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Welcome to Newmarket Holidays

At Newmarket Holidays, we cherish the festive season, so it’s always a pleasure to introduce our latest collection of holiday experiences.

With a focus on celebrating in spectacular settings, our 2025 collection, featuring four brand-new tours, has been thoughtfully designed to ensure you can enjoy Christmas and New Year in style and comfort.

Take a journey through musical history, with a dedicated Beatles-focused tour in Liverpool, alongside visits to Manchester and the city of Chester. For those seeking an escape to England’s south, you can explore the highlights of Winchester, Portsmouth, and Salisbury with a group of like-minded travellers for the festive period.

Christmas in Cambridge & Warwick features time in the university city of Cambridge, alongside a trip to Bletchley Park, the legendary WWII codebreaking centre.

If you’re dreaming of a winter wonderland, Christmas in the Slovenian Alps takes you to the enchanting alpine resort of Kranjska Gora, where snow-covered peaks, fairy-tale Lake Bled, and charming Christmas markets create a magical break.

Solo travellers have more options than ever with dedicated exclusively solo tours and a selection of places with no single supplements available across our festive collection. Whether you’re after a river or ocean cruise, a magical André Rieu concert-break, or our popular Lapland day trip, we have a range of experiences to make your year-end celebrations truly special.

Niel Alobaidi, CEO, Newmarket Holidays

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escorted tours provide more choices, more dates, and more destinations than anyone else, ensuring that you find the ideal getaway to suit your needs.

Lake Bled, Slovenia

Kraków, Poland

Lapland, Pajala

Festive tours for solo travellers

More choices for independent explorers

Along with our Solo Traveller Collection of classic tours, we’ve expanded this range to include 22 no single supplement festive options, offering new and returning solo travellers a variety of ways to explore wish-list destinations over Christmas and New Year.

Whether you’re looking for a getaway filled with exploration or a lighter-paced escape, these tours provide ample opportunities to discover destinations both under the guidance of an experienced tour manager and on your own.

Our festive itineraries are carefully crafted to include meals and drinks around the key holiday dates, giving you the chance to connect and celebrate with fellow solo travellers.

With thoughtfully balanced activities, you’ll also enjoy the benefit of being part of a well-matched group, sharing unique experiences. Plus, be sure to look out for the Solo Traveller icon throughout this brochure to find the perfect cheer-inspiring break for you.

Among the new offerings for 2025 are four exciting exclusively solos tours: Christmas in The Beatles’ Liverpool & Manchester, Christmas in Cambridge & Warwick, Christmas in the Slovenian Alps and All-Inclusive - New Year in Northern Cyprus. Each of these is designed to give you an unforgettable festive experience with likeminded travellers.

“ I had an amazing solo holiday over Christmastime in the Tyrol with Newmarket Holidays. This was my first time travelling with the company, but I would definitely go with them again. I had a lovely time from start to finish, met some wonderful people, and the tour manager was very good, keeping us entertained the whole holiday. The hotel was lovely as was the food and staff. The views were amazing, and to top it all, we had snow for Christmas! ,,

Benita, Customer –Christmastime in the Austrian Tyrol

Solo Explorer, Christmas Market

The Newmarket Holidays experience

Discover our award-winning tours

At Newmarket Holidays, we’re dedicated to providing you with a wide range of choices. You’ll find an array of wish-list tours, with numerous departure dates and options from regional airports.

Our experience-rich itineraries are meticulously designed with you in mind, offering a perfect balance of exciting must-see highlights combined with well-deserved rest time. Included excursions allow you to cover major landmarks and immerse yourself in the region by foot, coach, or local modes of transport. Moreover, a selection of optional activities means you can enhance our itinerary to your liking.

With a tour manager escorting you every step of the way, one thing is certain, you won’t arrive home short of memories or stories.

Winners at the British Travel Awards 12 years in a row

Newmarket Holidays won six gold awards at the 2024 British Travel Awards, including the prestigious Best Escorted Group Holidays. This marked our 12th consecutive year as gold award winners. Our customers’ constant positive feedback has also resulted in our 4.7 score on Trustpilot, based on over 13,000 reviews.

Kraków, Poland

Triple Bridge, Ljubljana

Santa Claus, Lapland

“ There was a lovely hotel in an excellent location, offering a varied and delicious breakfast. Karoline, our tour manager, was superb. We also enjoyed a walking tour of Prague. The optional lunch cruise was excellent, as was the optional trip to Dresden. ,,

Beth, Customer – Prague Christmas Markets

Edinburgh Christmas Markets

Departs

25 November, 2 & 9 December 2025

Fly direct from these airports.

Prices from

• Belfast £629 • Birmingham £615

• Bristol £605 • Gatwick £615

• Heathrow £739 • Luton £595

• Southampton £849

Personalise your holiday

• Loch Lomond & Taste of Scotland Tour (full day) – from £56

No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £305

Please note: Base-level airline hand luggage is included - not hold luggage - see page 47 for details.

Wish-list moment

Admiring Edinburgh’s annual Christmas celebrations from above with a ride aboard Princes Street Gardens’ Ferris wheel.

your hotels

Holiday Inn Express, Edinburgh City centre HHH

Bed & Breakfast

Set in a pretty Georgian building, a short walk from Princes Street and the old town, the Holiday Inn Express ticks all the boxes for a short stay in Edinburgh. Guestrooms feature modern décor, TVs and tea/coffee-making facilities. A buffet breakfast is served in the Great Room, and there is a relaxing lounge bar, well stocked with whiskies. Alternatively, you’ll find a host of eateries and bars on the hotel’s doorstep.

Enjoy a festive break in one of Britain’s most beguiling cities, transformed into a winter wonderland by twinkling lights and colourful Christmas markets.

Welcome to enchanting Edinburgh. If you’re looking to experience the magic of the holiday season in a city steeped in history and culture, our Edinburgh Christmas Markets tour is perfect for you. Catering to both Christmas and culture lovers, this trip promises three nights of pure delight.

Day One – Fly to Edinburgh Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel in the heart of the city. The rest of the day is yours to spend relaxing and exploring your new surroundings, perhaps choosing to dine in one of Edinburgh’s many fine eateries, or enjoy a drink in a cosy café or bar.

Day Two – Included city tour and afternoon at leisure Join your friendly tour manager for a short, guided introduction this morning, which will bring to life Edinburgh’s major sights, including the lanes and wynds of the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyrood house and the Castle atop its rocky promontory. Wander along Princes Street, with its decorated shopfronts and stop to explore the colourful festive markets in Princes Street Gardens. This afternoon is free to spend at your leisure, perhaps revisiting some of your favourite spots

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Tour Inclusions

• Three nights’ three-star bed and breakfast accommodation at the Holiday Inn Express, Edinburgh

• Three meals included in the price

• One excursion included in the price

• Return flights to Edinburgh with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

from this morning’s tour, and finding a restaurant for dinner.

Day Three – Optional excursion to Loch Lomond and ‘Taste of Scotland’ tour or day at leisure Today, either join an optional tour to Loch Lomond or continue your exploration of Edinburgh under your own steam, perhaps returning to Princes Street and its colourful Christmas markets. Join your fellow guests as you enjoy a scenic drive around Loch Lomond’s southern shores, home to loch-side castles and stately homes. A stop at the lochside shopping centre, Lomond Shores, for some souvenir shopping and a spot of lunch (payable locally) is followed by a trip to a local distillery for a ‘Taste of Scotland’. Enjoy a brief tour and learn about the history of whisky, one of Scotland’s principle exports, followed by a tasting session and the chance to buy a bottle to take home.

Day Four – Return to the UK Depending on the time of your return flight, you may have some free time this morning to look around Edinburgh one last time, before you transfer back to the airport for your return flight, rounding off a marvellously festive few days.

Tour Highlights

• Enjoy three nights in the Scottish capital

• Take in glorious Edinburgh, ‘Athens of the North’, on a guided city tour

• Experience free time to explore the city and its Christmas markets at your leisure

• Set off on an optional tour of stunning Loch Lomond with whisky tasting

Caption ChristmasHereMarket, Edinburgh

In the shadow of snow-capped peaks, on the shores of Lake Geneva, celebrate the season in style.

Our festive break to idyllic Switzerland is based in the delightful alpine resort of Château d’Oex, and includes a visit to Montreux, with its wonderfully colourful Christmas market. There’s also an opportunity, on a scenic optional excursion, to visit the exquisite Swiss capital, Bern.

Day One – Fly to Geneva Meet your tour manager at the airport and make the scenic transfer to Château d’Oex, beautifully set between the high Alps of the Bernese Oberland and the shores of Lake Geneva. This excellent resort is a delightful base for the break.

Settle into your surroundings, perhaps take a stroll through the village, and enjoy a first dinner at the hotel.

Day Two – Included visit to Montreux Christmas market Make the scenic journey down to Montreux, where a delightful Christmas market awaits in this chic, sophisticated town. The stalls of the market are arranged around the temporarily named Quai de Noël alongside the lake. They offer an array of locally produced goods and foodstuffs, interesting items from across the alpine passes, and of course, the festive staples of vin chaud and cinnamon crêpes. You’ll also want to explore the shops of the town, or perhaps pay

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Tour Inclusions

• Three nights’ half-board accommodation at the three-star Hotel Roc et Neige, Château-d’Oex

• Six meals included in the price

• One excursion included in the price

• Return flights to Switzerland, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

a visit to nearby Château-de-Chillonn, one of Switzerland’s most famous landmarks (entrance payable locally).

Day Three – Day at leisure or optional excursion to Bern Enjoy the surroundings of the resort, or join us on a marvellous optional excursion into the Bernese Oberland, travelling through stunning scenery, past ‘jet-set’ Gstaad and the Lake of Thun to Swiss capital city, Bern, and its own enchanting Christmas markets.

Beautifully set above the River Aare, and barely changed since medieval times, Bern’s UNESCOlisted old town is a maze of cobbled, arcaded streets, with its centrepiece, the famous tower and mechanical clock featuring a parade of metallic figurines on the hour. In the shadow of the city’s towering Münster cathedral and on nearby Waisenhausplatz, Bern’s festive markets offer beautiful hand-made trinkets and traditional Christmas gifts. Return to Château d’Oex and have dinner at the hotel.

Day Four – Return to the UK Bid ‘au revoir’ to Château d’Oex and transfer back to Geneva for the return flight.

Swiss Christmas Markets

Tour Highlights

• Enjoy views of Lake Geneva

• Discover the Swiss capital, Bern, on an optional tour

• Spend three nights in the wonderful alpine village resort of Chateau d’Oex, once home to David Niven

• Shop for Swiss souvenir at Montreux Christmas Market

Departs

30 November, 5, 8 & 12 December 2025

Fly direct from these airports.

Prices from

• Bristol £725 • Edinburgh £739

• Gatwick £785 • Luton £725

• Manchester £735

Personalise your holiday

• Bern Tour (full day) – from £59

No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £115

Please note: Base-level airline hand luggage is included - not hold luggage - see page 47 for details.

Wish-list moment

Tucking into a cinnamon crêpe, a festive alpine delicacy, at Montreux’s Quai de Noël markets.

your hotels

Hotel Roc et Neige, Château d’Oex HHH

Half-Board

In the heart of the mountain village, the traditional and welcoming Hotel Roc et Neige is close to all the local amenities. There is a comfortable lounge area, and a restaurant serving food made mainly from local produce. There is also a large terrace with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and a sauna. Cosy guestrooms all have a TV, hairdryer, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Lake Geneva, Geneva

Vienna Christmas Markets

Departs

28 November, 1 & 4 December 2025

Fly from these airports. Prices from

• Birmingham £995

• Gatwick £819

• Heathrow £919

• Leeds Bradford £995

• Manchester £789

• Stansted £789

Personalise your holiday

• Bratislava Tour (full day) – from £66

No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £249

Please note: Base-level airline hand luggage is included - not hold luggage - see page 47 for details.

Wish-list moment

Witnessing Vienna’s magnificent 13th-century imperial palace, Hofburg, as it hosts its annual Christmas market.

your hotels

Hotel Austria Trend Ananas, Vienna HHHH Bed & Breakfast

Housed in a stately building, this charming hotel is close to several famous landmarks and opposite the outdoor Naschmarkt market. International dishes are served at the restaurant, and a traditional Viennese menu is available at the café/bar. Comfortable guestrooms with hardwood floors and soundproof windows offer air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a safe and a TV.

The elegant Austrian capital provides a wonderful backdrop, and some truly memorable coffee and cake.

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. There is also an opportunity to visit Bratislava in neighbouring Slovakia.

Day One – Fly to Vienna Fly to Vienna, then board our coach for the transfer to your hotel. Check-in, then relax or perhaps head out to enjoy your first evening in the city, if it’s not too late.

Day Two – Included tour of Vienna See the imposing buildings and squares of the Ringstrasse, the Hofburg Palace, and the celebrated coffee houses of the ancient Innere Stadt on this morning’s guided tour. Then stop to wander Vienna’s most famous Christmas markets - held in the idyllic lanes of Spittelberg and on triangular Freyung Square.

Day Three – Optional excursion to Bratislava Spend the day exploring the city’s markets (some stores may be closed on Sundays).

Alternatively, you can join a full-day optional excursion crossing into picturesque Slovakia to its wonderful capital, Bratislava.

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Tour Inclusions

• Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Austria Trend Ananas, Vienna

• Three meals included in the price

• One excursion included in the price

• Return flights to Vienna, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Delightfully set on the River Danube, close to the point where Austria and Hungary converge, a cosmopolitan mix of Central European influences awaits you, with glorious Baroque palaces and some stunning churches.

Day Four – Return to the UK Bid farewell to Vienna and transfer to the airport for your return flight.

“ We stayed in a beautiful hotel in a good location. There was plenty to do in Vienna with an abundance of Christmas markets to choose from. ,, Laura what our customers say...

Tour Highlights

• Embrace free time to enjoy Vienna’s wonderful Christmas markets

• Set off on a guided city tour of Vienna

• Discover the Slovakian capital, Bratislava, with its glorious palaces and churches on an optional excursion

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Christmas Market Vienna, Austria

Poland’s ancient Royal City is a perfect choice for a traditional festive break with a difference – a magical delight.

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 Kraków by night, and soak up the festive atmosphere on this unmissable seasonal break.

Day One – Fly to Kraków Meet your friendly tour manager and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Head out into the city this evening to explore your surroundings and wander through the central square, beautifully illuminated after nightfall. Sample some traditional cuisine and enjoy a drink in one of the many restaurants, bars and music clubs tucked away down its cellars and narrow alleyways.

Day Two – Included walking tour of Kraków and optional traditional folklore show Discover this seat of Polish kings on today’s walking tour. The mesmerising medieval heart of the city is the stunning Rynek Glówny – Europe’s largest square –lined with boutiques and cafés.

Browse the wooden stalls of the Christmas market that surrounds the vast Sukiennice (Cloth Hall), a

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Tour Inclusions

• Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Wyspiańsk Hotel, Kraków (fourstar hotel available at a supplement)

• Three meals included in the price

• One excursion included in the price

• Return flights to Kraków, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

covered market, and see the traditional custom of Christmas crib-building at the Mariacki Church and Wawel Castle – two stunning examples of the city’s Gothic architecture.

This afternoon is free to spend at your leisure, perhaps extending your exploration of Kraków to the Kazimierz district, the historic centre of Jewish culture down the centuries, located south of Wawel Hill. Alternatively, you might choose to simply find a peaceful café from which to sit and watch the world go by.

This evening, there is the chance to enjoy a traditional folklore show and dinner in a local restaurant on our optional tour.

Day Three – Optional excursion to AuschwitzBirkenau Today, you’re free to discover more of the city’s sights, and to revisit the markets. Alternatively, join our optional half-day excursion to the poignant, intensely moving UNESCO -listed Auschwitz-Birkenau, where the buildings of the camp are left as they were discovered in 1945.

Day Four – Return to the UK Transfer back to Kraków airport for your return flight home.

Departs

28 November, 5 & 12 December 2025

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Belfast £669 • Birmingham £655

• Bristol £689 • Edinburgh £789 • Gatwick £815

• Glasgow £665 • Leeds Bradford £729

• Liverpool £745 • Luton £659

• Manchester £739 • Newcastle £789

Personalise your holiday

• Auschwitz-Birkenau Visit – from £39

• Traditional Folklore Show – from £59 No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £144

Please note: Base-level airline hand luggage is included - not hold luggage - see page 47 for details.

Wish-list moment

Browsing the enchanting Szopka (Christmas crib) displays around Kraków’s decorated landmarks.

your hotels

Tour Highlights

• Set off on a guided walking tour of Kraków

• Enjoy free time to browse Kraków’s Christmas markets

• Watch an optional traditional folklore show and have dinner in a local restaurant

• Experience an optional excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau

Hotel Wyspiański, Kraków HHH Bed & Breakfast from 655

A comfortable hotel featuring a restaurant, a bar, and a terrace, and overlooking a garden. Contemporary guestrooms have TVs, desks, and free Wi-Fi.

INX Design Hotel, Kraków HHHH Bed & Breakfast from £748

Guestrooms are colourful and include mini-bars, TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There’s a bar, a restaurant and a lobby lounge.

Kraków Christmas Market, Poland

Prague Christmas Markets

Departs

8, 14 & 18 December 2025

Fly direct from these airports.

Prices from

• Belfast £875 • Birmingham £769

• Bournemouth £775 • Bristol £685

• Edinburgh £719 • Gatwick £615 • Glasgow £779

• Leeds Bradford £719 • Manchester £729

• Liverpool £655 • Luton £635

Personalise your holiday

• Lunchtime River Cruise – from £39

• Dresden Christmas Market – from £55 No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £212

Please note: Base-level airline hand luggage is included - not hold luggage - see page 47 for details.

Wish-list moment

Appreciating the craftsmanship of Prague’s 600-year-old astronomical clock as it strikes the hour with a procession of delicate wooden figures.

your hotels

Adria Hotel, Prague HHHH Bed & Breakfast

Based in the centre of Prague, only a short walk from its most recognisable sights, this elegant property promises the ideal base from which to experience the very best of the historic Czech capital. This hotel features manicured garden areas, free daily breakfast options and a dedicated concierge service. There is also a restaurant, uniquely housed within a 1912 stalactite cave, which offers fine dining. Cosy guestrooms are air-conditioned throughout and feature TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi.

The fairy-tale capital of the Czech Republic – home to Good King Wenceslas – is an irresistible Bohemian masterpiece.

Set off on a Christmas market break that’s guaranteed to warm your heart. Fly to Prague to enjoy the delightful stalls of the Christmas markets in Wenceslas Square, a tradition that stretches back over a thousand years.

Day One – Fly to Prague Meet your friendly tour manager at the airport and transfer to your centrally located hotel. This evening, head out to explore, perhaps dining in one of Prague’s many fine restaurants.

Day Two – Included Prague city tour and optional river cruise Join our included walking tour, featuring the famous Charles Bridge, and watch the astronomical clock in the old town square strike the hour with a procession of wooden figures. Afterwards, explore the old town, and the charming former Jewish quarter, before visiting the Christmas markets to browse at your leisure, or join our optional river cruise for an excellent buffet lunch and wonderful views of the city. At the end of a wonderful day make your own way back to the hotel.

Day Three – Optional excursion to Dresden This morning, you’re free to explore, perhaps crossing the famous Charles Bridge to see Prague’s ancient Castle District, St Vitus’ Cathedral and the Royal Palace.

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Tour Inclusions

• Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Adria Hotel, Prague

• Three meals included in the price

• One excursion included in the price

• Return flights to Prague, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Alternatively, join our wonderful optional tour to Dresden Christmas market. Here, a romantic blend of festive stalls sells locally produced gifts, handicrafts, decorations, and food in a beautiful, traditional setting. Wander with a warming glass of glühwein in hand, and admire the famous Christmas Pyramid and the world’s largest ‘nut cracker’ while searching for that perfect gift or souvenir.

Day Four – Return to the UK Transfer to the airport for check-in and your flight home.

what our customers say...

“ We had a lovely Christmas break in Prague! Our knowledgeable tour manager was excellent and went above and beyond to make sure everyone had the best experience. Prague during the festive period was delightful, and overall I was very impressed. ,,

Julie

Tour Highlights

• Time to explore Prague’s Christmas Markets

• A guided walking tour of Prague

• Three nights in Bohemian gem Prague

• An optional lunch cruise on the Vltava

• Visit Germany’s oldest Christmas Market in Dresden, on an optional tour

Prague Old Town Square, Czech Republic

One of Europe’s most picturesque markets and traditional celebrations in Latvia’s charming capital – where Christmas trees were first decorated.

Enjoy a festive break in the historic Latvian capital, where a wonderful market is held in the picturesque old town square, beneath a brightly decorated tree – somewhat appropriate for a city where the tradition is said to have begun over 500 years ago.

Day One – Fly to Riga Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer into the heart of the city and your hotel.

After check-in, enjoy your first evening in the Baltic States’ largest city.

A host of cafés, bars and restaurants caters to all tastes and pockets, and the lights of the festive shops and stores bring colour and warmth to the crisp, wintry air.

Day Two – Included Riga city tour A guided tour will lift the veil on Riga’s fascinating past and showcase the sights of one of Europe’s most rapidly growing cities.

Set on the bank of the Daugava River, the city boasts several ultra-modern buildings around its walled central core. The lovingly reconstructed Dutch-influenced House of the Blackheads, several

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Tour Inclusions

• Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Avalon Hotel, Riga

• Three meals included in the price

• One excursion included in the price

• Return flights to Riga, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

large churches, Riga Castle with its museums, the towering Freedom Monument and two magnificent cathedrals add to the attraction, which is crowned by the art nouveau glories of UNESCO -listed Quiet Centre district and restored town hall square, the site of the wonderful Christmas market, with its traditional wares and warming foodstuffs.

Spend another evening exploring this vibrant city.

Day Three – Optional Gauja National Park excursion Discover more of the city today or join the optional excursion, journeying into the beautiful landscape of the Gauja National Park, a forested, alpine refuge for many species of flora and fauna, and where the Turaida Museum Reserve chronicles Latvian history and culture.

End your final full day in this wonderful city by having dinner in one of Riga’s many restaurants.

Day Four – Return to the UK Transfer back to the airport for the return flight after a wonderful few festive days.

Departs

4 & 11 December 2025

Fly direct from these airports.

Prices from

• Gatwick £599

Personalise your holiday

• Gauja National Park Excursion (full day) –from £45

No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £171

Please note: Base-level airline hand luggage is included - not hold luggage - see page 47 for details.

Wish-list moment

Tasting authentic Black Balsam, a traditional Latvian herbal liqueur, at Riga’s charming winter markets.

your hotels

Tour Highlights

• Spend three nights in the delightful Latvian capital

• Explore the historic city of Riga

• Embrace free time to enjoy the city’s traditional Christmas market on Old Town Square

• Enjoy an optional excursion to the Gauja National Park

Hotel Avalon, Riga

Bed & Breakfast

This superbly appointed, modern hotel, set right in the heart of the medieval old town, is in a perfect location for exploring the city.

In addition to well-appointed guestrooms featuring TVs, Wi-Fi, safes, mini-bars and hairdryers, the hotel offers a buffet breakfast in the restaurant, and a busy popular bar.

Riga Christmas Market, Latvia

“ I’ve returned from six days in the Tyrol. Richard was an amazing tour manager, always looking after the needs of the customers. This was the first time as a family on this kind of trip, and the Newmarket Holidays experience was perfect. Richard couldn’t have done more. This was a fabulous Christmas experience, which we’d thoroughly recommend! ,,

Andy, Customer – Christmastime in the Austrian Tyrol

Jasna Lake, Slovenia

Christmas in the Scottish Highlands

Departs

23 December 2025

Fly direct from these airports.

Prices from

• Belfast £1,385 • Birmingham £1,245

• Bristol £1,189 • Gatwick £1,309

• Heathrow £1,349 • Luton £1,269

• Stansted £1,429 • Southampton £1,419

No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £195 Tour only without flights from £940 Travel at your convenience by making your own arrangements to your hotel.

Please note: Outdoor activities are weather dependent, and we reserve the right to alter the excursion programme in the event of inclement conditions.

Wish-list moment

Meeting the beautiful native reindeer at the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, surrounded by Highland scenery.

your hotel

The Carrbridge Hotel, Carrbridge HHH Half-Board with Christmas Lunch & Dinner

Set on the banks of the Dulnain River and boasting spectacular views of the Cairngorm Mountains, this charming, family-run hotel was originally established in 1803 as an inn for travellers. It has been extended and refurbished over the years and now has 100 bedrooms. A casual, restaurant and bar, with a log fire and patio seating, serves classic pub fare. Pleasant guestrooms, with tartan furnishings, feature TVs, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryers, and Wi-Fi.

Spend the festivities in a warm and welcoming hotel in the heart of the Highlands, enjoying rest, relaxation, fun and exploration.

Celebrate Christmas in one of Britain’s most scenic corners. As well as enjoying a full programme of festive meals and entertainment at your welcoming Highland hotel, take to the waters of Loch Ness with a scenic cruise and visit the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre. You’ll also get to see Spean Bridge, Neptune’s Staircase, Fort William and Glenfinnan, with its famous viaduct.

Day One – Fly to Scotland Upon arrival, meet your friendly tour manager for a transfer into the Highlands. This evening, enjoy dinner followed by some traditional entertainment – the perfect start to your festive break.

Day Two – Christmas Eve – Included boat ride on Loch Ness and visit to the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre After a relaxed breakfast, join your tour manager for a cruise across the beautiful Loch Ness, taking in views of the castles and following in the footsteps of Queen Victoria. When you’re back on land, you’ll travel to the resort town of Aviemore, set in Cairngorms National Park. The final stop of the day is a visit to the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, which will give you the opportunity to see the reindeer up close with their handlers. Return to the hotel to begin your Christmas in earnest.

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Inclusions

• Four nights’ three-star dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at The Carrbridge Hotel, Carrbridge

• Nine meals included in the price

• Festive lunch and dinner on Christmas Day

• Three excursions included in the price

• One piece of hold luggage per person

• Return flights to Scotland, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Day Three – Christmas Day – Day at leisure with festive lunch and dinner Merry Christmas! Enjoy a relaxed, informal day in the hotel. This afternoon, sip a traditional sherry in the lounge, followed by a full Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. A relaxed afternoon is followed by dinner in the evening and the chance to watch a traditional Highland Cèilidh band, completing the pleasures of a wonderful Christmas Day.

Day Four – Boxing Day – Included visits to Spean Bridge, Neptune’s Staircase, Fort William and Glenfinnan Following breakfast, you’ll set off on a tour of many of the nearby area’s highlights. The first stop is Spean Bridge, a small village known for its iconic Commando Memorial. You’ll then be driven to Neptune’s Staircase, a succession of eight lochs on the Caledonian Canal, the town of Fort William, considered a gateway to Ben Nevis, and finally, the hamlet of Glenfinnan. Here, you’ll call at the visitor’s centre, and a short walk uphill will allow you to see the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, which was featured in several Harry Potter movies.

Day Five – Return home Bid farewell to the Highlands and travel back to the airport for the return flight, at the end of a wonderful few festive days.

Tour Highlights

• Cruise across Loch Ness and visit the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre

• Enjoy a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings at your hotel

• Visit Spean Bridge, Neptune’s Staircase, Fort William and Glenfinnan

• Experience a full programme of seasonal entertainment at your hotel

Glenfinnan Monument, Scotland

An elegant Victorian countryside house serves as a grand venue for a splendid Christmas getaway.

A visit to the majestic Chatsworth House, adorned in lights and décor, will ignite your festive spirit, as well as Midnight Mass, followed by mince pies and mulled wine, and a traditional Christmas lunch.

Day One – Make your own way to Palace Hotel, Buxton Today, you’ll make your own way to the charming thermal spa town of Buxton in the heart of the Peak District. In the evening, you can enjoy a welcome drink in the reception followed by dinner.

Day Two – Included visit to Chatsworth House After breakfast this morning, you’ll head out on an excursion to visit Chatsworth House, a Grade I-listed property dating back to the 17th century. Every year, the estate and surrounding grounds are transformed into a joyful Christmas wonderland. Later in the day, the tour will return to the hotel, where you’ll have dinner.

Day Three – Christmas Eve – Included walking tour of Buxton, visit to Bakewell and optional Midnight Mass Following breakfast, you’ll set off to nearby Buxton, the highest market town in England and Bakewell, best known as the home of the Bakewell pudding. Tonight, you can enjoy a festive three-course dinner and tea and coffee. You’ll have the option to attend Midnight Mass at a local

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Tour Inclusions

• Five nights’ four-star bed and breakfast accommodation at The Palace Hotel, Buxton

• 11 meals included in the price

• Festive lunch and dinner on Christmas Day

• Four excursions included in the price

• Coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

church, and upon returning to the hotel, mulled wine and mince pies will be waiting.

Day Four – Christmas Day – Day at leisure with festive lunch and a light buffet dinner It’s Christmas Day, and you’ll have a full day at leisure to do as little or as much as you like. A traditional Christmas lunch, with all the trimmings, will be served, as well as Christmas cake, tea, and coffee.

To conclude the end of a special day in the British countryside, there will be a light buffet dinner, with tea and coffee.

Day Five – Day at leisure or optional Peak District walk and farewell dinner Another day will be at your leisure or you can join an optional one-hour gentle walk along the picturesque Monsal Trail. As it’s your final night, you’ll sit down for a farewell three-course dinner with tea and coffee.

Day Six – Make your own way home Relish your last breakfast, check out of the hotel, and make your own way home, taking in the beautiful scenery as you go.

Christmas in the Peak District

Tour Highlights

• Call at Chatsworth House, decorated in extravagant Christmas décor

• Set off on a walking tour of the charming thermal spa town of Buxton

• Stroll around pretty Bakewell, the home of the famous pudding

• Spend Midnight Mass at a local church

• Join an optional walking tour in the Peak District

Available 22 December 2025

Hotel check-in & Check-out details

Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 11am. Car parking is £5 per day.

Hotel spa

Use of the hotel spa facilities is included.

No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £210

Please note: An optional guided walk along the Monsal trail is available on Boxing Day. This a free excursion so, if you’d like to come along, kindly register your interest with your tour manager in advance.

Wish-list moment

Enjoying a slice of Bakewell’s famous tart during a leisurely walk around the charming market town.

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The Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa, Buxton HHHH Bed & Breakfast with Christmas Lunch & Dinner

Set in a stately Victorian country house, this hotel is enclosed by pleasant gardens. The refined restaurant serves international dishes, and the polished lounge bar offers drinks and light snacks. A fully-equipped gym and spa feature a heated indoor swimming pool, a sauna and steam rooms. Elegant guestrooms encompass TVs, irons, hairdryers, tea-coffee/ making facilities, and free Wi-Fi.

Monsal Dale and Aqueduct, Derbyshire

Christmas in Yorkshire

Available

23 December 2025

Hotel check-in & Check-out details

Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 11am. Car parking is included.

Hotel spa

Use of the hotel spa facilities is included.

No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £254

Please note: An optional visit to York Minster will be available and is payable locally. Please register your interest with your tour manager prior to your included Boxing Day visit to York.

Wish-list moment

Seeing Harewood House dressed in all its festive finery with seasonal decorations and lights.

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Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa, Leeds HHHH

Half-Board with Christmas Lunch & Dinner

Situated in a quiet neighbourhood on the outskirts of Leeds, this hotel offers unrivalled relaxation. The spa features a heated indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, a spa pool, and treatment rooms. A modern AA rosette restaurant serves Mediterraneaninspired dishes, and there’s a bar with a courtyard garden.

Treat yourself to four nights in this seasonal escape, where relaxation truly is front and centre.

Unwind in a luxurious four-star hotel with this festive Yorkshire escape as you discover the region’s rich culture. Visits to York, Harewood House, and Harrogate ensure an unforgettable trip.

Day One – Make your own way to Leeds and day at leisure Check into the four-star spa hotel in rural Leeds and feel free to relax.

Day Two – Christmas Eve – Included tour of Harewood House and Harrogate Have breakfast before travelling north to the grand Harewood House, one of the UK’s 10 treasure houses. Adorned in festive decorations, Harewood offers the perfect setting to begin your Christmas celebrations.

Explore the house’s expansive gardens alongside your tour manager. From Harewood’s Himalayan Garden and Terrace, to the frosted waterfront of its Lakeside Garden, you’ll encounter a frozen wonderland across the hundred-acre grounds. Your second stop of the day will be Harrogate, where you’ll be free to explore at your own leisure. Known as the happiest place in the UK, this spa town is renowned for its natural beauty. A visit to Harrogate’s Christmas at Crescent Gardens is sure to raise your spirits ahead of the big day.

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Tour Inclusions

• Four nights’ half-board accommodation at the fourstar Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa, Leeds

• Pre-dinner drinks, including two ‘Bucks Fizz’ receptions and Prosecco with nibbles

• Nine meals included in the price

• Festive lunch and dinner on Christmas Day

• Two excursions included in the price

• In-house entertainment on three evenings

• Coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Day Three – Christmas Day – Morning at leisure with festive Christmas lunch and dinner Embrace Christmas Day at your own pace ahead of a special festive lunch and dinner with a ‘Bucks Fizz’ reception, and entertainment.

Day Four – Boxing Day – Included day trip to York and optional visit to York Minster Your fourth day will take you to Yorkshire’s oldest city, York. Set off on a guided tour of the most iconic sights, including York Castle and its regal Museum Gardens before exploring the rest of the city at leisure.

Browse the picturesque shop fronts of York’s oldest street, the Shambles. Be sure to also visit York Minster, the largest Gothic church north of the Alps, set in the very centre of York. Your last three-course dinner will be served tonight. Day Five – Make your way home Well-rested and refreshed, you can enjoy your final breakfast. Check out of the hotel and make your own way back home.

Tour Highlights

• Enjoy total relaxation at Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa

• Immerse yourself in York’s Nordic heritage with a tour of the city’s festive markets and Gothic Minster (optional entry can be paid locally)

• Discover the regal stately home, Harewood House, with a visit to Harrogate

• Indulge in a special feast at the hotel’s awardwinning restaurant

York Minster, York

NEW FOR 2025

Embrace The Beatles’ musical legacy with this cheer-inspiring Christmas break designed exclusively for solo travellers.

Based in a beautiful Cheshire spa-hotel, discover the iconic landmarks of artistic Liverpool and enjoy a visit to Chester, where charming festive markets await. Celebrate Christmas with carols, a traditional lunch, and a relaxed quiz night, before heading to Manchester on Boxing Day.

Day One – Make your own way to Knutsford and included dinner Make your own way to a countryside hotel in the Cheshire town of Knutsford. Warm up with some sherry and mince pies, ahead of an evening at leisure, and a threecourse welcome dinner, with your fellow guests.

Day Two – Included tour of Liverpool and dinner Take in Liverpool after breakfast and discover the city’s most famous landmarks under guidance. Spot the majestic Three Graces (Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building, and Port of Liverpool Building), and the impressive Liverpool and Metropolitan Cathedrals ahead of a trip to the fascinating Beatles Story Museum at Albert Dock. Here, you’ll see recreations of key locations in the band’s career as well as authentic musical memorabilia and instruments. Return to the hotel this evening for a three-course dinner with your fellow travellers.

Day Three – Christmas Eve – Included visit to Chester, carol service and dinner Start Christmas

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Tour Inclusions

• Five nights’ half-board accommodation at the four-star Cottons Hotel & Spa, Knutsford

• 11 meals included in the price

• Sherry and mince pies on arrival

• Champagne buffet brunch on Christmas Day

• Champagne and canapés before a festive Christmas lunch and dinner

• Three excursions included in the price

• Coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Eve with breakfast before travelling to historic Chester. Explore the city’s enchanting streets, stroll along the famous Rows, and admire landmarks like Chester Cathedral alongside a local guide. Take time to soak up the festive atmosphere ahead of an evening Carol Service, and return to the hotel for a three-course dinner, followed by tea and coffee.

Day Four – Christmas Day – Day at leisure with festive Champagne breakfast, lunch and dinner It’s Christmas Day, and you can mark the occasion however you see fit, enjoying a Champagne breakfast, a traditional Christmas lunch, and an engaging quiz night. In the evening, a relaxed buffet dinner will be served.

Day Five – Boxing Day – Included tour of Manchester and evening entertainment Ease into Boxing Day with breakfast and a tour of Manchester, famed for its industrial heritage. Visit the historic John Rylands Library, and marvel at Manchester Town Hall and the city’s beautiful Cathedral. Check out the city’s arts scene with a stroll through the Northern Quarter. Head back to the hotel for live entertainment and a farewell dinner.

Day Six – Make your own way home After a final breakfast, say goodbye to the other travellers, check out and make your own way home.

Available

22 December 2025

Hotel check-in & Check-out details

Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 11am. Car parking is included.

Hotel spa

Use of the hotel spa facilities is included.

Tour Highlights

• Experience a tour of Liverpool’s famous landmarks, with a particular focus on The Beatles, including The Beatles Story Museum

• Visit historic Chester, home to Tudor-style buildings and its medieval cathedral

• Enjoy a live Carol Service on Christmas Eve and a special dinner

• Begin Christmas Day with a Champagne brunch, followed by a traditional lunch and festive activities

• Spend Boxing Day in Manchester, exploring its major highlights and its Northern Quarter

Wish-list moment

Getting up-close with The Beatles’ original instruments, from George Harrison’s first guitar to John Lennon’s own piano.

your hotel

Cottons Hotel & Spa, Knutsford HHHH Half-Board with Christmas Lunch & Dinner

A sophisticated hotel surrounded by the countryside in the heart of Cheshire and on the edge of Knutsford. A first-class spa features an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a gym, a sauna, a steam room and treatment rooms. In the cosy bar and lounge, there is a wood burner, and a modern restaurant has an outdoor terrace. Polished guestrooms, with an assortment of amenities, feature mini-fridges, tea/coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi.

Chester Cathedral, Cheshire

6-day escorted tour from £1,879

Christmas in Cambridge & Warwick

Available

22 December 2025

NEW FOR 2025

Hotel check-in & Check-out details

Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 11am.

Car parking is included.

Hotel spa

Use of the hotel spa facilities is included.

Wish-list moment

Watching Warwick Castle’s woodland scenes transform into a spectacular winter wonderland on it’s unmissable evening light trail.

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Kettering Park Hotel & Spa, Kettering HHHH

Half-Board with Christmas Lunch & Dinner

Located within access to the Northamptonshire countryside and just 45 minutes by train to London, this refined hotel, surrounded by charming grounds. Stylish guestrooms feature TVs, tea/ coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi. An awardwinning spa encompasses an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, and a hot tub. There is also a gym, an elegant restaurant serving seasonal dishes, and a cosy bar and lounge.

Mark this magical season with a solo escape to Cambridge and Warwickshire, complete with estate visits and festive traditions.

This Christmas, join other solo travellers for a getaway filled with charm and festive cheer. Visit Bletchley Park, the birthplace of WWII codebreaking, take in Cambridge’s architectural highlights and spend time at Warwick Castle.

Day One – Make your own way to Kettering and included dinner Make your own way to a luxury hotel in Kettering. Meet your tour manager on arrival, and warm up with some sherry and mince pies. The rest of the evening will be free to settle in ahead of a three-course dinner with your fellow guests.

Day Two – Included Bletchley Park tour and dinner Following breakfast, the day starts with a visit to Bletchley Park. Explore the historic facilities where Alan Turing and his colleagues deciphered the Enigma code, take in the interactive exhibits that showcase the groundbreaking secret work that took place and stroll around the manor’s tranquil grounds. Later, return to the hotel for a three-course dinner with your fellow travellers.

Day Three – Christmas Eve – Included dinner and visit to Cambridge Welcome in Christmas Eve, after breakfast, with a guided tour of nearby Cambridge, where you’ll see its world-renowned

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Tour Inclusions

• Five nights’ half-board accommodation at the four-star Kettering Park Hotel & Spa, Kettering

• 11 meals included in the price

• Sherry and mince pies on arrival

• Champagne and canapés before a festive Christmas lunch and dinner

• Three excursions included in the price

• Coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

university. You’ll also enjoy memorable sights such as the striking Gothic King’s College Chapel, and the impressive Bridge of Sighs before taking in any last-minute Christmas markets. Later this evening, a three-course dinner will be served at the hotel. Day Four – Christmas Day – Day at leisure with festive Champagne breakfast, lunch and dinner It’s Christmas Day, and you’ll start the celebration with a Champagne breakfast. Spend the day at leisure before settling in for a decadent Christmas lunch, and gather to watch the King’s Christmas Speech, with cake, tea, and coffee. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed buffet dinner.

Day Five – Boxing Day – Included visit to Warwick Castle and evening light trail Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and set off for Warwick Castle, a fortress built by William the Conqueror. Explore the castle’s grand interiors and see its ramparts brightened by festive displays before experiencing a spectacular illuminated journey through the castle grounds on the evening light trail. Grab some festive snacks ahead of a three-course dinner at the hotel.

Day Six – Make your own way home After a final breakfast, say goodbye to the other travellers, check out and make your own way home.

Tour Highlights

• Visit to Bletchley Park, the historic home of World War II codebreakers, and enjoy complimentary refreshments upon arrival

• Spend time in charming Cambridge, exploring its colleges and architectural highlights

• Celebrate Christmas Day with a Champagne brunch, followed by a traditional lunch and festive activities

• Discover the medieval Warwick Castle and set off on an evening light trail around the grounds

Warwick Castle, Warwick

Explore long-held traditions and a vibrant history with a Christmas break in Oxford and its neighbouring Cotswolds.

Take to the ‘City of Spires’ with this unforgettable festive tour of Oxford and the Cotswolds. Explore Blenheim Palace and settle in for an easy-going Christmas celebration in Oxford with a full day at leisure and a special Christmas lunch. On Boxing Day, crown your getaway with a final scenic tour of the Cotswolds, taking in three of the region’s most picturesque villages before making your way back home.

Day One – Make your way to Oxford Check into the four-star hotel, situated in the city’s leafy suburbs and settle in for the evening and dinner.

Day Two – Christmas Eve – Included visit to Blenheim Palace and its gardens Celebrate Christmas Eve with a memorable excursion to Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO -listed country house and explore its regal interiors and magnificent palace gardens during a guided tour. Later, revel in the palace’s famous winter light trail and enjoy some of the seasonal street food.

Day Three – Christmas Day – Day at leisure with festive Christmas lunch and dinner You’ll have a day at leisure and a special Christmas lunch and dinner with your fellow guests.

Day Four – Boxing Day – Included sightseeing tour of the Cotswolds Leave Oxford behind as you immerse yourself in the Cotswolds’ untouched natural beauty.

Your first stop, Bourton-on-the-Water, offers festive cheer aplenty from its Christmas tree, rising out of the Windrush River, to the town’s Victorian Christmas shop, featuring an array of trinkets and keepsakes.

The next village will be Bibury, home to the famous 600-year-old string of weavers’ cottages, Arlington Row. While viewing the village’s medieval architecture, keep an eye out for the Rack Island water meadows and its resident waterfowl.

Medieval Burford is the final stop today. Here, you’ll have the chance to supplement your Christmas shopping with its array of independent stores and cafés.

Day Five – Make your own way home Draw your Cotswolds escape to a close with a final breakfast at the hotel before making your way home.

Available

23 December 2025

Hotel check-in & Check-out details

Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 11am. Car parking is included.

Hotel spa

Use of the hotel spa facilities is included.

No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £245

Wish-list moment

Taking in the architecture of charming Bibury, a quintessential Cotswolds town, with a stop at its famous 600-year-old Arlington Row cottages.

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Tour Inclusions

• Four nights’ half-board accommodation at the fourstar Leonardo Royal Hotel, Oxford

• Nine meals included in the price

• Festive lunch and dinner on Christmas Day

• Two excursions included in the price

• Coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Tour Highlights

• Witness the frozen majesty of Blenheim Palace and its Christmas light trail in the winter

• Take part in the Christmas festivities of the Cotswolds with visits to Bibury, Bourton-on-theWater, and Burford

• Enjoy a special Christmas lunch in the company of your fellow guests

your hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel, Oxford HHHH Bed & Breakfast with Christmas Lunch & Dinner

Based within a stone’s throw of the city centre, this hotel promises an indulgent and comfortable festive stay in Oxford’s quiet suburbs. Guests have access to an indoor swimming pool, a fitness suite and a casual bar, and can visit celebrity chef Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse Bar & Grill, for an elegant dining experience. Cosy guestrooms are well-furnished and feature TVs, tea/coffeemaking facilities, hairdryers, minifridges and complimentary refreshments.

Oxford University, Oxfordshire

Christmas in Bristol & Bath

Available

23 December 2025

Hotel check-in & Check-out

Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 11am. Car parking is included.

Hotel spa

Use of the hotel spa facilities is included.

No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £250

Wish-list moment

Gazing up at Bristol’s pretty festive lights and grand Georgian architecture on a festive cruise.

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Aztec Hotel & Spa, Bristol HHHH

Half-Board with Christmas Lunch & Dinner

Situated on the edge of Bristol, this hotel serves as a luxurious retreat with a state-of-the-art spa and an award-winning restaurant. The modern, international restaurant has a menu of seasonal dishes, open log fires and a sprawling outdoor terrace. Health and fitness facilities include a gym, pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room. Spacious, plush guestrooms feature tea/coffeemaking facilities, mini-fridges, TVs, bathrobes, free Wi-Fi.

Two cultural West Country gems, Bath and Bristol, become the stunning backdrop for an indulgent escape.

With a four-star spa hotel on the cusp of Bristol as your base, this festive escape blends indulgent moments of relaxation, amongst state-of-the-art facilities, with memorable guided explorations of historic Bath and Bristol.

Day One – Make your own way to Bristol and day at leisure You’ll make your own way to the luxury hotel on the outskirts of the city and have a three-course dinner.

Day Two – Christmas Eve – Travel to central Bristol, included canal boat cruise, and free time for Christmas shopping Make the quick journey to the city’s harbour. You’ll then board a canal boat, which will be moored next to Brunel’s SS Great Britain for a tour of the harbour. Back on land, you’ll have free time to do some last-minute shopping or perhaps visit Bristol’s Vintage Winter Wonderland at Millenium Square. With over 35 unique stalls, live entertainment, and delicious drinks and snacks available, this is the perfect place to kick off your festive celebrations. The coach will then return via the Clifton Observatory for a photo stop of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Tonight, there will be a celebratory ‘Bucks Fizz’ reception, followed by a three-course dinner with entertainment.

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Tour Inclusions

• Four nights’ half-board accommodation at the fourstar Aztec Hotel & Spa, Bristol

• Nine meals included in the price

• Festive lunch and dinner on Christmas Day

• Two excursions included in the price

• Coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Day Three – Christmas Day – Day at leisure with festive lunch and dinner Spend Christmas Day as you wish. In the early afternoon, join your fellow guests at the hotel restaurant for a ‘Bucks Fizz’ reception with canapés before settling in for Christmas lunch. Afterwards, you’ll have another few hours at leisure to spend as you wish ahead of a Christmas buffet later this evening.

Day Four – Boxing Day – Included guided tour of Bath Travel to the nearby city of Bath, UNESCOlisted and named after its ancient Roman-built baths. An expert local guide will take you around its visitor-friendly centre, made up of Georgian architecture and cobbled streets. You’ll then board the coach and return to the hotel to unwind. This evening, a pre-dinner drink of Prosecco and nibbles will be served before a three-course dinner enhanced by entertainment.

Day Five – Make your way home Once you’ve had breakfast and checked out of the hotel, you can make your own way home.

Tour Highlights

• Enjoy the premium facilities, three-course dinners, and evening drinks and entertainment

• Board a canal boat cruise around Bristol’s harbour and learn about its maritime history

• Spend Christmas Day as you see fit with a full day at your own pace

• Savour a special Christmas lunch and ‘Bucks Fizz’ reception at the hotel

• Set off on a guided tour of historic Bath

Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol

6-day escorted tour from £1,099 Christmas

Celebrate Christmas with an indulgent Hampshire spa break, taking in the best of Portsmouth, Winchester and Salisbury

Discover three of England’s most historic southern centres with a festive six-day break in Hampshire. Additional moments of seasonal magic, including two special meals and three festive city tours, make this getaway even more memorable.

Day One – Make your own way to Winchester Make your own way to Hampshire, meet your fellow travellers and enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel.

Day Two – Included visit to Portsmouth, harbour cruise and Gunwharf Quays After breakfast, head out for a festive visit to Portsmouth, once the most fortified harbour in Europe. Explore the city’s famous dockyards by sea with a guided harbour cruise and marvel at the legendary HMS Victory, Lord Nelson’s flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar, and HMS Warrior. Back ashore, you can find lunch around the local restaurants, before getting in the festive spirit with an afternoon taking in the best of Gunwharf Quays’ Christmas markets and designer outlets. This evening, return to the hotel for dinner with your fellow travellers.

Day Three – Christmas Eve – Included tour of Winchester Take breakfast at the hotel ahead of a cheer-inspiring excursion to nearby Winchester. Embrace the sights and sounds of The Broadway, the historic heart of the city, admire The Great Hall, with its Arthurian round table, and marvel at the elegant

your tour at a glance...

Tour Inclusions

• Five nights’ half-board accommodation at the fourstar Voco Winchester Hotel and Spa, Winchester

• 11 meals included in the price

• Festive lunch and dinner on Christmas Day

• Three excursions included in the price

• Coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

150-year-old Guildhall. Later on, soak up the festivity at Winchester Cathedral’s popular Christmas market and embrace England’s favourite Yuletide traditions with a warming mulled wine and a few carols. Suitably festive, continue back to the hotel for a special dinner.

Day Four – Christmas Day – Day at leisure with festive lunch and buffet dinner It’s Christmas Day and you can spend it as you please with a full day under your own steam. This afternoon, a special Christmas lunch will be served, followed by a laidback, buffet-style dinner later in the evening.

Day Five – Boxing Day – Included visit to Salisbury Spend your final full day in England’s south with an enchanting visit to Salisbury. After breakfast, board a coach for a drive through Wiltshire’s chalk valleys and join your local guide for an introduction to this quintessentially English town. You’ll be free to delve into the city’s colourful past with a stop at the Salisbury Museum before heading to its worldfamous Cathedral, home to the best-preserved copy of the original Magna Carta in the world. After time taking in the city’s Christmas decorations, head back to the hotel for a final farewell dinner this evening.

Day Six – Return home Enjoy a final breakfast this morning at the hotel before checking out and making your way back home.

Tour Highlights

• Explore Portsmouth’s historic dockyards by boat on a harbour cruise

• Discover England’s former capital with a visit to picturesque Winchester and spend time browsing the city’s Christmas markets

• Spend Christmas Day in the company of like-minded travellers with a special lunch served at the hotel

• Take in Salisbury’s world-famous cathedral and see one of only four copies of the original Magna Carta, one of the most important humanitarian documents in history

Available

22 December 2025

Hotel check-in & Check-out details

Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 11am. Car parking is included.

Hotel spa

Use of the hotel spa facilities is included.

No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £240

Wish-list moment

Stopping to listen to traditional carols against the backdrop of Winchester’s elegant Cathedral.

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Voco Winchester Hotel & Spa, Winchester HHHH Half-Board with Christmas Lunch & Dinner

With panoramic views over the South Downs National Park, this modern hotel offers the perfect memorable festive break in Hampshire. There are two restaurants and a bar. Guests also have access to the hotel’s spa, which features treatment rooms, hydrotherapy facilities with sensory showers and a Himalayan salt sauna. Sleek guestrooms include safes, minifridges, TVs and tea/coffee-making facilities.

NEW FOR 2025

Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire

Christmas in the Black Forest

Departs

22 December 2025

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Prices from

• Aberdeen £1,695 • Birmingham £1,549

• Bristol £1,499 • Edinburgh £1,499

• Heathrow £1,499 • Humberside £1,499

• Manchester £1,665 • Newcastle £1,499 No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £200

Wish-list moment

Browsing Triberg Im Schwarzwald’s famous artisanal cuckoo clock shops and perhaps buying one of your own.

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Dormero Hotel, Freudenstadt HHHH

Half-Board with Christmas Lunch & Dinner

Located in the charming town of Freudenstadt, on the edge of the Black Forest National Park, this modern hotel promises a relaxing spot to unwind in at the end of each cheer-inspiring excursion. There is a casual café and bar, offering a daily breakfast service, as well as a well-appointed fitness suite with saunas. Sleek guestrooms have private balconies and also include TVs, minibars and safes.

A fairy-tale backdrop sets the scene for a snow-filled getaway of quaint German villages, atmospheric markets, and natural splendours .

Celebrate the festive season in the idyllic Black Forest from a hotel base in its foothills. Start your break with visits to the pretty markets of Freiburg and Colmar, ahead of a scenic Christmas Eve’s excursion through the Black Forest’s enchanting landscapes with stops at the magnificent Triberg waterfalls and their surrounding villages. Spend Christmas Day under your own steam with a special lunch alongside fellow guests, before concluding the tour with a visit to the historic spa town of Baden-Baden.

Day One – Fly to Basel and travel to the Black Forest Arrive at Basel airport and travel to your hotel in Freudenstadt, set on the edge of the Black Forest, where welcome drinks will be served.

Day Two – Included visits to Freiburg and Colmar Board the coach for an excursion to two nearby towns, popular for festivities and Christmas markets at this time of year. The first stop will be Freiburg, home to a reconstructed medieval old town, historic town halls, and lively beer halls, all illuminated with lights and decorations. Cross into Alsace for Colmar, where you can admire the colourful timber houses of ‘La Petite Venise’ (Little Venice) and explore the Unterlinden Museum, housed in a stunning Dominican convent, before wandering around the town’s Christmas markets.

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Tour Inclusions

• Five nights’ half-board accommodation at the fourstar Dormero Hotel, Freudenstadt

• 11 meals included in the price

• Festive lunch and dinner on Christmas Day

• Three excursions included in the price

• One piece of hold luggage per person

• Return flights to Basel, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Day Three – Christmas Eve – Included drive to the Black Forest with a visit to Triberg im Schwarzwald Head out into the Black Forest region for some fresh air and a scenic drive. You’ll begin by calling at Triberg im Schwarzwald, a town located in the centre of the Black Forest, popular for its waterfalls and cuckoo clocks. The Triberger Waterfalls are, in fact, one of the tallest waterfalls in Germany. You’ll also have the chance to explore the traditional German villages that make the region so enchanting.

Day Four – Christmas Day – Day at leisure with a festive lunch and dinner Commemorate Christmas Day with a full day under your own steam ahead of a special Christmas lunch and dinner at the hotel.

Day Five – Boxing Day – Included visit to BadenBaden After breakfast, celebrate Boxing Day with an excursion to the elegant Baden-Baden for a fascinating introduction to the town’s historic thermal baths, grand architecture and charming streets. Visit the iconic pillared Kurhaus and the serene Lichtentaler Allee park as you learn about the town’s rich history as a wellness destination

Day Six – Transfer to Basel airport After breakfast, you’ll check out and journey to Basel airport for your flight home.

Tour Highlights

• Visit the Christmas markets in Freiburg and Colmar on Christmas Eve

• Drive into the enchanting heart of the Black Forest and take in the natural beauty of Triberg Waterfall

• Celebrate Christmas day at leisure with a special lunch

• Explore the historic thermal baths and cultural highlights of the idyllic spa town, Baden-Baden

Freiburg, Germany

All the traditions, charms and festive delights of an alpine paradise are yours to savour and enjoy.

Join us in the heart of Austria’s famous winter wonderland to celebrate the season in a welcoming hotel surrounded by a landscape of pretty towns and villages set beneath the snow-capped peaks. With an included visit to imperial Innsbruck, and opportunities to join some wonderful optional excursions, this will be a Christmas to remember.

Day One – Fly to Zurich or Innsbruck Meet your tour manager for the scenic transfer to the hotel in the Tyrolean village of Flirsch am Arlberg. Settle into your surroundings, before a welcome drink is followed by dinner at the hotel.

Day Two – Included excursion to Innsbruck This visit to Innsbruck not only brings the opportunity to explore the beautiful city, with its famous Maria-TheresienStrasse, the elegant main street, but also to look for unusual gifts and trinkets amongst the wooden stalls of the colourful Christmas market, nestled beneath the famous copper-tiled ‘Golden Roof’. Be sure to stop for coffee and cake at one of the cafés in the Altstadt. Enjoy this evening’s pre-dinner guided festive ‘lantern’ walk in the company of your hosts.

Day Three – Christmas Eve – Optional Seefeld excursion Today’s optional excursion journeys through the scenic winter wonderland to the

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Tour Inclusions

• Five nights’ four-star dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Basur, Flirsch

• 11 meals included in the price

• Festive lunch on Christmas Day

• Three excursions included in the price

• One piece of hold luggage per person

• Return flights to Innsbruck or Zurich, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

classic Tyrolean resort of Seefeld. There’s the chance, weather permitting, to take a sleigh ride through the snow. This evening, begin your celebrations with a traditional Christmas Eve glühwein, before sitting down to a festive dinner, followed by the chance to attend Midnight Mass in the village church.

Day Four – Christmas Day – Day a leisure with festive lunch This morning, pay a visit to the nearby resort of St. Anton, one of Europe’s premier skiing destinations, before sitting down to a Christmas Day lunch. After a relaxing afternoon, you’ll enjoy another dinner in the hotel’s cosy restaurant.

Day Five – Optional excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle Relax in the hotel, or join the optional excursion to ‘Mad’ King Ludwig’s famous castle at Neuschwanstein. Don’t miss strolling across the Marienbrűcke Disney fantasy, with Gothic bedrooms and decorations inspired by Wagnerian opera (castle entrance payable locally). This wonderful Christmas break is completed with a last dinner at the hotel.

Day Six – Return to the UK Transfer back to the airport for the return flight.

Departs

22 December 2025

Fly direct from these airports.

Prices from

• Gatwick £1,875 • Heathrow £1,975

• Luton £1,799 • Manchester £1,995

Personalise your holiday

• Seefeld Tour (half day) – from £39

• Neuschwanstein Tour (full day) – from £59

No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £125

Wish-list moment

Experiencing the Tyrol’s enchanting woodlands by lantern light during an evening walk on Christmas Eve.

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Tour Highlights

• Stay in the heart of the Tyrol for five nights

• Visit Imperial Innsbruck and the Christmas markets

• Wander on a festive lantern walk

• Spend Christmas Day visiting St. Anton

• Feast on a traditional Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day lunch

Hotel Basur, Flirsch am Arlberg HHHH Half-Board with Christmas Lunch

A bar and beautiful restaurant will delight each evening, while the well-equipped spa offers a sauna and steam bath and a plunge pool. Traditionally furnished guestrooms have a TV, hairdryer, telephone and free Wi-Fi. A local bus to neighbouring resorts such as Landeck and St Anton stops right outside the hotel.

Please note: A tourist tax of €5 per person per night, which is payable directly to the hotel by the guest on check-out.

Austrian Tyrol, Austria

Christmas in the Norwegian Fjords

Departs

22 December 2025

Fly direct from this airport.

Prices from

• Belfast £2,195 • Birmingham £2,189

• Edinburgh £2,189 • Gatwick £1,975

• Heathrow £2,279 • Newcastle £2,169 Personalise your holiday

• RIB Trip with Cheese Tasting (half day) – from £179

No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £460

Wish-list moment

Catching a glimpse of the spellbinding Northern Lights above Norway’s magnificent frozen fjords.

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Fretheim Hotel, Flåm HHHH Half-Board with Christmas Lunch & Dinner

A member of Norway’s Historic Hotels & Restaurants’ organisation, this landmark property, tastefully modernised, is just 220 yards from the famous rail terminus and the fjord. It features stylish, individually and traditionally furnished guestrooms, comfortable lounges, a lobby with a welcoming open fire, and bar. The restaurant offers traditional Norwegian and international dishes, and there is free Wi-Fi.

Stay in an historic hotel in Norway’s winter wonderland, cruise the still waters, and journey on a famous mountain railway.

Spend a few unforgettable festive days in the heart of Norway’s scenic fjordland, enjoying the warmth of a renowned hotel in famous Flåm, gateway to UNESCO -listed Nærøyfjord on Aurlandsfjord, and starting point of the famous Flåmsbana mountain railway. With traditional Norwegian Christmas meals, and included and optional tours of the stunning surrounding winterscape, this will be a Christmas to remember – “skål!”

Day One – Fly to Bergen Make the scenic transfer by coach to Flåm, and the welcoming Fretheim Hotel. Settle into the surroundings and enjoy a first dinner.

Day Two – Included ‘Future of the Fjords’ cruise Your first included excursion is aboard the eco-friendly, ‘Future of the Fjords’ sightseeing vessel. Highlights also include Gudvangen’s authentic ‘living’ Viking Museum and the Stegastein viewing platform where you’ll get a staggering panorama from 2,130ft above the fjord. Return to the hotel to relax and enjoy dinner.

Day Three – Christmas Eve – Optional fjord RIB boat trip You have the option to wrap up warm in the cold weather gear provided and board a ‘RIB’ (rigid inflatable boat) for an exhilarating guided trip through the fjords. Your guide will bring to life the region’s history, geology, nature and culture during your trip, and you’ll also call in the beautiful Undredal, which was cut off from road

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Tour Inclusions

• Five nights’ four-star dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Freitheim Hotel, Flåm

• 11 meals included in the price

• Festive lunch and dinner on Christmas Day

• Three excursions included in the price

• One piece of hold luggage per person

• Return flights to Bergen, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

traffic until the 1988 opening of the tunnel through the mountain from Flåm. Undredal is famous for its tiny, white-washed stave church and goats’ cheese, and you’ll learn about the art of cheese-making, and enjoy a tasting, before you return to your hotel. Back at the hotel, this evening, your Christmas celebrations will begin with a traditional Norwegian Christmas meal.

Day Four – Christmas Day – Day at leisure with festive lunch and dinner A special day begins with a guided walking tour of the village, accompanied by stories of Christmases past and other traditional tales. Later, sit down to Christmas lunch, followed by an afternoon spent relaxing, before dinner this evening.

Day Five – Boxing Day – Included Flåmsbana Mountain Railway A memorable day includes a journey on the famous Flåmsbana Mountain Railway, through the winter wonderland from virtual sea level towards Myrdal, some 2,854ft higher. The line passes through some truly breath-taking scenery along its 12-mile length. Back in Flåm, the rest of the day is yours to relax before a final dinner is included at your hotel.

Day Six – Return to the UK Bid farewell to your Norwegian hosts and transfer back to Bergen for the return flight.

Tour Highlights

• Enjoy an included ‘Future of the Fjords’ cruise

• Visit the Gudvangen Viking Museum

• Take in the panoramic views from the Stegastein viewing platform

• Discover Aurlandsfjord and Undredal on an optional ‘RIB’ trip

• Experience a traditional Norwegian Christmas

• Journey on the Flåmsbana Mountain Railway

• Have a Christmas Day lunch at your hotel

Future of the Fjords – Sightseeing Vessel © Flåm AS

A picture-perfect setting and the festive delights of one of Europe’s most idyllic locations.

Spend a memorable Christmas in the delightful surroundings of Slovenia’s lakes and mountains where, in addition to the warmest of welcomes at a comfortable hotel, you’ll enjoy a unique festive light show on the beautiful lake and the chance to soak up the atmosphere of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s exquisite riverside capital.

Day One – Fly Out Fly to Venice or Ljubljana and board the coach for the transfer to Lake Bled and the hotel. Settle into your surroundings and enjoy a welcome drink before dinner is served.

Day Two – Included tour of Ljubljana Today’s included excursion is to the Slovenian capital Ljubljana, a Baroque gem straddling the River Ljubljanica. Enjoy a guided introduction from your tour manager, then soak up the atmosphere of this delightful city, with its wonderful Christmas market selling local produce. Return to Bled and the hotel in time for dinner.

Day Three – Christmas Eve – Included tour of Bled and optional walk to Bled Castle Get to know the lakeside resort town, looking out across the lake to an offshore island crowned by its Gothic church. Wander the stalls of the Christmas market, or perhaps join the optional walk up to famous Bled Castle, to enjoy a medieval show. Following dinner, there’s the

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Tour Inclusions

• Five nights’ four-star dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Kompas, Bled

• 11 meals included in the price

• Festive lunch on Christmas Day

• Three excursions included in the price

• One piece of hold luggage per person

• Return flights to Ljubljana or Venice, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

chance to attend Midnight Mass, after which tea and cake is served at the hotel.

Day Four – Christmas Day – Included ‘Legend of the Sunken Bell’ light show and festive lunch A wonderful day includes the chance to view the ‘Legend of the Sunken Bell’, a unique, not-to-bemissed theatrical performance set on – and under – the lake’s waters, enacted by divers. You will also enjoy a special Christmas lunch.

Day Five – Boxing Day – Rest and relax or join an optional Postojna caves and Predjama Castle excursion Relax after the festivities, enjoying the hotel, or perhaps join today’s final optional excursion to one of the world’s most famous caves, the giant chasm at Postojna, where a remarkable ‘Living Nativity’ is staged in the wonderfully illuminated sprawl of stalactites and stalagmites. You’ll also visit historic Predjama Castle, magically built into a sheer cliff face, before returning to enjoy a last evening in Bled.

Day Six – Return to the UK Bid farewell to magical Lake Bled, and transfer back to airport for the return flight.

Departs

22 December 2025

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Gatwick £1,465

Personalise your holiday

• Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle Excursion (full day) – from £113

Tour Highlights

• Spend five nights in fairy-tale Bled

• A welcome drink upon arrival

• Visit Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana, and browse the Christmas market

• View the ‘Legend of the Sunken Bell’ light show

• Enjoy a Christmas day lunch at the hotel

• Tuck into traditional cake and tea on Christmas Eve after Midnight Mass

Wish-list moment

Looking out as Bled’s ‘Legend of the Sunken Bell’ is brought to life by local divers and a light show on the lake’s surface.

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Hotel Kompas, Bled

Half-Board with Christmas Lunch

This four-star hotel stands in an elevated position in the centre of Bled. Situated within 200 meters of Lake Bled, with wonderful views of the town’s imposing castle, the lake and to the Alps beyond. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool, a restaurant, and a bar. Each of the guestrooms has air conditioning, a hairdryer, a telephone, a TV, a mini-bar and free Wi-Fi. Lake-view rooms are available for a supplement.

Lake Bled, Slovenia

6-day escorted tour from £2,215

Christmas in the Slovenian Alps

Departs

22 December 2025

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Prices from

• Gatwick £2,215

Hotel spa

Use of spa facilities are included at sister hotels, Kompas Hotel or Ramada Resort, which are within walking distance.

Optional excursions

• Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle Excursion

– from £113

Tour Only without flights from £1,790

Make your own way to the airport or your hotel.

Wish-list moment

Tucking into an authentic potica (festive pastry with a sweet walnut filling) as you explore Bled’s enchanting ‘Winter Fairytale’ celebrations.

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Ramada Hotel and Suites, Kranjska Gora HHHH

Half-Board with Christmas Lunch

Boasting spectacular views of the Julian Alps, this cosy resort hotel is conveniently placed in the centre of Kranjska Gora. There is a buffetstyle restaurant, a café and a laid-back bar area. Guests also have access to the Larix wellness centre, based in the nearby Ramada Resort and Kompas Hotel, and can enjoy its indoor swimming pools, saunas and massage rooms. Modern guestrooms encompass TVs, mini-fridges, hairdryers, safes, and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Spend the festive season amidst Slovenia’s picturesque winter landscapes with an enchanting escape to the Julian Alps.

Celebrate Christmas in the company of likeminded, independent explorers with a retreat to one of Slovenia’s prettiest alpine resorts, Kranjska Gora. Nestled between snow-capped mountains and glacial lakes, this resort town is the perfect setting for a festive escape with a difference.

Day One – Fly to Slovenia Fly to the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana, or Venice, and travel to the alpine resort of Kranjska Gora. Enjoy a drinks reception and get to know your fellow travellers over a welcome dinner at the hotel’s restaurant.

Day Two – Included visit to Ljubljana After breakfast, head to the Slovenian capital as it gears up for Christmas. Start the day in the ornate old town and walk along the Ljubljanica River, admiring its pretty baroque bridges as you go. Next, stop at the Breg Embankment, which welcomes a delightful festive market each winter, and soak up the Christmas cheer with time to explore the stalls.

Day Three – Christmas Eve – Included visit to Bled with Christmas markets It’s Christmas Eve and you’ll mark it with a visit to scenic Bled. Enjoy breakfast and admire the scenery as you make the journey west. Upon arrival in Bled, set on the banks of its famous lake, make the most of the town’s ‘Winter Fairytale’ celebrations, browse the

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Tour Inclusions

• Five nights’ half-board accommodation at the four-star Ramada Hotel & Suites, Kranjska Gora

• 11 meals included in the price

• Special dinner on Christmas Eve, with tea and cakes (after Midnight Mass)

• Festive lunch on Christmas Day

• Two excursions included in the price

• One piece of hold luggage per person

• Return flights to Ljubljana or Venice, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

artisan stalls for the perfect souvenir, or tuck into a festive Slovenian treat. Admire idyllic Lake Bled under the winter lights before heading back for a traditional Christmas dinner. Later tonight, you can join your tour manager for Midnight Mass at local church followed by a selection of tea and cakes.

Day Four – Christmas Day – Day at leisure with festive lunch Enjoy Christmas Day with the day at leisure and a Christmas lunch with views over the Julian Alps.

Day Five – Boxing Day – Day at leisure with optional Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle excursion Mark Boxing Day with another day at leisure in Kranjska Gora, or join an optional excursion to the sprawling Postojna Caves. The excursion will then continue to the imposing Predjama Castle, officially named the world’s longest cave castle. Marvel at its ornate interiors, learn about its notorious baron, and discover the sprawling cave system below. A special farewell dinner will be served at the restaurant this evening.

Day Six – Return to the UK Have a final breakfast at the hotel and head back to the airport for the return flight to the UK.

Tour Highlights

• Unwind with a six-day resort stay in the idyllic resort town of Kranjska Gora

• Explore the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana, and marvel at its most historic areas

• Browse Ljubljana’s artisanal Christmas markets, and soak up the city’s festive cheer

• Experience Bled’s ‘Winter Fairytale’ celebrations with a visit to its lakeside markets

• Opt to attend Midnight Mass at a local church

• Explore the magnificent Postojna Caves and discover the legends of cliffside Predjama Castle on an optional Boxing Day tour

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A Christmas celebration in the heart of Hungary’s elegant capital.

The romantic ‘Pearl of the Danube’ is a festive delight with its traditional markets. The largest and oldest of which takes place in Pest’s central Vörösmarty tér, incorporating an ice rink and laser show, adding to the atmosphere of one of Europe’s most appealing cities.

Day One – Arrive in Budapest Meet your tour manager at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Dinner will then be served back at the hotel’s restaurant this evening.

Day Two – Christmas Eve – Included city tour of Budapest and dinner at a local restaurant After breakfast, you’ll join your tour manager for a guided city tour of Budapest by coach and foot. This introduction will bring to life the major sights, including Buda’s Castle Hill, home to the former Royal Palace, the Castle district’s maze of winding streets, Mátyás church, and the Fisherman’s Bastion. Lunch can be enjoyed at your leisure with some free time afterwards to traverse the traditional Christmas markets on Vörösmarty tér, the central square, and in front of St Stephen’s Basilica. In the evening, you’ll have a festive dinner at a local restaurant.

Day Three – Christmas Day – Morning at leisure, included Danube cruise with festive lunch and dinner Merry Christmas! Embrace a free morning after breakfast at your own pace. In the afternoon, you’ll gain a different perspective of the city by taking to the Danube for a river cruise. A very memorable Christmas feast will be served

on board as you pass by some of Budapest’s bestknown sights. A Christmas dinner will then be enjoyed back at the hotel alongside your fellow travellers.

Day Four – Boxing Day – Day at leisure or optional visit to Szentendre and the Zwack Unicum Museum

Mark Boxing Day with another full day at leisure. You can also join a local guide for an optional visit to Szentendre, with its striking baroque architecture, multi-coloured houses, and cobbled streets. Wander around the town’s main square, Fő Tér, and its numerous art galleries, museums, and workshops before stopping at a traditional local bakery for a cake-making demonstration and your chance to try an authentic Hungarian chimney cake. After lunch, return to Budapest and visit the Zwack Unicum Museum, which showcases the vibrant history and modern production of one of Budapest’s most renowned herbal liqueurs. Enjoy an introductory talk and delve into the distillery’s exclusive Trezor XO cellar where the brand’s unique French liqueuer barrels are stored. At the end of your tour, why not pick up a bottle of the famous spirit from the museum’s gift shop?

Day Five – Day at leisure

Make the most of your final day in the Hungarian capital with time to explore under your own steam.

Day Six – Return to the UK Transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Departs

23 December 2025

Fly direct from these airports.

Prices from

• Birmingham £1,395 • Gatwick £1,455

• Luton £1,505 • Manchester £1,455

Hotel spa

Use of the hotel spa facilities is included. Personalise your holiday

• Szentendre & Zwack Unicum Museum Excursion (half day) – from £81

No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £285

Wish-list moment

Gliding past the Országház, the magnificent home of the Hungarian Parliament, on a festive Danube river cruise.

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Tour Inclusions

• Five nights’ four-star accommodation at the Hotel Lion’s Garden, Budapest

• 10 meals included in the price

• Festive lunch and dinner on Christmas Day

• Two excursions included in the price

• One piece of hold luggage per person

• Return flights to Budapest, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Tour Highlights

• Discover both sides of the enchanting city, Buda, and Pest

• Take in the city from the Danube River on a Christmas Day river cruise with festive lunch

• Join an optional excursion to the town of Szentendre with its baroque architecture and the Zwack Unicum Museum

• Make the most of free time to wander the atmospheric Christmas markets

• Christmas Eve dinner at a local restaurant

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Lion’s Garden Hotel, Budapest HHHH Five Breakfasts & Three Dinners

A modern boutique hotel situated in Budapest’s peaceful diplomatic quarter. A polished restaurant serves international dishes and there is a cocktail bar and lounge with a seasonal terrace. Guests have access to an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a hot tub, and a gym. Tastefully decorated guestrooms offer mini-bars, safes, TVs, and free Wi-Fi.

Budapest, Hungary

Christmas in the Italian Dolomites

Departs

22 December 2025

Fly direct from these airports.

Prices from

• Birmingham £1,475 • Gatwick £1,459

• Glasgow £1,479

Hotel spa

Use of the hotel spa facilities is included.

Personalise your holiday

• Innsbruck Excursion (full day) – from £68

No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £115

Wish-list moment

Marvelling at the Alto-Adige’s wintry landscapes on a scenic Christmas Day drive through the Dolomites.

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Hotel Ancora, Molina di Fiemme HHHH

Half-Board with Christmas Lunch & Dinner

This warm and welcoming four-star hotel is located in a historic building in the heart of Molina di Fiemme on the banks of the Avisio River. Guestrooms are spacious and traditional, and come with tea/coffee-making facilities, TVs, hairdryers, fridges and safes. The hotel is also home to a traditional restaurant, which uses local ingredients, as well as a spa and wellness centre.

Enjoy all the magic of a festive winter wonderland and the charming ‘Italian Capital of Christmas’.

Spend a magical Christmas in the heart of the Alto-Adige, Italy’s scenic, German-speaking part of the South Tyrol. Enjoy a special Christmas Eve dinner, explore the stunning alpine scenery around you, and perhaps visit the fascinating city of Innsbruck on an optional excursion.

Day One – Fly to Italy Settle in and sip on an included welcome drink before dinner.

Day Two – Included excursion of Trento and Riva del Garda Today’s included tour begins with a visit to the former Roman settlement of Trento, the principal town of Italian Trentino. If you have time, don’t miss the chance to visit the ancient Duomo Cathedral or the vast Buonconsiglio Castle.

This afternoon, the tour continues to delightful Riva del Garda, nestled on the northern shore of Lake Garda. Visit the traditional Christmas market before returning to your hotel.

Day Three – Christmas Eve – Included Merano and Bolzano tour Christmas Eve begins with a morning visit to Merano, a celebrated spa town that was once the favoured refuge of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Bolzano is the undisputed ‘Italian Capital of Christmas’, and the wonderful Christmas market on the central Piazza Walther lives up to this

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Tour Inclusions

• Five nights’ four-star half-board accommodation at the Hotel Ancora, Molina di Fiemme

• 11 meals included in the price

• Festive lunch and dinner on Christmas Day

• Three excursions included in the price

• One piece of hold luggage per person

• Return flights to Italy, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

reputation. This evening, start your celebrations in earnest back at the hotel with a special Christmas Eve dinner, as is customary in continental Europe.

Day Four – Christmas Day – Included Grand Dolomite tour with festive lunch and dinner Merry Christmas! This morning, you’ll head into the dramatic winter landscape of the Dolomites on a wonderful, included excursion. As well as the chance to enjoy some of Europe’s most spectacular mountain scenery on the Pordoi and Sella passes, you’ll also soak up the warm festive welcome of some Alto-Adige towns and villages, as you stop at Ortisei to visit the traditional wood crib exhibition. Christmas lunch will be served at a restaurant, followed by afternoon tea and cakes when you return to the hotel this afternoon.

Day Five – Optional excursion to Austrian Innsbruck Today, you’ll have time to rest and relax at your hotel, perhaps making use of the spa facilities in the hotel wellness centre or joining the optional excursion to Austrian Innsbruck.

Day Six – Fly back to the UK Transfer to the airport and return to the UK today at the end of a wonderful Christmas in the Dolomites.

Tour Highlights

• Spend a wonderful Christmas in the Italian Dolomites

• Christmas Eve visit to Merano and Bolzano, followed by a special dinner at the hotel

• Included excursion to Trento and Riva del Garda

• The opportunity to visit Austrian Innsbruck on Boxing Day

• Journey on a Christmas Day tour of the Dolomites, with an included Christmas lunch and afternoon tea

Bolzano Christmas Market, South Tyrol

Festive warmth and welcome in the ‘real’ Spain, and visits to two of Europe’s most alluring cities.

Enjoy a memorable Christmas break in the delightful surroundings of a quintessentially Andalusian town, combining rest, relaxation and celebration in a comfortable, four-star hotel, with exploration of this land of history, legend and some truly fascinating cities.

Day One – Fly to Málaga Meet your tour manager and transfer into the Andalusian hills and the hotel, where dinner will be served this evening.

Day Two – Christmas Eve – Included tour of Seville Join your tour manager for an included visit to historic Seville, the great ‘City of Flamenco’, the setting for Bizet’s Carmen and Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. Discover the delightful city, with its atmospheric Old Quarters of narrow streets, opening on to tree-lined squares.

Don’t miss the magnificent cathedral, the Plaza de Toros, Spain’s oldest bullring, the Moorish Alcazar, the ancient Juderia Jewish Quarter and the sweeping, fountain-fronted Plaza de Espana. Stores will be open for last-minute shopping before you return to the hotel to begin your celebrations.

Day Three – Christmas Day – Day at leisure with festive lunch and dinner Rest and relax at the

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Tour Inclusions

• Five nights’ half-board accommodation at the four-star Hotel Antequera, Antequera

• 11 meals included in the price

• Festive lunch and dinner on Christmas Day

• Two excursions included in the price

• One piece of hold luggage per person

• Return flights to Málaga, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

hotel before enjoying a three-course Christmas lunch with drinks, as part of an enjoyable day.

Day Four – Boxing Day – Included tour of Granada Board the coach this morning for the day’s unforgettable included excursion to Granada, set majestically beneath the snowcapped Sierra and crowned by Alhambra, one of the world’s finest Moorish Palaces. This evening, return to Antequera after a wonderful day.

Day Five – Optional excursion to Cordoba A final day perhaps to relax at the hotel, to explore Antequera – a settlement since prehistoric times – or perhaps to join the optional excursion to majestic Cordoba, the third of the great Andalusian cities, with the breath-taking treasure of the Mezquita Mosque.

Enjoy a last dinner at the hotel with your newfound friends.

Day Six – Return to the UK Bid ‘adios’ to your hosts, and transfer back to the airport and the return flight.

Departs

23 December 2025

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Belfast £1,625 • Birmingham £1,709

• Bristol £1,599 • East Midlands £1,709

• Gatwick £1,609 • Leeds Bradford £1,679

• Manchester £1,609

Personalise your holiday

• Cordoba Excursion (full day) – from £99 No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £375

Wish-list moment

Embracing Andalucía’s warm winter weather with a walk beneath Seville’s orange trees.

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Tour Highlights

• Stay in the heart of the Andalusian hills

• Enjoy Christmas Eve visit to Seville, the city of ‘Carmen’

• Spend a full day in Granada and enter the Alhambra

Hotel Antequera Hills, Antequera HHHH Half-Board with Christmas Lunch

This welcoming hotel is within walking distance of the centre of Antequera and enjoys excellent facilities and high standards of accommodation. The hotel has a gym, pretty gardens and terraces, a piano bar, a caféteria, a restaurant, a hair salon, a souvenir shop and free Wi-Fi. Air-conditioned guestrooms boast satellite TVs, mini-bars, safes and hairdryers.

Málaga, Spain

The Little Trains of the

Pyrenees at Christmas

Departs

23 December 2025

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Birmingham £1,349 • Bristol £1,369

• Glasgow £1,319 • Heathrow £1,425

• Humberside £1,335 • Manchester £1,415

• Newcastle £1,319 • Norwich £1,485

• Teesside £1,339

No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £248

Wish-list moment

Sipping on Catalonia’s traditional festive dessert wine, Muscat de Noël, against the backdrop of the frost-covered Pyrenees.

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Best Western CMC, Girona HHHH Half-Board with Christmas Lunch & Dinner

A polished and modern hotel located in the city’s commercial centre within walking distance of several shopping outlets. A restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and there’s a cosy café/bar. Guests also have access to a wellness centre with a spa, hydromassage pool, steam room, and gym. Guestrooms are spacious and stylishly decorated, offering expansive views of Girona’s skyline, mini-bars, TVs, air conditioning, hairdryers, and free Wi-Fi.

Experience Catalonia as you’ve never seen it before with a voyage through the snow-capped southern Pyrenees.

Discover Catalonia’s alpine treasures as you enjoy an open-air ride through the mountains aboard TPFC’s Little Red Train. With your base in Girona’s historic city centre, spend a Christmas break, adorned in the region’s charm, and culminating in a journey deep into the fabled Vall de Núria aboard the area’s famous rack railway.

Day One – Fly to Barcelona and day at leisure Fly to Barcelona and transfer to your Girona hotel.

Day Two – Christmas Eve – Included journey aboard the Little Red Train to Rivesaltes, Axat and La Jonquera Begin your Christmas Eve with a trip into the Catalan mountains. Arriving in the town of Rivesaltes, you’ll be met by the Little Red Train, which will carry you deep into the Catalan mountains.

You’ll then arrive in the picturesque Catalan Mountain village of Axat and have the chance to explore the region’s dramatic vistas at your leisure and refuel with some lunch, payable locally. After a morning in the mountains, stop in at Perpignan for time to explore, perhaps taking in lunch.

Day Three – Christmas Day – Day at leisure and optional Christmas morning service at Girona Cathedral with festive lunch and dinner Merry Christmas! Enjoy this morning at your own pace or join your tour manager for a stroll to Girona Cathedral, also known as Catedral de Santa Maria, to experience a Christmas service with the locals. This afternoon, you’ll be treated to a special Christmas lunch alongside the other travellers. Later this evening, a festive dinner will be served.

Day Four – Boxing Day – Included tour aboard the Vall de Núria Rack Railway Continue your mountain adventures by travelling to Núria Valley, a remote region steeped in folklore. You’ll board the iconic Vall de Núria Rack Railway to Núria’s Sanctuary, an ancient refuge encompassing a neoRomanesque church, hotel, Sant Gil chapel, and the nearby Sant Gil spring.

Day Five – Fly back to the UK Once you’ve had breakfast, you’ll bid farewell to idyllic Girona, transferring to Barcelona for your return flight.

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Tour Inclusions

• Four nights’ four-star bed and breakfast accommodation at the Best Western CMC, Girona

• Nine meals included in the price

• Festive lunch and dinner on Christmas Day

• Two excursions included in the price

• One piece of hold luggage per person

• Return flights to Barcelona, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Tour Highlights

• Explore historic Girona and its colourful city centre

• Immerse yourself in a true winter wonderland aboard the Vall de Núria Rack Railway and enjoy local product tastings

• Ride the ‘Little Red Train’ from Rivesaltes to Axat in France

• Embrace Catalan festive traditions with day trips to secluded Catalan communities and towns

• Visit Perpignan and pick up some charming Christmas gifts

• Join an optional Christmas morning mass service at Girona Cathedral

Núria Valley Rack Railway, Spain

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Trade the British winter for a week in Portuguese paradise with a festive escape to the stunning Algarve.

Unwind over the Christmas period in the warm weather and comfort of Portugal’s breathtaking south coast. Explore Lisbon, discover the real Algarve, visit the woodland mountains of Monchique, and spend time in the slow-paced coastal towns overlooking Cape St. Vincent.

Day One – Fly to Faro Arrive in Faro before transferring to your hotel in Albufeira.

Day Two – Day at leisure Enjoy the day at your own pace, exploring Albufeira, or making the most of the hotel’s spa and pools.

Day Three – Day at leisure or optional excursion to Lagos, Sagres and Cape St. Vincent Relax in Albufeira, or join a day trip to Cape St. Vincent with a visit to the coastal towns of Lagos and Sagres.

Day Four – Christmas Eve – Included excursion to Faro, Olhao, and Tavira Mark Christmas Eve with a tour of Tavira, Faro, and Olhao along the Algarve’s eastern stretch.

Experience Portuguese life at its most authentic, from gift shopping in Faro’s metropolitan boutiques and the redbrick local markets of harbour town Olhao to immersing yourself in Tavira’s natural beauty along the Ria Formosa lagoon.

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Tour Inclusions

• Seven nights’ half-board accommodation at the four-star Hotel Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa, Albufeira

• 15 meals included in the price

• Festive lunch and dinner on Christmas Day

• Three excursions included in the price

• One piece of hold luggage per person

• Return flights to Faro, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Day Five – Christmas Day – Day at leisure with festive lunch and dinner Enjoy Christmas Day your way before tucking into a Portuguese Christmas dinner this evening.

Day Six – Boxing Day – Included tour of Lisbon Take a guided tour of the Portuguese capital’s most famous monuments from Lisbon Cathedral to the Torre de Belem, which guards the city’s harbours. Make your way downtown to Rossio Square, where the city’s patterned streets will glow with over two million Christmas lights before heading to the commercial plaza, Praça do Comércio, for one of Europe’s largest Christmas trees.

Day Seven – Day at leisure or optional excursion to Silves and Monchique Spend the day at leisure, or join an optional trip to Silves and mountain village Monchique. Enjoy Silves’ annual Allegria do Natal (Christmas Joy) celebration and take in the panoramic views and cobbled streets of Monchique.

Day Eight – Fly back to the UK Transfer to Faro airport for your return flight with festive memories to last a lifetime.

Departs

21 December 2025

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Birmingham £1,839 • Bristol £1,625

• East Midlands £1,819 • Gatwick £1,685

• Glasgow £1,599 • Leeds Bradford £1,839

• Luton £1,835 • Manchester £1,795 Hotel spa

Use of the hotel spa facilities is included. Personalise your holiday

• Lagos, Sagres & Cape St Vincent Tour – from £49

• Silves & Caldas de Monchique Tour – from £49

No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £385

Wish-list moment

Tasting a traditional bolo de rei (Christmas cake) in Lisbon’s Praça do Comércio with its centrepiece Christmas tree.

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Tour Highlights

• Discover the authentic Algarve on Christmas Eve with included excursions to metropolitan Faro and its historic fishing towns, Tavira and Olhao

• On Boxing Day, experience the magic of Lisbon, adorned with lights and decorations, as well as the Christmas markets

• Book an optional excursion to Cape St. Vincent, the south-westernmost point of mainland Europe, and the charming coastal town of Lagos

• Seven breakfasts and dinners (drinks included), a festive dinner on Christmas Eve in the hotel and a celebratory dinner on Christmas Day

Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel, Albufeira HHHH

Half-Board with Drinks at Dinner, Christmas Lunch & Dinner

Nestled between Albufeira’s bustling city streets and the golden sands of Pescadores beach, this hotel is the perfect coastal haven. There’s a bar and a restaurant offering pizza and pasta. Guests can access both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, as well as spa facilities ranging from a steam room and hydromassage pool to in-house massage treatments.

Praça do Comércio, Lisbon

Christmas in Malta

Departs

20 December 2025

Fly direct from this airport.

Prices from

• Manchester £1,675 • Gatwick £1,799

Personalise your holiday

• Mdina & Rabat Excursion (full day) – from £59

• Gozo Excursion (full day) – from £69

No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £259

Wish-list moment

Observing Valletta’s ancient Grand Harbour as the Saluting Battery marks midday with a traditional volley of cannon fire.

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AX Odycy Hotel, Qawra HHHH

Half-Board with Christmas Dinner

Boasting views of Qawra Bay and positioned within walking distance from the town’s square, this stylish hotel ensures a perfect coastal escape. Across the property, there is a collection of 11 restaurants, bars and lounges, offering a range of cuisines and settings.

Three outdoor swimming pools are ringed by terraces, a wellness spa encompasses a sauna and Turkish bath, and a well-equipped gym is available. Modern, comfortable guestrooms have TVs, tea/coffee-making facilities, air conditioning, hairdryers, and Wi-Fi.

Enjoy the festive season on the friendly Mediterranean island with the warmest of welcomes for British visitors.

Head south to the Mediterranean for this winterwarming festive break on the historic island of Malta. Blessed year-round with an agreeable climate, Malta puts on a colourful display at Christmas, combining the very best traditional celebrations and some glittering illuminations.

Day One – Fly to Malta Meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel in Qawra.

Day Two – Day at leisure You’ll have a free day to relax at your hotel, taking advantage of the facilities, or you can head out and explore nearby Qawra.

Day Three – Included ‘Three Cities and the Sea’ tour Today’s excursion will take you to the areas across from Valletta’s Grand Harbour, where three medieval ‘cities’ reflect the island’s rich history. The first stop is Haġar Qim Temple, a megalithic complex. You’ll then drive to the fortified maritime city of Birgu, also known by its title Città Vittoriosa. After lunch, you’ll transfer to a small traditional fishing village, Marsaxlokk.

Day Four – Included Valletta tour and Malta Experience show Travel to Malta’s walled capital, Valletta, located on a peninsula. Later, you’ll get to see the Malta Experience show, an educational

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Tour Inclusions

• Seven nights’ half-board accommodation the fourstar AX Odycy Hotel, Qawra

• 14 meals included in the price

• Festive dinner on Christmas Day

• Three excursions included in the price

• One piece of hold luggage per person

• Return flights to Malta, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

audio-video show telling the story of around 7,000 years of Maltese history in a panoramic auditorium.

Day Five – Christmas Eve – Optional tour of Mdina and Rabat You can choose to take things at your own pace this Christmas Eve or join an optional tour visiting Mdina and Rabat. You’ll begin in the city, Mosta, famous its Rotunda before continuing to Mdina Glass, Malta’s original and leading producer of handmade glassware, Rabat with St. Paul’s Grotto and Mdina, the ‘Silent City’. Lastly, you’ll traverse along the Dingli Cliffs.

Day Six – Christmas Day – Day at leisure with festive dinner Enjoy a perfect Christmas Day of relaxation in the hotel. This evening, dinner will be served at your hotel.

Day Seven – Optional Gozo excursion Enjoy a restful day today, or perhaps join the optional excursion to delightful Gozo. You’ll board the ferry for a crossing to the quaint port of Mgarr, and visit the island’s fortified capital, Victoria, picturesque Marsalforn, famous Calypso’s Cave overlooking sandy Ramla Bay and the fascinating inland sea at Dwerja.

Day Eight – Fly to the UK Return to the airport to check in for your flight home.

Tour Highlights

• Enjoy a week of relaxation and exploration

• Soak up the colour and atmosphere of Valletta

• Visit the cities of Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea

• Celebrate with a Gala Dinner on Christmas Eve

• Set off on a tour of the walled capital of Valetta

• Watch the Malta Experience show

• Join an optional tour of fortified Mdina and the historic town of Rabat

• Explore the beautiful island of Gozo on an optional excursion

Valletta, Malta

Head to beautiful Northern Cyprus to enjoy a warm festive welcome and celebrate the season in traditional style.

Based just north of fascinating Famagusta, where Christmas cheer is guaranteed, this wonderful week-long holiday, in addition to sparkling celebrations, features a wonderful mix of included highlights and optional tours.

Day One – Outbound flight from the UK Fly to Cyprus and transfer to the hotel.

Day Two – Included Famagusta and Salamis excursion Today’s included excursion introduces you to nearby fascinating Famagusta. The city was once one of the world’s richest and today is somewhat of a living museum. Explore its ruined churches, former-cathedral-turned-mosque, and Venetian Palace lying amongst modern cafés and shops. You’ll also take in the extraordinary Roman ruins of the ancient coastal city of Salamis.

Day Three – Included Kantara Castle excursion This morning, you’ll have the chance to stretch your legs and get some fresh air by visiting historic Kantara Castle on an included half-day excursion. Your knowledgeable local guide will bring the castle’s fascinating history to life, including the story of when it was taken by Richard the Lionheart in 1191.

Day Four – Christmas Eve – Optional Nicosia excursion Rest and relax at the hotel or join

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Tour Inclusions

• Seven nights’ five-star all-inclusive accommodation at Salamis Bay Conti Resort, Famagusta

• 20 meals included in the price

• Festive dinner on Christmas Day

• Two excursions included in the price

• One piece of hold luggage per person

• Return flights to Larnaca or Paphos, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

today’s optional excursion to historic Nicosia, which has been the island capital for more than 12 centuries and separated into a Turkish north and Greek south since the Green Line was first drawn in 1963.

Day Five – Christmas Day – Day at leisure with festive dinner A day at leisure to relax and enjoy Christmas Day at your hotel, making the most of the facilities on offer before Christmas dinner this evening.

Day Six – Boxing Day – Optional Kyrenia and Bellapais excursion Today’s tour begins with a visit to the mountain-top castle of St Hilarion and the beautiful village of Bellapais – home to the preserved ruins of a Gothic abbey.

Day Seven – Optional Karpaz Peninsula excursion Your final optional excursion gives you the chance to explore the unspoiled Karpaz Peninsula, a rugged spit of land fringed by some of the island’s bluest waters, dotted with old villages and home to herds of wild donkeys. You’ll also visit an olive oil producer and, weather permitting, Golden Beach.

Day Eight – Fly back to the UK Bid farewell to your Cypriot hosts and transfer back to the airport for your return flight.

Departs

21 December 2025

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Gatwick £1,749 • Heathrow £1,749

Hotel spa

Use of the hotel spa facilities is included.

Personalise your holiday

• Kyrenia & Bellapais Tour (full day) – from £38

• Nicosia from Famagusta Tour (full day) – from £38

• Karpaz Peninsula Tour (full day) – from £42

No Single Supplement

Every date on this tour has a limited number of places dedicated to solo travellers, where no single supplements apply. Once sold, a room for sole-use supplement will apply from £295

All-Inclusive Board Basis

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Wish-list moment

Soaking up panoramic views of the azure Mediterranean from the hilltop ruins of Kantara Castle.

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Tour Highlights

• Explore Famagusta’s once-deserted streets

• Visit ancient Salamis and its Roman ruins

• Set off on an optional excursion to the islands capital Nicosia

• Join an optional excursion to Hilarion’s fairy-tale fortress and idyllic Bellapais

• Experience the chance to soak up Kyrenia’s seasonal cheer on an optional tour

• Explore historic Kantara Castle

• Feast on a festive Christmas Day dinner

Salamis Bay Conti Resort, Famagusta HHHHH

All-Inclusive with Christmas Dinner

This hotel is located just north of Famagusta and even has its own stretch of private beach. Wellappointed guestrooms feature air conditioning, TVs, hairdryers and balconies. Other facilities at the resort include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa and a wellness centre with a Jacuzzi and Turkish bath.

Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Famagusta

Departs

28 December 2025

Fly direct from these airports.

Prices from

• Birmingham

£2,119 • Gatwick £2,099

• Heathrow £2,219

Hotel spa

Use of the hotel spa facilities is included.

Personalise your holiday

• Kyrenia & Bellapais Tour (full day) – from £38

• Nicosia from Famagusta Tour (full day) – from £38

• Karpaz Peninsula Tour (full day) – from £42

All-Inclusive Board Basis

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Wish-list moment

Trying some traditional festive kourambiedes (Greek-Cypriot almond biscuits) from one of Famagusta’s local bakeries.

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Salamis Bay Conti Resort, Famagusta HHHHH

All-Inclusive with New Year Gala Dinner

Salamis Bay Conti boasts a wonderful seafront location just north of Famagusta and has its own stretch of private beach. Well-appointed guestrooms feature air conditioning, TVs, hairdryers and balconies. Other facilities at the resort include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa and wellness centre with a Jacuzzi and Turkish bath.

See in 2026 in historic Famagusta and its surroundings, celebrating in style at your welcoming hotel.

Based just outside of fascinating Famagusta, this wonderful week-long holiday, in addition to sparkling celebrations, features a wonderful mix of included highlights and optional tours.

Day One – Fly to Cyprus Meet your friendly tour manager and transfer to your hotel.

Day Two – Included Famagusta and Salamis day trip Today’s included excursion introduces you to nearby Famagusta. The city was once one of the world’s richest and today is somewhat of a living museum. You’ll also take in the extraordinary Roman ruins of the ancient coastal city of Salamis.

Day Three – Included Kantara Castle After a relaxing morning, you’ll have the chance to stretch your legs and get some fresh air by visiting historic Kantara Castle on an optional half-day excursion this afternoon. Located around 1,800ft above sea level in the Kyrenia Mountains, Kantara Castle is one of several castles in the area that formed a defensive perimeter protecting Cyprus’ northern shores from invaders. Your knowledgeable local guide will bring the castle’s fascinating history to life, including the story of when it was taken by Richard the Lionheart in 1191.

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Tour Inclusions

• Seven nights’ five-star all-inclusive accommodation at Salamis Bay Conti Resort, Famagusta

• 20 meals included in the price

• Festive New Year Gala dinner

• Two excursions included in the price

• One piece of hold luggage per person

• Return flights to Larnaca or Paphos, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Day Four – New Year’s Eve – Day at leisure with New Year Gala Dinner Spend your first full day relaxing and enjoying your hotel facilities as you build up to New Year’s Eve celebrations, which are accompanied by live music.

Day Five – New Years’ Day – Optional Nicosia city tour Rest and relax at the hotel or join today’s optional excursion to historic Nicosia, which has been the island capital for more than 12 centuries and separated into a Turkish north and Greek south since the Green Line was first drawn, in 1963.

Day Six – Optional Kyrenia city tour and Bellapais Today’s tour begins with a visit to the mountain-top castle of St Hilarion and beautiful village of Bellapais – home to the preserved ruins of a Gothic abbey.

Day Seven – Optional Karpaz peninsula tour Your final optional excursion gives you the chance to explore the unspoiled Karpaz peninsula. You’ll also visit an olive oil producer and, weather permitting, Golden Beach.

Day Eight – Fly back to the UK Bid farewell to your Cypriot hosts and transfer back to the airport for your return flight.

Tour Highlights

• See St Hilarion’s fairy-tale fortress

• Enjoy New Year’s Eve celebration at your hotel

• Explore ruined but beautiful Famagusta

• Discover ancient Salamis and its Roman remains

• Explore historic Kantara Castle

• Take advantage of opportunities to visit idyllic Bellapais and the Karpas Peninsula

• Join an optional tour to soak up Kyrenia’s seasonal cheer

• Revel in a special New Year’s Eve celebration with live entertainment

Kyrenia Harbour, Kyrenia

An immersion into the extraordinary South African and Mauritian wilderness, featuring opportunities to connect with nature, engage in local cultures, and celebrate an unforgettable New Year’s Eve.

Put on your khaki gear for the first part of your African adventure with malaria-free Sebatana Private Reserve as the backdrop. It’s then time to switch to your beachwear as you venture to the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius and check into an all-inclusive resort.

Day One – Fly from the UK Travel to South Africa on an overnight flight.

Day Two – Arrival at Johannesburg airport Travel to the lodge and enjoy a welcome drink and dinner.

Day Three – New Year’s Eve – Included wildlife talk, afternoon game drive, and special dinner Enjoy a game drive and ring in the new year with a special dinner in the heart of the peaceful bush while taking in the starry African sky.

Day Four – New Year’s Day – Included game drive in Welgevonden Game Reserve and optional tribal dinner To celebrate the first day of 2026, you’ll go on a game drive. Choose to join an optional tribal dinner in the evening. You’ll be able to taste local dishes and beverages, learn about traditions and customs, as well as watch a performance of dancing and music in a replica of a cultural village.

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Tour Inclusions

• 12 nights’ all-inclusive accommodation at the fivestar Rhino East Lodge and the four-star Tamassa Bel Ombre, Mauritius, plus two nights on the aircraft

• 36 meals included in the price

• 10 excursions included in the price

• Return flights to Johannesburg and Mauritius, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• In South Africa, you’ll be fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager and wildlife specialists, and in Mauritius, you’ll have a representative only during transfers and excursions, not on leisure days

Day Five – Included walking tour, game drive and optional night game drive with dinner in the bush Venture on a bush walk and a game drive.

Day Six – Included game drive and Champagne brunch in the bush Rise early this morning for a game drive and stop at Kudu Rock for a lavish Champagne brunch.

Day Seven – Day at leisure or optional Pilanesberg National Park excursion Experience an optional excursion to Pilanesberg National Park.

Day Eight – Optional game drive in Kaingo Game Reserve and included sunset game drive and sundowner Savour your last game drives and a Champagne sundowner.

Days Nine to 13 – Fly to Mauritius and spend days at leisure or choose from optional excursions Check into your ocean-facing resort for a few days of relaxation and optional excursions.

Day 14 – Depart with an overnight flight Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Day 15 – Land in the UK Arrive back after your African adventure.

Tour Highlights

• Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a special dinner under the African sky

• Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives

• Experience a Champagne brunch in the heart of the bush and a sundowner

• Enjoy an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a dance performance

• Be a conservationist during an optional excursion

• Explore Mauritius and its natural splendours on a tour of the island, complete with a wine tasting, a visit to a crater lake, Black River Gorges National Park and the spectacular ‘Seven Coloured Earth’

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On Safari in South Africa with Mauritius Beach

Departs

28 December 2025

Fly direct from this airport.

Prices from

• Gatwick £4,619 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)

Personalise your holiday

• Northern Highlights – from £160

• ‘A Tale of Four Islands’ Excursion – from £185

• Volunteering at the Wildlife Foundation Excursion – from £115

Please note: The order of the itinerary may change as some activities are weather dependent.

The transfer time from the airport to the hotel is approximately four hours.

Wish-list moment

Celebrating New Year’s Eve with a feast of local dishes in a traditional boma surrounded by the beautiful African bush.

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Rhino East Lodge, Sebatana Game Reserve HHHHH

All-Inclusive

This five-star lodge is set in the wildlife-rich and malaria-free Sebatana Private Reserve. The onsite restaurant and bar open onto an expansive terrace, and guests can dine in the traditional African boma.

Tamassa Bel Ombre, Mauritius HHHH

All-Inclusive

Positioned on the shores of the Indian ocean, this resort ensures a tranquil escape. Guests have access to four outdoor swimming pools.

Elephants, South Africa

Take to the waters on a festive cruise or meet Santa Claus with a winter wonderland as your backdrop.

“ What a fabulous weekend! The highlight was the concert, which was absolutely splendid. The next day was Aachen Christmas market, which also gave us a chance to visit the cathedral and see the throne of Charlemagne. Throughout, we were guided by our tour manager, Tony, for whom no detail was too small. The hotel was lovely, with very spacious rooms and excellent food. I would use Newmarket Holidays again. ,,

Lorna, Customer – André Rieu Christmas Concert in Maastricht

Budapest, Hungary

Our Lapland day trips promise the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly directly to Pajala from regional airports on our specially chartered flights and ensure a magical day in a winter wonderland.

Join Newmarket Holidays for the most exciting, magical and without a doubt unforgettable day ever. Fly direct from your local airport to a still, white winter wonderland high above the Arctic Circle. Amongst the snowy forests in a land inhabited by the ancient Sami people with their husky dogs and reindeer lives a very special person.

your Lapland experience

Fly to Pajala Fly direct to Pajala in Swedish Lapland, Santa’s special airport, on a specially chartered flight. Yours will be the only flight to Pajala on this day as this location is exclusive to Newmarket Holidays and numbers are strictly limited, which means you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy all the activities on offer throughout your magical day.

Meet your hosts Your hosts will meet you, before you take a short, warm and comfortable coach journey to Santa’s Village. Then after a quick change into the cosy, thermal garments provided, you’ll head out into the snow split into groups.

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Tour Inclusions

• Exclusive direct return flights to Pajala in Swedish Lapland, including hand luggage and transfers

• A private family meeting with Santa Claus himself

• A special Christmas gift from Santa for every child

• All activities including a husky-sled ride, snowmobile experience and reindeer sleigh trip

• A traditional Swedish hot lunch and berry juice to help you warm up and refuel

• Warm and cosy thermal clothing provided for the day, including gloves and boots

• Extra magical touches throughout the day to make for an unforgettable trip

Sleighs, sleds, snowmobiles and snow! Enjoy a magical ride in a traditional reindeer-drawn sleigh, a trip through the countryside on a dog-sled pulled by real huskies and a thrilling snowmobile experience. Between the organised activities, you’ll have quality time as a family to enjoy the snow, with toboggan rides, snowman building and snowball fights

Lunchtime Once you’ve worked up an appetite, head into the welcoming warmth of the main building, and tuck in to a delicious lunch. Warming hot berry juice and water will also be available throughout the day.

Santa’s home But the highlight of the day will surely come as you set foot on the ‘secret path’ through the forest, and follow the twinkling lanterns to Santa’s log cabin home. Get your festive wish-list ready, as he’ll be waiting there to greet you personally - the perfect end to an unforgettably magical day.

Departs

Dec 2025

Fly direct from these airports.

Prices from

• Belfast £789 • Bournemouth £775

• Bristol £799 • Cardiff £799

• East Midlands £749 • Gatwick £775

• Glasgow £799 • Humberside £775

• Leeds Bradford £789 • Liverpool £789

• Norwich £749 • Teeside £789

Child prices from £699

Children aged up to 15 years

Please note: The transfer time from the airport to Santa’s Village is approximately 15 minutes.

Wish-list moment

Walking through the frozen forest, guided by festive lanterns, for a special private meeting with Santa Claus in his cabin.

what our customers say...

Tour Highlights

• A magical walk through the woods to find Santa for your special private family meeting

• A magical ride through the snow-laden trees in a traditional reindeer-drawn sleigh

• An unforgettable husky sled ride through the snowy Lappish countryside

• An exhilarating snowmobile experience in the frozen wilderness

“ A wonderful magical day. So well organised, can’t believe all that we did in one day. From the minute we arrived at the airport, couldn’t fault anything. At Pajala the people were so friendly and helpful, couldn’t do enough for us. Highly recommend you as a company and the trip to Lapland. Thank you for creating wonderful memories. ,, Elizabeth

Pajala, Lapland

4-day escorted tour from £839

André Rieu

Christmas Concert in Maastricht by Air – 4 days

Departs

12 December 2025

Fly direct from these airports.

Prices from

• Aberdeen £1,029 • Birmingham £935

• Bristol £979 • Edinburgh £989

• Gatwick £949 • Glasgow £959

• Heathrow £1,089 • Humberside £969

• Leeds Bradford £955 • Luton £885

• Manchester £1,129 • Newcastle £919

• Norwich £989 • Southampton £1,109

• Stansted £839 • Teesside £949

Four-day Eurostar break from £819

Room for Sole Use from £185

Ticket Upgrade Supplements

• Category 3 (€95 face value): £30

• Category 2 (€115 face value): £49

• Category 1 (€139 face value): £89

• Premium (€175 face value): £135

Spend time soaking up the festivities of Maastricht and see

André Rieu in a spectacular Christmas concert.

Don’t miss your chance to join the audience of happy, adoring André Rieu fans at a very special indoor Christmas concert at the Maastricht Exhibition and Concert Centre (MECC), which will be transformed into a magnificent ‘winter palace’ with ice skaters, dancers and a Christmas market. Culminating in a night of magical musical entertainment in the heart of André’s hometown, this special concert-break also promises to inspire festive cheer with visits to the Maastricht and Aachen Christmas markets.

Day One – Fly to Amsterdam Board a flight from the UK to Amsterdam, meet your tour manager and transfer to your chosen hotel. After arrival, you’ll have the evening free to relax.

Day Two – Included Maastricht Christmas market visit and André Rieu concert Today, you’ll head to beautiful, historic Maastricht. Leaving the hotel at around midday, you’ll arrive in André’s hometown with plenty of time to spare before this evening’s concert. Stroll the delightful, pedestrianised cobbled streets around Vrijthof Square, where you’ll find Maastricht’s Christmas market, or simply relax in one of the city’s attractive cafés and bars.

In the early evening, the coach will transfer you to the MECC for the highlight of your break – André Rieu

your hotels

Various (See our website) HHHH

Bed & Breakfast from £839

You’ll stay in a quality four-star standard hotel in the Eindhoven area in the Netherlands. All guestrooms have private facilities, a hairdryer and a TV. All the hotels have good bars and restaurants, and as a guest of Newmarket Holidays, you’re assured of a warm welcome.

your tour at a glance...

Tour Inclusions

• A 75€ face-value, seated ticket to see André Rieu live at the indoor MECC (Maastricht Exhibition and Concert Centre) – upgrades available

• Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a four-star standard hotel in the Eindhoven area (See our website)

• Two excursions included in the price

• Return flights to Amsterdam, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

and his Johann Strauss Orchestra in concert. The centre will be transformed for the concert, becoming a magnificent ‘winter palace’ with chandeliers, Christmas trees, ice skaters, dancers, performers in traditional costumes and a Christmas market. Take in the stunning spectacle, and enjoy wonderful music from André’s repertoire of waltzes, classics, operatic themes and music from well-loved films and musicals. You can expect some beautiful Christmas carols, too! After this not-to-be-missed experience, the coach will return you to your hotel.

Day Three – Included Aachen Christmas market day trip After a relaxed morning, today, you’ll cross the border into Germany for a visit to Aachen. Here, you’ll discover one of Germany’s oldest and most traditional markets, laid out in the streets and squares around the city’s cathedral and town hall. Keep warm with a mug of glühwein, and treat yourself to the traditional festive flavours of gingerbread and marzipan bread as you wander the bustling market stalls.

Day Four – Fly back to the UK Transfer back to the airport to board your flight home, taking with you a host of memories of a very special Christmas concert break in André Rieu’s hometown.

Tour Highlights

• See André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform live in a spectacular ‘winter palace’ in Maastricht

• Get in the festive spirit with a visit to Maastricht’s charming Christmas market

• Take in the world’s oldest Christmas market in historic Aachen and explore its handicraft stalls

André Rieu in Concert

André Rieu New Year’s Concert in Amsterdam

Enjoy a relaxed four-day break, watch André Rieu in Amsterdam and visit some of Europe’s most fascinating cities.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform their traditional, festive New Year’s concert at the Ziggo Dome Arena in Amsterdam, the elegant, cosmopolitan capital of his home country. An extraordinary night of musical entertainment awaits you as André performs live in this magnificent setting, accompanied by his choir, soloists and some special guests.

During this break, you’ll also get to explore the delightful fishing village of Volendam, celebrated for its colourful houses and pretty harbour. For an extra touch of magic, you can opt for a cruise through Amsterdam’s waterways, which are beautifully illuminated as part of the Amsterdam Light Festival.

Day One – Fly from the UK Fly to Amsterdam, meet your tour manager and transfer to your chosen hotel. You’ll then have the rest of the day free to explore Amsterdam or relax before tomorrow’s excitement begins. For early arrivals, free return shuttle transfers into Amsterdam city centre will be available in the afternoon.

Day Two – Free time in Amsterdam and concert After breakfast, travel to central Amsterdam,

your tour at a glance...

Tour Inclusions

• A 75€ face-value CAT 4 seated ticket to see André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra live at the Ziggo Dome Arena, Amsterdam (upgrades available)

• Three nights’ bed and buffet breakfast accommodation in the Hotel Hyatt Place, Amsterdam

• Coach travel and transfers throughout as described in the itinerary

• Visits to central Amsterdam and Volendam

• Return flights from your local airport to Amsterdam

• The services of a friendly tour manager

where you’ll have the morning and early afternoon free to shop and sightsee. Visit famous sights such as the Van Gogh Museum, the Royal Palace and the renowned Rijksmuseum before being dropped back at the hotel. In the evening, the coach will transfer you to the Ziggo Dome – Amsterdam’s largest and most famous indoor concert venue – and you’ll take your seat for a spectacular New Year’s concert performance by André Rieu. After this not-to-be-missed experience, the coach will return you to the hotel.

Day Three – Visit to Volendam, free time in Amsterdam and optional Amsterdam Light Festival cruise After breakfast, you’ll visit the nearby fishing town of Volendam, renowned for its harbour and traditional colourful Dutch houses. The coach will then return to Amsterdam, and you can choose to get off and spend some time in the city or head back to the hotel. You can also opt to experience Amsterdam’s Light Festival, during which you’ll view 20 works of art lining the canals. In the early evening, return to your hotel.

Day Four – Fly back to the UK Following breakfast, you’ll head to the airport to board your flight home.

Departs

9 January 2026

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Aberdeen £1,045 • Birmingham £875

• Bristol £905 • Cardiff £875

• Edinburgh £899 • Gatwick £855

• Glasgow £905 • Heathrow £899

• Humberside £919 • Leeds Bradford £885

• London City £879 • Luton £829

• Manchester £855 • Newcastle £869

• Southampton £899 • Teesside £905

Room for Sole Use from £199

Ticket Upgrade Supplements

• Category 3 (€95 face value): £15 Category 2 (€105 face value): £45

• Category 1 (€135 face value): £85

• Premium (€165 face value): £130

Tour Highlights

• Be among the first to see André Rieu in 2026, live in his home country

• Enjoy plenty of free time to explore Amsterdam’s shops, museums and canals

• Visit the charming fishing town of Volendam, known for its colourful Dutch houses

• Embark on an optional cruise along the city’s famous waterways during the Amsterdam Light Festival

your hotels

Hotel Hyatt Place, Amsterdam HHHH Bed & Breakfast from £829

The Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport is a stylish hotel in Hoofddorp, just a 15-minute coach transfer from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, which is in turn just a 15-minute train journey from the heart of the city. The hotel is bright and spacious, and has comfortable public areas, an excellent restaurant, a 24-hour self-service Gallery Cafe, a coffee/cocktail bar and a fitness centre. Breakfast at the hotel is a hot and cold buffet, and is served from 6am.The guestrooms are spacious and air-conditioned. Each has a TV, free Wi-Fi, a mini-bar, a safe, a hairdryer, an ironing board, and tea/coffee-making facilities.

André Rieu in Concert

Cruise into the festive season

Set sail to some of Europe’s largest and most spectacular Christmas markets with this range of festive itineraries, travelling by sea or along picturesque rivers.

Escape the winter gloom over the Christmas and New Year period with sailings to beautiful Morocco or the Canary Islands courtesy of the excellent-value Ambassador Cruise Line. With no-flight departures available from seven UK ports – London (Tilbury), Belfast, Bristol, Liverpool, Falmouth, Dundee and Newcastle – it’s never been easier to enjoy a festive getaway.

Feast on a traditional Christmas dinner as you chase the Northern Lights through Norwegian fjords and watch a firework display lighting up the coastline aboard a Fred. Olsen cruise.

What’s more, you’ll have the choice of six regional ports, including Dover, Southampton, Liverpool, Newcastle, Portsmouth and Rosyth to suit your every preference.

Why not take to Europe’s most picturesque waterways with a stylish and contemporary A-ROSA river cruise? Experience rich traditions and Christmas festivities, as well as a premium all-inclusive service along rivers like the Rhine, Danube, and Douro. Each cruise package encompasses flights from your chosen airport and transfers to and from the ship.

Whatever you’re after, there’s a sailing getaway to help you celebrate in style and make this season one to remember.

Festive

Getaways with Ambassador Cruise Line

Festive Getaway

2 December 2025

Sailing from London Tilbury on board Ambition

Set off on a soothing expedition to two vibrant ports. Begin in Zeebrugge, where you can opt for a tour to Bruges, a city known for its medieval charm, chocolate shops, and historic Belgian architecture. Then, cruise to IJmuiden, the gateway to the bustling city of Amsterdam, famous for its picturesque canals, renowned museums, and dynamic cultural scene.

Ports of call Zeebrugge for Bruges | IJmuiden for Amsterdam

6-day cruise now from

Hamburg & Amsterdam Festive Break

10 December 2025

Sailing from London Tilbury on board Ambition

This voyage combines the enchantment of the Christmas season with two captivating European cities. Wander through the lively Christmas markets of historic Hamburg, then set sail for Amsterdam, via coastal IJmuiden, where the picturesque canals sparkle with holiday cheer.

Ports of call Hamburg | IJmuiden

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Bruges, Belgium

Hamburg, Germany

7-day

Christmas Markets

14 December 2025

Sailing from London Tilbury on board Ambience

Begin your Christmas holiday in historic and vibrant Hamburg, Germany. Cruise to Amsterdam, a city adorned with enchanting canals, iconic landmarks, and a vibrant cultural scene. Continue to Zeebrugge for an optional tour to Bruges, famed for its Yuletide spirit and sparkle.

Ports of call Hamburg | Amsterdam | Zeebrugge for Bruges

4-day cruise

Antwerp Festive Getaway

15 December 2025

Sailing from London Tilbury on board Ambition

Immerse yourself in warm holiday cheer amidst the cobblestone streets and bustling markets of Antwerp, a city glowing with twinkling lights and festive decorations. Spend two days exploring this charming Belgian city and strolling through its famous Christmas markets.

Ports of call Antwerp

17-day cruise now from £1,569

Sunshine Christmas in Spain, Portugal & Morocco

21 December 2025

Sailing from London Tilbury on board Ambition

Celebrate this Christmas on an exciting voyage to the shores of North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula. After a stop in Vigo, Spain, we’ll spend Christmas Day together at sea. Enjoy the rest of the holiday season exploring Spanish, Portuguese, and Moroccan ports, including Cadiz, Gibraltar, Tangier, Casablanca, and Lisbon. Celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year in classic Ambassador style.

Portimão

Casablanca, Morocco

Málaga, Spain

Lisbon, Portugal

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Antwerp, Belgium

Seasonal Escapes on Board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

9-day cruise from £919pp

Festive France, Belgium & the Netherlands

2 December 2025

Sailing from Liverpool on board Bolette

Embark on a magical festive cruise from Liverpool and experience the enchantment of Christmas markets. This specially timed sailing offers the opportunity to explore the holiday charm of Bruges or Ghent, accessible from Zeebrugge. For a classic festive activity, don your skates and glide across the ice at one of the markets’ enchanting rinks.

Ports of call Honfleur | Zeebrugge | Rotterdam

15-day cruise from £2,659pp

Islands Christmas & Funchal Fireworks

22 December 2025

Sailing from Liverpool on board Bolette

Our team has designed this festive cruise on Bolette to showcase the natural landscapes of the Canaries. There will also be chances to relax on the beaches, and see in the New Year with Funchal’s impressive fireworks display.

Ports of call Las Palmas | Arrecife Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Santa Cruz de la Palma Funchal | Lisbon

14-day cruise from £2,369pp

16-day cruise from £2,449pp

Canary Islands Christmas with Lisbon in New Year

22 December 2025

Sailing from Portsmouth on board Borealis

Set sail on a Christmas and New Year exploration of the Canary Islands, from Tenerife’s mighty Mount Teide to the volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote’s Timanfaya National Park. We’ve also timed your visit to Lisbon so that you can see in the New Year with the city’s spectacular fireworks display.

Ports of call Funchal | San Sebastian de la Gomera Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Arrecife | Lisbon | La Coruña

Sailing from Southampton on board Balmoral

Enhance the enchantment of the festive season on this cruise to Northern Norway, timed for Christmas and the chance to witness the natural wonder of the Northern Lights. Immerse yourself in the Arctic lifestyle through snowshoe hiking and thrilling snowmobile and husky sledding rides across winter landscapes.

Ports of call Narvik | Leknes |

Honfleur, France

Funchal, Madeira

Funchal, Madeira

Tromsø, Norway

European Christmas Markets with A-ROSA River Cruises

6-day cruise

Rhine Christmas Markets

10 December 2025

Sailing on board A-ROSA SILVA

This wonderful festive cruise, which begins and ends in the shadow of Rhineland capital, Cologne’s twin-towered Dom cathedral, includes calls in a trio of great cities bursting with festive atmosphere, while aboard A-ROSA SILVA it’s seasonal fun all the way.

Ports of call Cologne | Rüdesheim am Rhein

Germersheim/Speyer | Strasbourg (Kehl) Mainz Lorelei Gorge and Koblenz | Cologne

Christmas on the Rhine

23 December 2025

Sailing on-board A-ROSA ALEA

Step aboard a premium all-inclusive cruise for a magical fivenight journey along one of Europe’s most enchanting rivers. Embrace a schedule of festive on-board activities, indulge in gourmet buffets, sip cocktails in cosy lounge bars, and escape the winter’s chill for treatments in the spa.

Danube Christmas Markets

14 December 2025

Sailing on board A-ROSA DONNA

Get your Christmas off to a flying start by joining this wonderful cruise, taking in the glorious scenery of the ‘Blue’ Danube, and including an afternoon and evening in imperial Vienna, a call in Slovakia’s Bratislava and another in cosmopolitan Linz, home of the delicious pastry, Linzer torte

Ports of call Passau | Vienna | Bratislava | Linz | Passau

Mainz, Germany

Strasbourg Christmas Market, Germany

Strasbourg Christmas Market, Germany

Mainz, Germany Mainz Christmas Market, Germany

Vienna Christmas Market, Austria

yourholiday essentials

Whether you’ve booked a holiday with us or you’re trying to decide where in the world to visit next, we’ve put together some essential information to help you before you travel. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, and we’ll be happy to assist.

Essential information for customers travelling with us

before you go to Europe Passports & visas

Following Brexit, British passport holders travelling to countries in the EU (except Ireland), as well as Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, or Vatican City, are subject to two main passport validity requirements, which are independent of each other.

Customers must have a passport that:

1. Was issued less than 10 years before the date they enter the country.

2. Is valid for at least three months after the day they plan to leave (but still within the 10year range).

Find out more information on ABTA’s advice page: www.abta.com/passports

Following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU.

Entry/exit system (EES) When the EES goes live, on your first entry the new system will automatically collect travellers’ passport details, as well as biometric information (i.e. fingerprints and facial image). It will also replace the stamping of passports at the border with electronic recordings of entries, exits and refusals of entry.

The latest information we have indicates that EES will be ready to start later in 2025. To keep up to date with the latest information please visit: www.travel-europe.europa.eu/ees_en European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) Currently expected to commence in the second half of 2025, the European Commission will roll out an electronic style travel authorization system for visitors from countries that are currently not part of the EU.

Visitors will need to apply for an ETIAS to be granted visa-free access to the EU and Schengen member countries. The system will check the security credentials and charge a fee to travellers visiting EU member states for business tourism, medical or transit purposes. Further details can be found at www.etias.com

To keep up to date with the latest information please visit www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/ about-us/faqs/passport-and-visa-information

This excludes Ireland, where current conditions apply and your passport is valid for its full term. Children require their

The Highlands, Scotland

Riga, Latvia

Festive Markets

Festive Markets

own passport. The Passport Office may be contacted on 0300 222 0000. We recommend you check the UK Foreign Office website for the most up to date information on visa requirements. Citizens of other countries should check visa requirements before making a booking. Newmarket Holidays can’t accept responsibility for entry or travel being refused due to the failure on the part of any customer to produce correct documentation.

Your flight & airline UK & Irish holidays

When flying domestically within the United Kingdom, your airline requires valid photo identification to travel. The form of ID changes between airlines and therefore you should check before travel. We recommend a valid UK passport. When flying to the Republic of Ireland, a valid full UK passport is required for entry.

Flights with Ryanair

Some of our holidays use flights with Ryanair. When flying with Ryanair, you’re required to check-in online before you travel. Failure to do so will result in you being charged at your departure airport for check-in services. More information can be found at www.ryanair.com

Flight & rail seats

Our European flight-inclusive tours may operate on airlines that charge for seating. Details explaining how to book seats directly with the airline, which can be found here: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/about-us/faqs/ flight-information. On rail-inclusive journeys, we always endeavour to book seats located together, but this cannot be guaranteed.

Luggage

You’re permitted to check-in one suitcase per person. This does not apply to our Christmas market and Lapland trips (which instead include the airline’s base level hand luggage allowance). Weight and dimension limits will apply, and vary between airlines. We’ll send you up-to-date information about your hold and hand baggage allowance just prior to your departure. Keep your passport, important documents, and medication in your hand luggage.

Arriving

Upon arrival at your destination airport or train station, you’ll be welcomed by a Newmarket Holidays representative and transferred to your hotel. Usually this will be your dedicated tour manager, but on some occasions this may not always be possible.

before you go to South Africa

A visa is not required but your passport must be valid for six months beyond the date of entry to South Africa and have three blank pages. Special entry rules apply for children under 18 years, which are shown at: www.southafricahouseuk.com

Your flight & airline international holidays

Our flights are with some of the world’s most reputable airlines and all flights include spacious, ergonomic seating in the Economy cabin, usually two complimentary meals en route and appropriate to the time of day, as well as soft and alcoholic drinks throughout the flight. You’ll find seat-back video with a choice of films, TV and music channels to help keep you entertained throughout the flight. Your seats on the flight will usually be allocated by the airline who’ll make every effort to ensure you’re seated with your travelling companions. Some airlines now charge for allocated seating in Economy Class and, as you’re travelling on a group booking, this cannot be actioned until very close to travel. Where available, details explaining how to book your seating directly with the airline will be sent with your final paperwork.

Unfortunately, we’re unable to provide help with flight seating before your final travel documents are produced.

Internal & regional flights

Internal and regional flights in India, Africa, South Africa, China and Latin America which, on the tours shown in this brochure, are operated by stateregulated private airlines. The on-board service is limited and all airlines operate modern, western type aircrafts usually built by Airbus, Embraer or Boeing. Airports throughout India are usually modern with all of the usual facilities.

Luggage

We ask that you don’t exceed one suitcase per person (with a maximum weight of 20kg) as space on the coach when you arrive at your destination will be limited. Keep your passport, important documents, and any important medication in your hand luggage and, for your own comfort, do try to minimise the amount you take into the aircraft cabin. We’ll send you up-to-date information about your luggage allowance and what you can and can’t carry in it just prior to departure.

Avoiding jet lag

Importantly, drink plenty of water prior to and during your flight. If necessary, buy it after airport security and take it with you. We’d also recommend a good night’s sleep prior to your flight. On board, avoid too much alcohol and caffeine, and do try to rest. We recommend taking an easy walk or a swim on arrival and avoiding sleep prior to night-time in the country you’ve arrived in. The next morning, do your best to rise at a time appropriate to the locality. Avoid sleeping in as it will take your body longer to adjust to the difference in time. On the return, it’s generally easier to adjust as you’ll be naturally tired by the reverse time difference. Try to sleep at normal UK bed time and by the following morning, it’s likely you will be back in your own time zone.

your holiday

Service with a smile

Our friendly, experienced tour managers are on hand to ensure you make the very most of your time away. They, or a driver, will meet you in the arrivals area of the airport and show you to your transport. They’ll usually accompany you to your hotel. All our tour managers have a passion for the country you’re visiting and will be able to assist with any questions you may have.

Hotels

We’re proud of the hotels used throughout our tours, all of which are carefully selected. You’ll find a description on each holiday page. All our hotels will either have their own restaurant or be near to a choice of places to eat out. If you’re travelling on one of our resort-based holidays, our hotels are hand-picked to offer you a choice of budget and taste – whether you prefer to be in the heart of the action or enjoy some ‘R&R’ in a quieter part of town. On occasions, for operational reasons, we have to use alternative properties, which will always be of at least the same standard and in similar locations. Please let us know of any special requests, such as adjoining guestrooms, high or low floor, at the time of booking; we’ll do our best to oblige but no guarantee can be made. Some facilities advertised at the hotels may not be available at certain times. Outdoor swimming pools and air conditioning are subject to weather conditions and it will be the decision of each individual hotelier as to when these facilities are available.

Meals

Unless otherwise stated, breakfast is provided on all our European escorted tours. Usually this is a continental buffet-style breakfast to get you ready

to start a busy day of touring and exploration. On tours where other meals are not included, you can always rely on your tour manager to point you in the direction of a suitable restaurant. If you’re on an included or optional excursion over lunch time, we’ll always try to make an appropriate stop. If you have a late arrival at your destination, the hotel/accommodation kitchen may be closed. In these instances, we’ll do our best to arrange a cold platter for you, however service provisions do vary and therefore this cannot be guaranteed.

Tipping

A gratuity is an accepted form of appreciation and works differently from country to country. Do use your own discretion to tip for good service and do rely on the tour manager for advice. It’s also customary to tip your tour manager if you’re happy with their service!

Health & holiday insurance

It’s a condition of booking that you have adequate travel insurance for your destination and activities involved. We recommend Holiday Extras for your travel insurance, who provide a wide range of products. They can be contacted on 0800 458 9216 quoting reference V7812.

If you have any concerns or if you have suffered from a serious medical condition recently, it is suggested that you consult your GP about your fitness to travel. We strive to give all customers our full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It’s particularly important that we’re advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you.

Health matters

We recommend you consult your GP for any suggested vaccinations for your destination, based on your own medical needs. Sensible prevention measures, such as high -factor sun protection, insect- repellent sprays and drinking bottled mineral water are also advised.

Money matters

Credit cards and debit cards are accepted virtually everywhere, but don’t forget to inform your bank if you intend to use ‘cash-point’ machines while away. Take some cash for use on arrival – we normally find the best rates are available at the post office, supermarkets and online. We also recommend a pre-paid Money Travel Card - a cheap and safe way to spend money abroad.

“ Dress for the occasion! Wear comfortable clothing, bring along a travel pillow, and wear comfortable shoes. This advice applies even if you’re only on a short flight. ,, travel tip...

your booking conditions for touring holidays

The following booking condition apply to our standard escorted group tours. Please note that separate bookings conditions exist for our Lapland Day trip (p39), Ambassador Cruise Line cruises (p42-43), Fred.Olsen cruises (p44) and A-ROSA cruises (p45). Please visit www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/ terms-and-conditions for more details.

Please read carefully

We want you to enjoy every minute of your holiday with us, and we’ll do our very best to ensure that it lives up to your expectations. We believe that our more than 40 years of tour operating experience, together with the reputation we have for quality and value, should give you the confidence to book with us. To provide further peace of mind, we accept your booking based on these booking conditions which are designed to clarify the contractual obligations between us and our responsibilities under the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 (Package Travel Regulations). Please spend some time reading them carefully, and please feel free to contact us should anything be unclear.

A. Your contract with us

1.

Your booking

Your booking, once accepted and confirmed in writing to you by our issuing a confirmation invoice to the person who makes the booking (Lead Name), forms a contract between all persons named on the booking (who will be listed on the booking confirmation) and Newmarket Holidays Limited (Company). The confirmation invoice will be sent to the Lead Name or your travel agent. In these booking conditions, you and your means all persons named on the booking (including anyone who is added or substituted at a later date) or any of them, as the context requires. We, us and our means Newmarket Holidays Limited. References to departure are to the start date of the arrangements we have contracted to provide.

When you make a holiday booking, the Lead Name guarantees that he/she has the authority to accept and does accept on behalf of all members of your party (party members) the terms of these booking conditions. The contract is based on the information given in our brochure or on our website (www.newmarketholidays.co.uk) and these booking conditions. We both agree that English law (and no other) will apply to your contract and to any dispute, claim or other matter of any description which arises between us (claim) except as set out below. We both also agree that any claim (and whether or not involving personal injury) must be dealt with by the courts of England and Wales only unless, in the case of court proceedings, you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In this case, proceedings must either be brought in the courts of your home country or those of England and Wales. If proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract and claim governed by the law of Scotland/Northern Ireland as applicable (but if you do not so choose, English law will apply). We do not accept bookings from any unaccompanied customers under the age of 18. Except for flight inclusive bookings, all monies you pay to one of our authorised travel agents for your holiday with us will be held by the agent on your behalf until a contract between us comes into existence. After that point, your agent will hold the monies on our behalf until they are paid to us. For flight inclusive bookings, all monies paid to any authorised travel agent of ours for your holiday with us will be held on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust subject to the travel agent’s obligation to pay such monies to us in accordance with our trading terms unless we fail. In the unlikely event of our financial failure, all monies then held by the travel agent or subsequently paid by you to the travel agent will be held by the agent on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any obligation on the agent to pay such monies to us.

Group bookings: For bookings of ten or more passengers travelling on a single booking, we will only deal with the Lead Name and not with each individual on the booking. Payments must be made by the Lead Name only and not by individuals on the booking. The deposit and final payment must be paid via bank transfer only.

If you wish to, you may contact us by e-mail for any of the reasons mentioned in these booking conditions (for

example, to request an amendment) providing you do so to customerservices@newmarketholidays.co.uk . Any authorised travel agent of ours through whom you make a booking will relay information from you to us and vice versa. For the purposes of compliance with time limits or limitation periods as set out or referred to in these booking conditions, receipt by an authorised travel agent of messages, requests or complaints intended for us will be treated as receipt by us. However, we are not responsible for any advice given to you by your travel agent that did not originate from us.

2. Your payment

Your booking confirmation will include an invoice showing the deposit paid and the final balance due (if full payment is not made at the time of booking). The outstanding amount must be received by us by the due date shown on the confirmation. Should we not receive payment in full by this date, we are entitled to assume that you wish to cancel your travel arrangements, in which case you will be liable to pay the cancellation charges shown in the scale set out in clause 4 of this section (Cancellation by you) below. If you book within 90 days of departure, full payment must be made when you book.

N.B. 1: The Lead Name makes their booking in accordance with and subject to these booking conditions and on the understanding that the information they are asked to provide is a requirement of the contract between us. The Lead Name becomes directly responsible to the Company for the payment of the total holiday price and, if applicable and where appropriate, for any cancellation charges which become payable and payment of any funds to the party member(s) entitled to them. The Lead Name does so on behalf of all party members and is responsible for ensuring that all personal data provided to us is accurate. The Lead Name is also responsible for ensuring that all party members are aware of, and agree to, these booking conditions and that they consent to the Lead Name acting on their behalf in relation to their booking. The Lead Name will be liable to the Company for any costs incurred by the Company as a result of any failure by any party member to comply with any necessary requirements applicable to making the booking or taking the holiday. This includes, without limitation and by way of example only, obtaining any required visa(s) or vaccination(s) and complying with any other entry requirement(s). In addition, you must not travel (or attempt to travel) with a passport which does not meet the applicable requirement(s) for entry into all or any country(ies) on the booked trip. The Company will deal exclusively with the Lead Name person on the booking.

3. Alterations to your booking by you

If you want to change any of the details of your confirmed booking, please notify us in writing as soon as possible. We will always do our best to help. Where a requested change can be made, the following amendment charges and costs will be payable:

• Change of name – £50 per person plus supplier costs

• Transfer to another departure date or holiday prior to balance due date – £75 per person plus supplier costs

Transfer to another departure date or holiday after balance due date – Cancellation charges will apply in respect of the original booking plus cost of new booking

• Cancellation by one or more person on the booking –cancellation charges apply. See clause 4 Cancellation by you, below, for details.

You may transfer your booking or your place on the booking to someone else (introduced by you) without payment of our cancellation charges providing the request for the transfer is made in writing not less than 7 days before departure. The person(s) to whom you wish to make the transfer must also satisfy all conditions (if any) which form part of your contract with us. Requests for transfer must be accompanied by the name and other applicable details of the replacement person(s). Where a transfer to a person of your choice can be made, all costs and charges incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers, together with an amendment fee of £50 per person, must be paid before the transfer can be effected. All amendments must be notified to us in writing by post, by telephone (confirmed in writing) or by email to customerservices@newmarketholidays.co.uk by the person who made the original booking.

N.B. 2: Where any change is made to a booking at any time after booking which includes flights, additional charges are likely to be payable to cover, without limitation, the charges applied by the airline / our suppliers to make the change

and these charges will be passed onto you before the change is made.

4. Cancellation by you

You may cancel your booking or part of it once it has been confirmed at any time before departure. You may also transfer your booking or your place on the booking as referred to in clause 3 above, Alterations to your Booking by you.

A cancellation will only be effective if made in writing and sent by email direct to the Company or through the travel agent with whom you made your booking or by telephone to our Customer Service team, having answered the required security questions. If the cancellation results in a person travelling alone or no longer sharing a room, a single room supplement will be payable. The amount payable on cancellation depends on when

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we receive your instruction to cancel and how far ahead of departure this is - the more notice you give, the less we will generally charge. In calculating our cancellation charges, we have taken account of possible cost savings and the generation of income from other bookings which may be able to utilise cancelled services to the extent this is likely to be achievable. The different periods before your departure date within which instructions are received by the Company and the amount of the cancellation charge (shown where applicable as a percentage of the total holiday price excluding previously incurred amendment charges and cancellation fees which will be retained) are as follows:

N.B. 3: If the reason for cancellation is covered under the terms of an insurance policy which covers your holiday, you may be able to reclaim these charges less any applicable excess from the insurer. You must though pay the charges first and then reclaim them from your insurer. You can cancel your booking before departure without paying cancellation charges if the performance of your holiday, or the carriage of passengers to your destination, is significantly affected by unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances occurring at the place of destination. In such circumstances, on receiving your written notification that you wish to terminate your contract, we will arrange for you to receive a full refund or transfer to another holiday without incurring any administration change fees applied by the Company. No compensation or expenses will be paid in addition.

* See clause 2 Your Payment in this section.

5. Complaints & claims procedure

In the unlikely event that you have problems or reason to complain whilst on holiday, you MUST report the matter to the hotel or other supplier and, where there is one, our representative IMMEDIATELY during your holiday. The issue can then be promptly investigated and, where appropriate, steps taken to resolve the situation. Any verbal notification must be put in writing and given to our representative or, if we don’t have a representative for your holiday, the supplier of the service(s) in question as soon as possible. You must follow up any complaint or notification made during your holiday in writing to our UK customer experience department within twenty eight days of your return from holiday. We operate a strict code of conduct and take any complaints received seriously. If you fail to follow the requirement to report your complaint or problem whilst on holiday, we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify it during your holiday. This may affect your rights under your contract, including any entitlement you may otherwise have had to claim compensation.

6. Your travelling conditions

Where the holiday you have booked involves or includes your travelling by air, land or sea, such travel will be subject to the terms and conditions of carriage of the airline, ferry, cruise line, rail operator or coach company, as applicable, providing that transport. In most cases, those terms and conditions will limit the carrier’s liability to you in accordance with the relevant applicable law (including in particular, applicable international conventions and EU regulations). Should anyone be refused boarding on the transport concerned, or entry into the destination country by any transport operator or government authority, we may be unable to assist and cannot be held responsible for the effect this may have on your holiday arrangements. This includes the situation

where any passenger fails to advise us of any medical condition or disability which affects or is likely to affect their holiday at all or in sufficient time before departure to enable us to make any necessary arrangements. If you are prevented from travelling or unable to travel as a result, our responsibility for your holiday will cease. Full cancellation charges will apply and we will be under no obligation to provide any refund or compensation or to meet any loss or expense you may incur. In these circumstances, we will, however, provide you with appropriate assistance without undue delay in the form of information on health services, local authorities and consular assistance and help with making distance communications and finding alternative travel arrangements.

B. Our contract with you

1. Our confirmation of your booking

When we have received your booking and deposit (or full payment where applicable), we will send a Confirmation Invoice to the Lead Name within 24 hours which details exactly what is booked for you. Please check this Confirmation Invoice carefully as soon as you receive it. Contact us immediately if any information which appears on the Confirmation Invoice or any other document looks to be incorrect or incomplete as it may not be possible to make changes later. We regret we cannot accept any liability if we are not notified of any inaccuracies (for which we are responsible) in any document within 10 days of our sending it out (5 days for Departure Documents). We will do our best to rectify any mistake notified to us outside these time limits but you must meet any costs involved in our doing so. From the moment we issue your Confirmation Invoice, we have accepted your booking on the terms set out in these booking conditions.

2. The price of your holiday

Once we have confirmed your booking by issuing a Confirmation Invoice, we guarantee we will not change the price of your holiday, except in the case of a pricing error as referred to in clause 4 Pricing Errors below. The country you travel to or the accommodation you stay in may require you to pay fees or charges locally. Where applicable, we will use best endeavours to inform you of any such fees or charges when we are made aware of them.

3. Pricing errors

We try hard to ensure that advertised prices are up to date and accurately reflect the amount you will pay when you book. However, prices can change and errors can occasionally occur. We reserve the right to change and correct advertised prices at any time before your booking is confirmed. In the event of your Confirmation Invoice showing an incorrect price for your holiday, the price that will apply is the price shown in our offline reservation system. Accordingly, you cannot seek to rely on any system error with a view to obtaining a holiday at less than the correct price. Any contract entered into or apparently entered into on the basis of a mistake, such as incorrect pricing due to a system error, will not be valid or binding. We will notify you of any incorrect information, such as a pricing error, as soon as we become aware of that error. You will then have the choice of proceeding with the booking on the basis of the correct price or cancelling your reservation request and receiving a full refund of all payments made to us.

4. Data protection

To make, confirm and process your booking, we need to collect personal data for all persons named on the booking. We reserve the right to process, store and share the personal data we collect with our suppliers and other third parties as we consider necessary to fulfil the contract between us and to comply with applicable law. To find out more about how we use and protect your personal data, log on to www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/privacy

5. Alteration and cancellation by us

(1) Changes to confirmed bookings sometimes have to be made and we reserve the right to do so in accordance with this clause 5. All alterations which are not significant in accordance with this clause 5(1) will be treated as insignificant alterations. Most alterations will be insignificant and we have the right to make these. For examples, please see clause 5(2). Where an insignificant alteration is made before departure, we will notify you in writing. No compensation is payable for insignificant alterations which do not entitle you to cancel or change to any other arrangements. Occasionally, before departure, we may be constrained by circumstances beyond our control to make a significant alteration to any of the main characteristics of the travel services which form part of your confirmed booking or to any special requirements which we have accepted as referred to in clause 3 of section C Special Requests and Medical Conditions / Disabilities / Reduced Mobility. Where we have to do so, clauses 5(4) and 5(5) below will apply.

(2) Carriers such as airlines may be subject to change. Any such change will not be significant. A change of flight time of 12 hours or less, airline, departure airport between airports within 70 mile radius of the original departure airport or in the

same geographical area, type of aircraft (if advised), destination airport or accommodation to another of a similar standard and with similar facilities will also all be treated as insignificant changes. In booking one of our trips you are taken to have agreed that the confirmed itinerary is not contractually binding and that whilst we will endeavour to provide this, changes may be made.

(3) All group holidays require a minimum number of bookings to enable us to operate them. We reserve the right to cancel any holiday where this minimum number is not achieved. Failure to achieve this minimum number does not, however, oblige us to cancel. We will notify you of cancellation for this reason no later than the date the full cost of your holiday is payable.

(4) In the event we have to significantly alter any of the main characteristics (as defined by Schedule 1 of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018) of your confirmed arrangements or accepted special requirements, we will provide you with the following information in writing as soon as possible: (i) the proposed alteration and any impact this has on the price; (ii) in the event that you do not wish to accept the alteration, details of any alternative holiday arrangements we are able to offer (including the applicable price); (iii) your entitlement to cancel your booking and receive a full refund if you do not want to accept the alteration or any alternative holiday arrangements offered; and (iv) the period within which you must inform us of your decision and what will happen if you do not do so.

(5) If you choose to cancel your booking in accordance with clause 6(4) below, we will refund all payments you have made to us within 14 days of the date cancellation takes effect and terminates your contract (which is usually the date we or the travel agent through whom you made your booking send you a cancellation invoice following receipt of your written cancellation notification). If we do not hear from you with your decision within the specified period (having provided you with the above mentioned information for a second time), we will cancel your booking and refund all payments made to us within 14 days of the effective date of cancellation (see above). No compensation will be payable or other liability accepted where a change results from unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances (see clause 7 below).

(6) Occasionally, it may be necessary to cancel a confirmed booking. We have the right to terminate your contract in the event (i) we are prevented from performing your contracted holiday arrangements as a result of unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances (see clause 7 below) and we notify you of this as soon as reasonably possible or (ii) (where applicable) we have to cancel because the minimum number of bookings necessary for us to operate your group holiday has not been achieved and we notify you of cancellation for this reason as referred to in clause 5(3). Where we have to cancel your booking in these circumstances, we will refund all monies you have paid to us within 14 days of the effective date of cancellation (see clause 6(5)) but will have no further or other liability to you including in respect of compensation or any costs or expenses you incur or have incurred as a result. We will of course endeavour to offer you alternative holiday arrangements where possible which you may choose to book (at the applicable price) in place of those cancelled. We also have the right to cancel if you fail to make payment in accordance with the terms of your contract in which case clause 4 of section A Cancellation by You will apply.

(7) Please note, a full refund entitlement only arises where we are prevented from performing your contracted holiday arrangements as a result of unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances in accordance with clause 5(6) above and we exercise our right to cancel as a result or clause 5(8) below applies. Without limitation, you will not be entitled to a full refund and cancellation charges are likely to apply where such circumstances affect your ability to travel on your holiday rather than our ability to perform or provide the contracted arrangements. The issue of advice or recommendations against travel by public authorities (such as the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) does not automatically mean we are prevented from performing your holiday arrangements but may instead affect your ability to travel.

(8) In the event that unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances (see clause 6 below) occur in the place of destination of your holiday and significantly affect the performance of the contracted arrangements or the carriage of passengers to or from that destination, you will be entitled to cancel prior to departure without payment of cancellation charges and receive a full refund of all monies you have paid to us (except for any previously incurred amendment or cancellation charges). Where applicable, you must notify us of your wish to cancel for this reason in writing. Providing we are in agreement that you are entitled to do so in accordance with this clause, we will send you a cancellation invoice to confirm the cancellation. Any refund then due will be paid in accordance with clause 5(5) above. We will notify you as soon as practicable should this situation occur. You will not be entitled to any compensation.

6. Unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances

Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions, we regret we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our obligations under our contract with you is prevented or affected by, or you otherwise suffer any damage, loss or expense of any nature as a result of, unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances. In these booking conditions, unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances means a situation which is beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken. Such situations are likely to include, but or not limited to, (whether actual or threatened) war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire, flood, an outbreak of serious illness at your holiday destination, closure, restriction or congestion of airports, other transport hubs or airspace, flight restrictions imposed by any regulatory authority or other third party and volcanic activity. Unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances also include any epidemic or pandemic and any resultant impact on travel.

7. Our complaints procedure

Newmarket Holidays Ltd is a member of ABTA with membership number V7812. ABTA members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you ABTA’s alternative dispute resolution scheme (ABTA ADR) which is run by ABTA and approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute and the ABTA arbitration scheme (ABTA Arbitration).

In the unlikely event you have any reason to complain or may have a basis for making a claim in respect of any aspect of your holiday arrangements, you must immediately inform your tour leader and, where appropriate, the supplier of the service(s) in question. The issue can then be promptly investigated and steps taken to resolve the situation. Any verbal notification must be put in writing and given to your tour leader as soon as possible. If the situation is not resolved to your satisfaction within a reasonable time, you must also contact us in the UK as soon as possible. You will be provided with contact details to enable you to do so before you go on holiday. Until we know about a complaint or problem, we cannot begin to resolve it. Most issues can be dealt with quickly.

In the event a complaint or problem is not resolved to your satisfaction locally and you wish to pursue the matter, you should contact us in writing with full details within 28 days of your return from the holiday.

If you fail to follow the simple procedure set out above, we are unlikely to be in a position to properly investigate the matter and may have been deprived of the opportunity to remedy it during your holiday. Your right to claim any compensation you may otherwise have been entitled to may be affected or even lost as a result.

We can normally agree an amicable settlement of the few complaints we receive. However, if we cannot reach an amicable settlement, we both agree that any claim must be dealt with by ABTA ADR or by ABTA Arbitration (if available for the claim in question and you wish to use either or both options) or by the courts of England and Wales only unless, in the case of court proceedings, you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In this case, proceedings must either be brought in the courts of your home country or those of England and Wales. If proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract and claim governed by the law of Scotland/Northern Ireland as applicable (but if you do not so choose, English law will apply).

For more information on ABTA ADR and ABTA Arbitration, go to www.abta.com

8. Your behaviour

When you book with us, you accept responsibility for any damage or loss you cause. Full payment for any such damage or loss (reasonably estimated if not precisely known) must be made direct to the accommodation owner or manager or other supplier or to us as soon as possible. If the actual cost of the loss or damage exceeds the amount paid where estimated, you must pay the difference once known. If the actual cost is less than the amount paid, the difference will be refunded. You will also be responsible for meeting any claims subsequently made against us and all costs incurred by us (including our own and the other party’s full legal costs) as a result of your actions. You should ensure you have appropriate travel insurance to protect you if this situation arises.

If in our reasonable opinion or in the reasonable opinion of any person in authority, your behaviour or actions is such as to jeopardise or to be reasonably likely to jeopardise the safety of or cause damage to an aircraft or danger, upset or distress to any third party or damage to any property or goods or to adversely affect good order and discipline

on board or to cause a delay or diversion to any aircraft or other transportation, we reserve the right to terminate the holiday arrangements of the person(s) involved immediately. In the event of such termination, our responsibilities to such persons will cease and you will be required to leave your accommodation or other service immediately. We will have no further obligations to you (including in respect of any return travel arrangements) and will not meet any expenses, costs or losses incurred as a result. You may also be required to pay for any loss and/or damage caused by your actions directly to the applicable supplier prior to departure from the service. If you fail to do so, you will be responsible for meeting any claims and costs subsequently made against us as a result.

C. Our responsibility for your holiday

1. Your holiday

(1) We promise to make sure that the holiday arrangements we have agreed to make, perform or provide as applicable as part of our contract with you are made, performed or provided with reasonable skill and care. This means that, subject to these booking conditions, we will accept responsibility if, for example, you suffer death or personal injury, or your contracted holiday arrangements are not provided as promised or prove deficient as a result of the failure of ourselves, our employees, agents or suppliers to use reasonable skill and care in making, performing or providing, as applicable, your contracted holiday arrangements. Please note, it is your responsibility to show that reasonable skill and care has not been used if you wish to make a claim against us. In addition, we will only be responsible for what our employees, agents and suppliers do or do not do if they were at the time acting within the course of their employment (for employees) or carrying out work we had asked them to do (for agents and suppliers).

(2) We will not be responsible for any injury, illness, death, loss (for example, loss of enjoyment or loss of possessions), damage, expense, cost or other sum or claim of any nature or description whatsoever which results from any of the following:-

a. the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s) affected; or

b. the act(s) and/or omission(s) of a third party not connected with the provision of your holiday and which were unforeseeable or unavoidable; or

c. unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances as defined in clause 7 of section B above.

(3) We cannot accept responsibility for any services which do not form part of our contract. This includes, for example, any additional services or facilities which your hotel or any other supplier agrees to provide for you where the services or facilities are not advertised by us in our brochure or on our website and we have not agreed to arrange them as part of our contract and any excursion or activities you purchase during your holiday. In addition, regardless of any wording used by us on our website, in any advertising material or elsewhere, we only promise to use reasonable skill and care as set out above and we do not have any greater or different liability to you.

(4) The promises we make to you abo ut the services we have agreed to provide or arrange as part of our contract, and the laws and applicable local standards of the country in which your claim occurred, will be used as the basis for deciding whether the services in question had been properly provided. If the particular services which give rise to the claim were provided in compliance with the applicable local laws and standards, the services will be treated as having been properly provided. This will be the case even if the services did not comply with the laws and standards of the UK which would have applied had those services been provided in the UK. The exception to this is where the claim concerns the absence of a safety feature which might lead a reasonable holidaymaker to refuse to take the holiday in question. Please note, however, our obligation is to exercise reasonable skill and care as referred to in clause 1(1) of this section C. We do not make any representation or commitment that all services will comply with applicable local laws and standards and failure to comply does not automatically mean we have not exercised reasonable skill and care.

(5) Except as set out in clause 1(6) of this section C below or as otherwise permitted by English law, we do not limit the amount of damages you are entitled to claim in respect of personal injury or death which we or our employees have caused intentionally or negligently. For all other claims, if we are found liable to you on any basis, the maximum amount we will have to pay you is three times the total holiday cost (excluding any insurance premiums and amendment charges) paid by or on behalf of the person(s) affected in total, unless a lower limitation applies to your claim under clause 1(6) of this section C below. This maximum amount will only be payable where everything has gone wrong and you have not received any benefit at all from your holiday.

(6) Where any claim concerns or is based on any travel arrangements (including without limitation, the process of getting on and/or off the transport concerned) provided by

any air, sea or rail carrier to which any international convention or EU regulation applies where we have arranged that travel as part of our contract, our liability (including the maximum amount of compensation we will have to pay you, the types of claim and the circumstances in which damages / compensation will be payable) will be limited as if we were the carrier in question as referred to in this clause 1(6). The most we will have to pay you for that claim if we are found liable to you on any basis is the most the carrier concerned would have to pay you under the applicable international convention(s) or EU regulation(s) which applies to the travel arrangements in question. Such conventions and regulations include the Warsaw Convention as amended or unamended and the Montreal Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air 1999 for international travel by air and/or for airlines with an operating licence granted by an EU country, the EC Regulation (EC) on Air Carrier Liability No 889/2002 on air carrier liability in the event of accidents for national and international travel by air, the Athens Convention relating to the carriage of passengers and their luggage by sea 1974 (as amended by the 2002 protocol) and Regulation (EC) No 392/2009 on the liability of carriers of passengers by sea in the event of accidents, the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims as amended by the 1996 protocol and the Convention of 1980 concerning International Travel by Rail (COTIF) as amended and Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations. You may also have rights under regulation (EU) no 1177/2010 concerning the rights of passengers when travelling by sea and inland waterway or regulation (EC) no 1371/2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations. Where a carrier would not be obliged to make any payment to you under the applicable international convention or EU regulation (including where any claim is not notified and issued in accordance with the stipulated time limits), we, similarly, are not obliged to make a payment to you for that claim. When making any payment, we will deduct any money which you have received or are entitled to receive from the carrier for the claim in question. Copies of the applicable international conventions and EU regulations are available from us on request. Please note that strict time limits apply for notifying loss, damage or delay of luggage to the airline or ferry / cruise operator. Any proceedings in respect of any claim (including one for personal injury or death) must be brought within 2 years of the date stipulated in the applicable convention or EU regulation.

(7) We cannot accept any liability for any damage, loss, expense or other sum(s) of any nature or description which (a) on the basis of the information given to us by you concerning your booking prior to our accepting it, we could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur if we breached our contract with you or (b) did not result from any breach of contract or other fault by ourselves or our employees or, where we are responsible for them, our suppliers or (c) relates to any business (including without limitation, loss of self-employed earnings).

2. Special requests and medical conditions, disabilities and reduced mobility

(a) Special requests relating to your chosen holiday arrangements must be advised to us at the time of booking and confirmed to us in writing. Whilst we will try to meet or arrange any reasonable special requests, we cannot guarantee that they will or can be fulfilled. If we can specifically confirm a special request or requirement, we will do so on our Confirmation Invoice. Where any request or requirement has not been specifically confirmed in writing on our Confirmation Invoice, a failure to meet it will not be a breach of contract on our part.

(b) Noting that many touring holidays require a certain amount of walking, if you or any member of your party suffers from any medical condition, disability or significant reduction in mobility which may affect your chosen arrangements, please provide us with full details in writing at the time of booking and before we issue our Confirmation Invoice. We will only provide precise information on the suitability of the trip taking account of your specific needs if you specifically request us to do so.

We will do our best to accommodate any special requirements that you make us aware of at the point of booking and we will make reasonable adjustments to the content and delivery of our tour where we are practically able to. However, there may be occasions where we are unable to accept your booking. If you make a booking and fail to tell us about your requirements which we are subsequently made aware of, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled and you may be liable for cancellation charges.

(c) We will give you assistance if you suffer illness, personal injury or death during the period of your holiday arising out of an activity which does not form part of the holiday arrangement booked with us or an excursion offered through us. This assistance will include advice and guidance only.

(d) We take the safety and security of our customers extremely seriously. If the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel or all but essential travel to a particular country, we would act on that advice. However, we are sure you appreciate from press and television coverage that the political, economic and social conditions in many countries are not as stable as we are used to. Sadly, crimes against both people and their property are a fact of life the world over. When overseas, it is very important to be extra vigilant and avoid drawing attention to yourself by, for example, wearing expensive jewellery, carrying expensive camera and other equipment or not abiding by local customs etc. Travellers have the same responsibility for their personal safety and that of their possessions as they do at home. As situations in countries can change rapidly, you are recommended to visit the FCDO Travel Advice website at: www.gov.uk/foreigntravel-advice for up-to-date information and advice regarding safety

D. Before booking your holiday

1. Standards overseas and services not booked with us

Newmarket Holidays operate to many parts of the world. It is the requirements and standards of the country(ies) to which you travel which will apply to the services which make up your holiday and not those of the UK. In many countries, standards will be lower than British health and safety or quality standards. We request that all hotels we use comply with the local regulations applicable in their country for health and safety standards, but we cannot guarantee that these will be the same as or comparable with British standards. If you plan to take part in any independent excursions, activities or tours, you must follow the agreed procedures for notifying us prior to departure. You must also ensure that you buy adequate insurance to cover you for all excursions, activities and tours, especially if you are taking part in highrisk activities.

Please note that flights and other services which you do not book with or through us, including any independent excursions, activities or tours that you purchase separately, do not form part of your contract with us. Your contract for all such other services will be with the operator or provider of the service and not with us. We shall not be responsible or liable for the provision of any such service, excursion, activity or tour or for anything that happens during the course of its provision by the operator or provider. In the event of cancellation or alteration of the arrangements booked with us, we shall have no liability for any expenses, costs, losses or other sums of any nature which you or any person(s) named on the booking may incur relating to any services, excursions, activities or tours not booked with or through us.

2. Travel insurance

The importance of having insurance cover means we make it a condition of booking all holidays & breaks that you are covered by an appropriate insurance policy. We are delighted to be working with Holiday Extras, who are able to provide customers with fully comprehensive travel insurance. You must ensure you obtain suitable cover at the time of booking. You also agree to indemnify Newmarket Holidays for any costs and expenses that arise which would otherwise have been met by a travel insurance policy had you purchased an appropriate one.

3. Financial protection and repatriation

Newmarket Holidays Ltd holds ATOL number is 2325. When you buy an ATOL protected flight inclusive holiday from us, you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists the flight, accommodation, and/or other services that are financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances, the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or to your credit card issuer where applicable).

For non-flight inclusive packages, the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for Newmarket Holidays Limited (membership number 5509). In the event

of the insolvency of Newmarket Holidays Limited, financial protection is provided by ABTOT for non-flight inclusive packages.

ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled or repatriation if transportation was included in the arrangements Newmarket Holidays Limited has contracted to provide. Please note that bookings made outside the UK are only protected by ABTOT when purchased directly from Newmarket Holidays Limited. In the unlikely event that you require assistance whilst abroad due to our financial failure, please call ABTOT’s 24/7 helpline on 01702 811397 and advise you are a customer of an ABTOT protected travel company.

You can access The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 at: www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2018/9780111168479/contents

You can find out more about ABTOT and the financial protection it provides at: www.abtot.com

4. Passport, visa and health requirements

Compliance with the specific passport, visa and other entry requirements applicable to your chosen arrangements is

your sole responsibility. You should confirm these with the embassies and/or consulates of the country(ies) to or through which you are planning to travel at the time of booking and in advance of departure. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel on your contracted travel arrangements or elsewhere because you have not complied with all applicable requirements. Travel to the European Union has changed since the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. You must ensure you have a minimum of six months validity from your return date on your passport and that your passport is less than ten years old on your date of departure. Before making a booking, you should check that you are able to meet and your own health requirements the destination country, such as specific vaccination requirements.

5. New EU entry/exit system and European travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS)

From late 2024, the EU plans to introduce the Entry/Exit system (EES). This is a new digital border system that will change requirements for British nationals travelling to the 26 European countries of the Schengen area.

Important information

The booking

Providing clear, correct information when making your booking is essential for it is from this information that we make your reservation and our contract with you. The person to whom all correspondence, invoices and joining instructions are to be sent should be entered as the first name on the Personal Details booking page. It is also their address and telephone number(s) that should be shown and it must be they who accept these booking conditions before completing an online booking. Full names of all persons travelling on the booking are required by airlines, insurance companies, hoteliers etc., so please be accurate. For holidays outside the UK, it is essential that these names match those on the passports. If any member of your party, such as newlyweds, changes their name between booking their holiday and travelling, it is important to enter the correct details as applicable on the date of travel on the Personal Details booking page so that we can issue the tickets in the new name. If there is no time to amend the passport, the marriage certificate should be carried in the passport. We do not accept bookings from any unaccompanied customers under the age of 18.

Delays

Occasionally services may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, we will do our best to help you and keep you fully informed. In the event of extended overnight delays, depending upon circumstances, we will endeavour to arrange accommodation. In the case of a major known delay to your homeward journey, we shall endeavour to delay departure from your hotel.

Special requests

There, are of course, only a limited number of front seats on coaches, low-floor rooms in hotels etc. We cannot guarantee to meet all requests for such facilities but will do our best to oblige.

Itinerary

You will receive your final itinerary and any other departure documents seven to 10 days prior to departure, provided all payments have been made. We endeavour to operate the itinerary booked, although there may be rare occasions when due to circumstances outside of our control, we may have to change the order of the itinerary or very occasionally withdraw certain aspects. We will let you know of any changes in advance if we have prior notice. Your Tour Manager will keep you informed of any last-minute changes.

Flight information

All prices for holidays that include flights are based on travel in economy class. We reserve the right to substitute an alternative airline or aircraft type if required to do so for reasons beyond our control.

Important notes about flight timings

The flight information given at the time of booking is based upon best knowledge of schedules known at the time this information was loaded on our system or upon expected airline schedules. Please note that timings may become subject to change at the airline’s discretion.

Should any such alteration be significant, we will inform you as soon as we can. Final timings will otherwise be reconfirmed with your final travel documentation and you should check these carefully for any changes to your original stated schedule times.

To keep our holidays at competitive prices, offer you the widest choice of UK departure airports and enable you to spend a little more time with your fellow travel companions, we sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait times to a minimum but you may be asked to remain at the airport for up to an hour while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

Fitness to travel

We strive to give all our customers full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It is particularly important that we are advised of any disabilities or mobility issues and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair or C-PAP machine with you. Please make sure that you send in full details, quoting your booking reference, as soon as you receive your online booking confirmation. If you have suffered from a serious medical condition recently, then you should consult with your doctor about your fitness to travel. If overseas and you need to return home early for whatever reason, or alert us to a medical condition, we reserve the right to request a fitness to fly certificate from a Doctor. In any such instance, we would refer you to your insurance company.

Accommodation – UK, Irish & European holidays

Unless otherwise stated, the advertised price of the holiday applies to each of 2 people sharing a room. The majority of rooms are twin-bedded. Double beds can be requested but are not guaranteed. Most hotels have single rooms (although availability is limited) and a supplement is usually charged. The third and fourth bed in triple and four bedded rooms are usually only suitable for children. It is standard practice for rooms to be vacated by 12 noon and sometimes earlier. Where your departure is later, it may be possible to keep the room longer - your tour manager will give you assistance and advise of any extra charge that would be made. Check-in time is normally no earlier than 3pm.

Should you have any special request such as adjoining rooms, high or low floor, make your request at the time of booking. The hotel cannot guarantee to meet all requests but will do their best to oblige. Please note that at the beginning and at the end of the season, certain facilities advertised at hotels may not be available. Items such as outdoor swimming pools, for example, are subject to weather conditions and it will be the decision of each individual hotelier as to when these facilities are available. Breakfast is included on most holidays, Continental style invariably means rolls/croissants, jam, tea or coffee. If you have any special dietary needs, please send in full details. When staying in Italy, the authentic dining experience can often be a bit different to the Italian food that international tourists might be

If you are travelling to a country in the Schengen area using a UK passport, you will be required to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and/or a photo, when you arrive. EES registration will replace the current system of manually stamping passports when visitors arrive in the EU. When EES is introduced, you will need to create a digital record on your first visit to the Schengen area at border on arrival. You will be required to submit your fingerprints and have your photo taken at dedicated booths. You will not need to provide any information before travelling to a Schengen area country. If you are flying to a country in the Schengen area, you may experience longer queue times when you arrive at your destination.

From early 2025 (exact date to be confirmed), British nationals arriving in the European Union will be required to be in possession of an ETIAS visa. The ETIAS visa is expected to cost 7 Euros per person and must be obtained before travel. We have partnered with the Travel Visa Company to support customers should it be required. Details can be found here: www.thetravelvisacompany.co.uk/newmarketholidays/?sup=NMH

used to, but it’s one of the best ways to truly appreciate the finer cultural differences of this tourist hotspot. For example, a typical three-course dinner may consist of a traditional pasta or soup, a main meat or fish course accompanied by one or two types of vegetable and a simple dessert of fruit, cake or Italian ice cream. Most hotel rooms especially in overseas hotels, do not have tea/coffee-making facilities. Seasoned travellers take mini kettles with them.

Accommodation – Worldwide holidays

The majority of the rooms for three people will have two double beds. Rooms for two people will have one double bed or two twin beds - this will be at the discretion of the hotel. Single rooms will generally have one bed. It is standard practice for rooms to be vacated by 12 noon. Where your departure is later, it may be possible to keep the room longer your tour manager will give you assistance and advise of any extra charge that would be made. Check-in time to hotels is usually not before 3pm.

Hotel room tax

Some hotels across Europe have introduced a room tax of between €1.00 and €3.00 per person per night, payable directly by the guest to the hotel on check-out. You will be advised by your tour manager in resort if your particular hotel(s) is implementing this charge. Many hotels in the United States and Canada also charge hotel/resort fees and this needs to be paid by you directly to the hotel.

Extras not booked with Newmarket Holidays

We cannot be held responsible for meeting the cost of any extras which are booked with a third party (e.g. travel insurance, currency, theatre tickets, airport parking and flights where you have booked tour only), if we subsequently cancel your holiday for whatever reason.

Airport development fees

An Airport Development Fee has been introduced at a few UK Airports. You’ll be required to pay this charge per passenger over the age of 16 at the following airports prior to checking in for your flight: Durham Tees Valley, Newquay and Norwich. The amount varies from airport to airport, but it is generally between £5 and £10 per person. Please visit the airport’s website for further information.

Call costs

All calls to our 0330 and 0333 telephone numbers are charged at the standard local rate.

UK Government travel advice

Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas. Travel advice frequently changes, including entry requirements to your destination and re-entry requirements to the United Kingdom. It is your responsibility to keep yourself up to date with this information.

Newmarket Holidays Ltd

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