Festive Collection 2020 by Newmarket Holidays

10 NEW TOURS

Your Festive Holidays Collection 2020

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Where stories begin A dream… perhaps long-held. As of yet, unfulfilled.

A snow-covered mountain or city, or perhaps a unique Christmas experience, that you may have read about or seen onscreen. “Must-do, must-see”. Pick up a brochure – this brochure. Start to make that dream come true. Make your reservation and look ahead. And we’ll look after you – every step of the way. Sharing our wonderful world with you, bringing our award-winning expertise to help your festive travel dreams come true. Whether it’s a fun-filled visit to a colourful festive market, a winter-warming celebration break, or a holiday to a corner of the world full of new sights, scents, tastes and experiences, you’ll return enriched and rewarded, with a treasure-chest of memories to share with others. Tales to tell. The best travel stories – yours – begin when you choose Newmarket Holidays.

Prague Christmas Market

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Valletta, Malta

Moscow Christmas Market

Welcome...

Your Festive Holidays

...to a very special collection of hugely enjoyable, tremendous value air-inclusive, escorted breaks and tours for the 2020 festive season. A few days away are always eagerly anticipated, even more so over the festive period. Whether you’re recharging the batteries, getting together with friends or family or simply enjoying the fun of a festive break, winter is a very rewarding time to travel. Over the coming pages you’ll find some excellent value getaways to Europe’s finest Christmas Markets, together with some breaks that celebrate Christmas or see in 2021 in relaxed style. There are also some wonderful winter-warming festive river cruises and the chance to meet a Very Special Person in his Lapland home. All our breaks – somewhat appropriately for Christmas – come ‘wrapped’ up with the expertise of an award-winning company and the assurance that wherever you choose to join us, you will be in the safest of hands. Fly from a great choice of airports, enjoy the warmest of welcomes, and the company of a friendly, experienced tour manager. We look forward to the pleasure of your company!

Niel Alobaidi, CEO Newmarket Holidays

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www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/festive Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria Cover image: Christmas Market, Red Square Moscow

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Contents INTRODUCTION

Introduction Fly from an airport near you New tours for 2020 Tours for Solo Travellers

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Collection 2020

Bruges & Brussels Christmas Markets – NEW Edinburgh Christmas Markets – NEW Lyon Festival of Light & Christmas Market – NEW Berlin Christmas Markets Swiss Christmas Markets Prague Christmas Markets Kraków Christmas Markets Vienna Christmas Market Zagreb & Ljubljana Christmas Markets Riga Christmas Markets – NEW

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CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Christmas at Jersey Christmas in the Scottish Highlands – NEW Christmas in Vienna Christmas in a Historic Spanish Parador – NEW Christmas in Andalucia Christmas in Spain Christmas on Lake Como Christmas on Lake Garda Fairy-tale Christmas in Bavaria Christmas on Lake Bled Christmastime in the Austrian Tyrol Christmas in Kraków – NEW Christmas in Budapest – NEW Christmas in Prague – NEW Christmas in the Norwegian Fjords Christmas in Moscow Christmas in Malta Christmas in Cyprus All-Inclusive – Christmas in Northern Cyprus

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NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS New Year in Spain – NEW New Year on Lake Garda New Year in Cyprus All-Inclusive – New Year in Northern Cyprus New Year in Malta

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FESTIVE OCEAN CRUISES German Christmas Markets & Antwerp Christmas Market, Rotterdam & Antwerp German Markets & Festive Shopping French Festive Getaways & River Seine Experience Christmas & New Year, Canaries & Madeira Cruise Christmas & New Year Cruise to Cape Verde Islands & Madeira

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FESTIVE RIVER CRUISES Rhine Christmas Markets Rhine Cruise & Amsterdam at Christmas Christmas on the Danube Danube Christmas Markets

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LAPLAND Lapland Santa Experience Day Trip

FURTHER INFORMATION Departures & Prices Holiday Essentials Travel Insurance Booking Conditions

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The best bit was our ﬁrst bratwurst with glühwein and Jägertee. Brought back so many memories. Hotel location good for Christmas markets. — Carole, Margate Berlin Christmas Markets

Berlin Christmas Market

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge, Danube, Budapest

Enjoy the magic of the

festive season!

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” goes a favourite festive song, and that’s certainly true for the destinations featured in the following pages. Some of Europe’s greatest cities wrapped in their seasonal finery, medieval towns and villages straight out of a fairy tale, some picture-perfect scenery – or welcome blue skies – and everywhere the colourful, twinkling sights and rich aromas of Christmastime. There’s laughter and smiles on the faces of the children, the warmth of wintertime treats – and for some, some wintertime sun – and for everyone, wherever you choose to join us, the chance to join in the fun and to enjoy a marvellous, memorable time.

Christmas shopping treats There’s nothing guaranteed to put you in the festive spirit more than a visit to a Christmas market. Somehow, it really feels as if ‘Christmas has started’ when there’s the aroma of glühwein in the air and the bustle of the market-stalls to be enjoyed against a background of cobbled streets and historic squares. The opportunity to soak up the atmosphere, discover a delicious local delicacy for your Christmas feast, find an unusual decoration for your tree, and enjoy the chance to buy some extra special stocking-fillers from local crafts-folk is exactly what a visit to a Christmas market is all about.

Get away for Christmas – or New Year! Spend the festive season enjoying a special destination, or choose to stay at home for Christmas and get away to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. For 2020, you can spend New Year in a choice of memorable destinations, for the chance to relax after Christmas, or combine both holidays for an extended break to really ‘get away from it all’! See page 24 for more details.

Cruise your way through the festive season Funchal, Madeira

Celebrate the festive season aboard one of a trio of beautiful British-operated ships, departing from a range of UK ports and sailing to a selection of Europe’s finest medieval cities, dressed in their seasonal finery. Sit back, relax and enjoy all the pleasures of life on board, together with some fascinating ports of call.

Festive fun on a Premium Inclusive river cruise Join us for a Christmastime break to remember on Europe’s greatest rivers! Nothing could be more enjoyable than spending a few festive days being pampered in your own floating hotel, calling at some truly beautiful places glowing with the colour and warmth of the season, while being looked after by friendly staff keen to ensure that you really do enjoy a wonderful time.

Lapland Santa Experience – one amazing day Santa’s Grotto

It’s the most unforgettable family treat of all – an exclusive, authentic Lappish experience, complete with husky dogs, reindeer, sleigh rides in the snow and – to cap it all – a private meeting with a Very Special Person in his forest home. Call us on: 0330 160 7722

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Outstanding value for money

Compare our prices and inclusions!

When you travel with Newmarket Holidays, you can rest assured you have chosen an award-winning company that never forgets that their customers’ holiday time, and especially their holiday money, are precious. We go out of our way to provide you with unbeatable quality and value.

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Excellent, handpicked hotels Wherever you decide to join us, you can look forward to a warm welcome at a comfortable hotel, carefully chosen for its comfort and convenience and the range of amenities provided at day’s end. Hotels used on the Christmas markets breaks offer easy access to each city’s attractions, either on foot or by regular public transport, and provide breakfast and dining facilities within the hotel or close by. Those hotels featured on our Christmas Holidays, in addition to a convivial atmosphere, will all offer festive entertainment and traditional Christmas meals as part of your enjoyable stay.

Friendly, experienced Tour Managers Adding immeasurably to the pleasure of these special breaks, by not only bringing to life the places visited and providing colour and background to the sights and attractions, but also by being on hand to help you make the very most of your time with us and ensuring all your holiday arrangements operate as smoothly as possible, will be one of our team of dedicated professionals. Time and again, our customers praise the service they receive from their tour manager, and the contribution they make to a memorable experience.

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Riva del Garda, Lake Garda

Exciting included & optional excursions

Award-winning, year after year

All our festive breaks feature guided visits and excursions conducted by our friendly, experienced tour manager, either within the great value price or as a well-priced addition to the cost of the break. Soak up the festive atmosphere of your chosen destination, and enjoy learning a little about its history and culture, and the traditions of the Christmas Season, which differ from place to place. The fun and enjoyment of the excursions complete your holiday experience.

Although the comments from our customers matter more to us than industry accolades, we’re especially pleased to have been recognised at the prestigious British Travel Awards, since these are voted for by the British public. We were delighted to be voted ‘Best Escorted Tour Operator’ for the sixth successive year in 2019. Our awards tally since 2011 now stands at an astonishing 47!

Your money is safe with us As you’d expect, Newmarket Holidays offers full financial protection through our membership of ABTA and our ATOL licence, giving you peace of mind when it comes to your hard-earned holiday money.

Quality and outstanding value since 1983 We’ve come a long, long way – and our customers have travelled many millions of miles – since our first tour, in May 1983, and we’re pleased to be offering the same quality and value to our customers today.

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New Tours

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Fly from an airport nearYou! In addition to the major UK gateways, we offer flights, where available, from many regional airports, giving you the opportunity to join our festive breaks from a departure point close to home. Departure airports for each break are shown on the appropriate holiday page. As well as the comfort and convenience of starting your holiday closer to home, other benefits include: • Easy car parking arrangements or public transport links

Aberdeen

• Smooth check-in procedures • Check through your luggage to your ultimate destination*

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Luggage Allowance Our Christmas market breaks by air include hand luggage allowance as standard. This allowance is provided in accordance with individual airline rules and will generally consist of one standard size wheelie case. Please check exact allowances with your airline before you travel. This allows us to offer our customers the most competitively priced holidays we can, and to be as flexible as possible. You can purchase hold luggage allowance directly with your airline during the check-in process. Our Christmas and New Year holidays and festive river cruises do include one piece of hold luggage per person. All tours travelling by Eurostar™ include one large bag or suitcase per passenger.

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Edinburgh

Glasgow

*Certain restrictions apply

Belfast International

Belfast City

Teesside International Leeds/Bradford

Manchester

Humberside

Liverpool

Doncaster

East Midlands

Norwich Birmingham Luton

Cardiff

Heathrow Bristol

Exeter

Stansted Southend London City Gatwick

Southampton Bournemouth

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NEW FOR 2020

New tours just for Edinburgh

Delightful new Christmas Market breaks to discover! This quintet of exceptional, and exceptional value tours brings opportunities to savour some of the winter-warming food and wine from different regions as well as browse the colourful market stalls. Do some Christmas shopping or simply treat yourself! Or soak up the wonderful festive atmosphere with friends or loved ones. There’s plenty to see and do... all at your own pace.

Bruges & Brussels Christmas Markets Join us for a very special trip to these two magical medieval cities, both dressed for the season in their festive finery, with their Christmas markets overflowing with local seasonal gifts and delicious chocolate treats! See page 14

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Edinburgh Christmas Markets Enjoy a wonderful festive break in one of Britain’s most beguiling cities, the glorious ‘Athens of the North’. Beneath the great Castle, alongside elegant Princes Street, the Scottish capital twinkles with Christmas cheer. See page 15

Lyon Festival of Lights & Christmas Market Spend a magical Christmas break in the historic UNESCO-protected city of Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital. During this special few days, Lyon will be lit up in her festive glory for the stunning annual Festival of Lights. See page 16

Riga Christmas Markets One of Europe’s most picturesque festive markets can be found in the Old Town Square of the charming Latvian capital, which, fittingly, is where Christmas trees are first thought to be have been decorated. See page 23

Lyon, Festival of Lights

Exciting new Christmas & New Year holidays A fascinating collection of newly created Christmas holidays awakens your senses and renews your sense of wonder in the festive season. Enjoy your favourite cities dressed in their winter finery and experience Christmas traditions and local customs!

Christmas in the Scottish Highlands Kraków

Celebrate Christmas in one of Britain’s most scenic corners, enjoying some warm Highland hospitality as you make the 42-mile journey along the dramatic West Highland Line, crossing the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct. See page 26

Christmas in a Historic Spanish Parador Spend a very special Christmas in an elegant 16th-century Spanish parador in the historic town of Àvila, famed for its golden sandstone tones. Sit back, relax and make the most of your stylish surroundings and historic location. See page 28

Prague

The spectacularly well-preserved medieval city of Kraków – Poland’s ancient capital – provides the perfect setting for this magical festive break. Explore this fascinating city, which has emerged through the centuries unscathed, on a guided walking tour. See page 37

Christmas in Budapest 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, adding to the atmosphere of one of Europe’s most appealing cities. See page 38

Christmas in Prague Bohemian gem Prague, home of ‘Good King’ Wenceslas, is the perfect setting for a fairy-tale Christmas break. Savour the festive atmosphere as you browse the colourful Christmas markets, located on the picturesque Old Town Square. See page 39

New Year in Spain Leave behind the cold, grey British winter and see in 2021 on the peaceful Costa Maresme, with a visit to colourful Catalan capital Barcelona and a tour of the ‘Wild Coast’ of Costa Brava. See page 45

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Christmas in Kraków

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Tours for Solo Travellers

Exclusively for the Solo Traveller

A warm welcome awaits you!

With more of our customers joining us as solo travellers than ever before, we’re delighted to announce that for 2020 and beyond, Newmarket Holidays will be offering even more for the single traveller on our existing award-wining tours, with more rooms dedicated for solo use across a vast range of departures, as well as a selection of Exclusively for Solo Travellers holidays to some wonderful places, with a host of exclusive additional benefits and special arrangements. See opposite for six festive Exclusively for Solo Travellers holidays. Please request a brochure, call us or see online for more information.

So much included From travel and transfers, to carefully chosen accommodation, to a host of memorable escorted sightseeing tours and experiences.

Friendly experienced tour managers Adding immeasurably to the pleasure of your holiday, by not only bringing to life the places visited, your dedicated tour manager will ensure your holiday arrangements operate as smoothly as possible and look forward to sharing their love and knowledge of your chosen destination.

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Welcome get-togethers A welcome drink and/or dinner is included on each holiday, giving you the chance to get to know fellow guests.

Excellent quality hand-picked hotels Whether a ‘bed for the night’, or the base for a longer stay, the hotels featured on these Exclusively for Solo Travellers tours are invariably a highlight of your holiday experience. Each will have been selected for its comfort and convenience and the range of amenities provided at day’s end.

Exciting included & optional excursions Fully escorted by our friendly, experienced tour managers - and sometimes accompanied by expert local guides - our included excursions lie at the heart of what makes these holidays so special. In addition to enjoying all the included tours, you can complete your holiday experience by joining some very special optional excursions.

Free time to explore Our itineraries are thoughtfully balanced with free days and unguided visits, so you can wander at your own pace.

A space of your own - whenever you wish On each of our tours, you will be grateful for the chance to retire to your own room. Of course, while most of the excursions are conducted with fellow guests, there’s also plenty of time for personal exploration or sightseeing throughout the tour.

Local departures Enjoy flights at convenient times from a wide selection of airports across the UK.

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The Solo Traveller 2020 Festive Collection European cities and towns, lit up and dressed in all their traditional festive finery, are perfect for a heart-warming Christmas break.

Christmas in Oxford 5-day escorted holiday from £849 This delightful festive break in Oxford, the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’, is sure to leave you feeling full of warm festive cheer.

Available 23 Dec 2020

Christmas in Jersey 5-day escorted holiday from £895 Celebrate the festive season in the charming Channel Isles – Britain’s southernmost outpost.

Available 23 Dec 2020 | Fly direct from 6 regional UK airports.

Christmas in the Scottish Highlands 5-day escorted holiday from £699 Spend the festivities in a warm and welcoming hotel in the heart of the Highlands, enjoying rest, relaxation, fun and exploration.

Available 23 Dec 2020 | Fly direct from 7 regional UK airports.

Christmas in Northern Cyprus 8-day escorted holiday from £1,149 Caledonian Canal and Ben Nevis

Head to beautiful Kyrenia and its surroundings to enjoy a warm festive welcome and to celebrate the season in traditional style.

Available 23 Dec 2020 | Fly direct from 5 regional UK airports.

Christmas in Cyprus 8-day escorted holiday from £1,389 Spend the festive season enjoying the friendly welcome and some of the unique traditions of Aphrodite’s sun-kissed isle.

Available 22 Dec 2020 | Fly direct from 8 regional UK airports.

Christmas in Switzerland 6-day escorted holiday from £949 Enjoy some winter-warming, festive fun and seasonal conviviality in a simply beautiful corner of the world.

Available 22 Dec 2020 | Fly direct from 8 regional UK airports.

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our full range of 40+ Solo Traveller Tours online or request our new brochure. Bern, Switzerland

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NEW for 2020

Bruges & Brussels Christmas Markets

Two magical cities dressed for the season, their markets packed with festive gifts and delicious chocolate treats make this a wonderful Christmas break!

4-day escorted holiday from £569

Brussels Christmas Market

Bruges Old Markt square

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy three nights in fairy-tale medieval Bruges • Explore the delightful Christmas Markets of Bruges and Brussels on included city tours • Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the centrally located two-star Ibis Brugge Centrum or the four-star Hotel de’ Medici, Bruges* • Return flights to Brussels or Eurostar™ to Bruges via Brussels • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 3, 10 & 17 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 60 for details • Birmingham £569 • Bristol £599 • Edinburgh £599 • Heathrow £595 • Manchester £599 • Newcastle £599

Travel by Eurostar™ via Brussels. Prices from – See page 60 for details • St Pancras International £499 • Ebbsfleet International £499

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £186

Province Court Bruges

Join us for a festive trip based in fairy-tale medieval Bruges, with its canals and

cobblestones, medieval bell towers and romantic ‘Lake of Love’. Bruges’ Christmas Market is the place to find unique gifts and tasty Christmas delicacies – especially chocolateflavoured varieties! Enjoy a guided tour of Belgian capital Brussels too, where a festive fair takes place in the historic Grand Place and the surrounding medieval streets.

Day One – Travel to Belgium Fly to Brussels from your chosen airport and meet your tour manager for a transfer to your hotel in Bruges. Alternatively, you may take the super-fast Eurostar train to Brussels, then on by train to Bruges, and transfer upon arrival to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to spend as you wish, perhaps heading to a local restaurant for dinner, or soaking up the atmosphere in one of the city’s many pubs and cafés. Day Two – Bruges City Tour Enjoy an included city tour of exquisite Bruges, one of the most enchanting places in all of Europe, especially when dressed for the festive season. Get into the Christmas spirit as you explore the centrally located Market Square, which boasts an ice rink and Christmas market stalls selling all manner of seasonal specialities – don’t pass on waffles or warming glühwein during your visit. Of course, Bruges is famous for its chocolates and lace,

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and there will be plenty of ‘stocking-filler’ ideas to tempt you. After a fun-filled day of exploring the Christmas Markets, spend your evening at leisure, perhaps making the walk back to Market Square for dinner. Day Three – Brussels City Tour This morning journey to Brussels for an included city tour. The Belgian capital is full of cheer at Christmas time, with the city’s celebrated festive market abuzz with locals and visitors alike. Browse the wonderfully decorated wooden chalets for unusual gift ideas and local delicacies. Return to spend a last evening in Bruges, perhaps dining out at a local restaurant. Day Four – Return to the UK Bid farewell to your hosts after a memorable festive break in Belgium. Transfer back to either Brussels Airport or Bruges Train Station to begin your return journey.

Ibis Brugge Centrum, Bruges* Bed & Breakfast

The Ibis Brugge Centrum boasts an excellent location in the historic centre of the city, just 950 yards away from the Market Square. The hotel offers spacious rooms, and there is complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, in addition to a bar and restaurant.

Hotel de’ Medici, Bruges* Bed & Breakfast

*Please note: Arrivals on the 3 & 17 December will stay at the two-star Ibis Hotel Centrum, and arrivals on the 10 December will stay at the four-star Hotel de’ Medici.

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HH Price from £569

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This four-star hotel boasts an excellent location on the banks of one of Bruges’ most romantic canals, just a 10-minute walk away from the historic Market Square. Spacious rooms feature flat-screen TVs, minibars and tea/ coffee-making facilities. Facilities at the hotel include a cosy bar, a treatment centre with a Jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath (payable locally), and a peaceful Japanese-style courtyard garden.

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Edinburgh Christmas Market

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

4-day escorted holiday from £299

Edinburgh Christmas Market

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy three nights in the Scottish capital • Take in glorious Edinburgh, ‘Athens of the North’, on a guided city tour • Free time to explore the city and its Christmas markets at your leisure • Optional tour of stunning Loch Lomond • Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh • Return flights to Edinburgh • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 1, 8 & 15 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 60 for details

Join us in the glorious ‘Athens of the North’, where, beneath the great Castle, alongside

elegant Princes Street, the Scottish capital sparkles with Christmas cheer, its markets full of seasonal merchandise and delicious treats. From your city centre hotel, you’ll have ample opportunities to explore Edinburgh and soak up the unique festive atmosphere, with the chance to visit Loch Lomond on an optional tour.

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 the Edinburgh’s many fine eateries, or enjoy a drink in a cosy café or bar. Day Two – 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 Holyroodhouse and the impregnable Castle atop its rocky promontory. Wander along Princes Street, with its shops, stores and colourful festive markets, stopping to explore the Traditional Highland Village in Princes Street Gardens. This afternoon is free to spend at your leisure, perhaps revisiting some of your favourite spots from this morning’s tour, finding a cosy restaurant for dinner.

• Belfast Int £325 • Belfast City £335 • Birmingham £335 • Bristol £325 • Gatwick £329 • Heathrow £365 • Luton £299 • Southampton £345 • Stansted £325

Personalise your holiday • Loch Lomond & a Taste of Scotland (full day) Day Three – £39

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £135

Edinburgh Christmas Market

Day Three – Optional Excursion to Loch Lomond and Taste of Scotland or Day at Leisure Today you have the choice of joining an optional tour

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to Loch Lomond or continuing 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 chic loch-side 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 of the good stuff to take home. Return to your hotel, and perhaps venture out to enjoy your last night in Edinburgh. 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.

Holiday Inn Express, Edinburgh Bed & Breakfast

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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. Rooms 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.

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Lyon Festival of Lights & Christmas Market

Spend a special Christmas break in the historic city of Lyon, all lit up in her fantastic festive cloak during the Festival of Lights.

4-day escorted holiday from £655

Lyon Festival of Lights

Lyon

Lyon Festival of Lights

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy three nights in delightful Lyon • Take in the stunning Lyon Festival of Lights • Explore historic Lyon on a guided sightseeing tour, with included cable car ride • Includes a two-day city travel pass • Visit Lyon’s Christmas market • Optional sightseeing cruise on the Rhône • Free time to explore the city under your own steam • Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star ibis Styles Confluence Hotel, Lyon • Return flights to Lyon • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 6 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 60 for details • Gatwick £665 • Heathrow £679 • Luton £655

oin us for a magical festive break in the UNESCO-listed city of Lyon during the magnificent Festival of Lights. France’s second city and gastronomic capital is a joy a to behold ordinarily, even more so during the festival, when buildings, squares and parks along the river and all over the city are lit up, often with artists’ designs, creating a truly unique, very special festive atmosphere. Day One – Arrival and Orientation Meet your friendly tour manager and transfer to your hotel. Your tour manager will tell you about the city’s main attractions, where they are, and how to get there. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure, perhaps taking a stroll along the river and finding a café to watch the world go by. Later, take in the festive atmosphere as you enjoy a stroll around the Festival of Lights, a unique annual Lyonnaise tradition. The main event is on the 8th of December, but there are smaller displays across the city from the 5th of December. Day Two – Lyon City Tour Join your friendly tour manager for a morning’s sightseeing tour of this historic city, which includes a cable car ride from the old town. Sitting at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers, Lyon acts as a gateway to Provence and the Alps and was once the centre of France’s silk trade. The architectural styles of the city centre reflect its long and varied history, with Roman, medieval and Renaissance influence in abundance.

Choose a spot for some well-earned lunch, before visiting Lyon’s Christmas market this afternoon, located in the Perrache district of the city. This evening, enjoy some free time exploring the city using an included travel pass. Day Three – Lyon at Leisure or Optional Sightseeing Cruise Today you will have the chance to continue exploring Lyon under your own steam, with your travel pass. Perhaps take lunch at Halles Lyon Paul Bocuse, a famous local gourmet food market. On the final night of your festive French break, you may choose to join an optional sightseeing cruise on the Rhône, with included coach transfer to departure point. During the cruise, you’ll get a unique perspective of this enchanting city, lit up in all her festive glory at the peak of the Festival of Lights. Day Four – Return to the UK After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight, rounding off a truly wonderful festive few days in Lyon.

Personalise your holiday • Evening River Cruise Day Three – £35

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £261

Your Hotel

ibis Styles Confluence Hotel, Lyon Bed & Breakfast

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Located on the banks of the Rhône, the three-star ibis Styles Confluence Hotel is a bright, stylish hotel, a 15-minute walk from the fascinating Confluence Museum and exquisite Place Bellecour. The rooms are contemporary in design and feature TVs and air conditioning. Other facilities at the hotel include a restaurant and a bar.

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Berlin Christmas Markets

The festive charms, stunning sights and vibrant nightlife of the great German capital, discovered and explored.

4-day escorted holiday from £429

Gendarmenmarkt

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend three nights in historic Berlin • A guided city tour • Free time to explore Berlin and the Berlin Christmas markets • Chance to join an optional excursion to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp • Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the fourstar Park Inn Berlin • Return flights to Berlin • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

isit Berlin, the vibrant German capital. Here some 50 Christmas markets offer traditional festive wares, seasonal delicacies and unusual Christmas goods, and in some cases boast attractions from fairground rides to ice-rinks and even a ski slope. Day One – Fly to Berlin Fly to Berlin, where you will be met by our tour manager, and transfer to your hotel. Berlin’s legendarily efficient U-Bahn (underground), trams and buses bring everything within easy reach.

will be guided through the camp history in the company of an expert local guide. This evening, enjoy another chance to join the Berliners ‘on the town’, or to continue exploring the markets, which stay open well into the evening.

Day Two – City Tour and Christmas Markets A local guide will introduce you to Berlin on this morning’s bus tour – see Norman Foster’s startling Reichstag building, which rises up close to the majestic Brandenburg Gate and the wooded acres of the Tiergarten.

Day Four – Return to the UK Transfer back to the airport for your flight home, taking with you wonderful memories of this special festive break.

For the rest of the day you’re free to savour the aromas of glühwein, almonds and sweet Christmas biscuits as you wander Berlin’s wonderful Christmas markets – from the Tyrolean wonderland of the ‘Winterwelt’ on Potsdamer Platz to the traditional stalls nestled in the shadow of the ruined towers of Kaiser Wilhelm-Gedachniskirche.

Available 30 Nov, 4, 11 & 18 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 60 for details • Bristol £499 • East Midlands £515 • Edinburgh £515 • Gatwick £429 • Glasgow £515 • Liverpool £515 • Luton £439 • Manchester £499 • Stansted £459

Personalise your holiday • Sachsenhausen (half day) Day Three – £49

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £111

Pariser Platz

Day Three – Optional Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Excursion Spend another day exploring Berlin and its other colourful Christmas markets. Alternatively, join our optional excursion to the sobering memorial and museum at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp; you

Your Hotel

Park Inn, Berlin Bed & Breakfast

Berlin

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This modern hotel boasts an excellent central location, right on Alexanderplatz – home to Berlin’s lively Christmas Market and the famous TV Tower. The hotel boasts three restaurants, serving international and traditional German cuisine, a bar and a lounge area. The bedrooms have a mini-bar, safe, TV and Wi-Fi.

Call us on: 0330 160 7722

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Swiss Christmas Markets

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

4-day escorted holiday from £399

Chateau Chillon

Bern

Montreux, Lake Geneva

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

Our festive break to picture-postcard perfect Switzerland is based in delightful alpine

• Spend three nights in a wonderful alpine village resort, once home to David Niven • Journey to fashionable lakeside Montreux • Explore the colourful stalls of the Montreaux Market • Three nights’ half-board accommodation at the three-star Hotel Roc et Neige, Chateau D’Oex • Return flights to Geneva • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

resort Chateau 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 exquisite Swiss capital Bern.

Day One – Fly to Geneva Meet your tour manager at the airport and make the scenic transfer to Chateau 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.

Available 27, 30 Nov, 3, 6 & 9 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 61 for details • Bristol £419 • Edinburgh £455 • Gatwick £399 • Luton £409 • Manchester £429

Personalise your holiday • Bern (full day) Day Three – £40

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Day Two – 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 on and around the temporarily named Quai de Noël alongside the lake, and 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 will also want to explore the shops of the town, or perhaps pay a visit to nearby Chateau Chillon, 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 Chateau d’Oex and dinner at the hotel. Day Four – Return to the UK Bid “Au revoir” to Chateau D’Oex and transfer back to Geneva for the return flight.

from £81

Your Hotel

Hotel Roc et Neige, Chateau d’Oex Half-Board

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In the heart of the mountain village, the traditional and welcoming Roc et Neige Hotel 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 bedrooms all have a TV, hairdryer and complimentary Wi-Fi is available.

Call us on: 0330 160 7722

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Prague Christmas Markets

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

4-day escorted holiday from £449

Prague Christmas Market

Prague Old Town Square

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Three nights in Bohemian gem Prague • A guided walking tour of Prague • Explore Prague’s Christmas Markets • Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the fourstar NH Collection or the Crystal Palace in Prague • Return flights to Prague • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Prague Christmas Market

Join us for a Christmas markets break that’s guaranteed to warm your heart. Fly to Prague to enjoy the delightful stalls of the Christmas Markets in Wenceslas Square, 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 chosen hotel. Dine in, or head out to explore. Day Two – Prague City Tour and Optional River Cruise Join our included walking tour and watch the astronomical clock in the Old Town Square strike the hour with a procession of wooden figures.

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 world’s largest ‘nut cracker’. Day Four – Return to the UK Transfer to the airport for check-in and your flight home.

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.

Available 27, 30 Nov, 3, 6 & 9 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 61 for details

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.

• Bournemouth £485 • Bristol £475 • Edinburgh £529 • Gatwick £449 • Luton £469 • Manchester £489 • Stansted £455

Alternatively join our wonderful optional tour to Dresden Christmas Market. Here a romantic blend of festive stalls sell locally produced gifts,

Personalise your holiday • Lunchtime River Cruise (half day) Day Two – £29 • Dresden Christmas Market (full day) Day Three – £39

Room for Sole Use Supplement

Your Hotel Choices

from £141

NH Collection, Prague Bed & Breakfast

HHHH Price from £449

Rooms at the four-star NH Collection are spacious, each featuring a seating area, along with air conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi and tea/coffee-making facilities. The hotel boasts a large roof terrace with views of the city, a pool, a spa and sauna, a bar, and a restaurant serving authentic Tuscan cuisine. Prague Castle is just a 10-minute walk away.

Crystal Palace, Prague Bed & Breakfast

HHHH Price from £459

This modern hotel is ideally located in the heart of Prague, just a few minutes’ walk from Wenceslas Square, and offers high levels of service and comfort. Hotel facilities include a 24-hour reception and lounge area, lift, sauna and bar. Guest rooms are stylish and all have a mini-bar, safety deposit box and satellite TV.

Call us on: 0330 160 7722

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Kraków Christmas Markets

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

4-day escorted holiday from £399

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Kraków Christmas Market

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

Join us in the ancient royal capital of Poland, where colourful Christmas markets, steeped

• Three nights Poland’s Royal City Kraków • A guided walking tour of Kraków • Free time to browse Kraków’s Christmas Markets • The chance to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau on an optional excursion • Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Logos in Kraków (four-star hotel available at a supplement) • Return flights to Kraków • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

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.

Available 30 Nov, 4, 11 & 18 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 61 for details • Birmingham £465 • Bournemouth £465 • Bristol £465 • Edinburgh £479 • Gatwick £399 • Glasgow £465 • Leeds/Bradford £475 • Luton £409 • Manchester £465 • Newcastle £475 • Stansted £409 • Auschwitz-Birkenau (full day) Day Three – £49 from £96

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

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.

Day Two – Walking Tour of Kraków 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), itself a covered market, and see the traditional custom of Christmas cribbuilding at the Mariacki Church and Wawel Castle – two stunning examples of the city’s Gothic architecture. This afternoon is free to

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

This evening, soak up the festive cheer once again in Kraków’s bars and restaurants.

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

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Kraków Christmas Market§

Hotel Logos, Kraków Bed & Breakfast

HHH Price from £399

Renovated in 2014 and centrally located in the heart of Kraków, this hotel is just a short stroll from the famous old town square, and is close to a good selection of bars and restaurants. The hotel has a traditional cellar restaurant, and all bedrooms have satellite TV, mini-bar, telephone and Wi‑Fi.

Golden Tulip Kazimierz, Kraków Bed & Breakfast

HHHH Price from £429

Opened in 2016, this centrally located hotel is a 15-minute stroll from the Old Town. It offers easy access to the city’s historic heart, and is close to the Vistula River. Among the hotel’s amenities you will find a modern restaurant, a buffet breakfast room and a lobby bar. The rooms are air-conditioned, and have Wi-Fi, satellite TV, safe and a telephone.

Call us on: 0330 160 7722

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Vienna Christmas Market

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

4-day escorted holiday from £489

Schönbrunn Palace

Vienna Christmas Market

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend three nights in elegant Vienna • A guided city tour of Vienna • A visit to Schönbrunn Palace Markets (entrance to the palace payable locally) • Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Prinz Eugen in Vienna • Return flights to Vienna • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 27 Nov, 1, 4 & 8 Dec 2020

Day One – Fly to Vienna Upon arrival meet your friendly tour manager and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy a first evening in the Austrian capital.

mix of Central European influences await you, with glorious Baroque palaces and some stunning churches.

Day Two – Tour of Vienna See the imposing buildings and squares of the Ringstrasse, the Hofburg Palace, and the celebrated coffeehouses of the ancient Innere Stadt on this morning’s guided tour, then stop and explore Vienna’s most famous Christmas markets – held in the idyllic lanes of Spittelberg and (since 1772) on the triangular Freyung ‘square’.

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

Afterwards, we’ll visit the Schönbrunn Palace. See the magnificent building (entrance payable locally), and browse the colourful Christkindlmarkt held in the great courtyard before returning to your hotel.

Fly from these airports. Prices from – See page 61 for details • Birmingham £499 • Bristol £539 • Edinburgh £539 • Gatwick £489 • Heathrow £499 • Luton £489 • Manchester £519 • Stansted £499

Personalise your holiday • Bratislava (full day) Day Three – £45

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £114

ew 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 Three – Optional Excursion to Bratislava Spend the day exploring the city’s markets (some stores may be closed on Sundays). Alternatively join our full day optional excursion crossing into picturesque Slovakia to its wonderful capital, Bratislava. Delightfully set on the River Danube close to the point where Austria and Hungary converge, a cosmopolitan

Your Hotel

Hotel Prinz Eugen, Vienna Bed & Breakfast

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This traditionally furnished, four-star hotel is housed in a building formerly owned by a prince. It stands in a leafy diplomatic quarter of the city, close to Belvedere Palace and within easy reach of the city centre. The hotel has a lobby bar and free Wi-Fi. There are shops and restaurants close by, as well as good transport links into the rest of the city. The guest rooms are comfortable and have private facilities, hairdryers and TV.

Call us on: 0330 160 7722

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Zagreb & Ljubljana Christmas Markets

Discover two of Europe’s most welcoming, vibrant capitals, where colourful festive markets brim with Advent magic and wonder.

4-day escorted holiday from £545

Ljubljana

Ljubljana Christmas Market

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend three nights in Slovenia’s beautiful riverside capital Ljubljana • Included walking tour and visit to Ljubljana’s Christmas Markets • Included visit to Croatian capital Zagreb and it’s acclaimed Christmas Market • Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Ljubljana Park in Ljubljana (four-star hotel available at a supplement) • Return flights to Ljubljana, Zagreb or Venice • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 27 Nov, 1 & 15 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 61 for details • Gatwick £545 • Heathrow £559 • Manchester £589 • Stansted £559

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £165

Zagreb

Join us in the heart of Europe as you head to the delightful Slovenian capital to enjoy the

compact, riverside city’s festive market and laid back, friendly atmosphere, and, crossing the border into Croatia, journey to capital Zagreb, where a market voted ‘Best in Europe’ for the last three years waits to charm and enthral you. Full of traditional magic, twinkling lights and festive fare throughout, this is a perfect start to Christmas for all.

Day One – Fly Out Fly to Ljubljana, Zagreb or Venice, and transfer into the heart of Ljubljana and your chosen hotel. Settle in, and perhaps head out to discover the city, dressed in its glittering festive finery. With its riverside walkways, elegant bridges and enchanting Baroque Old Town bursting with festive cheer, Ljubljana offers a vast choice of restaurants, cafés and bars in which to spend the evening. Day Two – Ljubljana’s Christmas Markets Join your tour manager for a walking tour of Ljubljana’s wonderful Christmas markets, held in four separate locations across the compact city. Ljubljana boasts an enchanting Old Town watched over by the majestic castle, from the observation tower of which there are panoramic views over the city and the Julian Alps beyond. Day Three – Included Zagreb Excursion Board the coach today for the journey through the Slovenian countryside into northwestern

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Croatia and its cultured capital, Zagreb, where the Festive Season is celebrated with relish, and where the Christmas Market has been voted Europe’s Best for the past three years. Don’t miss the ancient upper town of Gradec, reached by a short funicular, the ornate spires of the neo-Gothic cathedral with its live nativity scene, and the beautiful surrounding parks, where walkways are strung with lanterns and stalls are filled with artists’ wares and wintertime treats. Skaters on Tomislav Square’s vast ice rink, the unique ‘Fooling Around’ market with its own brand of noisy and colourful celebration – and the traditional market in Zrinjjevac Park, all contribute to a wonderful day. You’ll return to Ljubljana later this evening. Day Four – Return to the UK Bid farewell to your Slovenian hosts, and transfer back to the airport for the return flight.

B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park, Ljubljana Bed & Breakfast

HHH Price from £545

Close to the city’s heart and within a short walking distance of the markets, this eco-friendly hotel is an ideal base for your stay. In a parkland setting, with a view of the castle, the hotel offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with TV, hairdryer and mini-bar, and in addition to a restaurant serving international and Indian dishes, there is a trendy bar and snack bar on site.

Hotel Lev, Ljubljana Bed & Breakfast

HHHH Price from £585

The four-star Hotel Lev boasts an exceptional location in the heart of Ljubljana, 950 yards from the historic Old Town, making it the perfect base for exploring the city. Rooms are tastefully furnished, and boast air conditioning, TVs and complimentary toiletries. Hotel facilities include a small gym and lift, together with a stylish lobby bar, serving drinks and hot snacks.

Call us on: 0330 160 7722

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NEW for 2020

Riga Christmas Markets

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

4-day escorted holiday from £395

Riga

Riga Christmas Market

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy three nights in the delightful Latvian capital • Explore the historic city of Riga on a walking tour • Free time to enjoy the city’s traditional Christmas Market on Old Town Square • Optional traditional Latvian folk music evening at a local tavern • Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the centrally located, four-star Avalon Hotel, Riga • Return flights to Riga • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 3, 6, 10 & 17 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 61 for details • Gatwick £435 • Leeds/Bradford £439 • Luton £419 • Manchester £425 • Stansted £395

Personalise your holiday • Gauja National Park (full day) Day Three – £39 • Folklore Evening Day Three – £49

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £159

Old Town, Riga

njoy 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 Three – Optional Gauja National Park Excursion or Folklore Evening 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 elk, European bison and brown bears, amongst other species, and where the Turaida Museum Reserve chronicles Latvian history and culture.

Day Two – Riga City Tour A guided tour will lift the veil on Riga’s fascinating past and will showcase the sights of one of Europe’s most rapidly growing cities. Set on the bank of the Daugava River, the city boasts several ultramodern buildings around its walled central core. The lovingly reconstructed Dutchinfluenced House of the Blackheads, several 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, site of the wonderful Christmas market, with its traditional wares and warming foodstuffs.

End your final full day in this wonderful city by joining the optional traditional Latvian experience evening in a local tavern, where in addition to local fare, you will enjoy live folk music. Day Four – Return to the UK Transfer back to the airport for the return flight after a wonderful few festive days.

Spend another evening exploring this vibrant city.

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Hotel Avalon, Riga Bed & Breakfast

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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 rooms featuring TV, Wi-Fi, safe, minibar and hairdryer, the hotel offers a buffet breakfast in the Avalon restaurant, and a busy popular bar.

Call us on: 0330 160 7722

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EXTEND YOUR STAY COMBINE TWO HOLIDAYS

Celebrate Christmas & New Year, your way! Join us for a celebration to remember this year in a choice of wonderful, winter-warming destinations, leaving all the arrangements – and the washing-up – to a company that’s been arranging memorable holidays since 1983. Our Christmas and New Year Holidays oﬀer all you could wish for, including accommodation in welcoming hotels, special festive meals and entertainment, and the chance to join some fun and interestpacked included or optional excursions in the company of our friendly tour managers, who will go out of their way to ensure you have a memorable time.

You can now combine a Christmas break and a New Year getaway on holidays where you see ‘EXTEND YOUR STAY’. Extend your stay from the Christmas departure to the end of the New Year break to make the most of the festive season. You’ll enjoy even more time to relax and explore your chosen destination.

To ﬁnd out more about what’s included, your holiday duration, itinerary and price, please go to pages 60-69, call us or visit our website.

Kraków Christmas Market

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Christmas in Jersey

Celebrate the festive season in the charming Channel Isles – Britain’s southernmost outpost.

Curiosity Shop, Jersey

Mont Orgueil Castle

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy four nights on Jersey • Time to explore the resort of St Helier at leisure • Enjoy a tour of the Island • A Christmas Day lunch, buffet dinner and evening entertainment • Boxing Day lunch and evening entertainment • Four nights’ half-board accommodation at the three-star Monterey Hotel in St Helier (four-star hotel on full-board basis available at a supplement) • Return flights to Jersey • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available

Join us for a seasonal celebration in Jersey’s charming capital, St Helier – the perfect

place for a Christmas break. With its maritime atmosphere, bustling shops and beautiful surrounding countryside, St Helier is a wonderful choice for a few festive days away.

Day One – Fly to Jersey Meet your tour manager and transfer to your chosen hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is yours to savour. This evening, dinner will be served at the hotel. Day Two – Christmas Eve Countryside Tour This morning explore Jersey’s scenic countryside on our included half-day tour. Highlights might include sweeping St Aubin’s Bay with its vast tracts of sand, the lighthouse at La Corbiere and spectacular Mont Orgueil, one of Britain’s best-preserved castles. After a light lunch back at the hotel, there may be a chance to pick up some last-minute presents in St Helier – though many shops will close early today. Dinner will be served at the hotel this evening, with the chance to join locals and visitors at Midnight Mass should you wish. Day Three – Christmas Day Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning, and later perhaps enjoy a festive stroll or even take a chilly dip

23 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 62 for details • Bristol £879 • Cardiff £885 • Exeter £899 • Gatwick £829 • Liverpool £855 • Manchester £899 • Southampton £879

5-day escorted holiday from £829

at the annual Christmas morning swim at St Brelade’s Bay. Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings will be served at the hotel, no doubt followed by the chance to rest and relax before a buffet dinner is served and the evening’s entertainment begins. Day Four – Boxing Day – Join the ‘Mystery’ Optional Excursion or Rest and Relax Today you’re free to rest and relax in your hotel, or perhaps to head out for some independent sightseeing. Alternatively, join our optional Mystery Tour in the company of a local expert, which will bring to life some of the island’s hidden treasures. Lunch and dinner will be served at the hotel today, and dinner will be followed by a programme of entertainment. Day Five – Return to the UK After a last opportunity for an early morning stroll, or perhaps a browse around St Helier’s centre, transfer back to the airport to board your flight home.

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Personalise your holiday • Mystery Tour (half day) Day Four – £29

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £95

Monterey Hotel, St Helier Half-Board

HHH Price from £829

Centrally located, this contemporary hotel offers a warm welcome, and facilities that include an indoor pool, gymnasium, sauna and steam room. There is a restaurant, bar and grill, and free Wi-Fi. The bedrooms offer private facilities, a telephone, tea/coffee-making facilities and a mini-bar.

Pomme d’Or Hotel, St Helier Full-Board

HHHH Price from £1,019

One of Jersey’s most famous hotels, overlooking central Liberation Square and the marina, this hotel is well known for its bars and restaurants. All bedrooms offer private facilities, TV, Wi-Fi, trouser press and ironing board, hairdryer, and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Call us on: 0330 160 7722

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NEW for 2020

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

5-day escorted holiday from £705

Morraig

Fort William

Glenfinnan Monument, Loch Shiel

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend four nights in the heart of the Scottish Highlands • Take in the famous West Highland Line from Fort William to Mallaig on Christmas Eve • Enjoy a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings at your hotel • Rest and relax in comfort or join an optional Boxing Day Mystery Tour • Full programme of seasonal entertainment at your hotel • Four nights’ dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at the Carrbridge Hotel, Carrbridge • Return flights to Scotland • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 23 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 62 for details • Belfast £759 • Birmingham £759 • Bristol £745 • East Midlands £759 • Gatwick £705 • Luton £709 • Manchester £745

Personalise your holiday • Mystery Tour (half day) Day Four – £39

Tour only without flights from £590 Travel at your convenience by making your own arrangements to your hotel.

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 the 42-mile journey along the dramatic West Highland line from Fort William to Mallaig – crossing the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct– and perhaps take an optional Boxing Day Mystery excursion to a nearby place of interest.

Day One – Fly to Scotland Upon arrival meet your friendly tour manager for transfer into the Highlands. Breaking the journey, you should arrive at your hotel by mid-afternoon. Take some time to rest and relax as you settle into your new surroundings. This evening, enjoy dinner followed by some traditional entertainment – the perfect start to your festive break. Day Two – Christmas Eve – A Memorable Railway Ride After a relaxed breakfast, join your friendly tour manager as you head west to Fort William, huddled beneath mighty Ben Nevis. Board a train for the 42-mile scenic journey on the last stretch of the famous West Highland Line, crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct, all the way to the tiny fishing village of Mallaig. Return to the hotel to begin your Christmas in earnest. Once again dinner is served at the hotel and is followed by some light-hearted entertainment. Perhaps stroll the 400 yards to Carrbridge Church in time for the traditional service. Day Three – Christmas Day Merry Christmas! Enjoy a relaxed, informal day in the hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a traditional sherry in the

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lounge, followed by a full Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings. A relaxed afternoon is followed by a buffet dinner in the evening and the chance to enjoy a traditional Highland Cèilidh band, completing the pleasures of a wonderful Christmas Day. Day Four – Boxing Day – Join the ‘Mystery’ Optional Excursion or Rest and Relax Spend today relaxing after yesterday’s festivities. After breakfast, perhaps wrap up warm and take a short walk in the village, take part in the village treasure hunt or a light-hearted quiz in the bar. Alternatively, you may choose to join your friendly tour manager for an optional mystery tour to a nearby place of interest. However you decide to spend your last full day in the Scottish Highlands, re-join fellow guests this evening for a last night of Highland hospitality, enjoying dinner followed by live entertainment. Day Five – Return to the UK Bid farewell to the Highlands and travel back to the airport for the return flight, at the end of a wonderful few festive days.

The Carrbridge Hotel, Carrbridge Half-Board

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Situated in the North West corner of the Cairngorm National Park, on the banks of the River Dulnain, this traditional, family owned Highland hotel, which has been welcoming Newmarket guests for over 25 years, dates back to 1803. Sympathetically refurbished and extended over the years, and offering comfortable accommodation, the Carrbridge will be a perfect, welcoming base for a memorable Christmas break.

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

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Christmas in Vienna

The elegant Austrian capital provides a wonderful backdrop for seasonal celebrations, and some truly memorable coffee and cake!

5-day escorted holiday from £899

Vienna Christmas Market

Belvedere Palace

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend Christmas in elegant Vienna • A guided city tour of Vienna • A visit to Vienna Woods • A special buffet lunch on Christmas Day • Four nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Zeitgest Hotel in Vienna • Return flights to Vienna • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 23 Dec 2020

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Day One – Fly to Vienna Meet your tour manager and transfer into the city and your comfortable hotel. Settle into your surroundings and perhaps enjoy a drink before dinner. Day Two – Christmas Eve – Vienna City Your The included guided tour will introduce the city, its elegant, UNESCO-listed Innere Stadt of Baroque palaces, great Gothic St Stephan’s Cathedral, sweeping Stephansplatz main square and colonnaded shopping streets. Don’t miss the Imperial Hofburg Palace, perhaps climb to the top of the cathedral’s spire for stunning views, and take a seat in a kaffeehaus to soak up the unique Viennese atmosphere. Festive markets in several locations add to the magic. Dine once again at the hotel, at the end of a marvellous day.

• Birmingham £899 • Gatwick £899 • Heathrow £929 • Luton £899 • Manchester £929 • Stansted £899

Personalise your holiday • Bratislava (full day) Day Four – £53

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njoy a Christmas to remember in one of Europe’s most elegant and romantic cities, where the magic of the season is enhanced by Baroque palaces, shopping arcades, churches and museums, enriched by the winter-warming welcome of the city’s celebrated coffee houses, and augmented by the festive strains of Strauss waltzes ringing in the air.

Day Three – Christmas Day – Vienna Woods Merry Christmas! Spend the morning in the beautiful Vienna Woods, a favourite retreat of composer Beethoven, and former hunting ground of the Viennese elite. Visit the abbey at Heiligenkreuz and the hunting lodge at Mayerling, scene of an infamous Royal scandal.

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Spend the afternoon at leisure, perhaps taking a leisurely stroll and returning to one of your favourite spots from yesterday’s walking tour, or simply relaxing at the hotel. This evening, a special Christmas dinner will be served at your hotel, rounding off a wonderful Christmas Day. Day Four – Boxing Day – Optional Excursion to Bratislava or at Leisure Rest and relax once more after the festivities, or join today’s optional excursion, to Slovakia’s beautiful, Danubeside capital Bratislava, a cosmopolitan mix of Central European influences, glorious Baroque palaces and its own Christmas markets. Wander the stalls of the Main Square or nearby Hviezdoslav’s square, take in the view from the Old Town Hall’s tower or the futuristic UFO bridge spanning the river, and return to Vienna to enjoy a last dinner at the hotel. Day Five – Return to the UK Bid farewell to elegant Vienna, and transfer back to airport for the return flight, at the end of a wonderfully festive few days.

Hotel Zeitgeist, Vienna Half-Board

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This four-star hotel is located just 350 yards from Vienna’s main train station, and boasts a rooftop sauna, available for guests to use at no extra charge. Rooms are light, airy and contemporary in design, with air conditioning, Wi-Fi and TV. The hotel also features a welcoming café-bar and a gym.

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Christmas in a Historic Spanish Parador

Celebrate Christmas in a stylish Spanish parador in the historic town of Ávila, known as the ‘Town of Stones and Saints’.

5-day escorted holiday from £1,545

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The Church of San Vicente, Ávila

Ávila City walls

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• Enjoy four nights in an elegant parador in historic Ávila • Take in the bustling Spanish capital Madrid • Explore the UNESCO-protected fortified city of Ávila • Special three-course Christmas Day lunch at your hotel with wine • Optional full-day tour of magical Salamanca • Four nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Parador de Ávila in Ávila • Return flights to Madrid • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per passenger • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

pend a very special Christmas at the elegant Parador de Ávila, set in a stunning converted 16th-century palace in the UNESCO-protected historic city of Ávila, celebrated for its golden sandstone tones. Sit back, relax and make the most of your beautiful surroundings and historic location. Day One – Fly to Madrid Meet your friendly tour manager upon arrival and transfer to Ávila.

to eight gates, 88 watchtowers and over 25,000 turrets, dating back as far as the 12th century.

The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure, resting and relaxing in your new surroundings, before dinner is served at the parador.

A three-course Christmas lunch will be served at your hotel in the early afternoon. Spend the rest of your afternoon at leisure, perhaps relaxing in one of the hotel’s snug lounge areas or continuing your exploration of Ávila under your own steam before dinner this evening.

Day Two – Christmas Eve – Shopping in Madrid Join your tour manager for a guided tour of the magnificent Spanish capital, including the bustling Puerta del Sol, located in the oldest part of the city. Take in the elegant Calle Mayor – the city’s medieval ‘Main Street’ – and magnificent Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s great meeting place, a vast square enclosed by grand, colonnaded buildings, including the ornate Casa de la Panaderia (bakery). Madrid is famous for its shops, and you’ll have the chance to pick up some last-minute Christmas gifts, perhaps from the city’s Christmas Market.

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Return to Ávila for dinner.

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Day Three – Christmas Day – Tour of Ávila Merry Christmas! After breakfast, join your tour manager for a familiarisation tour of Ávila on foot, bringing this stunningly well-preserved and compact city, one of Spain’s finest, to life. The fortified city, once a medieval stronghold, is home

• Edinburgh £1,655 • Gatwick £1,545 • Heathrow £1,625 • Luton £1,545 • Stansted £1,589

Personalise your holiday • Salamanca (full day) Day Four – £49

Tour only without flights from £1,340 Travel at your convenience by making your own arrangements to Madrid Airport or your hotel.

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £350

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Day Four – Boxing Day – Optional Excursion to Salamanca Today you may choose to either join an optional excursion to Salamanca or spend your last full day in Spain relaxing in your parador. A treasure-chest of stunningly ornate Baroque buildings, their façades carved in golden sandstone, with one virtually surrounding the truly exquisite Plaza Mayor, the vast open space that is the city’s hub and heartbeat, Salamanca exudes charm from every pore. Return to Ávila for a last evening in the city, and for dinner at the parador. Day Five – Return to the UK Bid farewell to Ávila and transfer to Madrid Airport for the return flight, at the end of a marvellous Christmas spent in the true heart of Spain.

Parador de Ávila, Ávila Half-Board

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Set in a wonderfully renovated 16th-century palace in Ávila’s Old Quarter, the stylish Parador de Ávila is a special place to stay. Inside, décor is elegant with high ceilings, tiled floors and tasteful furnishings throughout. Other facilities at the hotel include a restaurant, bar, lift, pretty gardens, lounge areas and a charming courtyard, with a great view out over the city walls. Bedrooms are equipped with a TV, safe, mini-bar, telephone and Wi-Fi.

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Christmas in Andalucia

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

6-day escorted holiday from £869

Seville

Cordoba

Granada

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Stay in the heart of the Andalusian hills • Christmas Eve visit to Seville, city of ‘Carmen’ • Full day in Granada, including entrance to the Alhambra • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Antequera in Antequera – with drinks* • Three-course Christmas lunch with drinks* • Return flights to Malaga • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 23 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 62 for details

njoy 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 Malaga Meet your tour manager and transfer into the Andalusian hills and the hotel, where dinner will be served this evening. Day Two – Christmas Eve – Tour of Seville Join your tour manager for an included visit to historic Seville, the great ‘City of Flamenco’, 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 Rest and relax at the hotel, perhaps making use of the indoor pool and spa (payable locally), before enjoying a three-course Christmas lunch with drinks, as part of an enjoyable day.

• Belfast £925 • Birmingham £889 • Bristol £909 • East Midlands £935 • Gatwick £869 • Glasgow £935 • Liverpool £869 • Luton £889 • Manchester £925 • Stansted £889

Day Four – Boxing Day – Tour of Granda Board the coach this morning for the day’s unforgettable included excursion to Granada, set majestically beneath the snow-capped Sierra and crowned by the awe-inspiring 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 breathtaking treasure of the Mezquita Mosque/ Cathedral its most sparkling jewel. Enjoy a last dinner at the hotel. Day Six – Return to the UK Bid “Adios” to your hosts, and transfer back to the airport and the return flight.

Personalise your holiday • Cordoba (full day) Day Five – £55

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £180

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Hotel Antequera, Antequera HHHH Half-Board 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, indoor pool and spa (payable locally), gardens and terraces, piano bar, caféteria, restaurant, hair salon and souvenir shop. Air-conditioned rooms boast satellite TV, a mini-bar, safe and hairdryer.

*Please note: Two glasses of local wine, beer or soft drinks per person plus water (one bottle for every four customers) at every evening meal and Christmas lunch.

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Christmas in Spain

All the delights of a welcoming hotel, the festivities of colourful Barcelona and the winter-warming charms of the Costa Maresme.

5-day escorted holiday from £699

Sagrada Familia

Barcelona

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend Christmas on the peaceful Costa Maresme • A full-day visit to Barcelona • A Wild Coast tour on Christmas Day • A three-course buffet-style Christmas Day lunch with half a bottle of wine per person • A welcome drink • A glass of wine with evening meals • Four nights’ dinner, bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Florida Park, Santa Susanna • Return flights to Barcelona • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 23 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 62 for details • Bristol £699 • Edinburgh £795 • Gatwick £745 • Liverpool £759 • Luton £729 • Manchester £779 • Newcastle £759 • Stansted £759

Personalise your holiday • Montserrat (half day) Day Four – £42

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £180

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L eave behind the cold, grey weather and spend the festive season on Spain’s beautiful

Costa Maresme, enjoying Christmas with all the trimmings in a super hotel complete with excellent leisure facilities. You’ll visit Barcelona on Christmas Eve and, on Christmas Day, tour the dramatic ‘Wild Coast’.

Day One – Fly to Barcelona Transfer to your hotel, where you will start your delightful festive break. Day Two – Christmas Eve – Barcelona City tour Barcelona is one of Europe’s ‘must-see’ cities. Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter, renowned pedestrian street La Rambla and sites of the 1992 Olympic Games are amongst its highlights. Hunt for last-minute gifts in a famous shopping Mecca, and discover delightful Catalan Christmas traditions. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a meal at your hotel.

winding road, rack railway or cable-car, and the views from its lofty perch are outstanding. Day Five – Return to the UK Transfer to the airport for check-in and your return flight. Montserrat Monastery

Day Three – Christmas Day – Scenic Costa Brava tour Celebrate Christmas Day with a tour of the beautiful ‘Wild Coast’ of quaint fishing towns and dramatic coastline. To complete what promises to have been a magical Christmas Day, the celebrations continue with a three-course buffetstyle lunch with wine and music in the evening. Day Four – Boxing Day – Optional Excursion to Montserrat An optional excursion today brings the chance to visit the fabled monastery at Montserrat. A centuries-old place of pilgrimage, the mountainside monastery is accessible by

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Hotel Florida Park, Santa Susanna Half-Board

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The well-appointed, four-star Hotel Florida Park is situated in the centre of Santa Susanna and is a two-minute walk from the Llevant beach. There is a lift to all floors, a 24-hour reception, bar, buffet style restaurant, outdoor swimming pool (open subject to weather conditions), and indoor swimming pool with spa area (payable locally). Each of the 354 rooms is decorated in warm colours in a contemporary style and has a bath and shower, balcony, hairdryer and a TV.

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Christmas on Lake Como

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Festive warmth and the elegant charms of Italy’s most picture-postcard-perfect lake, dressed in its wintertime cloak.

6-day X-day escorted holiday from from £X,XXX £789

Como Town Light Festival © Como Città dei Balocchi

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend five nights on the shores of Italy’s most romantic lake • Discover idyllic Bellagio, ‘Italy’s most beautiful town’ • Como Town Christmas Market and Magic Light Festival • A Lake Como cruise on Christmas Day • A four-course Christmas Day turkey lunch • A glass of sparkling wine on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day • Five nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Lario in Mezzegra-Tremazzina • Return flights to Milan • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 22 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 63 for details

Personalise your holiday • Lugano (half day) Day Three – £35 • Milan (full day) Day Five – £59

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £165

elebrate the season in the comfortable surroundings of a welcoming hotel set on the shore of delightful Lake Como, across the water from beautiful Bellagio. Enjoy festive meals and discover one of Europe’s most scenic corners on some wonderful excursions. Day One – Fly to Milan Meet your tour manager and transfer by coach to your hotel. Settle into your beautiful lakeside surroundings. Day Two – Lake Como Boat Trip An unforgettable day begins with a boat trip across the water to Como’s most sparkling jewel, Bellagio. Step ashore to discover this exquisite place, and after a short walking tour and time to explore, return across the water for lunch in the hotel. Later, board a coach for the journey to Como Town, where the lakeside Piazza Cavour and nearby Via Plinio, beneath the majestic cathedral, are home to a colourful Christmas Market. After dark, a dazzling Magic Light Festival illuminates the historic buildings. Soak up the atmosphere before returning to the hotel in time for dinner. Day Three – Christmas Eve – Optional Excursion to Lugano or Rest and Relax Relax in the hotel or join the half-day optional excursion to Switzerland’s stylish Lugano, set on the shore of the smaller lake of the same name. After a chance to explore, return to the hotel to begin your celebration with dinner and a glass of sparkling wine.

• Bristol £825 • Edinburgh £839 • Gatwick £789 • Luton £789 • Manchester £809 • Stansted £799

Tremezzo

Bellagio

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Day Four – Christmas Day A memorable Christmas Day includes a relaxing cruise on the lake, taking in the sight of the historic villas that dot the wooded shore, and culminates in the hotel’s festive dining room, where you join fellow guests for a four-course Christmas lunch. Day Five – Boxing Day – Optional Milan Excursion Join this morning’s optional fullday excursion to Milan, one of Europe’s most exciting cities, home to the Sforzesco Castle, the famous shopping Galleria, La Scala – one of the world’s greatest opera houses – and the great cathedral, Il Duomo, which is the world’s largest Gothic church. Enjoy a tour in the company of a local guide, before returning to Cadenabbia in time for dinner and a last evening’s rest and relaxation at the hotel. Day Six – Return to the UK Bid farewell to your hosts, and transfer back to airport for the return flight.

Hotel Lario, Mezzegra-Tremezzina Half-Board

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The Lario offers traditional comforts and modern amenities, including free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and bar. On an historical note, the village of Mezzegra was the place in which Italian dictator Benito Mussolini met his end in 194, at the hand of the partisan leader Audisio. The bright and airy rooms are air conditioned, and offer direct-dial telephone, TV, safe, mini-bar, hairdryer and private facilities.

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Christmas on Lake Garda

Enjoy four-star rest and relaxation on the colourful shores of Italy’s most famous body of water – a perfect festive choice.

6-day escorted holiday from £699

Riva del Garda

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy five nights on Lake Garda • A scenic Lake Garda boat trip • A four-course Christmas Eve Dinner • A Christmas Day turkey lunch • A glass of sparkling wine • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Royal in Riva del Garda (alternative four-star hotels available at a supplement) • Return flights to Italy • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 22 Dec 2020

Famous Riva del Garda, at the lake’s northern tip, is a delightful spot. Its elegant,

pastel‑painted buildings surround a little port, and its promenade is the perfect place for a morning stroll. Day One – Fly to Italy Transfer to your hotel. Day Two – Optional Trento Excursion Spend today relaxing, or join our optional excursion to historic Trento, home to a variety of atmospheric Christmas markets. Day Three – Christmas Eve – Optional Verona Excursion Today is Christmas Eve, and on our full-day optional excursion we explore Verona, the historic backdrop for the tragic tale of “Juliet and her Romeo”. Explore, then head into the welcoming warmth of a café on Piazza Bra to watch the world go by. Return to your hotel via the shoreline of Lake Garda, stopping to admire beautiful vistas of the lake from some of the most popular resorts. In the evening, enjoy a special four-course dinner.

Day Four – Christmas Day As ever, Christmas Day will be packed with relaxation and celebration. In the morning discover the sights of Lake Garda on our included scenic boat trip, followed by a turkey lunch. In the evening, take a seat for a four-course celebration dinner. Day Five – Boxing Day – Optional Venice Excursion Boxing Day’s unmissable optional excursion is to Venice – quite simply one of the world’s most beautiful cities, and perhaps even more so in the winter months. Discover spectacular St Mark’s Square and Cathedral, the bell tower, the Doge’s Palace, the Rialto Bridge, and the Bridge of Sighs. Day Six – Fly Back to the UK Transfer back to the airport to check in for your flight home.

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 63 for details • Edinburgh £749 • Gatwick £699 • Luton £699 • Manchester £719 • Stansted £719

Personalise your holiday • Trento Christmas Markets (full day) Day Two – £35 • Verona & Lake Garda (full day) Day Three – £39 • Venice (full day) Day Five – £82

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £90

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Venice

Trento Christmas Market

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Stay for Christmas & New Year xtend this Christmas holiday to include New Year and truly make the most of your festive break. See page 63 for details E of the combined Christmas & New Year Lake Garda break.

Your Hotel Choices

Hotel Royal, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda Half-Board

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Price from £699

This hotel is located in a quiet area of Riva, just 330 yardss from the lakefront. It is a 20-minute walk from the resort’s centre, and very close to a selection of shops, bars and cafes. The hotel has a bar and lounge area, a breakfast room, a lift and a 24-hour reception. The hotel also has a garden, which surrounds the swimming pool and sunbathing area. Rooms The bedrooms are comfortable. All have private facilities, satellite TV, telephones, hairdryers, safes (payable locally) and balconies.

Hotel Europa, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda Half-Board

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Price from £809

The Europa Hotel is centrally located in Riva del Garda, and boasts a fantastic terrace overlooking the lake. The hotel has a comfortable reception area and bar, plus a stunning roof-top terrace with lake views. It has a lift, Wi-Fi and bicycles for hire. Rooms Each of the guest rooms have private facilities, satellite TV, a safe, a fridge, a telephone and a hairdryer.

Hotel Kristal Palace, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda Half-Board

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Price from £884

The stylish four-star Hotel Kristal Palace is located a short walk from the lovely Lake Garda beaches of Sabbioni and Purfina, and boasts spacious and airy rooms with large windows and wooden floors. Other facilities at the hotel include a gym, restaurant and a rooftop terrace, with excellent views of the lake. Rooms All rooms have a TV, air conditioning, mini-bar, Wi-Fi, phone, hairdryer and a balcony.

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Fairy-tale Christmas in Bavaria Magical castles, snow-capped mountains and all the festive warmth of a traditional Bavarian welcome.

6-day escorted holiday from £979

Neuschwanstein Castle§

• Spend five nights in a Bavarian winter alpine paradise • Free time to explore Oberau and celebrated Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Explore ‘Passion Play’ village Oberammergau • Marvel at the beautiful Neuschwanstein Castle, home of ‘Mad’ King Ludwig • Enjoy a special Christmas Day Lunch at your hotel • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Alphotel Ettal in Ettal • Return flights to Munich • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 22 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 64 for details • Birmingham £1,069 • Bristol £1,109 • Edinburgh £1,089 • Gatwick £979 • Heathrow £1,045 • Luton £979 • Manchester £995 • Stansted £979

Personalise your holiday • Munich City Tour (full day) Day Two – £49 • Innsbruck City Tour (full day) Day Three – £49

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £255

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Munich Christmas Market

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pend an unforgettable few days in an alpine paradise, where your hosts will exude Bavarian Gemütlichkeit – warmth and good cheer – and in addition to a festive stay close to celebrated Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you’ll enjoy some wonderful sights, including famous ‘Passion Play’ village Oberammergau and ‘Mad’ Ludwig’s extraordinary Neuschwanstein castle. Day One – Fly to Munich Meet your tour manager and drive south towards the mountains and your Christmas hotel close to the famous resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Settle into your surroundings and enjoy a first evening of Bavarian hospitality. Day Two – Optional Excursion to Munich Today brings opportunities to rest and relax at the delightful hotel, perhaps to take a stroll around the village or a bus into ‘Garmisch’, or to join the optional excursion to famously festive Munich, with its Gothic Town Hall, its nearby Viktualienmarkt food market, and its streets exuding Bavarian charm. Enjoy a guided tour, wander the stalls of Marienplatz’s colourful Christmas market and perhaps visit the worldrenowned Hofbrauhaus for Bavarian beer and sausage! Return to the hotel for the evening. Day Three – Christmas Eve – Optional Excursion to Innsbruck Join today’s optional excursion, which crosses into Austria to visit Innsbruck, where a guided tour will bring to life the charming Tyrolean capital, with its elegant Maria-Thresien-Strasse main street and its historic Altstadt of shops and warming

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coffee houses. Return to Oberau to begin your Christmas celebrations. Day Four – Christmas Day – Included visit to Oberammergau Enjoy an included visit to Oberammergau, setting, every ten years, for the world-renowned ‘Passion Play’ performed by townsfolk to audiences from across the globe. Wander through the pretty town, and enjoy a ride to the heights above on the historic Laber Bergbahn cable car, before returning to the hotel for a special Christmas meal. Day Five – Boxing Day – Neuschwanstein Castle Perhaps saving the best till last, today’s included excursion has as its highlight the extraordinary sight of the turrets and towers of ‘Mad’ King Ludwig’s famous castle at Neuschwanstein, built high on a rocky crag. Don’t miss strolling across the Marienbrücke for the classic view of this more-Disney-thanDisney fantasy, which is just as fantastical inside as out, with Gothic bedrooms and decorations inspired by Wagnerian opera (castle entrance not included). Enjoy a last evening in the hotel. Day Six – Return to the UK Transfer back to the airport for your return flight.

Alphotel Ettal, Ettal Half-Board

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Boasting a peaceful location beside a forest on the outskirts of the charming town of Ettal, the Alphotel Ettal is a perfect choice for those looking for a comfortable, relaxing and quiet Alpine base. Rooms at this three-star hotel have private facilities and are furnished in Alpine cottage style, featuring a flat-screen TV, telephone. Facilities at the hotel include a gym, indoor pool, sauna, spa and massage services, a welcoming restaurant – with fine views – and a traditional bar.

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Christmas on Lake Bled

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

6-day escorted holiday from £849

Ljubljana

Pletna on Lake Bled

Lake Bled

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend five nights in fairy-tale Bled • Visit Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana, and browse the Christmas market • View the ‘Legend of the Sunken Bell’ light show • Christmas day lunch at the hotel • Traditional cake and tea on Christmas Eve after Midnight Mass • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Kompas in Bled • Return flights to Ljubljana or Venice • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

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 – Tour of Ljubljana Today’s included excursion is to the Slovene capital Ljubljana, a Baroque gem straddling the River Ljubljanica, with its walkways, elegant bridges and enchanting Old Town dressed for the festive season. Enjoy a guided introduction from your tour manager, then soak up the atmosphere of this delightful, laid back city, with its wonderful Christmas market selling local produce. Return to Bled and the hotel in time for dinner. Day Three – Christmas Eve – Tour of Bled and Optional Walk to Castle Get to know the lakeside resort town, ringed by forested hills and 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.

Available 22 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 64 for details • Bristol £879 • Gatwick £849 • Manchester £879 • Stansted £879

Personalise your holiday • Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle (full day) Day Five – £32

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pend a memorable Christmas in the delightful surroundings of Slovenia’s lakes and mountains’ paradise 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.

This evening, Christmas celebrations begin. Following dinner there’s the chance to attend Midnight Mass, after which tea and cake is served at the hotel.

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Day Four – Christmas Day A wonderful day includes the chance to view the ‘Legend of the Sunken Bell’, a unique, not-to-be-missed theatrical performance set on – and under – the lake’s waters, enacted by divers. There will also be the chance to view the Christmas crib and perhaps choose to take a horse and carriage ride along the lakeshore or a ‘gondola’ (pletna) to Bled Island to ‘ring the bell’. Christmas Lunch will be served at the hotel. Day Five – Boxing Day – Rest and Relax or Optional Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle Excursion Rest and relax after the festivities, enjoying the hotel and the resort, 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 nether world 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.

Hotel Kompas, Lake Bled Half-Board

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In an elevated position in the centre of Bled, with wonderful views over the lake and to the Alps beyond, this hotel offers airconditioned rooms with a hairdryer, telephone, flat-screen TV, minibar and free Wi-Fi. An indoor pool and well-equipped fitness centre, as well as the warmest of festive welcomes, will add to the pleasure of your stay. Lake view rooms are available for a supplement.

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Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/festive

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Christmastime in the Austrian Tyrol

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

6-day escorted holiday from £885

Seefeld

Innsbruck Christmas Markets

Austrian Tyrol

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Stay in the heart of the Tyrol for five nights • Included visit to Imperial Innsbruck and the Christmas markets • Festive ‘lantern walk’ • Christmas Day visit to St Anton • Traditional Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day turkey lunch • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Basur in Flirsch-am-Arlberg • Return flights to Innsbruck or Zurich • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 22 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 64 for details • Birmingham £999 • Gatwick £899 • Heathrow £919 • Luton £885 • Manchester £979

Personalise your holiday • Seefeld (half day) Day Three – £39 • Neuschwanstein (full day) Day Five – £45

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £75

Join us in the heart of Austria’s famous winter-wonderland, to celebrate the season in a

warm and welcoming hotel surrounded by a picture-postcard-perfect 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.

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 Two – Included Excursion to Innsbruck This visit to Innsbruck not only brings the opportunity to explore the beautiful city, with its famous Maria- Theresien-Strasse, 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 Four – Christmas Day This morning, pay a visit to the nearby resort of St Anton, one of Europe’s premier skiing paradises, before sitting down to a Christmas Day Turkey lunch. After a relaxing afternoon you’ll enjoy another dinner in the hotel’s cosy restaurant.

Day Three – Christmas Eve – Optional Seefeld Excursion Today’s optional excursion journeys through the scenic winter-wonderland to the classic Tyrolean resort of Seefeld, with its oniondomed church, elegant shops and stores, and array of eateries, both in the town and in the hills above. There’s the chance, weather permitting, to take a ‘sleigh ride through the snow’.

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Day Five – Optional Excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle Rest and relax in the hotel and its surroundings, 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.

Hotel Basur, Flirsch am Arlberg Half-Board

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In the heart of the delightful village, next to the pretty church, this family-run hotel exudes Tyrolean charm. A cosy bar and beautiful restaurant will delight each evening, while the well-equipped spa offers sauna and steam bath and plunge pool. Traditionally furnished rooms 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.

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Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/festive

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NEW for 2020

Christmas in Kraków

The stunningly well-preserved medieval city of Kraków – Poland’s ancient capital – provides the perfect setting for a very special Christmas break.

5-day escorted holiday from £685

Market Square, Kraków

Wieliczka Salt Mine

Market Square, Kraków

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend four nights in stunning Kraków • Get to know the city on a guided walking tour • Free time to enjoy Kraków’s Christmas markets • Optional excursion to the spectacular, UNESCO-protected Wieliczka Salt Mine • Festive dinner at your hotel on Christmas Eve • Special Christmas Day dinner at a local restaurant • Four nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the five-star Holiday Inn Kraków City Centre, Kraków • Return flights to Kraków • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Spend Christmas in style, in elegant, Royal Kraków, which has emerged unscathed through

the centuries. A fascinating guided walking tour brings this city and its festive sights to life on Christmas Eve, before Christmas Day brings some free time in the day and a special Christmas Dinner at a local restaurant in the early evening. On Boxing Day, you can continue exploring Kraków or join the optional excursion to the remarkable UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Day One – Fly to Kraków Fly to Kraków, and upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your luxuriously appointed city centre hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and exploring your new surroundings, perhaps heading to a café, bar or local restaurant for dinner. Day Two – Christmas Eve – Kraków City Tour Wrap up warm this morning as you enjoy an included walking tour that will really bring to life this seat of Polish kings. At its mesmerising heart is the great square of Rynek Glówny, medieval Europe’s largest such space, which is encircled by some stunningly beautiful buildings. In the middle of the square is the Cloth Hall, a covered market surrounded by the wooden stalls of the Christmas market. After a fascinating day spent exploring the the city, begin your celebrations with a festive dinner at your hotel in the early evening.

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Day Three – Christmas Day Merry Christmas! The morning and afternoon are yours to spend as you please, perhaps revisiting some of your favourite festive spots from yesterday’s walking tour. Rynek Glówny and its Christmas markets,

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Personalise your holiday • Wieliczka Salt Mine (half day) Day Four – £36

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which are open on Christmas Day, are just a five-minute walk away. During the early evening, a special Christmas Dinner will be served at a local restaurant, situated a 15-minute walk or so from your hotel, and you will be accompanied by your tour manager. Day Four – Boxing Day – Optional Excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine Today you may continue your exploration of Kraków under your own steam or join in an optional excursion to the stunning UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine. Over the years, the mine at Wieliczka has grown to be larger than the town itself. Today, it is more an underground city than a mine, consisting of an estimated 180 miles of passageways spread over nine different levels, and a chapel made entirely of salt. However you decide to spend your day, enjoy a last evening in the city, perhaps dining out in a traditional restaurant. Day Five – Return to the UK Bid farewell to your hosts as you transfer back to the airport for your return flight after a very special Christmas break.

Holiday Inn Kraków City Centre, Kraków Bed & Breakfast and two dinners

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Located in the heart of Kraków’s Old Town, just five minutes’ walk from Rynek Glówny, this luxuriously appointed, five-star hotel is a great base for exploring the compact city. The spacious rooms are well furnished with the latest amenities and feature complimentary Wi-Fi and tea/coffee-making facilities. The hotel boasts two restaurants, a cosy bar and a gym.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/festive

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NEW for 2020

Christmas in Budapest

Join us for a wonderful Christmas in the heart of Hungary’s beautiful capital, full of festive cheer.

5-day escorted holiday from £829

Budapest

Matthias Church

Budapest

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy four nights in stylish Budapest • Explore both sides of the city, Buda and Pest, on a guided city tour • Take in the city from the River Danube on a magical included river cruise • Free time to explore Budapest and its Christmas markets under your own steam • Christmas Eve dinner at your hotel including a glass of wine or soft drink • Traditional three-course Christmas Dinner at a local restaurant • Four nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Lion’s Garden, Budapest • Return flights to Budapest • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 23 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 65 for details • Birmingham £1,059 • Edinburgh £835 • Gatwick £829 • Manchester £1,019 • Stansted £965

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £176

he stunning, 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 – Fly to Budapest Meet your tour manager at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Dependent upon your arrival time, you may wish to head out and enjoy a first exploration of the ‘twin city’ that straddles the Danube. There are a host of bars, cafés and restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets, all exuding traditional Christmastime warmth and welcome. Day Two – Christmas Eve – Included City Tour This morning’s included tour 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, with its views across to Pest on the opposite shore. Bustling, stylish Pest, with its sweeping boulevards, elegant stores, and the Belváros Old Town, is a hive of designer stores, coffee houses, patisseries and restaurants, many found along Váci utca, the pedestrianised main shopping street. Traditional Christmas Markets take place on Vörösmarty tér, the central square, and in front of St Stephen’s Basilica. Wooden pavilions offer handcrafted gifts, and the aromas of mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and traditional Hungarian pastries hang in the air.

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This evening return to your hotel for a festive dinner and to begin your Christmas celebrations in earnest. Day Three – Christmas Day – Christmas Markets at Leisure Merry Christmas! Enjoy a free day spent at your own pace, perhaps returning to Vörösmarty tér to take in the scents and delights of Budapest’s Christmas markets, or perhaps soak up the festive atmosphere as you take a leisurely stroll in City Park or Heroes’ Square, close by your hotel. After a fabulous day, enjoy a well-earned threecourse Christmas dinner at a local restaurant. Day Four – Boxing Day – Included Danube River Cruise Gain a different perspective of Budapest today, as you take to the Danube for an included river cruise. Make the short walk from the hotel to join the boat, then sit back and enjoy the ride, along with an included glass of sparkling wine, as you glide along one of Europe’s most iconic waterways. Pass by some of the city’s bestknown buildings, including the imposing Gothic Revival-style parliament, and beneath Castle Hill. Day Five – Return to the UK Bid farewell to Budapest, transferring to the airport for your return flight at the end of a marvellous few festive days.

Hotel Lion’s Garden, Budapest Bed & Breakfast and two dinners

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Located in Budapest’s peaceful diplomatic quarter opposite a 100-year-old Dominican church, on the outskirts of the hustle and bustle of downtown, the Hotel Lion’s Garden boasts tastefully furnished rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi and a TV. Facilities at the hotel include a recently renovated spa with indoor pool, and a welcoming bar.

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Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/festive

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NEW for 2020

Christmas in Prague

Spend an unforgettable Christmas in the fairy-tale city of Prague, home of ‘Good King’ Wenceslas and some of Europe’s best Christmas markets.

5-day escorted holiday from £729

Christmas Market

Charles Bridge

Prague Christmas Market

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy four nights in the capital of the Czech Republic • Explore historic Prague, home of ‘Good King’ Wenceslas • Experience the city from a different perspective on a festive river cruise, with light lunch included • Optional tour of the picture-book, UNESCO-listed town of Český Krumlov • Christmas Eve meal at your hotel • Christmas Day Dinner at a local restaurant, with folklore dancing • Four nights’ bed-and-breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Amarilis • Return flights from Prague • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

njoy a memorable Christmas in the heart of Bohemian gem Prague, one of Europe’s most captivating and enthralling cities. Get into the festive spirit on Christmas Eve, savouring the city’s colourful atmosphere and exploring its famous Christmas markets. Spend Christmas Day at your leisure, before enjoying an included special dinner at a local restaurant in the early evening. Day One – Fly to Prague 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 the city’s innumerable eateries. Day Two – Christmas Eve – Included City Tour and River Cruise Wrap up warm this morning and join your tour manager for a guided introduction to Prague. The city is compact – perfect for walking – and divided into two distinct parts by the Vlatava River, which is crossed by the Charles Bridge at the city’s heart. On the east side of the bridge is the exquisitely beautiful Old Town, or Staré Mesto, the heart of Prague since the 13th century, and home to the city’s Christmas tree and festive markets. As you walk from the Old Town across Charles Bridge, you’ll arrive in Malá Strana, dominated by the imposing Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral, burial place of the ‘Good King’ Wenceslas.

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This morning’s tour is followed by a leisurely cruise on the Vltava River. An included light lunch will be served on board as you gain a

• Birmingham £945 • Gatwick £729 • Leeds/Bradford £899 • Luton £729 • Manchester £739 • Stansted £729

Personalise your holiday • Český Krumlov (full day) Day Four – £49

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different perspective on the city’s sights. Your first full day in Prague ends with an included dinner at your hotel in the early evening. Day Three – Christmas Day Merry Christmas! Spend the morning and day at leisure, followed by a special included Christmas Dinner at a local restaurant with traditional folklore dancers. The restaurant is about a 15-minute walk from your hotel, and you will be accompanied by your tour manager. Prague’s Christmas markets are open on Christmas Day, should you wish to stroll down to the Old Town Square before or after dinner, which is a 20-minute walk or so from your hotel. Day Four – Boxing Day – Optional Excursion to Český Krumlov or Day at Leisure A last full day brings further opportunities to continue your exploration of the city, or join the optional excursion to the picturesque UNESCOprotected town of Český Krumlov on the banks of the Vltava River in South Bohemia. Day Five – Return to the UK Transfer back to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Hotel Amarilis, Prague Bed & Breakfast and two dinners

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The four-star Hotel Amarilis is conveniently located in the centre of Prague’s New Town, just five minutes’ walk from Wenceslas Square. Rooms are individually decorated and air-conditioned. The hotel features complimentary Wi-Fi throughout and an à la carte restaurant, serving both Czech and international dishes. Spa services are available for a supplement.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/festive

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

6-day escorted holiday from £1,199

Future of the Fjords – sightseeing vessel§

• Stay in an historic hotel in the heart of the majestic fjords for five nights • Enjoy a warm Norwegian welcome • Discover UNESCO-listed Aurlandsfjord on a ‘RIB’ cruise • Learn the art of cheese making in historic Undredal • Experience a traditional Norwegian Christmas • Journey on the famous Flåmsbana Mountain Railway • Lunch in a mountain hotel • Four dinners and Christmas Lunch • Five nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in the four-star Freitheim Hotel in Flåm • Return flights to Bergen • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 22 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 65 for details • Birmingham £1,259 • Bristol £1,305 • Gatwick £1,199 • Glasgow £1,259 • Leeds/Bradford £1,305 • Manchester £1,259 • Teesside £1,305

Personalise your holiday • Future of the Fjords (full day) Day Three – £150

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £225

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Flåmsbana Mountain Railway§

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

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Stegastein viewing platform§

pend 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 winter-scape, 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 – Fjord Boat Trip Wrap up warm in the thermals provided to enjoy an exhilarating guided tour by RIB (powerful rigid inflatable boat), as you head into the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, surrounded by snow-covered mountains. Call in the World Heritage village of Undredal, with its traditional wooden stave church, and which is famous for its brown and white goat’s cheese. Learn about the art of cheese making and enjoy a tasting. Return to the hotel to relax and enjoy dinner. Day Three – Christmas Eve – Optional Future of the Fjords Cruise An optional excursion today sees you take to the water once more, aboard the eco-friendly, ‘Future of the Fjords’ sightseeing vessel. Highlights include Gudvangen’s authentic ‘living’ Viking Museum, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Viking lunch. You’ll also visit the Stegastein viewing platform for a staggering panorama from 2,130ft above the fjord.

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Begin your celebrations this evening with a traditional Norwegian Christmas meal. Day Four – Christmas Day 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 – 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. Voted ‘World’s Best’ by Lonely Planet in 2014, the line passes through some truly breathtaking scenery along its 12-mile length. An included lunch is served at the Vatnahalsen Hotel, a mountain retreat in a superb setting. Dine at leisure in the hotel (payable locally), or perhaps complete a festive stay by enjoying a farewell meal in the famous Ægir Brewery. Day Six – Return to the UK Bid farewell to your Norwegian hosts and transfer back to Bergen for the return flight.

Freitheim Hotel, Flåm Bed & Breakfast with one lunch and four dinners

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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 rooms, comfortable lounges, lobby with welcoming open fire, and bar. The restaurant offers traditional Norwegian and international dishes, and there is free Wi-Fi.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/festive

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Christmas in Moscow

Wrapped up against winter’s crisp chill, experience the Russian capital’s festive colour and sparkling illuminations.

5-day escorted holiday from £859

Tverskoy Boulevard in Moscow

Red Square

Moscow

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend four nights in the Russian capital • Visit the Christmas market in Red Square and take in the city on a guided sightseeing tour • Entrance to the Kremlin grounds and cathedral • Dinner on Christmas Eve • Christmas Day lunch in a Moscow restaurant with Champagne • Four nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Holiday Inn Lesnaya (five-star hotel available for a supplement) • Return flights to Moscow • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

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hough the Russian Orthodox Christmas remains two weeks away, the week before New Year, when western celebrations are in full flow, is a marvellous time to visit mighty Moscow, with the markets a riot of colour and the Slavic capital at its wintertime best. Day One – Fly to Moscow Meet your tour manager and transfer into the city and your chosen hotel. Day Two – Christmas Eve – Moscow City Tour A guided tour brings to life this, one of the world’s great cities, including Red Square, where multicoloured, onion-domed St Basil’s Cathedral, Lenin’s eerie Mausoleum and the great Victorian pile of GUM, the former State Department Store, now a thriving, glittering shopping mall, complete with dazzling wintertime decorations, look out over a vast space dotted with the colourful stalls of the city’s largest Christmas market. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the markets on Red Square, warmed by a glühwein or vodka, perhaps to visit a museum or to wander the shops and stores before beginning your celebrations with dinner at the hotel this evening. Day Three – Christmas Day After a chance to swap presents, enjoy a second guided tour, of the mysterious citadel of the fabled Kremlin, passing through the turreted walls into a fascinating

23 Dec 2020

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After a fascinating morning, sit down for Christmas Lunch, preceded by celebration champagne, at a Moscow restaurant. Day Four – Boxing Day – Optional Taste of Moscow Tour Spend the day at leisure, making the most of the opportunity to explore the great city, which brims with fascination. Alternatively, join today’s optional excursion, which includes a short horse-carriage ride through the winter wonderland of Kolomenskoye Tsaritsyno, the former Royal estate in the south of the city, before enjoying a traditional lunch washed down with some vodka tasting. Day Five – Return to the UK Transfer back to the airport for your return flight.

Holiday Inn Lesnaya, Moscow Bed & Breakfast with one lunch and one dinner

Personalise your holiday • A Taste of Moscow (half day) Day Four – £89

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Conveniently located for all the restaurants of bustling Lesnaya Street, and just 330 yards from a metro, this modern hotel offers every convenience, including well-equipped, air-conditioned rooms with TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, a breakfast buffet, restaurant and popular lobby bar. The hotel also boasts a gym and free Wi-Fi.

Moscow Marriott Grand Hotel, Moscow Bed & Breakfast with one lunch and one dinner

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In the heart of the city’s central Tverskoy district, with it’s cultured buzz and famous festive illuminations, this truly grand hotel, with its art deco finish, has an indoor pool, gym and spa, busy lobby bar, two restaurants and lounges. Spacious, well-appointed rooms offer TV, mini-bar, hairdryer, free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe and telephone.

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enclave of imposing – and off-limits – government buildings like the Senate House and the Presidium, the vast State Kremlin Palace concert hall, as well as beautiful squares, churches and palaces. See the three cathedrals of the Assumption, the Annunciation and the Archangel – the last containing the Tombs of the Tsars – and the Ivan the Great Belltower, the Kremlin’s tallest structure.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/festive

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EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY STAY FOR NEW YEAR

Christmas in Malta

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

8-day escorted holiday from £879

Triton Fountain

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy a week’s festive rest, relaxation and exploration – Maltese-style • Soak up the colour and atmosphere of historic capital Valletta • Visit the ancient ‘Three Cities’ – home to the Knights of St John • Gala Christmas Eve dinner and festive entertainment in your chosen hotel • Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Dolmen Resort Hotel (all-inclusive upgrade available at a supplement) • Return flights to Malta • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 20 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 66 for details • Birmingham £979 • Bournemouth £979 • Bristol £965 • Cardiff £979 • Gatwick £919 • Luton £879 • Manchester £979 • Southend £919 • Stansted £945

Personalise your holiday • Mdina (full day) Day Four – £59 • Gozo (full day) Day Seven – £59

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £147

All-Inclusive Option Available *All-Inclusive supplement at the Dolmen Resort Hotel from £299. See page 66 for further details.

Illuminated Merchants Street, Valletta

Valletta, Malta

Head south to enjoy a winter-warming, festive break on the historic island of Malta. Set in a blue sea between Africa and Europe, blessed year round with an agreeable climate and boasting one of the world’s most spectacular natural harbours, delightful Malta exudes fascination and interest, and puts on a wonderful festive cloak at Christmas.

Day One – Fly to Malta Upon arrival meet your Tour Manager and transfer to your chosen hotel in Qawra. Perhaps enjoy a stroll before dinner. Day Two – At Leisure Rest and relax getting to know the area which throws itself into the festivities, with its bars and cafés that fringe the sandy bay all dressed for the season.

Day Five – Christmas Eve – Grand Harbour Enjoy another included excursion, journeying ‘back in time’, across Valletta’s Grand Harbour, where three medieval ‘cities’ reflect the island’s rich history. This evening, begin your celebrations with a Gala Christmas Eve Celebration dinner and live entertainment at the hotel.

Day Three – Included Valletta Tour The first of the included excursions, explores the island’s fascinating capital, historic Valletta, with a visit to the Malta Experience, and award-winning audio-visual presentation that places the city and the island in its historical context.

Day Six – Christmas Day Enjoy a perfect day of rest, relaxation and celebration in the hotel and its surroundings. Spend it how you wish, perhaps heading out to enjoy a traditional Christmas Lunch in the local area. This evening, dinner will be served as usual in the hotel.

Day Four – Optional Mdina Excursion As well as the opportunity for some last minute Christmas shopping, today brings the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Mdina, the ancient, fortified former capital, with its beautiful ‘Silent City’ of narrow streets lined by stone-built houses.

Day Seven – Boxing Day – Optional Excursion to Gozo Enjoy a restful day in Qawra, or perhaps join today’s optional excursion to the Malta’s smaller sister isle Gozo, making the short ferry crossing from Cirkewwa to the quaint port of Mgarr.

Your Hotel Choices

Day Eight – Return to the UK Return to the airport for your flight home, at the end of a thoroughly enjoyable stay.

Dolmen Resort Hotel, Qawra Half-Board or All-Inclusive*

Ideally located and boasting a wealth of facilities including a spa area (treatments payable locally), an outdoor and indoor pool, two restaurants, a bar, lift and coffee shop, this hotel also has its own casino. The air-conditioned twin rooms have satellite TV, telephone, safe deposit box, mini-bar and balcony. Local beer, wine and soft drinks are complimentary with dinner.

Hotel Santana, Qawra All-Inclusive

Stay for Christmas & New Year Extend this Christmas holiday to include New Year and truly make the most of your festive break. See page 66 for details.

Call us on: 0330 160 7722

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HHHH Price from £879

HHHH Price from £999

Close to the Qawra seafront, the Santana is a more-than-comfortable base from which to enjoy the included tours and the surrounding area. An indoor pool, hydro massage facility, fitness room and spa (treatments payable locally), two restaurants and a café add to the pleasure, while rooms have a balcony and a TV.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/festive

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EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY STAY FOR NEW YEAR

Christmas in Cyprus

Spend the festive season enjoying the friendly welcome and some of the unique traditions of Aphrodite’s sun-kissed isle.

8-day escorted holiday from £829

Ancient Town, Paphos

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy a week in historic Cyprus • A guided tour of ancient Paphos – a picture at Christmastime • Free time to enjoy Paphos’ pre‑Christmas atmosphere • Boxing Day visit to the – sometimes – snow-capped Troodos Mountains • Gala Dinner on Christmas Eve with entertainment • Seven nights’ half-board accommodation at the three-star Hotel Veronica Paphos (upgrade hotel available at a supplement) • Return flights to Cyprus • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 21 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 67 for details • Bristol £829 • Gatwick £989 • Luton £989 • Manchester £1,039 • Stansted £859

Personalise your holiday • Nicosia (full day) Day Seven – £62

Room for Sole Use Supplement

Paphos

his wonderful week-long holiday, based in a choice of two hotels close to the historic resort town of Paphos, is a perfect opportunity to celebrate Christmas in a delightful corner of the Mediterranean, with every chance of winter warmth and sunshine. Day One – Fly to Cyprus Meet your tour manager and transfer to your Christmas home‑from-home. Day Two – At Leisure Rest and relax at the hotel, or take the opportunity for some Christmas shopping. Day Three – Paphos Tour An included guided tour will bring to life delightful Paphos, which, with its decorated trees and festive lights, looks a picture throughout the Christmas season. Day Four – Christmas Eve Today is free to rest and relax in the hotel and its surroundings, before you begin your Christmas celebrations with tonight’s Gala Dinner. Cypriot traditions include children singing kalanda – carols – and the preparation of a pie, with a piece saved for Santa.

Day Seven – Optional Excursion to Nicosia Join today’s optional excursion into historic Nicosia, island capital for more than 12 centuries and to the port town Kyrenia. Day Eight – Return to the UK Bid farewell to your hosts, and transfer back to the airport for the return flight.

Day Five – Christmas Day Enjoy a Christmas Day to remember, perhaps taking a stroll or perhaps heading out for lunch in Paphos. Dinner is served in the hotel.

Your Hotel Choices

Hotel Veronica, Paphos Half-Board

from £126

All-Inclusive Option Available *All-Inclusive supplement at the Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris Beach Hotel from £119. See page 67 for further details.

Stay for Christmas & New Year Extend this Christmas holiday to include New Year and truly make the most of your festive break. See page 67 for details .

Call us on: 0330 160 7722

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Day Six – Boxing Day – Included Excursion to the Troödos Mountains Today’s included excursion heads into the spectacular Troödos Mountains, which rise above the plains and the coast.

Nicosia

HHH Price from £829

This small, friendly and traditional hotel is set in gardens close to the resort’s amenities. A frequent bus service runs from close to the hotel. Facilities include a pool (weather permitting), bar and lounge, dining room, and reception area with Wi-Fi. Simply furnished, comfortable rooms offer a TV, air-conditioning, hairdryer and balcony.

Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris Beach Hotel, Paphos HHHH Half-Board or All-Inclusive* Price from £983 This beachside hotel, with its gardens and beach, lies four km from Paphos’ centre. Facilities include seasonal outdoor and indoor pools, spa (treatments payable locally), tennis courts, four restaurants, bars and lounges. Airconditioned rooms offer TV, hairdryer, fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe, balcony, free Wi-Fi and complimentary bathrobe and slippers.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/festive

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All-Inclusive – Christmas in Northern Cyprus

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

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY STAY FOR NEW YEAR

8-day escorted holiday from £989

Lokma – traditional sweet

Salamis Roman ruins

Lala Mustafa Pasa Mosque, Famagusta

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Explore ruined Famagusta and ancient Salamis • Seven nights’ all-inclusive accommodation at the four-star Salamis Bay Conti Resort in Famagusta • Return flights to Larnaca or Paphos • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

ased 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 – Christmas Eve - 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.

Available 23 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 67 for details

This afternoon, return to your hotel to begin your celebrations.

• Bristol £989 • Edinburgh £1,115 • Gatwick £1,019 • Heathrow £1,155 • Luton £1,065 • Manchester £1,149 • Stansted £1,179

Personalise your holidays • Kantara Castle (half day) Day Four – £30 • Nicosia (full day) Day Five – £29 • Kyrenia & Bellapais (full day) Day Six – £35 • Karpas Peninsula (full day) Day Seven – £32

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £224

All-Inclusive Board Basis For all-Inclusive package details and inclusions see page 67.

Stay for Christmas & New Year Extend this Christmas holiday to include New Year and truly make the most of your festive break. See page 67 for details.

Call us on: 0330 160 7722

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Day Three – Christmas Day 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 Four – Boxing Day – Optional 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 optional 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.

Your Hotel

Day Five – Optional Nicosia Excursion Rest and relax at the hotel or join today’s optional excursion to historic Nicosia, island capital for more than 12 centuries. Day Six – 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. This idyllic spot was home for three years to celebrated writer Lawrence Durrell, who chronicled his stay here in his novel Bitter Lemons. Wander the ruins of the abbey, stepping back in time, before heading to Kyrenia with its horseshoeshaped harbour. Day Seven – Optional Karpas Peninsula Excursion Your final optional excursion gives you the chance to explore the unspoiled Karpas 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.

Salamis Bay Conti Resort, Famagusta All-Inclusive

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Salamis Bay Conti boasts a wonderful seafront location just north of Famagusta and even has its own stretch of private beach. Locally rated five-star, it’s well-appointed rooms feature air conditioning, TVs, hairdryers and balconies. Other facilities at the resort include indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and wellness centre with a Jacuzzi and Turkish bath. There are numerous places to eat and drink, including a poolside bar, a lounge and restaurants serving Turkish, Chinese and international dishes (some á la carte, seasonal and payable locally).

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/festive

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NEW for 2020

New Year in Spain

All the delights of a welcoming hotel, colourful Barcelona and the winterwarming charms of the Costa Maresme make this a new year to remember.

5-day escorted holiday from £769

Monastery at Montserrat

Santa Susanna

Barcelona

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy four nights on the beautiful, peaceful Costa Maresme • Discover the scenic ‘Wild Coast’ of Costa Brava • Take in colourful Catalan capital Barcelona on a sightseeing tour • Optional tour of historic Montserrat • Welcome drink upon arrival • New Year’s Eve gala buffet at your hotel • Special New Year’s Day buffet lunch at your hotel • Four nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Florida Park in Santa Susanna • Return flights to Barcelona • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

L eave behind the cold, grey weather of the British winter and see in 2021 on Spain’s

beautiful Costa Maresme, enjoying the new year in a super hotel, with excellent leisure facilities. You’ll visit Barcelona and tour the ‘Wild Coast’ of the Costa Brava.

Day One – Fly to Barcelona Meet your friendly tour manager and transfer to your hotel on the Costa Maresme. The rest of the day is yours to spend how you wish, perhaps exploring the pretty town of Calella. Day Two – New Year’s Eve – Optional Excursion to Montserrat An optional excursion today brings the chance to visit the fabled monastery at Montserrat. A centuries-old palace of pilgrimage, the mountainside monastery is accessible by winding road, rack railway or cable-car. The views from its lofty perch are outstanding. Alternatively, spend the day at leisure, exploring your new surroundings or relaxing at your hotel. Tonight, a special gala buffet dinner will be served at your hotel. See in 2021 in the company of fellow guests as you spend an enjoyable evening at the gala.

Day Four – Barcelona City Tour This morning, join your friendly, knowledgeable tour manager for an included visit to colourful Barcelona. The wonderful Catalan capital is one of Europe’s ‘must-see’ cities, with Gaudi’s staggering La Sagrada Familia cathedral, the exquisite Gothic Quarter, the renowned pedestrian street La Rambla, and the sites of the 1992 Olympic Games amongst the highlights. Don’t miss the chance to hunt for unique souvenirs in a city famous known for shopping. Day Five – Return to the UK Transfer to Barcelona airport for check-in and your flight home.

Day Three – New Year’s Day – ‘Wild Coast’ Tour Happy New Year! Rest and relax over breakfast, before a scenic morning tour of Costa Brava, known as the ‘Wild Coast’, reveals quaint fishing towns, golden beaches, hidden coves and rocky outcrops.

Available 30 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 66 for details • Bristol £769 • Edinburgh £869 • Gatwick £819 • Liverpool £839 • Luton £795 • Manchester £855 • Newcastle £839 • Stansted £839

Barcelona, Spain

Your Hotel

Personalise your holiday • Montserrat (half day) Day Two – £42

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £180

Call us on: 0330 160 7722

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Return to your hotel for a special New Year’s Day buffet lunch, before spending the afternoon at your leisure.

Hotel Florida Park, Santa Susanna Half-Board

HHHH

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/festive

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EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY COME FOR CHRISTMAS

New Year on Lake Garda

See in 2021 on Garda’s colourful shores, enjoying warm hospitality, some delightful excursions and a five-course New Year celebration dinner!

7-day escorted holiday from £1,089

Juliet’s Balcony, Verona

Bolzano Christmas Market

Lake Garda

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy a week on scenic Lake Garda • A scenic Lake Garda boat trip • A five-course New Year’s Eve dinner, with traditional panettone and live music • A glass of sparkling wine at midnight • Six nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Europa in Riva del Garda • Return flights to Italy • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 27 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 63 for details • Bristol £1,119 • Edinburgh £1,129 • Gatwick £1,089 • Luton £1,089 • Manchester £1,099 • Stansted £1,095

Personalise your holiday • Bolzano Christmas Market (full day) Day Two – £46 • Verona & Lake Garda (full day) Day Three – £39 • Venice (full day) Day Four – £82

Room for Sole Use Supplement

Famous Riva del Garda, at the lake’s northern tip, is a delightful spot. Its elegant, pastelpainted buildings surround a little port, and its promenade is the perfect place for a morning stroll.

Day One – Fly to Italy Meet your friendly tour manage and transfer to your hotel. Day Two – Optional Excursion to Bolzano Spend today relaxing, or join our optional excursion. Bolzano, in the heart of the winegrowing Alto-Adige region, is a delightful town surrounded by slumbering vineyards and the towering, craggy peaks of the Dolomites. Here, on the Piazza Walther, you’ll find a wonderful Christmas market. Local craftsmen offer their work for sale, and the food and drink available fuses the flavours of Austria, the Alps and Northern Italy with the tastes of the Mediterranean. Day Three – Optional Tour of Verona Join the full-day optional excursion to Verona, the historic backdrop for the tragic tale of “Juliet and her Romeo”. Explore, then perhaps head into the welcoming warmth of a café on Piazza Bra to watch the world go by. Return to your hotel via the shoreline of Lake Garda, stopping to admire beautiful vistas of the lake from some of the most popular resorts.

Your Hotel

Day Four – Optional Excursion to Venice Today’s unmissable optional excursion is to Venice – quite simply one of the world’s most beautiful cities, and perhaps even more so in the winter months. Discover spectacular St Mark’s Square and Cathedral, the bell tower, the Doge’s Palace, the Rialto Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. Day Five – New Year’s Eve – Lake Garda Boat Trip A special day begins with an included boat trip on Garda’s waters, giving you the opportunity to view the lake and its surroundings from a different perspective. Return to the hotel to prepare for this evenings gala New Year’s Eve Dinner, a wonderful way to ring in 2021. Day Six – New Year’s Day Spend today at leisure, either in the hotel or in the surroundings of Riva. Complete a wonderful festive celebration this evening with a candlelit dinner at the hotel. Day Seven – Return to the UK Transfer back to the airport for your return flight.

from £162

Hotel Europa, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda HHHH Half-Board

Stay for Christmas & New Year

Hotel Europa is centrally located in Riva del Garda and boasts a fantastic roof terrace and restaurant with views across the lake. There is also a bar and Wi-Fi available. Rooms have satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and a telephone.

Combine this New Year holiday with our Christmastime departure and make the most of the festive season! See page 63 for details.

Call us on: 0330 160 7722

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Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/festive

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EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY COME FOR CHRISTMAS

New Year in Cyprus

Celebrate the arrival of 2021 on Aphrodite’s sun-kissed isle, where you can expect the warmest of welcomes and a memorable stay.

6-day X-day escorted holiday from from £X,XXX £769

Paphos Harbour Castle

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend five nights on historic Cyprus • A guided tour of ancient Paphos – a picture at Christmastime • New Year’s Eve visit to the – sometimes – snow-capped Troödos Mountains • Free time to enjoy Paphos’ festive atmosphere • Gala Dinner on New Year’s Eve • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Veronica, Paphos (upgrades available for a supplement) • Return flights to Cyprus • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 28 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 67 for details • Bristol £829 • Gatwick £799 • Luton £769 • Manchester £845 • Stansted £895

Personalise your holiday • Limassol & Aphrodite’s Rock (full day) Day Three – £36

Rooms for Sole Use Supplement from £90

ased in a choice of hotels in – or close to – the historic resort town of Paphos, this is the chance to enjoy a little winter sunshine, some fascinating included and optional tours, and a memorable New Year’s Eve with new-found friends in your chosen hotel. Day One – Fly to Cyprus Meet your tour manager and transfer to your chosen hotel in the island’s southwest corner. Day Two – Included Paphos Tour An included guided tour will bring to life delightful Paphos, which with its decorated trees and festive lights, looks a picture throughout the festive season. Day Three – Optional Excursion to Limassol and Aphrodite’s Rock Today’s optional tour heads first along the coast to Aphrodite’s Rock, where the goddess is said to have risen from the waves. Head on to ancient Curium, with its magnificent Greco-Roman theatre before discovering Cyprus’ bustling second city Limassol. With some fascinating sights, excellent shopping, and a compact Old City, this fascinating place is also centre of the Cypriot wine industry.

Return to the hotel to begin your New Year celebrations with tonight’s Gala Dinner, and at midnight, head outside to see fireworks in the night sky. Day Five – New Year’s Day Rest and relax in the hotel today, perhaps taking a stroll through town or along the seashore. Day Six – Return to the UK Transfer back to the airport for the return flight.

Day Four – New Year’s Eve – Included Excursion to the Troödos Mountains Today’s included excursion heads into the spectacular Troödos Mountains, which rise above the plains and the coast.

Your Hotel Choices

Hotel Veronica, Paphos Half-Board

All-Inclusive Option Available *All-Inclusive supplement at the Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris Beach Hotel from £85. See page 67 for further details.

Stay for Christmas & New Year Combine this New Year holiday with our Christmastime departure and make the most of the festive season! See page 62 for details.

Call us on: 0330 160 7722

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Troödos Mountains

Paphos

HHH Price from £769

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/festive

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All Inclusive – New Year in Northern Cyprus

See in 2021 in historic Famagusta and its surroundings, celebrating in style at your welcoming hotel.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY COME FOR CHRISTMAS

8-day escorted holiday from £999

Salamis Roman ruins

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

ased 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 – New Year’s Eve 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 Three – New Years’ Day - Optional 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. 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.

Available 30 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 67 for details • Bristol £1,019 • Edinburgh £1,095 • Gatwick £999 • Heathrow £1,005 • Luton £1,019 • Manchester £1,095 • Stansted £1,109

Personalise your holiday • Kantara Castle (half day) Day Three – £30 • Nicosia (full day) Day Five – £29 • Kyrenia & Bellapais (full day) Day Six – £35 • Karpas Peninsula (full day) Day Seven – £32

Room for Sole Use Supplement from £224

All-Inclusive Board Basis For all-Inclusive package details and inclusions see page 67.

Stay for Christmas & New Year ombine this New Year holiday with our C Christmas departure and make the most of the festive season! See page 67 for details.

Call us on: 0330 160 7722

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Bellapais

Kantara Castle

• Enjoy a week in historic Cyprus • Explore ruined Famagusta and ancient Salamis • Enjoy a New Year’s Eve celebration at the hotel • Seven nights’ all-inclusive accommodation at the four-star Salamis Bay Conti Resort in Famagusta • Return flights to Larnaca or Paphos • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Day Four – Included Famagusta and Salamis Day Trip 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 Five – Optional Nicosia City Tour Rest and relax at the hotel or join today’s optional excursion to historic Nicosia, island capital for

Your Hotel

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. This idyllic spot was home for three years to celebrated writer Lawrence Durrell, who chronicled his stay here in his novel Bitter Lemons. Wander the ruins of the abbey, stepping back in time, before heading to Kyrenia with its picturesque horseshoe-shaped harbour. Day Seven – Optional Karpas Peninsula Tour Your final optional excursion gives you the chance to explore the unspoiled Karpas 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, the remote Apostolos Andreas monastery, which is famous for its holy well. 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.

Salamis Bay Conti Resort, Famagusta All-Inclusive

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Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/festive

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EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY COME FOR CHRISTMAS

New Year in Malta

Ring in 2021 in the surroundings of the fascinating, historic island at the heart of the blue Mediterranean.

6-day escorted holiday from £1,089

Valletta

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend five nights in delightful Malta • Soak up the colour and atmosphere of historic capital Valletta • Visit historic Mdina – the ‘Silent City’ • Discover Rabat and its catacombs and Mosta’s ‘miracle church’ • New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner with live music and entertainment in your chosen hotel • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Dolmen Resort Hotel (all-inclusive upgrade available at a supplement) • Return flights to Malta • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available 27 Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from – See page 66 for details • Birmingham £1,115 • Bristol £1,109 • Gatwick £1,089 • Luton £1,089

Auberge de Castille

Valletta

Celebrate in style, as you fly south to historic Malta to enjoy the charms of a place famed for its warm welcome for British visitors, one which is full of fascination and interest and which puts on an especially glittering cloak at this special time of year.

Day One – Fly to Malta Meet your tour manager and transfer to your chosen hotel in Qawra. Perhaps enjoy a stroll before dinner at the hotel. Day Two – Valletta Tour The first of the included excursions explores capital Valletta and includes a visit to the award-winning Malta Experience, as well as major sights like Auberge de Castille, former home to the Knights of St John and the Upper Barracca Gardens. Day Three – Optional Excursion to Gozo Join today’s optional excursion to Malta’s smaller, greener, sister isle Gozo. In sharp contrast to its bustling neighbour, Gozo, which is dotted with prehistoric Neolithic temples and churches, including Ta’ Pinu’s great shrine, presents a sleepy, timeless face to the modern world, with highlights including Calypso’s Cave, Dwerja’s Inland Sea, the coastal resort of Xlendi and the capital, Victoria.

Day Five – New Year’s Eve – Mosta, Rabat and Mdina A hugely enjoyable day begins with a journey inland to Mosta’s famous church, the vast unsupported dome of which survived a direct hit during WW2. The tour also includes Rabat and Mdina, the ancient, fortified former capital, with its beautiful ‘Silent City’ of narrow streets lined by stone-built houses. This evening, celebrate in style with a Gala dinner and live entertainment at the hotel. Day Six – New Year’s Day Return to the airport for the flight home, at the end of a wonderful celebration break.

Day Four – At leisure Enjoy a day of rest and relaxation.

Personalise your holiday • Gozo Island (full day) Day Three – £56

Rooms for Sole Use Supplement from £105

Your Hotel Choices

Dolmen Resort Hotel, Qawra Half-Board or All-Inclusive*

All-Inclusive Option Available *All-Inclusive supplement at the Dolmen Resort Hotel from £230. See page 66 for further details.

Hotel Santana, Qawra All-Inclusive

Stay for Christmas & New Year ombine this New Year holiday with our C Christmas departure and make the most of the festive season! See page 66 for details.

Call us on: 0330 160 7722

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HHHH Price from £1,089

HHHH Price from £1,099

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/festive

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Introducing the wonderful world of Festive cruising!

Classic British cruising

your way!

Join one of a trio of beautiful, British-operated ships, sailing from a selection of UK ports for a wonderful festive break. Rest assured of the warmest of welcomes, fine food in elegant surroundings, first-class entertainment, and some fascinating ports of call. Choose from our excellent value pre-Christmas breaks to some wonderful festive destinations, or ‘get away from it all’ on our very special Christmas and New Year sailings. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a wonderful festive sailing. There’s nothing quite like a visit to a Christmas Market – with scents of gingerbread and mulled wine hanging in the air – or stepping ashore at a medieval European city lit up in its seasonal finery to give you that warm festive feeling. The fun is added to by the wonderful atmosphere and first-class entertainment on-board ship, making your break even more enjoyable. From the moment you rise, until you retire to your cabin, there’s a vast array of things to do and see, or you can just relax. It’s entirely up to you!

Daytime Fun and Glittering Nights From the time you awake each morning until you retire to your cabin each night, there will be a host of enjoyable activities aboard or ashore.

Exciting Shore Excursions For many, the highlight of a cruise is the chance, on arrival in each new destination, to go ashore to explore on an organised optional shore excursion, in the company of friendly, knowledgeable guides.

Your cruise includes

Dining – always a pleasure! One of the greatest pleasure of life aboard all the ships is the chance to enjoy delicious food prepared by skilled chefs and served in a wonderful convivial atmosphere that can be enjoyed with your travelling companion or new-found friends.

Glittering Columbus

Columbus joined the line in 2017, 525 years after the famous explorer after which she is named set off to discover the New World. Enjoy her fine on-board amenities, contemporary style and a traditional, friendly welcome from the crew as you step aboard.

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Sleek Magellan

• Excellent service from an attentive crew • Full-board arrangements including excellent British and International cuisine, afternoon tea and late-night snacks • A comfortable cabin • First-class daytime and evening entertainment • All on-board activities and entertainment

Hugely popular Magellan is a thoroughly modern, bright and airy, supremely comfortable home-from-home. Aboard, you’ll discover a touch of contemporary chic combined with the traditional warmth and friendly welcome that are the hallmarks of the line.

• A wide range of on-board amenities • Exciting itineraries and fascinating ports of call • Port Taxes • Dedicated steward service, twice a day including a nightly turndown service • Complimentary pool towel/deck blanket • Continental cabin breakfast service

Elegant Marco Polo

Marco Polo is a beautiful ocean liner in the classic tradition with elegant fittings. Step aboard to experience high levels of comfort, sumptuous dining in stylish surrounds, and a genuinely warm welcome from a crew who will go the extra mile for you.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/cruise

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Treat yourself

to a Christmas Markets Cruise 6-days from

4-days from

£389pp

£239pp

Christmas Lights, Antwerp

German Christmas Markets & Antwerp Tilbury

Dec 10th 2020 – 6 Days

Columbus

Christmas Market, Amsterdam & Antwerp Tilbury

Dec 15th 2020 – 4 Days

Columbus

Kick off your festive season in Columbus style as you head to maritime Hamburg – former proving ground of the Beatles - and medieval gem Hamburg, taking in the sights and the wonderful Christmas markets. Browse the colourful stalls and enjoy all the fun and festive warmth aboard the glittering flagship.

Join glittering Columbus for some festive fun and excitement on this great value mini-cruise to two colourful cities dressed for the season. Enjoy the vibrant Dutch capital of Amsterdam, with its magical cobbled streets, and Belgium’s ‘Diamond Capital of the World’ Antwerp, its Christmas Market held on the iconic Grote Markt.

Selected ports of call Tilbury, London, Hamburg, Germany, Antwerp, Belgium

Selected ports of call Tilbury, London, Amsterdam Netherlands, Antwerp, Belgium

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6-days from

5-days from

£389pp

Antwerp, Belgium

Honfleur, France

German Market & Festive Shopping Tilbury

Dec 6th 2020 – 6 Days

French Festive Getaways & River Seine Experience

Magellan

Get your Christmas off to a flying start and join majestic Magellan as she heads to a trio of colourful cities wrapped in their festive cloaks. Enjoy Amsterdam’s canals and cobbles and the vibrant market of maritime Hamburg and medieval gem Antwerp, the sparkling Belgian ‘Diamond Capital of the World’. Selected ports of call Tilbury, London, Hamburg, Germany, Antwerp, Belgium

Full Fare was

Tilbury

Dec 13th 2020 – 5 Days

Magellan

Join majestic Magellan as she heads across the Channel to the meandering Seine, to the medieval gem of restored Rouen and Impressionists’ retreat Honfleur – both always picturesque at Christmas time. Enjoy stepping ashore to explore the colourful Christmas market, and make the most of all the on-board festive fun and entertainment. Selected ports of call Tilbury, London, River Seine, France, Honfleur, France

SAVE 30% Plus BUY ONE GET ONE HALF PRICE Cabin Type

£309pp

1st 2nd Per Person Fare Person Fare Person Fare

SAVE 30% Plus BUY ONE GET ONE HALF PRICE Cabin Type

Full Fare was

1st 2nd Per Person Fare Person Fare Person Fare

Twin Inner

£729

£519

£259

£389

Twin Inner

£579

£409

£209

£309

Twin Ocean View

£999

£699

£349

£524

Twin Ocean View

£809

£569

£289

£429

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Celebrate Christmas & New Year in style 18-days from

Christmas & New Year, Canaries & Madeira Cruise Tilbury

£2,189pp

Columbus

Dec 20th 2020 – 18 Days

Celebrate the festive season aboard glittering Columbus as she sails south to warmer climes. Following visits to Rotterdam and Lisbon, spend a memorable Christmas at sea, sailing to Gran Canaria, the first of four Canary Island calls. Sail to Madeira, and anchor offshore to see in 2021 with a fantastic view of Funchal’s fireworks, before Columbus heads home via charming Vigo.

Your Cruise Itinerary Day Port

Day Port

Tilbury, London, UK Departing 16:00 Rotterdam, Netherlands

Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma 11 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife 12 Funchal, Madeira Viewing only - New Year Fireworks 13-14 At Sea Vigo, Spain 15 for Santiago de Compostela 16-17 At Sea Tilbury, London, UK 18 Arriving 07:00

3-4 At Sea 5 Lisbon, Portugal 6

Christmas Day At Sea

At Sea

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

Arrecife, Lanzarote

London Tilbury

Lisbon, Portugal

Vigo Lisbon

SAVER FARE – SAVE UP TO 25% Cabin Type

Rotterdam

Full Fare was

Saver Fare 25% Off Per Person

Saving Per Person

Twin Inner

£2,909

£2,189

£720

Twin Ocean View

£3,699

£2,779

£920

Funchal Santa Cruz de La Palma Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Arrecife Las Palmas

17-days from

Christmas & New Year, Canaries & Madeira Cruise Bristol

Marco Polo

Dec 20th 2020 – 17 Days

Spend a wonderful Christmas and New Year aboard elegant Marco Polo, as you sail south to celebrate the festive season. After a call at Ireland’s maritime Cobh, cruise south to spend Christmas Eve in Lisbon. Enjoy a special Christmas Day at sea, before a Boxing Day visit to Madeira, and four Canary Island calls. See in 2021 at sea, before sailing home via Gibraltar and La Coruña.

Your Cruise Itinerary Day Port

Day Port

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

Arrecife, Lanzarote

At sea Gibraltar, BCC At sea La Coruña, Spain At sea Bristol, UK Arriving 11:00

Bristol, UK Departing 21:45 Cobh, Ireland

3-4 At sea 5 Lisbon, Portugal 6

13 14 15 16

Christmas Day at sea

Funchal, Madeira

Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife

Cobh

Lisbon

SAVER FARE – SAVE UP TO 45%

Gibraltar

Cabin Type

Full Fare was

Saver Fare 45% Off Per Person

Saving Per Person

Twin Inner

£2,689

£1,479

£1,210

Twin Ocean View

£3,729

£2,059

£1,670

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Bristol

La Coruña

Funchal, Madiera

£1,479pp

Funchal Santa Cruz de la Palma Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Arrecife Las Palmas

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on a wonderful cruise to remember! Christmas & New Year Cruise to Cape Verde Islands & Madeira Tilbury

22-days from

£1,769pp

Magellan

Dec 17th 2020 – 22 Days

Funchal, Madeira

This festive cruise sees you leave behind the grey of winter to head ‘south to the sun’ for a memorable Christmas, and to see in the New Year in the sun-kissed Canary Isles. After visits to maritime Rotterdam, Spain’s historic Vigo and Lisbon, spend three memorable days, including a very special Christmas Day, at sea, before two calls in the remote Cape Verde isles. You’ll then enjoy the warmth and welcome of the Canaries, with calls in Tenerife bustling Gran Canaria, where you’ll see in 2021, and volcanic Lanzarote. Visits to ‘Garden Isle’ Madeira and Portuguese Leixoes, for wine-producing Porto, complete the voyage.

SAVE 45% Plus BUY ONE GET ONE HALF PRICE Cabin Type

Full Fare was

1st 2nd Per Person Fare Person Fare Person Fare

Twin Inner

£3,359

£2,359

£1,179

£1,769

Twin Ocean View

£4,649

£3,259

£1,629

£2,444

Your Cruise Itinerary

Vigo, Spain

Day Port

Tilbury, London, UK Departing 16:00

12-13 At sea

Rotterdam, Netherlands

3-4

At sea

Vigo, Spain

Lisbon, Portugal

7-8

At sea

Christmas Day at Sea

Mindelo, São Vicente

Praia, Santiago

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

16 Arrecife, Lanzarote 17 Funchal, Madeira 18 At sea 19 Leixoes, Portugal for Porto 20-21 At sea 22 Tilbury, London, UK Arriving 08:00

Rotterdam London Tilbury

Vigo Leixoes Lisbon Funchal Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Arrecife Las Palmas

Mindelo Praia

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Celebrate the festive

season...

The “most wonderful time of the

year” is celebrated in great style aboard A-ROSA’s ﬂeet of river cruise vessels, as they take in some glittering cities dressed in their festive ﬁnery.

Vienna Christmas Market, Austria

Christmas Markets & Festive Shopping There’s nothing more guaranteed to get you in the mood for the Festive Season than visits to Europe’s famous Christmas Markets, where the air is filled with the aromas of gingerbread and Glühwein, and colourful wooden stalls are laden with unusual gifts and decorations. Combine such festive treats with the chance to wander through city streets lined with glittering shops and stores, and the warmth and welcome of an A-ROSA river cruise ship.

Festive Celebrations Celebrate the Season, aboard a warm and welcoming A-ROSA river cruise ship, as you step aboard for a Christmas cruise taking in the sights and festive sounds of the mighty river Rhine or ‘Blue’ Danube. Visit great towns and cities, and enjoy some very special moments – A-ROSA-style.

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...on an Premium

Inclusive

river cruise!

Make yourself at home

As befits some of the smartest ships plying Europe’s famous rivers, your cabin will exude contemporary chic and every modern convenience. A comfortable bed, well-appointed bathroom, flat-screen TV, direct-dial telephone, free WiFi and complimentary bathrobe, pool towel and slippers all ensure that whichever grade of cabin you choose, you will feel immediately at home. All cabins boast windows from which to take in the passing views and highergrade options offer Juliet balcony with French windows, and some suites a full balcony with overhead heating.

Flexible dining arrangements – eat when you choose Enjoy full-board dining arrangements on board your chosen ship, with breakfast, lunch and dinner, with live cooking stations and gourmet buffet available throughout generous mealtimes each day.

Regional treats & specialities

From time to time, the ship’s chefs will come up with a special treat or two, complementing your location on the river – adding to the enjoyment of your holiday.

Cheers! The bar is open

Throughout the day, rest and relax in the bars or lounge with a glass of your favourite tipple. All drinks, including speciality teas and coffees, mineral water, sodas, beers, wines, selected cocktails and top brand spirits, are complimentary.

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Rhine Christmas Markets 29 November & 11 December 2020 A-ROSA AQUA

5-Day River Cruise by Air from £805 Flying from – See page 68-69 for details Birmingham Heathrow Manchester Stansted – See page 68-69

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By Eurostar™ from £1,209 Please call for Cruise Only prices

This wonderful festive cruise includes calls in a trio

Mainz Christmas Market, Germany

of great cities bursting with festive atmosphere.

Take in lively Mannheim, where 200 stalls are gathered around the city’s ancient water tower. Discover the wonderful festive atmosphere of Alsace capital, Strasbourg, which has been famed for its Christmas markets for 400 years. Returning downstream to Mainz, you’ll enjoy an included walking tour of the historic city, as well as the opportunity to visit its stylish Christmas Market in the cathedral’s shadow.

Cruise Highlights & Inclusions

· Embark A-ROSA AQUA in Cologne · Sail south through the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge · Evening call in Mannheim · Strasbourg is home to France’s oldest Christmas Market · Walking tour of historic Mainz · Four nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise

Rhine Cruise & Amsterdam at Christmas 22 December 2020 A-ROSA AQUA

6-Day River Cruise by Air from £1,285 Flying from – See page 68-69 for details Birmingham Heathrow Manchester

By Eurostar™ from £1,349 Please call for Cruise Only prices

Celebrate the season as you cruise from Cologne

Mainz Christmas Market, Germany

to ‘Diamond Capital’ Antwerp and cosmopolitan Amsterdam, before spending a final evening in Düsseldorf.

An overnight stay in Antwerp will bring to life the medieval gem, where the Christmas Market is held on the vast Grote Markt, in the shadow of the cathedral. Spend a memorable Christmas Day in Amsterdam, where you’ll enjoy another city tour and special on-board celebrations, before a final evening call at Düsseldorf, caps off a wonderful Christmas.

Cruise Highlights & Inclusions

· Embark A-ROSA AQUA in Cologne · Overnight stay in Diamond Capital Antwerp · Christmas Day in Amsterdam includes a city tour · Evening visit to Düsseldorf · Enjoy special festive meals and entertainment aboard · Five nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise 56

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Christmas on the Danube

5-Day River Cruise by Air from £1,085 Flying from – See page 68-69 for details Birmingham Gatwick Heathrow Manchester

· ·

Please call for Cruise Only prices

23 December 2020 A-ROSA DONNA

This very special Christmas break includes Christmas

Mainz Christmas Market, Germany

Day spent in elegant Vienna and a visit to impossibly pretty Dürnstein, beneath the historic castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned en route to the Crusades. Call first at Dürnstein and then Vienna, where Christmas Day will include a guided tour of this magnificent city. A wonderful festive break is completed with a call in Melk, home to a famous Abbey.

Cruise Highlights & Inclusions

· Embark A-ROSA DONNA in Engelhartszell (Passau) · Wachau Valley cruise and call at Dürnstein · Christmas Eve arrival in Vienna · Christmas Day tour of the Austrian capital · Visit to Melk special festive meals and entertainment · Enjoy aboard ship · Four nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise

Palace Belvedere, Vienna, Austria

Danube Christmas Markets

5-Day River Cruise by Air from £829 Flying from – See page 68-69 for details Birmingham Gatwick Heathrow Manchester Stansted

· ·

Please call for Cruise Only prices

29 November & 11 December 2020 A-ROSA DONNA

et your Christmas off to a flying start by joining this wonderful cruise through elegant Austria, taking in the glorious scenery of the ‘Blue Danube’, and including an overnight stay in glorious Vienna, one of Europe’s most celebrated festive cities. An introductory city tour will bring to life the city of ‘coffee and cake’, with plenty of time to visit the famous Vienna Christmas markets held in the idyllic lanes of Spittelberg and (since 1772) on the triangular Freyung ‘square’.

Mainz Christmas Market, Germany

Cruise Highlights & Inclusions

· Embark A-ROSA DONNA in Engelhartszell (Passau) · Cruise through the scenic Wachau Valley · Overnight stay and included city tour in Vienna · Explore the Austrian capital and its Christmas markets · Call at cosmopolitan Linz · Enjoy special festive meals and entertainment aboard · Four nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise Call us on: 0330 160 7722

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Vienna's Christmas Market, Austria

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Lapland Santa Experience Day Trip

Join us for one amazing day, full of laughter and fun, a few tears of joy... and some precious family memories to cherish forever.

Your Lapland Day Trip price includes

Join Newmarket Holidays for the most exciting, most magical and

• Exclusive chartered return flights direct to Pajala, high above the Arctic circle, in Swedish Lapland • Return transfers from the airport to Santa’s village • In-flight catering • Warm and cosy thermal clothing including gloves and boots • Hot berry juice to drink • A ‘Search for Santa’ experience • A private family meeting with Santa • A token Christmas gift for every child • An exhilarating snowmobile ride • A traditional reindeer sleigh ride • Husky sledding through the snowy countryside • A two-course lunch of hot soup & Swedish meatballs

without doubt most unforgettable day ever. Fly direct from your local airport to a still, white wilderness high above the Arctic Circle, where amongst the snowy forests, in a land inhabited by the ancient Sami people, with their husky dogs and reindeer, as children of all ages know, there also lives, hidden from view, a Very Special Person.

Treat your family to the most exciting, magical and unforgettable day ever. Fly to a still, white wilderness high above the Arctic Circle where, amongst the snowy forests in a land inhabited by the ancient Sami people and their husky dogs and herds of reindeer, as children of all ages know, there lives a Very Special Person. Full of activity from beginning to end, your Lapland Experience is an opportunity to enjoy a day like no other, full of wonder for children of all ages, played out in a truly authentic setting, as the friendly Lappish hosts welcome you to their pristine homeland, and you discover an entirely different snow-white world. Journey back to nature as you take part in a host of wonderful adventures that will provide indelible, life-long memories. Enjoy a ride on a sleigh drawn by reindeer. Drive a snowmobile on prepared tracks through the snow. Experience the thrill of a husky-drawn sledge ‘safari’. And, of course, the highlight of the day – journey on a Pajala ‘secret path’ to the isolated house that is home to Santa Claus himself!

Available Dec 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Belfast Int £559 • Birmingham £579 • Bournemouth £559 • Cardiff £579 • East Midlands £559 • Exeter £579 • Gatwick £579 • Glasgow £579 • Humberside £529 • Leeds/Bradford £529 • Liverpool £579 • Norwich £579

Exclusive to Newmarket Holidays Your specially chartered flight will be the only ‘Santa’ flight to Pajala on this day, and numbers are strictly limited so that you have time to appreciate every magical moment.

Escorted day trip from £529 Adult (Ages 2-15) £439 Child

Arctic Circle

The friendly Lapps go out of their way to preserve the authentic, magical nature of their beautiful corner of the world on this exclusive tour.

Country

City LeftAlign

Sweden City Right Align

Finland

Stockholm

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Santa’s Grotto

Husky Dogsled

A Perfect Family Memory – A Private Meeting with A Very Special Person Your day begins with your exclusively chartered direct flight north to Newmarket’s dedicated Lapland airport in Pajala, 50 miles beyond the Arctic Circle and gateway to the heart of Swedish Lapland. Your flight will be the only ‘Santa’ flight to Pajala on this day, and on arrival you’ll be met by your Lappish hosts dressed in traditional Sami costume and will board a coach to make the very short journey to Pajala’s purpose-built ‘Santa’s Home’, tucked away in the forest and a place of magic and wonder for everyone. Wrapped up against the Arctic chill in the thermal garments that are supplied on arrival, in no time at all you’ll be heading out into the snow to start your adventures. All the activities take place at points a short distance from the central log cabin that house the restaurant, each separated from the others to ensure that each new thrill comes as a surprise to children and adults alike. As your day unfolds you’ll participate in each of the different, fun-filled activities; will have the chance to enjoy warming drinks at each activity ‘station’, and no doubt between activities; will have ‘fun in the snow’, with toboggan rides, snowball fights and the chance to build a snowman.

Your once-in-a-lifetime experiences

There’s little doubt that your Lapland Santa Day Trip will be unforgettable from beginning to end, full of unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences that children and adults alike will treasure forever! Our Lappish hosts will go out of their way to ensure that each wonderful activity you take part in during the day will be equally enjoyable for every member of your family and party, with plenty of unexpected surprises to go with your Arctic adventures. With numbers strictly limited there’ll be time to experience all that the Pajala centre has to offer during your exclusive visit. There will also be plenty of time, though, to catch your breath and to enjoy a warming drink or two between each thrilling experience, and of course opportunities to take photographs of your stay and to visit the souvenir store to ensure that you have plenty of mementoes to treasure from your day.

A Magical Reindeer Sleigh Ride

The highlight of the day will come as you venture through the forest on a ‘secret’ path lit with twinkling lights to the hut where Santa himself is waiting to greet each child personally. It’s the most magical moment of all, as wide-eyed children’s dreams come true, and a smile – or a tear – is guaranteed on every adult’s face.

Reindeer sleigh ride Taken by Liam Bennett

If anything sums up the magic and wonder of your Lapland Day Trip, then it’s the journey on a traditional sleigh pulled by some of Santa’s reindeer – though possibly not Rudolf and his friends, since flying sleighs aren’t approved by Lapland Elf and Safety! Sit back beneath a warm blanket and enjoy the moment as you ‘jingle all the way’ through the forest – another highlight of a wonderful day!

Husky Experience

Husky Dog experience

Very much the ‘work-horses’ of the Sami people before the ‘skidoo’ came along, the teams of hardy, sure-footed huskies were vital for man’s survival in the inhospitable Arctic for centuries. Learn all about this wonderful breed and the ‘art’ of mushing, and enjoy an exhilarating ride over the frozen ground in a traditional sleigh drawn by the willing dogs.

Fun in the Snow!

Taken by Monica Wells, Photographer for Newmarket Holidays

Take time to enjoy the family-fun of being in the snow for a day, perhaps helping to build a snowman, throwing a few well-aimed snowballs or enjoying a toboggan ride. Everyone’s a child for the memory-filled day at Pajala.

A Thrilling Snowmobile Ride

Taken by Dean Stilwell, Product Manager at Newmarket Holidays

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Enjoy the thrill of being at the helm of a high-powered snowmobile – on a specially prepared ‘circuit’ marked out in the snow close to the Activity Centre. Holders of full driving licences can take the controls, while for children under 15 there will be the chance to be pulled along in a sleigh. The snowmobile has revolutionised transportation in Lapland, and is a thrilling experience to boot!

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Departures & Prices

Prices, Airport Selection & Departures destination, although we try to keep waiting times to a minimum. We thank you for your understanding of this situation, should it arise.

The following pages give you the information that you need in order to make your holiday choice, including departure date changes for each of the holidays shown in this brochure, the choice of UK departure airports available and price ranges from your chosen airport, for your chosen departure, including any single room and upgrade supplements. You’ll also find scheduled flight times and durations and approximate transfer times (in normal traffic conditions by coach) from the arrival airport to your chosen destination (see note about transfers below).

Prices shown are for guidance only and can change, depending on departure date, occupancy and room choice. Exact prices will be reconfirmed at time of booking, and will be covered by our NoSurcharge Guarantee. Flight times shown are only an indication as airline schedules can change. Please check online for the most up-todate information. We will inform you of any changes that take place subsequent to your booking.

Should you require any further information, please see your local travel agent, look on the website, or call one of our Travel Advisors on 0330 160 7722.

Rooms for sole use occupancy The prices listed in this brochure are based on two people sharing. Single use occupancy rooms and cabins are available for a supplement, and could be a single, twin or a double. The supplement differs for each tour – please see the ‘Room for Sole Use Supplement’ listing on each tour for these prices.

Transfers to your chosen destination are always included in the price of Newmarket holidays. In order to offer our holidays at competitive prices, and to offer you as wide a choice of UK departure airports as possible, we sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your holiday

ll the flight–inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. A Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our Booking Conditions for further information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org/ATOLcertificate. The prices shown in the brochure were correct at time of print. Please check our website or call us for the most up to date prices.

Christmas Markets Bruges & Brussels Christmas Markets – page 14 UK Airport Birmingham Bristol Edinburgh Heathrow Manchester Newcastle

Pricing from – to £569 - £619 £599 - £649 £599 - £649 £595 - £649 £599 - £649 £599 - £649

3, 10, 17 Dec 2020* 3, 10, 17 Dec 2020* 3, 10, 17 Dec 2020* 3, 10, 17 Dec 2020* 3, 10, 17 Dec 2020* 3, 10, 17 Dec 2020*

Pricing

Departs

UK Station St Pancras Ebbsfleet

Departs

from – to £499 - £569 £499 - £569

Room for sole use

Flight times Outbound Return 06:20/08:35 21:10/21:25 06:05/08:20 21:05/21:20 06:05/08:40 21:10/21:50 06:50/08:55 21:10/21:20 06:10/08:30 21:15/21:35 06:25/08:50 20:10/20:40

Transfer times: Transfer from the airport to your hotel is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes and 10 minutes from the station. *Please note: Arrivals on the 3 & 17 December will stay at the two-star Ibis Hotel Centrum, and arrivals on the 10 December will stay at the four-star Hotel de’ Medici.

Outbound Train Times

via 3, 10, 17 Dec 2020 Brussels 3, 10, 17 Dec 2020 Brussels

Outbound 08:54/13:30 09:12/13:30

Return 14:44/18:13 14:44/17:45

from £186

Edinburgh Christmas Market – page 15 UK Airport Belfast International Belfast City Birmingham Bristol Gatwick Heathrow Luton Southampton Stansted Room for sole use

Pricing from – to £325 £335 £335 £325 £329 £365 £299 - £325 £345 £325

Departs 1, 8, 15 Dec 2020 1, 8, 15 Dec 2020 1, 8, 15 Dec 2020 1, 8, 15 Dec 2020 1, 8, 15 Dec 2020 1, 8, 15 Dec 2020 1, 8, 15 Dec 2020 1, 8, 15 Dec 2020 1, 8, 15 Dec 2020

Flight Times Outbound 08:20/09:10 08:50/09:45 08:55/10:15 07:00/08:15 08:25/09:55 08:55/10:20 08:50/10:10 08:50/10:25 08:55/10:10

Transfer times: Transfer from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.

Return 18:05/18:55 19:50/20:45 18:55/20:15 19:10/20:25 18:55/20:25 19:25/20:50 19:40/20:55 18:40/20:15 19:35/20:55

£135

Lyon Festival of Light & Christmas Market – page 16 UK Airport Gatwick Heathrow Luton Room for sole use

Pricing from £665 £679 £655

Departs

Flight Times Outbound 09:05/11:45 08:25/11:05 07:20/10:05

6 Dec 2020 6 Dec 2020 6 Dec 2020

Transfer times: Transfer from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.

Return 18:40/19:20 08:10/09:00 16:00/16:45

£261

Berlin Christmas Markets – page 17 UK Airport Bristol East Midlands Edinburgh Gatwick Glasgow Liverpool Luton Manchester Stansted Room for sole use

Pricing from £499 £515 £515 £429 £515 £515 £439 £499 £459

Departures Available 30 Nov, 4, 11, 18 Dec 2020 30 Nov, 4, 11, 18 Dec 2020 30 Nov, 4, 11, 18 Dec 2020 30 Nov, 4, 11, 18 Dec 2020 30 Nov, 4, 11, 18 Dec 2020 30 Nov, 4, 11, 18 Dec 2020 30 Nov, 4, 11, 18 Dec 2020 30 Nov, 4, 11, 18 Dec 2020 30 Nov, 4, 11, 18 Dec 2020

Outbound 17:40/20:40 06:45/09:40 06:00/09:05 08:40/11:35 07:20/10:30 12:15/15:15 06:30/09:30 12:35/15:25 07:50/10:40

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes.

Return 21:10/22:15 15:15/16:20 10:00/11:05 18:05/19:10 16:35/17:55 15:45/16:55 21:35/22:30 11:00/12:10 18:35/19:30

£111

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Flight times

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UK Airport

Pricing from £419 £455 £399 £409 £429

Bristol Edinburgh Gatwick Luton Manchester Room for sole use

Departures Available 27, 30 Nov, 3 Dec 2020 30 Nov 2020 27, 30 Nov, 3, 6, 9 Dec 2020 27 Nov, 3, 6, 9 Dec 2020 27, 30 Nov, 6, 9 Dec 2020

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately two hours.

Flight times Outbound 13:35/16:15 13:00/16:20 10:45/13:25 10:45/13:30 10:55/13:45

Return 16:50/17:35 20:10/21:30 17:35/18:05 17:10/17:55 21:40/22:35

Departures & Prices

Swiss Christmas Markets – page 18

£81

Prague Christmas Markets – page 19 UK Airport Bournemouth Bristol Edinburgh Gatwick Luton Manchester Stansted

NH Crystal Collection Palace Prices range from £485 £475 £485 £529 £449 £459 £469 £479 £489 £499 £455 £465

Room for sole use

£141

Departures Available 3 Dec 2020 27, 30 Nov, 3 Dec 2020 3 Dec 2020 27, 30 Nov, 3, 6, 9 Dec 2020 27, 30 Nov, 3, 6, 9 Dec 2020 27, 30 Nov, 3, 6, 9 Dec 2020 27, 30 Nov, 3, 6, 9 Dec 2020

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes.

Flight times Outbound 16:40/19:40 13:20/16:20 19:40/23:00 08:20/11:20 16:30/19:35 06:05/09:10 08:45/11:40

Return 11:10/12:10 16:50/18:05 10:10/11:30 21:25/22:35 16:30/17:35 21:00/22:20 19:40/20:40

£174

Kraków Christmas Markets – page 20 UK Airport

Golden Tulip Kazimierz Prices range from £465 £495 £465 £495 £465 £495 £479 £509 £399 £429 £465 £495 £475 £505 £409 £439 £465 £495 £475 £505 £409 £439

Hotel Logos

Birmingham Bournemouth Bristol Edinburgh Gatwick Glasgow Leeds/Bradford Luton Manchester Newcastle Stansted Room for sole use

£96

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.

Flight times Outbound 07:00/10:30 19:00/22:30 06:30/10:05 06:45/10:25 09:00/12:30 07:25/11:10 08:00/11:35 09:15/12:40 08:25/12:00 10:00/13:40 08:35/11:55

Return 10:55/12:35 15:40/17:15 10:30/12:10 10:35/12:30 13:00/14:35 18:45/20:35 19:25/21:05 18:10/19:40 18:45/20:30 18:25/20:10 16:50/18:15

£150

Vienna Christmas Market – page 21 UK Airport

Pricing

Departures Available

from – to £499 - £515 £539 - £549 £539 - £549 £489 - £499 £499 - £515 £489 - £499 £519 - £529 £499 - £515

Birmingham Bristol* Edinburgh Gatwick Heathrow Luton Manchester Stansted Room for sole use

27 Nov, 1, 4, 8 Dec 2020 27 Nov, 1, 4, 8 Dec 2020 27 Nov, 1, 4, 8 Dec 2020 27 Nov, 1, 4, 8 Dec 2020 27 Nov, 1, 4, 8 Dec 2020 27 Nov, 1, 4, 8 Dec 2020 27 Nov, 1, 4, 8 Dec 2020 27 Nov, 1, 4, 8 Dec 2020

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes. *Flights from Bristol are via Frankfurt. All other flights are direct. Please call us or see online for details.

Flight times Outbound 13:15/16:35 09:35/12:10 08:45/12:30 08:20/11:35 09:05/12:20 07:40/11:00 09:10/12:40 08:25/11:35

Return 11:05/12:30 14:50/16:15 14:30/16:15 20:45/22:15 20:05/21:25 16:50/18:10 16:00/17:40 18:00/19:10

from £114

Zagreb & Ljubljana Christmas Markets – page 22 UK Airport

Gatwick Heathrow Manchester Stansted

Destination Airport

Hotel Ljubljana Park

Hotel Lev

Prices range from – to £545 - £575 £585 - £615 £559 - £649 £599 - £689 £589 - £599 £629 - £639 £559 - £575 £599 - £615

Venice Zagreb Venice Ljubljana

Room for sole use

from £165

Departs

27 Nov, 1, 15 Dec 2020 27 Nov, 1, 15 Dec 2020 27 Nov, 1, 15 Dec 2020 27 Nov, 1, 15 Dec 2020

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 40 mins from Ljubljana, 2 hours from Zagreb and two hours 40 minutes from Venice.

Flight times Outbound 12:35/15:40 08:00/11:20 11:55/15:20 07:20/10:25

Return 20:20/21:30 16:40/18:20 16:25/17:50 11:00/12:15

from £183

Riga Christmas Markets – page 23 UK Airport Gatwick Leeds/Bradford Luton Manchester Stansted Room for sole use

Pricing from £435 £439 £419 £425 £395

Departures Available 3, 6, 10, 17 3, 6, 10, 17 3, 6, 10, 17 3, 6, 10, 17 3, 6, 10, 17

Dec 2020 Dec 2020 Dec 2020 Dec 2020 Dec 2020

Flight times Outbound 11:00/15:45 16:00/20:40 07:45/12:25 09:15/14:00 06:20/10:55

Return 15:50/16:45 11:35/12:35 17:30/18:30 23:20/00:15 19:55/20:50

£159

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Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.

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Christmas & New Year Holidays Christmas in Jersey – page 25 UK Airport Bristol Cardiff Exeter Gatwick Liverpool Manchester Southampton

Monterey Pomme D’Or Hotel Hotel Pricing from £879 £1,069 £885 £1,075 £899 £1,089 £829 £1,019 £855 £1,045 £899 £1,089 £879 £1,069

Room for sole use

–

Departs 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020

Flight times Outbound 10:00/11:00 10:35/11:30 07:05/08:40 08:55/10:05 07:00/08:10 10:20/11:45 08:30/09:20

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 15 minutes.

Return 12:20/13:20 12:00/12:55 15:45/17:15 16:50/17:50 14:55/16:05 12:20/13:40 18:30/18:20

£95

Christmas in the Scottish Highlands – page 26 UK Airport

Pricing

Departs

from £759 £759 £745 £759 £705 £709 £745 £590

Belfast Birmingham Bristol East Midlands Gatwick Luton Manchester Make Your Own Way

23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020

Flight times Outbound 11:10/12:15 10:45/12:05 13:55/15:20 10:00/11:25 12:30/14:15 09:40/11:10 08:40/09:55

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 15 minutes.

Return 10:15/11:20 13:10/14:40 12:35/13:55 14:30/15:55 15:00/16:35 11:40/13:05 14:30/15:45

Christmas in Vienna – page 27 UK Airport

Pricing from £899 £899 £929 £899 £929 £899

Birmingham Gatwick Heathrow Luton Manchester Stansted Room for sole use

Departs 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020

Flight times Outbound 13:15/16:35 08:20/11:40 13:55/17:10 07:40/11:00 13:00/16:25 08:20/11:25

Transfer times: The trasnfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.

Return 11:05/12:30 12:15/13:40 06:40/08:15 16:50/18:15 12:50/14:30 07:15/08:35

£180

Christmas in a Historic Spanish Parador – page 28 UK Airport

Pricing

Edinburgh Gatwick Heathrow Luton Stansted Make Your Own Way

from £1,655 £1,545 £1,625 £1,545 £1,589 £1,340

Room for sole use

Departs 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020

Flight times Outbound 12:15/16:10 12:05/15:35 08:35/12:00 12:05/15:30 08:25/11:55

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour 30 minutes.

Return 21:35/23:35 21:05/22:30 21:15/22:30 21:35/23:00 14:55/16:30

£350

Christmas in Andalucia – page 29 UK Airport Belfast Birmingham Bristol East Midlands Gatwick Glasgow Liverpool Luton Manchester Stansted Room for sole use

Pricing from £925 £889 £909 £935 £869 £935 £869 £889 £925 £889

Departs

Flight times Outbound 06:55/11:05 07:40/11:40 06:35/10:10 07:10/11:10 06:45/10:40 13:00/17:15 10:20/14:15 06:50/10:50 16:15/20:05 07:20/11:15

23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.

Return 11:35/13:55 19:15/21:20 21:05/22:55 15:45/17:45 21:20/23:10 20:05/22:35 19:35/21:40 11:45/13:50 11:10/13:20 16:25/18:25

from £180

Christmas in Spain – page 30 UK Airport Bristol Edinburgh Gatwick Liverpool Luton Manchester Newcastle Stansted Room for sole use Sea View Room

Pricing from £699 £795 £745 £759 £729 £779 £759 £759

Departs 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020

Outbound 07:20/10:20 06:30/10:10 06:55/10:00 12:35/15:55 07:45/10:55 06:20/09:40 12:35/16:10 09:35/12:50

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour 15 minutes.

Return 10:55/12:15 10:35/12:35 14:10/15:35 16:30/18:05 15:00/16:25 20:35/22:20 21:10/22:55 13:55/15:25

£180 £60

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Flight times

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Departures & Prices Lake Garda

Christmas on Lake Como – page 31 Destination Airport

UK Airport

Bristol Edinburgh Gatwick Luton Manchester Stansted

Pricing from £825 £839 £789 £789 £809 £799

Milan Bergamo Milan Malpensa Milan Malpensa Milan Malpensa Milan Malpensa Milan Malpensa Room for sole use Lake View Room

Departs

Flight times Outbound 16:15/19:20 15:15/18:40 09:00/12:05 06:50/09:50 13:30/16:40 16:40/19:35

22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020

Return 12:05/13:10 17:20/18:55 13:30/14:25 21:00/21:55 13:00/14:10 21:35/22:30

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and thirty minutes from Milan Malpensa and two hours from Bergamo. Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable. Hotel Room Tax: Some regions of Italy have introduced a room tax of between €1.00 - €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.

£165 from £85

Christmas on Lake Garda – page 32 UK Airport

Destination Airport

Edinburgh Gatwick Luton Manchester Stansted

Milan Malpensa Milan Malpensa Milan Malpensa Milan Bergamo Milan Bergamo Room for sole use

Hotel Royal £749 £699 £699 £719 £719

Hotel Europa

Hotel Kristal Palace

Departs

Prices range from £859 £934 £809 £884 £809 £884 £829 £904 £829 £904

from £90

from £140

Flight times

22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020

Outbound 15:15/18:40 09:00/12:05 06:50/09:50 07:05/10:15 08:05/11:00

Return 17:20/18:55 15:05/16:10 21:00/21:55 10:40/11:55 14:25/15:35

Transfer times: The transfer time to your hotel is approximately one hour from Verona, two hours from Milan Bergamo and three hours from Milan Malpensa. Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable. Hotel Room Tax: Some regions of Italy have introduced a room tax of between €1.00 - €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.

from £115

New Year on Lake Garda – page 46 UK Airport Bristol Edinburgh Gatwick Luton Manchester Stansted

Destination Airport Milan Bergamo Milan Malpensa Verona Milan Malpensa Milan Bergamo Milan Bergamo Room for sole use

Pricing from £1,119 £1,129 £1,089 £1,089 £1,099 £1,095

Departs 27 Dec 2020 27 Dec 2020 27 Dec 2020 27 Dec 2020 27 Dec 2020 27 Dec 2020

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour from Verona, two hours from Milan Bergamo and three hours from Milan Malpensa. Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable. Hotel Room Tax: Some regions of Italy have introduced a room tax of between €1.00 - €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.

Flight times Outbound 16:15/19:20 15:15/18:40 11:30/14;35 06:50/09:50 07:05/10:15 08:05/11:00

Return 20:40/21:45 17:20/18:55 12:00/13:05 21:00/21:55 10:40/11:55 14:25/15:35

from £162

Christmas & New Year on Lake Garda UK Airport Bristol East Midlands Edinburgh Gatwick Luton Manchester Stansted

Destination Airport Milan Bergamo Milan Bergamo Milan Malpensa Milan Malpensa Milan Malpensa Milan Bergamo Milan Bergamo Room for sole use

Pricing from £1,539 £1,539 £1,549 £1,499 £1,499 £1,525 £1,525

Departs 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 27 Dec 2020 27 Dec 2020

Please contact us or see our website for further details.

Flight times Outbound 16:15/19:20 12:10/15:15 15:15/18:40 09:00/12:05 06:50/09:50 07:05/10:15 08:05/11:00

Return 20:40/21:45 12:25/13:35 17:20/18:55 09:45/10:50 21:00/21:55 10:40/11:55 14:25/15:35

from £302

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This extended break includes: • A scenic Lake Garda boat trip • Eleven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Europa in Riva del Garda • A four-course Christmas Eve Dinner • A Christmas day turkey lunch • A five-course New Year’s Eve Dinner with traditional panettone and live music • A glass of sparkling wine on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve • Return flights to Italy • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

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Lake Bled

Fairy-tale Christmas in Bavaria – page 34 UK Airport

Pricing from £1,069 £1,109 £1,089 £979 £1,045 £979 £995 £979

Birmingham Bristol Edinburgh Gatwick Heathrow Luton Manchester Stansted Room for sole use

Departs

Outbound 10:15/13:05 09:00/11:15 13:20/16:35 13:35/16:30 13:50/16:35 16:45/19:35 17:50/20:55 12:35/15:20

22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 15 minutes.

Flight times Return 15:50/16:50 12:10/13:35 14:10/15:40 17:00/18:00 15:55/17:05 20:05/21:05 16:35/17:50 15:50/16:45

£255

Christmas on Lake Bled – page 35 Destination Airport

UK Airport Bristol Gatwick Manchester Stansted

Pricing from £879 £849 £879 £879

Venice Venice Venice Ljubljana Room for sole use Lake View Room

Departs 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020

Flight times Outbound 14:50/18:05 10:15/13:20 16:55/20:15 07:00/10:05

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 40 minutes from Ljubljana and three hours from Venice.

Return 12:55/14:15 16:15/17:30 18:10/19:35 11:00/12:15

from £240 from £75

Christmastime in the Austrian Tyrol – page 36 UK Airport

Destination Airport

Birmingham Gatwick Heathrow Luton Manchester

Pricing from £999 £899 £919 £885 £979

Zurich Innsbruck Zurich Zurich Zurich Room for sole use

Departs 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020

Flight times Outbound 08:45/11:35 07:15/10:15 09:05/11:55 12:30/15:10 08:40/11:40

Return 17:15/18:10 15:10/16:05 18:05/19:00 10:45/11:40 17:10/18:10

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour 15 minutes from Innsbruck, and 2 hours 30 minutes from Zurich. Please note: A tourist tax of approximately €2-€3 per person per night is payable directly to the hotel on checkout.

from £75

Christmas in Kraków – page 37 UK Airport Bristol Edinburgh Gatwick Liverpool Luton Manchester Stansted Room for sole use

Pricing from £699 £709 £689 £699 £689 £699 £685

Departs 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020

Outbound 10:15/13:45 06:25/10:05 09:00/12:30 17:35/21:05 07:20/10:50 19:45/23:15 08:35/11:55

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.

Return 14:15/15:55 10:35/12:30 13:00/14:35 11:40/13:30 20:45/22:10 17:40/19:20 16:50/18:15

£112

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UK Airport

Pricing from £1,059 £835 £829 £1,019 £965

Birmingham Edinburgh Gatwick Manchester Stansted Room for sole use

Departs

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 40 minutes.

Flight times Outbound 06:30/10:15 10:50/14:40 12:05/15:35 09:30/13:20 11:45/15:10

23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020

Return 19:15/21:10 17:50/19:50 12:15/13:55 20:15/22:15 17:20/18:50

Departures & Prices

Christmas in Budapest – page 38

£176

Christmas in Prague – page 39 UK Airport

Pricing from £945 £729 £899 £729 £739 £729

Birmingham Gatwick Leeds/Bradford Luton Manchester Stansted Room for sole use

Departs

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 35 minutes.

Flight times Outbound 07:00/10:10 08:50/11:55 07:30/10:45 13:00/15:55 17:25/20:30 08:40/11:35

23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020

Return 18:00/19:15 21:35/22:40 19:20/20:30 16:30/17:35 21:00/22:20 19:10/20:10

£60

Christmas in the Norwegian Fjords – page 40 UK Airport

Pricing from £1,259 £1,305 £1,199 £1,259 £1,305 £1,259 £1,305

Birmingham Bristol Gatwick* Glasgow Leeds/Bradford Manchester Teesside Room for sole use

Departs

Outbound 06:15/13:45 06:15/12:45 11:00/13:55 06:05/13:45 06:10/13:45 05:55/13:45 06:10/13:45

22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately three hours. *Flights from and Gatwick are direct. All other flights are via Amsterdam. Please call us or see online for details. Please note: Luggage will be checked through and will be waiting for you at your final destination.

Flight times Return 17:25/21:15 17:25/22:05 19:10/20:10 17:25/22:00 17:25/21:55 17:25/22:00 17:25/22:00

£225

Christmas in Moscow – page 41 Destination Airport

UK Airport

Aberdeen Birmingham Bristol Cardiff Edinburgh Glasgow Heathrow* Humberside Leeds/Bradford Manchester Newcastle Norwich Teesside

Moscow Sheremetyevo Moscow Sheremetyevo Moscow Sheremetyevo Moscow Sheremetyevo Moscow Sheremetyevo Moscow Sheremetyevo Moscow Domodedovo Moscow Sheremetyevo Moscow Sheremetyevo Moscow Sheremetyevo Moscow Sheremetyevo Moscow Sheremetyevo Moscow Sheremetyevo Room for sole use

Holiday Inn Lesnaya

Moscow Marriott Grand Hotel

Prices range from – to £1,099 £1,239 £889 £1,029 £859 £999 £1,099 £1,239 £1,025 £1,165 £1,025 £1,165 £959 £1,099 £1,055 £1,195 £1,055 £1,195 £859 £999 £1,025 £1,165 £1,099 £1,239 £1,129 £1,269 £192

Departures Available 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020

Flight times Outbound Return 06:00/15:55 16:45/21:50 06:10/15:55 16:45/21:25 06:05/15:55 16:45/21:20 06:00/15:55 16:45/21:40 06:05/15:55 16:45/21:50 06:05/15:55 16:45/22:00 08:40/15:20 16:40/17:45 06:10/15:55 16:45/21:15 06:10/15:55 16:45/21:55 06:10/15:55 16:45/21:35 06:00/15:55 16:45/22:10 06:15/15:55 16:45/21:10 06:05/15:55 16:45/21:35

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour. *Flights from Heathrow are direct. All other flights are via Amsterdam or Brussels. Please call us or see online for details. Visa Information: Please note that you require a visa for travel on this tour. The visa application process requires you to appear in person at the Russian embassy in either Edinburgh, Manchester or London. We will send you full application details including your invitation letter approximately 8 weeks prior to your holiday. Please note you cannot obtain your visa until you have received your invitation letter from us. Passports must be valid for at least six months after the visa expiration date. The cost of the Visa is approximately £110 if obtained directly and more information can be found online at ru.vfsglobal.co.uk

£320

Kraków Christmas Market

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Christmas in Malta – page 42 UK Airport Birmingham Bournemouth Bristol Cardiff Gatwick Luton Manchester Southend Stansted

Dolmen Santana Resort Hotel Hotel Prices range from £979 £1,099 £979 £1,099 £965 £1,085 £979 £1,099 £919 £1,039 £879 £999 £979 £1,099 £919 £1,039 £945 £1,065

Room for sole use Superior Room Sea View Room All-Inclusive Supplement

£147 – £56 £299

Departs 20 Dec 2020 20 Dec 2020 20 Dec 2020 20 Dec 2020 20 Dec 2020 20 Dec 2020 20 Dec 2020 20 Dec 2020 20 Dec 2020

Flight times Outbound 07:45/12:05 13:20/17:35 07:55/12:10 10:30/14:55 07:25/11:45 07:00/11:20 07:30/11:55 15:10/19:15 07:15/11:30

Return 12:30/15:00 18:00/20:25 12:35/15:05 07:40/10:05 12:25/14:45 11:45/14:15 12:25/14:45 20:00/22:15 11:55/14:20

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes. Tourist Tax: A €5.00 per person tax is payable in Malta on your arrival at your chosen hotel.

The All-Inclusive package includes: Dolmen Resort Hotel: Breakfast 07:30-10:00, Lunch 12:3014:00, Dinner 18:30-21:00, Afternoon Tea, Cakes, Sandwiches and Ice-Cream 15:00-17:00, Drinks 10:00-23:00: A selection of branded spirits, local and foreign beer, local wine by the glass, soft drinks, juice, water, hot beverages including tea and coffee, cocktails (excluding Champagne cocktails). Santana Hotel: Breakfast 07:30-10:00, Lunch 12:30-14:00, Dinner 18:30-21:00, Snacks 08:00-21:00, Drinks 08:0001:00 – selected house wines, selected local spirits, selected cocktails, house beer, soft drinks, juice, tea and coffee including cappuccino & espresso coffee. Ice cream by the scoop: 08:00-23:00. Afternoon Tea and cake: 16:00-18:00.

£189 £35 – –

New Year in Malta – page 49 UK Airport Birmingham Bristol Gatwick Luton

Dolmen Santana Resort Hotel Hotel Prices range from £1,115 £1,125 £1,109 £1,119 £1,089 £1,099 £1,089 £1,099

Room for sole use Superior Room Sea View Room All-Inclusive Supplement

£105 – £40 £230

Departs 27 Dec 2020 27 Dec 2020 27 Dec 2020 27 Dec 2020

Flight times Outbound 07:45/12:05 07:55/12:10 07:25/11:45 07:00/11:20

Return 07:05/09:35 18:40/21:10 12:25/14:45 13:45/16:15

£135 £25 – –

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes. Tourist Tax: A €5.00 per person tax is payable in Malta on your arrival at your chosen hotel.

Christmas & New Year in Malta UK Airport Birmingham Bristol Gatwick Luton

Dolmen Santana Resort Hotel Hotel Prices range from £1,585 £1,695 £1,585 £1,695 £1,569 £1,679 £1,559 £1,669

Room for sole use Superior Room Sea View Room All-Inclusive Supplement

£252 – £96 £529

Departs 20 Dec 2020 20 Dec 2020 20 Dec 2020 20 Dec 2020

Flight times Outbound 07:45/12:05 07:55/12:10 07:25/11:45 07:00/11:20

Return 07:05/09:35 18:40/21:10 12:25/14:45 13:45/16:15

£324 £60 – –

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.

Please contact us or see our website for further details.

Tourist Tax: A €5.00 per person tax is payable in Malta on your arrival at your chosen hotel.

This extended break includes: • Explore historic capital Valletta • Visit the ancient ‘Three Cities’ and historic Mdina • Discover Rabat and Mosta’s ‘miracle church’ • 12 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfasat accommodation at the four-star superior Hotel Santana in Qawra (All-Inclusive options available at a supplement) • Traditional Christmas dinner and festive entertainment in your hotel • New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner with live music and entertainment in your chosen hotel • Return flights to Malta

New Year in Spain – page 45 UK Airport Bristol Edinburgh Gatwick Liverpool Luton Manchester Newcastle Stansted Room for sole use Sea View Room

Pricing from £769 £869 £819 £839 £795 £855 £839 £839

Departs 30 Dec 2020 30 Dec 2020 30 Dec 2020 30 Dec 2020 30 Dec 2020 30 Dec 2020 30 Dec 2020 30 Dec 2020

Flight times Outbound 10:55/14:00 06:30/10:10 11:35/14:45 12:35/15:55 09:55/13:00 09:00/12:30 12:35/16:10 12:45/16:00

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour 15 minutes.

Return 22:15/23:30 10:35/12:35 12:20/13:50 16:30/18:05 12:45/14:10 16:55/18:40 21:10/22:55 13:55/15:25

£180 £60

Paphos

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Hotel Leonardo Veronica Plaza Cypria Prices range from £829 £983 £989 £1,143 £989 £1,143 £1,039 £1,193 £859 £1,013

UK Airport Bristol Gatwick Luton Manchester Stansted Room for sole use Side Sea View Room Sea View Room All-Inclusive Package

from £126 – – –

Departs 21 Dec 2020 21 Dec 2020 21 Dec 2020 21 Dec 2020 21 Dec 2020

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.

Flight times Outbound 12:15/18:45 07:10/13:40 11:20/17:50 11:40/18:25 09:45/16:10

Return 19:25/22:35 14:20/17:20 18:30/21:30 19:05/22:15 06:10/09:10

from £154 from £56 from £105 £119

The optional All-Inclusive package includes: reakfast, lunch, dinner plus daily snacks, and nonB branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from the bar until midnight. After midnight, all drinks and food will be charged.

Departures & Prices

Christmas in Cyprus – page 43

New Year in Cyprus – page 47 Hotel Leonardo Veronica Plaza Cypria Prices range from £829 £959 £799 £929 £769 £899 £845 £975 £895 £1,025

UK Airport Bristol Gatwick Luton Manchester Stansted Room for sole use Side Sea View Room Sea View Room All-Inclusive Supplement

£90 – – –

Departs 28 Dec 2020 28 Dec 2020 28 Dec 2020 28 Dec 2020 28 Dec 2020

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.

Flight times Outbound 12:15/18:45 07:10/13:40 11:20/17:50 11:40/18:25 09:45/16:10

Return 15:15/18:20 14:20/17:20 15:15/18:15 19:05/22:15 06:10/09:10

£110 £40 £75 £85

Christmas & New Year in Cyprus Hotel Leonardo Veronica Plaza Cypria Prices range from £1,149 £1,433 £1,149 £1,433 £1,165 £1,449 £1,165 £1,449 £1,215 £1,499

UK Airport Bristol Gatwick Luton Manchester Stansted Room for sole use Side Sea View Room Sea View Room All-Inclusive Supplement

£216 – – –

Departs 21 Dec 2020 21 Dec 2020 21 Dec 2020 21 Dec 2020 21 Dec 2020

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes.

Flight times Outbound 12:15/18:45 07:10/13:40 11:20/17:50 11:40/18:25 09:45/16:10

Return 19:25/22:35 14:20/17:20 18:30/21:30 19:05/22:15 15:05/18:05

£264 £96 £180 £204

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This extended break includes: • A guided tour of ancient Paphos • A visit to the – sometimes – snow-capped Troödos Mountains • Free time to enjoy Paphos • 12 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Veronica in Paphos (upgrade hotel available at a supplement) • Gala Dinner on Christmas Eve • Gala Dinner on New Year’s Eve • Return flights to Cyprus

All-Inclusive – Christmas in Northern Cyprus – page 44 UK Airport Bristol Edinburgh Gatwick Heathrow Luton Manchester Stansted

Destination Airport Paphos Paphos Larnaca Larnaca Paphos Paphos Larnaca Room for sole use

Pricing from £989 £1,115 £1,019 £1,155 £1,065 £1,149 £1,179

Departs 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020

Flight times Outbound 08:00/14:35 10:55/17:50 13:00/19:40 11:45/18:25 07:00/13:30 14:00/20:45 09:00/15:40

Return 15:25/18:35 18:30/22:00 20:15/23:20 19:20/22:15 14:10/17:00 21:35/00:45 16:40/19:40

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 10 minutes from Larnaca and two hours and 30 minutes from Paphos.

The All-Inclusive package includes: uffet breakfast, lunch and dinner (afternoon until late B night 02:00) and snacks. Non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including mini-bar drinks which are stocked on the day of arrival.

£224

All-Inclusive – New Year in Northern Cyprus – page 48 UK Airport Bristol Edinburgh Gatwick Heathrow Luton Manchester Stansted

Destination Airport Paphos Paphos Larnaca Larnaca Paphos Paphos Larnaca Room for sole use

Pricing from £1,019 £1,095 £999 £1,005 £1,019 £1,095 £1,109

Departs 30 Dec 2020 30 Dec 2020 30 Dec 2020 30 Dec 2020 30 Dec 2020 30 Dec 2020 30 Dec 2020

Flight times Outbound 08:00/14:35 10:55/17:50 13:00/19:40 07:25/14:05 07:00/13:30 14:00/20:45 09:00/15:40

Return 15:25/18:35 18:30/22:00 20:15/23:20 19:20/22:15 14:10/17:00 21:35/00:45 16:40/19:40

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 10 minutes from Larnaca and two hours and 30 minutes from Paphos.

The All-Inclusive package includes: Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner (afternoon until late night 02:00) and snacks. Non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including mini-bar drinks which are stocked on the day of arrival.

£224

All-Inclusive – Christmas & New Year in Northern Cyprus – page 48 UK Airport Bristol Edinburgh Gatwick Heathrow Luton Manchester Stansted

Destination Airport Paphos Paphos Larnaca Larnaca Paphos Paphos Larnaca Room for sole use

Pricing from £1,499 £1,625 £1,539 £1,665 £1,575 £1,659 £1,719

Departs 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020

Flight times Outbound 08:00/14:35 10:55/17:50 13:00/19:40 11:45/18:25 07:00/13:30 14:00/20:45 09:00/15:40

Return 15:25/18:35 18:30/22:00 20:15/23:20 19:20/22:15 14:10/17:00 21:35/00:45 16:40/19:40

£448

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 10 minutes from Larnaca and two hours and 30 minutes from Paphos.

This extended break includes: • Visit ancient Salamis and Famagusta • Festive Christmas Day dinner • A New Year’s Eve celebration with live music • 14 nights’ all inclusive accommodation at the four-star Salamis Bay Conti Resort in Famagusta • Return flights to Larnaca or Paphos

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Departures & Prices

Festive River Cruise Flight-Inclusive Dates & Prices Select your date and cabin choice Cruise Name

Dates

Rhine Christmas Markets Page 56

Rhine & Amsterdam Christmas Page 56

Danube Christmas Markets Page 57

Christmas on the Danube Page 57

Ship

Cabin Categories

Airports

29 Nov 2020

A-ROSA AQUA

11 Dec 2020

A-ROSA AQUA

22 Dec 2020

A-ROSA AQUA

29 Nov 2020

A-ROSA DONNA

11 Dec 2020

A-ROSA DONNA

23 Dec 2020

A-ROSA DONNA

· Stansted · Heathrow · Manchester · Birmingham · Stansted · Heathrow · Manchester · Birmingham · Manchester · Birmingham · Heathrow · Stansted · Heathrow · Birmingham · Manchester · Gatwick · Heathrow · Birmingham · Manchester · Gatwick · Manchester · Birmingham · Heathrow · Gatwick

Single (C)

£805 £819 £839 £805 £819 £839 £839 £1,285 £1,319 £1,339 £865 £879 £909 £829 £879 £909 £829 £1,139 £1,169 £1,085

£907 £921 £941 £907 £921 £941 £941 £1,430 £1,464 £1,484 £967 £981 £1,011 £931 £1,011 £931 £907 £1,261 £1,291 £1,207

£1,017 £1,031 £1,051 £1,017 £1,031 £1,051 £1,051 £1,605 £1,639 £1,659 £1,077 £1,091 £1,121 £1,041 £1,091 £1,121 £1,041 £1,401 £1,431 £1,347

£1,067 £1,081 £1,101 £1,067 £1,081 £1,101 £1,101 £1,705 £1,739 £1,759 -

£1,157 £1,171 £1,191 £1,157 £1,171 £1,191 £1,191 £1,905 £1,939 £1,959 £1,227 £1,241 £1,271 £1,191 £1,241 £1,271 £1,191 £1,591 £1,621 £1,537

*Single cabin prices are based on a category C outside cabin with ‘Juliette’ balcony.

Flight times

Flight times are subject to change. You will receive your final flight times with your Joining Instructions.

Rhine Christmas Markets UK to Frankfurt

Rhine Cruise & Amsterdam at Christmas

Danube Christmas Markets

UK to Frankfurt

Outbound

Return

UK to Munich

Outbound

Return

UK to Munich

Outbound

Return

Birmingham

08:55/11:30

21:55/22:30

Birmingham

06:20/09:10

15:55/16:50

Birmingham

10:15/13:05

15:50/16:50

15:00/15:45

Heathrow

09:30/12:05

16:00/16:45

Gatwick

07:10/10:00

16:50/17:50

Gatwick

06:20/09:10

16:50/17:50

16:20/17:05

Manchester

09:25/12:05

16:20/17:05

Heathrow

07:40/10:30

16:00/17:05

Heathrow

06:55/09:40 16:00/17:05

Manchester

06:25/09:25

16:10/17:15

Manchester

06:25/09:25

15:45/16:55

18:40/19:30

Outbound

Return

Birmingham

07:35/09:50

15:20/15:45

Heathrow

09:30/12:05

Manchester

09:25/12:05

UK to Cologne Stansted

Outbound

Return

07:35/09:50

15:20/15:40

Stansted

Christmas on the Danube

15:45/16:55

Rail-Inclusive Dates & Prices Select your date and cabin choice Cruise Name

Dates

Ship

Rhine Christmas Markets Page 56

29 Nov 11 Dec

Rhine Cruise & Amsterdam at Christmas Page 56

22 Dec

Cabin Categories S

Single (C)

A-ROSA AQUA

£839

£941

£1,051

£1,101

£1,191

A-ROSA AQUA

£1,209

£1,354

£1,529

£1,629

£1,829

Eurostar™ times Train times are subject to change. You will receive your final travel times with your Joining Instructions. Rhine Christmas Markets Rhine Cruise & Amsterdam at Christmas Outbound – St Pancras to Cologne

Return – Cologne to St Pancras

Train times

Change at

Arrive at

Train times

Departs

Train times

Change at

Train times

08:55/12:05

Brussels

Cologne

12:25/14:15

Cologne

13:43/15:35

Brussels

16:56/18:05

Outbound – Ebbsfleet to Cologne

Return – Cologne to Ebbsfleet

Train times

Change at

Arrive at

Train times

Departs

Train times

Change at

Train times

09:15/12:05

Brussels

Cologne

12:25/14:15

Cologne

13:43/15:35

Brussels

16:56/17:49

Child Prices from £250 All children aged 2-15 years of age pay just £250 if travelling with one or more full paying adult. On the Rhine A-ROSA AQUA have some cabins with connecting doors, which can be used as family cabins. A-ROSA DONNA on the Danube has larger family cabins. Please call us for details.

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Departures & Prices

Cruise only Dates & Prices Select your date and cabin choice Cruise Name

Dates

Ship

Rhine Christmas Markets Page 56

29 Nov 11 Dec

Rhine Cruise & Amsterdam at Christmas Page 56

Cabin Categories S

Single (C)

A-ROSA AQUA

£650

£752

£862

£912

£1,002

22 Dec

A-ROSA AQUA

£990

£1,135

£1,310

£1,410

£1,610

Danube Christmas Markets Page 57

29 Nov 11 Dec

A-ROSA DONNA

£660

£762

£872

£1,022

Christmas on the Danube Page 57

23 Dec

A-ROSA DONNA

£790

£912

£1,052

£1,242

*Single cabin prices are based on a category C outside cabin with ‘Juliette’ balcony.

Rhine Cabins

Danube Cabins

A-ROSA AQUA

A-ROSA DONNA S

2-bed outside cabin

14.5 m² / Deck 1

2-bed outside cabin 14.5 m² / Deck 1

2-bed outside cabin

-bed outside cabin, 2 with extra bed,

14.5 m² / Deck 1 15.5 m² / Deck 1

-bed outside cabin, 2 Juliette balcony

14.5 m² / Deck 2

-bed outside cabin, 2 Juliette balcony, 16 m² / Deck 3

-bed outside cabin, 2 Juliette balcony

Cabin grade B is only available on request.

14.5 m² / Deck 3

Lapland Santa Experience UK Airport

Belfast International Birmingham Bournemouth Cardiff East Midlands Exeter Gatwick Glasgow Humberside Humberside Leeds/Bradford Liverpool Norwich

Pricing Adult

Child

£559 £579 £559 £579 £559 £579 £579 £579 £529 £579 £529 £579 £579

£469 £499 £469 £499 £469 £499 £499 £499 £439 £499 £439 £499 £499

Departures Available

18 Dec 2020 6 Dec 2020 13 Dec 2020 12 Dec 2020 16 Dec 2020 23 Dec 2020 5 Dec 2020 21 Dec 2020 11 Dec 2020 20 Dec 2020 17 Dec 2020 22 Dec 2020 19 Dec 2020

Flight times Outbound

Return

07:00/11:00 07:00/11:05 06:45/11:10 07:00/11:15 07:00/11:10 08:00/12:35 07:30/12:00 07:30/11:25 07:00/10:50 07:00/10:50 07:00/11:05 07:00/10:55 07:30/11:50

19:00/20:55 19:00/21:40 18:30/21:55 19:00/21:45 19:00/21:25 19:20/21:45 19:00/21:20 19:00/21:00 18:30/20:45 18:30/20:45 19:00/20:50 19:00/21:20 19:00/21:10

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to Santa’s home is approximately fifteen minutes.

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Your Holiday Essentials Before you go

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.

Passports & Visas

You will need a full 10-year British passport (valid for a further three months on return to the UK) for all European holidays featured in this brochure. Children require their own passport. The Passport Office may be contacted on 0300 222 0000. British Citizens do not require visas to enter Europe. Citizens of other countries should contact the embassy of the country they are travelling to for clarification. Newmarket cannot accept responsibility for entry or travel being refused due to the failure on the part of any customer to produce correct documentation. A visa is required for entry into Russia, please see page 65 for details.

Your journey UK Holidays

Your airline requires valid photo identification which must be either a valid passport or a valid European Economic Area (EEA) driving licence with photo presented by an EEA national.Children under 16 require their own passport unless they are included on the passport of the parent with whom they are travelling. If you are in any doubt, please contact your airline, as we cannot accept liability if you are refused travel or entry because of invalid documents.

Health & holiday insurance 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 about 12 weeks prior to your holiday departure date. 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 and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. No inoculations are required for travel within Europe, and standards of health care are good or excellent at all our destinations. Travel insurance can play an essential part in ensuring you enjoy peace of mind during your holiday. We strongly recommend that everyone travelling abroad with Newmarket has travel insurance. We offer our customers good-value, comprehensive travel insurance as detailed in the section below.

Luggage For details of hold luggage allowances, please see page 10. Weight and dimension limits will apply, and vary between airlines. We will 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.

Your holida y

Peace of Mind

Main Features; Limits/Excesses applicable The policy provides cover for:

• Personal Money – up to £250 (less £70 excess)

Smoking

• Is being prescribed regular medication; or

The Premium

• Has received treatment for or had a consultation with a doctor or hospital specialist in the past 12 months; or

The cost of the policy is £10.00 for adults (2-3 days) £12.00 (4-9 days) for UK & NORTHERN IRELAND breaks; £26.00 (5-9 days), £32.00 (10-15 days), £51.00 (16-29 days) for EUROPEAN BREAKS. The cost of Excess Waiver Insurance is £10.00 for each person aged 2 or over at the date of travel. All premiums are inclusive of Insurance Premium Tax at the current rate. You must pay all applicable premiums at the time of booking and cover starts from the moment we receive these monies. If you are travelling abroad with us, we will automatically add the cost of the policy to your invoice if, at the time of booking, you do not provide us with the required information about an alternative policy.

An additional premium may be payable.

• Delayed Personal Possessions – up to £75

A gratuity is an accepted form of appreciation and works differently from country to country. At the end of the day, 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 service is good!

Excess Waiver Insurance

• Missed Departure – up to £800

• Personal Possessions – up to £1,000 in total (less £70 excess) including up to £500 for valuables

Tipping

Significant Health Exclusions; Health Declaration The policy does not cover any claim arising from a medical condition for which, at the time of taking out the policy, an insured person:

• Loss of Passport – up to £250

• Abandonment of the holiday – up to the cost of the holiday (less £70 excess)

Generally in Europe shops will be closed from early afternoon on Christmas Eve, re-opening on 27 Dec.

This will be sent to you with your confirmation of reservation. It is the full terms and conditions of the policy.

Please call the confidential medical line on 0330 123 3702 if you need to declare a medical condition, if you develop a medical condition after the policy was issued, if your existing medical condition changes after the policy was issued or if you are unsure whether a medical condition needs to be declared or not. This helpline will be able to tell you whether or not cover can be provided for your medical condition(s). You do not have to declare minor ailments e.g. hay fever, colds/ flu, ear infections, dental treatment if you have had no further problems since or if you have been advised by your doctor that it is safe to travel.

• Cancellation or Curtailment Charges – up to the cost of the holiday (less maximum excess of £70)

Shopping

The Policy Document

• Has been diagnosed with or treated for cancer in the last 5 years unless the condition(s) has (have) been declared, and accepted in writing.

• Overseas Emergency Medical and Associated Expenses – up to £5 million (less £70 excess) where applicable

• Legal Expenses – up to £10,000

• Is awaiting treatment or the results of any tests or investigations; or

• Personal Accident – up to £15,000

Optional excursions

• Personal Liability – up to £1 million

• Is being referred to, treated by or under the care of a doctor or a hospital specialist; or

The Cover –

We’re proud of the hotels used throughout our holidays, all of which are carefully selected. On occasions, for operational reasons, we have to use alternative properties, which will be advised in advance with your joining instructions. These will always be of at least the same standard and in similar locations.

Our friendly, experienced tour managers will meet you in the arrivals area of the airport and show you to your transport. They will usually accompany you

The Cover –

Travel insurance can play an essential part in ensuring you are able to enjoy every moment of your time on holiday, without worrying what might happen should bad luck befall you. Hence, we strongly recommend that everyone travelling abroad with Newmarket has travel insurance. This must be either the Newmarket Travel Insurance policy underwritten by AWP P&C SA and administered in the UK by Allianz Global Assistance, or an alternative travel insurance policy. The Newmarket travel insurance policy is only available to UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man residents and English law will apply.

Hotels

As is the case at home, smoking in public spaces is pretty much outlawed across Europe. Regular stops will be made for your comfort en route. The vast majority of hotels now have no or very few smoking rooms. In general, smoking outside is acceptable.

Service with a smile

Travel Insurance

to your accommodation. All our tour managers have a passion for the country you are visiting and will have good knowledge of the local language, and will be able to assist with any questions you may have.

If an excess applies, you can avoid this being deducted from a successful claim by taking out optional Excess Waiver Insurance in addition to the policy.

The cost of our travel insurance policy is slightly higher for customers aged 70-79, and for those over 80. Please see online or call us for exact prices

Cancellation Rights If your cover does not meet your requirements, please return the documentation within 14 days of receipt and your premium will be refunded in full unless you have travelled made a claim or intend to make a claim.

Making a complaint The policy contains a complaints procedure which tells you what steps you can take if you wish to make a complaint.

Newmarket Holidays Limited are Appointed Representatives of Leisureworld (GB) Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Financial Services Register No. 749920) Newmarket Holidays Limited are registered in England & Wales No. 022383316. Registered office: Cantium House, Railway Approach, Wallington, SM6 0BP Leisureworld (GB) Ltd are registered in England & Wales No. 02663024. Registered office: 1422/24 London Road, Leigh On Sea, Essex, SS9 2UL.

Booking Conditions

Your contract with us

We want you to enjoy every minute of your break or longer holiday with us, and we’ll do our very best to try to ensure that it lives up to your expectations of it. We believe that our more than 35 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 give you further peace of mind, we accept your booking on the basis of our Terms and Conditions, which are designed to clarify the contractual obligations between us. Please spend some time reading them carefully, and please feel free to contact us should anything be unclear.

Your booking, once accepted and confirmed in writing to you, represents a contract between all persons named on the Booking, and/or on the Personal Details booking page, and/or on the Confirmation of Reservation, and Newmarket Holidays Limited (The Company). When you make a booking you guarantee that you have the authority to accept and do accept on behalf of your party the terms of these booking conditions. The contract is based on the information given in the brochure and the terms laid out in the following Booking Conditions. This agreement is governed by English Law and jurisdiction is conferred on 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

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Your Booking

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 passengers under the age of 18.

2 Your Payment

Your Confirmation of Reservation includes an invoice showing the deposit paid and the final balance due. The outstanding amount must be paid by the due date. Should we not receive payment by this date we shall cancel your travel arrangements, in which case you could be liable to pay cancellation charges according to the scale set out in section 4 below. N.B. 1: The person making the booking with us does so in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and with the understanding that the information they provide is a requirement of the contract between us. He/she becomes directly responsible to the Company for the payment of the total holiday price and if applicable, and where appropriate, for the cancellation charges and

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disbursements of any funds. The person making the booking does so on behalf of all persons named on it, and is responsible for ensuring that all the Personal Data provided is accurate and for ensuring that all persons named on the booking are aware of these Terms and Conditions and that they consent to the person making the booking acting on their behalf in relation to this booking.

3 Your Alterations

If you want to change any of the details of your booking, we will always do our best to help. We will however make amendment charges as follows: Change of name - £50 per person plus supplier costs Transfer to another departure date or package prior to balance due date £75 per person Transfer to another departure date or package after balance due date - Cancellation charges will apply Part cancellations follow the standard Cancellation charges. See Your Cancellations section, below, for details. All amendments must be notified to us in writing, by telephone or by email to info@newmarketholidays.co.uk, by the person who made the original booking. N.B. 2: If an amendment involves a change of name, insurance premiums are not transferable. Where any change is made to a booking involving travel by air, we reserve the right to make additional charges to cover in full any costs charged to us by our suppliers.

4 Your Cancellation

You may cancel your booking or part of it once it has been confirmed but the cancellation will only be valid if made in writing direct to the Company or by telephone to our Customer Service team and having answered the security questions. If the cancellation results in a person travelling alone, a single room supplement is payable. The amount payable on cancellation depends upon when we receive your instructions - the more notice you give, the less we will charge. The different periods before departure date within which instructions are received by the Company and the amounts of cancellation charge (shown as a percentage of the total holiday price excluding insurance premium which is not refundable) are as follows: Charge prior to Balance Due date* Deposit and any amendment fees incurred Balance Due date - 49 days 50% or deposit if greater 48 - 35 days 75% or deposit if greater 34 - 16 days 90% or deposit if greater 15 - 0 days before departure 100% For holidays including an A-ROSA river cruise: More than 90 days prior to sailing Deposit only, 71 - 89 days 30% or deposit if greater, 50 - 70 days 50% or deposit if greater, 29-49 days 75% or deposit if greater, 28 days or less 100%. N.B. 3: If the reason for cancellation is covered under the terms of an insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges. You can cancel your booking without paying cancellation charges if the performance of your package, or the carriage of passengers to your destination, is significantly affected by unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances. In such circumstances, we will arrange for your booking to be terminated and for you to receive a full refund. We will observe advice provided by the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office. *See Your Payment section.

5 Your Complaints

In the unlikely event that you have problems whilst on holiday, you MUST report the matter to the hotel or our representative IMMEDIATELY during your holiday. If the matter is not then satisfactorily resolved, you must complete a written report (form available from our representative). You must then follow up any complaint in writing within twenty-eight days of your return, including a copy of the original report form. We operate a strict code of conduct which also conforms to European regulations on package travel and take any complaints received seriously. If you fail to follow the requirement to report your complaint in resort we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify it and this may affect your rights under this contract.

6 Your Travelling Conditions

Where as part of the holiday you have booked your travel by air, land or sea, such travel will be subject to the terms and conditions of carriage of the airline, shipping, rail or coach company providing the transport. In most cases, the conditions will limit the carrier’s liability to you in accordance with international law. Should anyone be refused admission to the coach, ferry or flight, or to the destination country by the transport or government authority, then we are powerless to assist and cannot be held responsible. This includes any passenger who fails to advise us of any medical condition or disability. If you are prevented from travelling as a result, our responsibility for your holiday thereupon ceases. Full cancellation charges will apply and we will be under no obligation whatsoever for any refund, compensation or loss you may incur.

Our contract with you 1

Our Confirmation of Reservation

When we have received your booking and deposit we will send you a Confirmation of Reservation which details exactly what is booked for you. From this moment Newmarket Holidays has accepted your booking on the terms set out in this Contract.

2 The Price of Your Holiday

Once you have booked, we guarantee to not change the price of your holiday with us. System Errors We try hard to ensure that advertised prices are up to date, and reflect the price 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 of Reservation showing an incorrect price for your holiday, the price that will prevail is the price shown in our offline reservation system. Accordingly you may not seek to rely on system errors with a view to obtaining a holiday at less than the correct price, and any contract entered into upon a

Important Information Booking

It is extremely important that you provide clear, correct information when booking, 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. It is also their address and telephone number(s) that should be given. Other names are required by airlines, insurance companies, hoteliers etc., so please be accurate. For foreign holidays it is essential that these names match those on the passports. If any member of your party e.g. newly weds, changes their name between booking this holiday and travelling, it is important to provide us with these details so that we can issue the tickets in the new name. If there is not time to amend the passport the marriage certificate should be carried in the passport. We need to know the number of children under 2, and those between the ages of 2 and 16 who may qualify for a 10% discount if they are sharing a room with 2 adults where a specific child price is not shown. We do not accept bookings from any unaccompanied passengers under the age of 18.

Your Itinerary

You will receive your final Itinerary and Joining Instructions ten to fourteen days prior to departure, provided all payments have been made. We endeavour to operate the itinerary advertised in the brochure although there are occasions when due to circumstances out of our control, we may have to change the order in which the itinerary is operated, or our day by day activities. On the rare occasion this happens our tour managers will keep you fully informed, and where possible provide suitable alternatives.

Accommodation

Should you have special requests such as adjoining rooms, or high or low floors, make your request at the time of booking. The hotel cannot guarantee to meet all requests but will at all times do their best to oblige. Please note that at the beginning and at the end of the summer season, certain facilities advertised at hotels may not be available. Items such as outdoor swimming pools, for

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mistake, such as wrong pricing due to system errors, is not valid or binding.

3 Data Protection

In order to confirm and process your booking, we need to collect Personal Data for all the people named on the booking. We reserve the right to process, store and share any and all of the information we collect with our suppliers as we deem necessary to fulfil the contract between us and to comply with national and international law. To find out more about how we use and protect your Personal Data, log on to www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/privacy

4 Our Alterations

It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your holiday but we do plan your holiday arrangements many months in advance. Occasionally changes may be made, which we reserve the right to do at any time. Most of these changes are insignificant and we will advise you at the earliest possible date. Examples of insignificant changes include alteration of your outward/ return flights by less than 12 hours, changes to aircraft type, change of accommodation/cabin to another of the same or higher standard, changes of carriers, cancellation of an optional excursion. A significant change is one that we make to your holiday arrangements before departure that involves, for example, changing your resort area, or time of departure or return by more than twelve hours, or offering accommodation with a lower official classification than that advertised (except the latter in the case of en route tour hotels). If a significant change becomes necessary we will inform you as soon as is reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. When a significant change occurs you will have the choice of either accepting the change of arrangements, purchasing another available holiday from us (we will refund any price difference if alternative is of lower value), or cancelling your holiday and receiving a full refund of all monies paid (we will also provide a full refund of your travel insurance premiums if you purchased insurance from us). When a significant change occurs, provided it does not arise from circumstances amounting to force majeure (see below), we will pay compensation as detailed below, based on how far ahead of departure the change is advised: Charge 28 - 15 days £10 14 - 0 days £25 N.B. 4: We will not pay you compensation where the significant change is due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances, which means a situation beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken. These can include, for example, war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist activity and its consequences, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions, epidemics and pandemics, unavoidable technical problems with transport.

5 Our Cancellations

We reserve the right to cancel your holiday and in this event we will return to you all money you have paid to us or will offer you an alternative, available holiday to purchase of comparable standard. In no case, except for reasons of war etc, (see N.B. 4 above) will your holiday be cancelled after the date when your final balance becomes due.

6 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 scheme for the resolution of disputes which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. We can normally agree an amicable settlement of the few complaints we receive. However, if we cannot agree, disputes arising out of, or in connection with this Contract may (if the customer so wishes) be referred to ABTA. Go to www.abta.com to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta. com. You can also access the European Commission Online Dispute (ODR) Resolution platform at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. This ODR platform is a means of notifying us of your complaint; it will not determine how your complaint should be resolved. Redress under this Scheme requires written notice requesting arbitration to be made within nine months of scheduled date of return from the holiday. Our liability, except in cases involving death, injury or illness, shall be limited to a maximum of three times the cost of your travel arrangements. Our liability will also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to a) The contractual terms of the companies that provide the travel services that make up your package. These terms are incorporated into this booking; and b) Any relevant international convention, for example the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the amount of and conditions under which compensation can be claimed for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitation of the extent of or the conditions under which compensation is to be paid under these or any conventions. Under EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/ or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details will be publicised at EU airports and available from airlines. However reimbursement in such cases will not automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us. Your right to a refund and/or compensation from us is set out in these booking conditions. If any payments to you are due from us, any payment made to you by the airline or any other service provider will be deducted. If it is impossible to ensure your return as scheduled due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances, we will bear the cost of necessary accommodation, if possible of equivalent category, for a maximum of three nights. The limit doesn’t apply to persons with reduced mobility and any person accompanying them, pregnant women and unaccompanied minors, or persons in need of specific medical assistance, provided that you notified us of these needs at least 48 hours before the start of your holiday. N.B. 5: This entire clause does not apply to any separate contracts that you may enter into for excursions or activities whilst on holiday.

example, are subject to weather conditions and it will be the decision of each individual hotelier as to when these facilities are available.

Airport Development Charge

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

Special Requests

There are of course only a limited number of front seats on coaches, low floor rooms in hotels etc. Should you have special requests such as adjoining rooms, or for a high or low floor, make your request at the time of booking. We cannot guarantee to meet all requests but will do our best to oblige.

Delays

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

Optional Excursions

All our optional excursions are subject to a minimum number of participants. In the unlikely event that minimum numbers are not reached and the tour is cancelled, your payment will be returned in full. Cancellation often takes place whilst you are already on your holiday. This is because some people like to wait until they are in resort before booking their excursions and this often increases the numbers. If minimum numbers are still not met, your tour manager will inform you as soon as possible.

Flight Information

All prices are based on air 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.

Our Responsibility for Your Holiday 1

Overseas Holidays

(a) Although we have no direct control over services provided to you by independent suppliers we accept responsibility for the reasonable standard of the holiday which you book. If any part is not provided as promised, we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected the enjoyment of your holiday, except where the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable. (b) We accept responsibility if you or any person named on the booking suffers bodily injury, illness or death due to the negligent acts and/or omissions of: (i) our employees or agents; or (ii) our suppliers or subcontractors, servants or agents whilst acting within the scope or in the course of their employment to provide any service or arrangement forming part of the holiday that you have booked with us save that we do not accept responsibility for any air or sea carriers whose liabilities are limited by the relevant International Conventions. Any such claims will be subject to and dealt with in accordance with English Law, and will be subject to the jurisdiction of 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). (c) We shall give you assistance in the event that you suffer illness, personal injury or death during the period of your holiday overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part either of the holiday arrangement with us or an excursion offered through us. This assistance will include advice and guidance and, at our discretion and where appropriate, financial assistance subject to our spending a maximum amount in this regard on behalf of yourself and any other person named on the booking of £5,000 in total. (d) In the event of a claim under this clause against us by you or any person named on the booking we reserve the right to claim in your place against the person or corporation responsible for the act, default or omission giving rise to the claim and you hereby agree to assign to us all your rights under this clause and we will be subrogated to those rights and you hereby agree to assist us fully in the event that we enforce the rights which have been assigned to us or to which we are subrogated. (e) We take the safety and security of our clients extremely seriously. If the Foreign Office advises that people should not visit a particular country, then we would act on this. 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, and when in a foreign country it is very important to be extra vigilant and avoid drawing attention to yourself by wearing expensive jewellery, carrying expensive camera equipment 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, we would suggest you may wish to visit the Foreign Office Travel Advice website at www.gov.uk/foreigntravel-advice for up to date information and advice regarding safety BEFORE BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY. Newmarket Holidays operate to many parts of the world, some of which do not conform to British health and safety standards. We request that all our hotels comply with the local regulations applicable in their country for health and safety but we cannot guarantee that these meet British standards.

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We accept responsibility for ensuring that all component parts of this inclusive holiday are supplied to you as described in this brochure and to a reasonable standard. If any such part is not provided in the advertised manner, we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected your enjoyment of your holiday.

3 Travel Insurance

Because of the importance of having adequate insurance cover we strongly recommend on all foreign holidays that you are covered by an insurance policy. If you elect not to take our insurance, you agree to indemnify Newmarket Holidays for any costs that arise which would otherwise have been met had Newmarket Holidays insurance been taken. Please note, if you take out our insurance, certain claims will be subject to an excess charge and that your insurance premium will be dependent on your date of birth. We have no liability for any loss or damage to luggage inflight or in transit. Any claims of this nature should be referred directly to your insurer.

4 Financial Protection & Repatriation

Newmarket Holidays Ltd’s 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, car hire 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).

5 Passport, Visa and Immigration Requirements

Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements.

Ocean Cruise Booking Conditions

For details of our cruise booking conditions, please see online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/tandc_cru

Important Note about Flight Timings The flight information given is based upon schedules that were known at the time of printing, or upon expected airline schedules. Please note that timings may become subject to change at the airline’s discretion, and should any such alteration be significant, we will inform you. Final timings will otherwise be reconfirmed with your tickets and Joining Instructions, approximately ten days before departure. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.

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 and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. Please tell us any special information and this will be acknowledged on your Confirmation of Reservation. If you have suffered from a serious medical condition recently, then you should consult with your Doctor about your fitness to travel.

UK, Irish & European holidays

Unless otherwise stated the 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 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. 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. Breakfast is included on most holidays - details are in the brochure. Continental style invariably means rolls/croissants, jam, tea or coffee. If you have any special dietary needs, please let us know at the time of booking. Not all hotel rooms especially in overseas hotels have tea/coffee making facilities – seasoned travellers take mini-water heaters with them.

Call costs

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

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