Experience the magic of winter

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Witness the incredible Aurora Borealis and take in geysers, glaciers and more in Iceland.
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Experience Germany's finest Christmas markets - from Nuremberg to Dresden - on this all-encompassing festive trip.
Prices from R28,980 pp
Berlin Dresden Eisenach Nuremberg Offenbach Weimar
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See and taste the best of British culture, taking in London, Bath, Cardiff, Edinburgh and more.
Prices from R18,700 pp
Bath Cardiff Edinburgh Liverpool Salisbury Stratford Upon Avon York
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Walk in the footsteps of Peter the Great along the winter-white carpets of two fairy-tale imperial cities.
Prices from R28,170 pp
Moscow St Petersburg
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Embrace the friluftsliv of your stylish Scandinavian hosts on this glorious in-depth encounter with the stylish capitals of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland.
Prices from R37,363 pp
Copenhagen Helsingor
Helsinki
Oslo
Helsingborg Stockholm
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Discover the best of Europe's Christmas markets on this festive trip of Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
Prices from R29,250 pp
Innsbruck Salzburg Vienna
Munich
Lucerne
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Enjoy Scotland: experience its cities, and discover its castles, legends and lochs.
Prices from R21,500 pp
Armadale Edinburgh Glasgow Kinlochard Laggan Mallaig Stirling
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Discover ornate palaces, spice markets and the warmth of the Mediterranean sun on this Regional Explorer trip.
Prices from R44,300 pp
Casablanca Fez Marrakech Tangier
Lisbon
Granada Madrid Marbella Salamanca Seville Tarifa Toledo
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.
Visiting Europe's Christmas markets is a magical way to spend your winter holiday. 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.
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.
With so many different winter travel experiences, 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 winter sun to warmer destinations like Italy, Spain, Jordan, Morocco, Egypt, Israel, Thailand and Vietnam.