europe worth visiting in winter?

Where is it warm in Europe in December?

What are the best European Christmas markets?

Where should I go for winter break?

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