Festive Holidays Collection 2023 - 2024

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Welcome to Newmarket Holidays

At Newmarket Holidays, we place a lot of emphasis on celebrations, be it marking our 40th anniversary and new look this year or helping you commemorate the festive season with loved ones in a memorable setting.

We truly want your Christmas and New Year period to be extra special in 2023, which is why our team have been hard at work crafting a cheer-inspiring programme, including seven brandnew tours.

Each break encompasses plenty of opportunities to help tick off your wish-list, from cruising down the Danube River, with a glass of sparkling wine, to staying in a grand Victorian house with a backdrop of the Peak District National Park.

A merry break in Hamburg allows you to wander its atmospheric streets and selection of over 30 Christmas

markets, time spent in captivating Kraków takes you to the spectacular Wieliczka Salt Mine, and our Zagreb getaway features excursions to the UNESCO -listed Plitvice Lakes and Trakošćan Castle.

Finally, the latest addition to our New Year holidays collection means that you can escape to the coastline of Madeira for a sunfilled week, pursuing the region’s natural and historic splendours and entering 2024 with a firework display over the ocean. Of course, we’ve retained many of our customer favourites too, and we hope that any of the adventures, cruises, day trips or concerts across the following pages will inspire you for this year and beyond.

Niel Alobaidi, CEO Newmarket Holidays

Discover wish-list travel

You’re the teller of your own travel story, we’re just here to help you write it. From cover to cover, we’ll escort you along the way, weaving in unforgettable highlights, presenting opportunities to explore with like-minded travellers, embellishing it with incredible excursions, and offering exciting twists at every turn.

Whether you’re seeking a story of cultural delights through Budapest, a page-turning epic across Madeira or an actionpacked, family-friendly day trip to Lapland, we’ve got an awardwinning festive holiday just for you.

You may be after a short, sweet, and closer-to-home-focused tale or a lengthy, far-flung trip of a lifetime. Perhaps you’re yearning for something familiar and comfortable or even a new, unexpected cliff-hanger that will take you by complete surprise.

Whatever you choose and wherever you decide on, our team is ready and waiting, so let’s begin.

Where stories begin Our Story40 years of experience

A tale of escorted touring

It was in early 1983 that the story of Newmarket Holidays began when founders Jeremy Griffin and Toni Frei arranged a four-day May Bank Holiday weekend to Paris, which saw some 35 happy customers journey by coach to the ‘City of Light’ for the remarkable price of just £49.50 per person.

Other tours quickly followed, and over the next few years, with Simon Hibbs now installed as Managing Director, the fledgling company grew rapidly, adding air-inclusive tours, ocean and river cruises to its portfolio of coach-inclusive breaks. As the 20th century merged into the 21st, the three owners, together with a team of dedicated travel professionals, steered Newmarket Holidays to all four corners of the world, providing award-winning tours for an ever-growing number of customers eager to create their own travel stories.

After 36 years at the helm, Simon, Jeremy, and Toni were delighted to hand over the full-time reins to the new CEO Niel Alobaidi in late 2019, only to see the company face its greatest-ever challenge. Two years of uncertainty, from which the company emerged ended with a successful 2022, during which we were honoured with yet more awards, which brings us to this latest chapter in the Newmarket Holidays story.

As we enter our 40th anniversary, we would like to thank our millions of customers past and present, our colleagues and our partners across the globe who have journeyed with us along the way, and as we reflect upon four decades of adventures, we look forward to many more. Though the future remains unwritten, we can’t wait to create and share stories together for many years to come.

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Explore with the experts

With 40 years of experience under our belts, you can trust us when it comes to handling your holiday arangements, from beginning to end. From the planning process of you trip, through to the moment

you touch down at your destination and beyond, we’ll ensure your safety, wellbeing and, most importantly, your holiday enjoyment, are our top priorities.

Why choose Newmarket Holidays?

The smallest details are what matter the most when it comes to your holiday, and our aim is to better every experience you have on each one of our award-winning tours. From the hand-picked accommodation, equipped with all the essentials, to

Complete financial protection

We offer full financial protection through our membership of ABTA and our ATOL licence, giving you complete peace of mind when it comes to your money.

the meticulously organised itineraries, with inclusions to capture the essence of each destination and the unwavering guidance and support of an expert tour manager, eager to illuminate and inform you at every turn, your trip with us will truly be unforgettable.

Dedicated tour managers and local guides

Every one of our holidays is escorted by friendly, dedicated tour managers and local guides, so you have an expert on hand throughout your trip. Their local expertise will turn your wish-list holiday plans into life-long memories.

Award-winning service

We’ve won more than 70 awards during our 40-year history, and best of all you’ve voted us winners at the British Travel Awards for 10 years in a row.

Wherever you are in the world, you’ll be able to contact us. There are many different ways to get in touch, and we promise you’ll always be speaking to a human, not a computer.

The price you pay includes all your  travel, accommodation, touring itinerary, tour manager and much more. We know there is nothing more annoying than having to pay for extras that you weren’t expecting.

Wherever you choose to go next, our team of experts are on hand to assist you before, during and after your holiday, so you can relax and enjoy your experience.

You’re in theSafest of Hands Holidaysdesigned for you

Curating the perfect escorted tour

In the following pages, you’ll find a wide range of escorted tours, from classic tours crammed with ‘wish-list’ highlights, to fast-paced adventures and leisurely escapes, with more flexibility and choice than ever in 2023/24.

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Your holiday at glance

To ensure that we’re providing you with the most suitable holiday, we’ve created these categories, which will feature across our touring collection. From city adventures and coastal escapes to itineraries that capture cultural wonders or local

There is a host of hugely popular tours that have stood the test of time, others that offer a little extra experience or an outstanding hotel, and some that are shared with a smaller, more intimate group of like-minded travellers. Look out for these icons, as you browse our collection in search of the escorted tour that’s just right for you.

Whether it’s unique included holiday experiences or extra-special hotels, these tours fulfil the ultimate wish-list dreams.

These hugely popular tours, enjoyed by countless happy customers over the years, have truly stood the test of time.

You’ll be part of a group no more than 24, enabling you to dig deeper and explore off the beaten track.

These tours are exclusive to Newmarket Holidays and offer unique features that are not available with any other tour operator in the UK.

wildlife, we hope that these key points of interest are helpful in showcasing that we do truly offer something for everyone. Other icons will also indicate if the tour is especially appropriate for solo, multi-generational or family travellers.

Fly Local Scenery & Nature History & Culture

These tours offer our widest choice of convenient regional airports for the smoothest travel experience.

Feast your eyes upon beautiful landscapes and natural scenery with these escapes.

Immerse yourself in a place, whether that’s delving into ancient ruins or learning about local customs.

Iconic Landmarks Wildlife & Safari City/Central

Take in ‘must-visit’ landmarks, from Peru’s Machu Picchu to India’s  Taj Mahal.

Get up close and personal with animals of all shapes and sizes on these adventures.

Tours with accommodation in the heart of the action and a wider choice of things to do.

Beach & Coast Family-friendly Solo Travellers Active

Holidays featuring a few days staying at or very near the beach or coastline.

Itineraries and accommodation which are ideal for multigenerational families.

Tours more suited to making new friends or those simply after some ‘me time’.

More active adventures, involving a slightly faster pace and longer days with walking.

Christmas Markets

Shop, stroll and sip on mulled wine while discovering some of the world’s oldest and largest Christmas markets.

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Edinburgh Christmas Markets

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

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 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

Available 28 Nov, 5, 12 & 19 Dec 2023

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Belfast Int £355

• Heathrow £385

wynds of the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyrood house and the 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 restaurant for dinner.

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 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 lochside shopping centre Lomond Shores for some souvenir shopping and a spot of lunch (payable locally) is followed by a trip to a local distillery for a ‘Taste of Scotland’. Enjoy a brief tour and learn about the history of whisky, one of Scotland’s principle exports, followed by a tasting session and the chance to buy a bottle of the good stuff to take home.

Day Four – Return home 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.

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Enjoy three nights in the Scottish capital

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

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

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

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

• Return flights to Edinburgh*, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

your hotel

Holiday Inn Express, Edinburgh HHH Bed & Breakfast

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

• Birmingham £349

• Luton £345

Personalise your holiday

• Bristol £349

• Southampton £489

• Loch Lomond & a Taste of Scotland (full day) – £51

Room for Sole Use from £168

• Gatwick £349

Please note: *Base-level airline hand luggage is included - not hold luggage - see page 44 for details.

Edinburgh Christmas Market

4-day escorted tour

£349

Edinburgh Christmas Market

Berlin Christmas Markets

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

Visit Berlin, the vibrant German capital. Here an impressive collection of many different markets offer traditional festive wares, seasonal delicacies and unusual Christmas goods, and in some cases boast attractions from fairground rides to icerinks and even a ski slope at Potsdamer Platz.

Day One – Fly to Berlin Fly to Berlin, and upon arrival, you’ll be met by your tour manager and transferred to your hotel. Berlin’s legendarily efficient U-Bahn, or underground system, trams and buses bring everything within easy reach - from the glitz of Kurfuerstendamm (or simply Ku’damm) to the bright lights of Potsdamer Platz and the bars and restaurants dotted around the city centre.

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.

Available 27, 30 Nov & 4 Dec 2023

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Edinburgh £665

• Gatwick £519

• Manchester £649

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

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

what our customers say...

We had a very nice trip to visit the Berlin Christmas markets. The hotel was central, and the guided city tour was informative, with time to see the sights and ask questions.

Julie

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Spend three nights in historic Berlin

• Enjoy a guided city tour

• Experience free time to explore Berlin and the Berlin Christmas markets

• Get a chance to join an optional excursion to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp

• Three nights’ four-star bed and breakfast accommodation at the Park Inn by Radisson Alexanderplatz, Berlin

• Return flights to Berlin*, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager your

hotel

Park Inn by Radisson Alexanderplatz, Berlin HHHH

Bed & Breakfast

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 guestrooms have a minibar, safe, TV and Wi-Fi.

• Glasgow £665

• Newcastle £869

Personalise your holiday

• Sachsenhausen (half day) – £49

Room for Sole Use from £199

• Luton £559

Please note: *Base-level airline hand luggage is included - not hold luggage - see page 44 for details.

4-day escorted tour from £519

Park Inn

Berlin

Berlin

It’s hard to beat the immensely cheerful atmosphere of Hamburg, and during your stay, there will be a generous amount of time to survey some of the many Christmas markets. A guided tour will take you to the town hall and along the pedestrianised streets, bounded with fairy lights and festooned pine trees, before you’ll cruise across the harbour while a local skipper indicates points of interest. To conclude your break, an optional excursion to Lübeck can be enjoyed, which delves into this UNESCO World Heritage Site and its Christmas markets set in Gothic churches and on sprawling squares.

Day One – Arrive in Hamburg You’ll arrive in beautiful Hamburg, one of Germany’s most festive destinations, be met by your friendly tour manager, and transferred to the ideally located Hotel NH Hamburg Altona.

Day Two – Included Hamburg city tour, Christmas markets and harbour cruise After breakfast today,

Available 1, 8 & 15 Dec 2023

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Gatwick £635

• Heathrow £875

Personalise your holidays

• Lübeck (full day) – from £69

Room for Sole Use from £195

you’ll join your local guide for a tour of Hamburg. As you walk the streets, you’ll feel enchanted by the cheerful atmosphere given that the city is home to more than 30 Christmas markets. Ghesenmarkt Square hosts a popular market, with its spread of stalls offering crafts, mulled wine, and local treats. In the centre of the city, the town hall square, the oldest city in Hamburg, is where you can also find around 80 artisans selling their wares. Later in the day, you’ll board a cruise and sail across the harbour while local skippers highlight points of interest on the banks. You’ll pass by Speicherstadt, the largest warehouse district in the world, the Hamburg concert hall, Elbphilharmonie, with its imposing façade, and many of the surrounding bridges, locks, and container terminals.

Day Three – Free time in Hamburg or an optional Lübeck tour with a visit to Christmas markets Once you’ve had breakfast, you can choose to spend the day discovering more of Hamburg and its festive offering on your own or venture on an optional tour to 12th-century Lübeck. This is Germany’s most extensive UNESCO World Heritage Site, which comes to life during the festive period. A local guide will take you around the medieval old town and the most popular Christmas market, which takes place in and around Lübeck’s town hall.

Day Four – Fly back to the UK After breakfast, depending on your flight time, you can spend some final free moments in Hamburg, before the transfer to the airport for your flight home.

4-day escorted tour from £599

Hamburg

Christmas Markets

Let the atmospheric streets of Hamburg and its sizeable selection of Christmas markets get you in the festive mood.

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Traverse the enchanting, pedestrianised streets of Hamburg’s old town

• Visit the lively Christmas markets in and around the town hall

• Sail across Hamburg’s historic harbour, taking in the historic port-side sights

• Join an optional excursion to medieval Lübeck, with a visit to the Christmas markets in the charming old town

• Three nights’ four-star bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel NH Hamburg Altona, Hamburg

• Return flights to Hamburg with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

your hotel

Hotel NH Hamburg Altona, Hamburg HHHH Bed & Breakfast

Housed in a brownstone building, this hotel is ideally located within easy reach of many of the city’s famous sights. A stylish restaurant specialises in Mediterranean dishes, a retro-style lounge opens onto a terrace and courtyard, and there is a sauna, steam bath and fitness centre. The modern guestrooms have mini-bars, TVs, safes, hairdryers, tea/coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi.

• Manchester £689

• Stansted £599

Hamburg

Hotel NH Hamburg Altona

Lübeck

4-day escorted tour from £595

Swiss Christmas Markets

In the shadow of snowcapped peaks, on the shores of Lake Geneva, celebrate the season in style.

Our festive break to picture-postcard perfect Switzerland is based in the delightful alpine resort of 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 the 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.

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

Available 27, 30 Nov, 3, 6 & 9 Dec 2023

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Bristol £609

• Edinburgh £689

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• Bern (full day) – from £59

Room for Sole Use from £95

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’ll 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.

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions

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

• Journey to fashionable lakeside Montreux

• Explore the colourful stalls of the Montreaux market

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

• Return flights to Geneva*, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

your hotel

Hotel Roc et Neige, Chateau d’Oex HHH

Half-Board

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 guestrooms all have a TV, hairdryer, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

• Gatwick £595

• Luton £595

• Manchester £615

Please note: *Base-level airline hand luggage is included - not hold luggage - see page 44 for details.

Hotel Roc et Neige

Lake Geneva Bern

Few festive markets enjoy a grander or more romantic setting than those held in the elegant Austrian capital, where the magic of Advent sparkles against a backdrop of baroque palaces, shopping arcades, churches and museums. There is also an opportunity to visit Bratislava in neighbouring Slovakia.

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

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

Available 24, 28 Nov, 1 & 5 Dec 2023

Fly from these airports. Prices from

• Gatwick £599

• Heathrow £649

Personalise your holiday

• Bratislava (full day) – from £59

Room for Sole Use from £175

Vienna Christmas Markets

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

Day Three – Optional excursion to Bratislava

Spend the day exploring the city’s markets (some stores may be closed on Sundays).

Alternatively, you can join 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 mix of Central European influences awaits you, with glorious Baroque palaces and some stunning churches.

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

what our customers say...

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Spend three nights in elegant Vienna

• Enjoy a guided city tour of Vienna

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

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager your hotel

Hotel Austria Trend Ananas, Vienna HHHH Bed & Breakfast

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

• Stansted £729

Please note: *Base-level airline hand luggage is included - not hold luggage - see page 44 for details.

Vienna Christmas Market

4-day escorted tour from £599

Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna

We stayed in a beautiful hotel in a good location. There was plenty to do in Vienna with an abundance of Christmas markets to choose from.

4-day escorted tour from £449

Kraków Christmas Markets

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

Join us in the ancient royal capital of Poland, where colourful Christmas markets, steeped in tradition, are held against the spectacular backdrop of one of the few European cities to have survived the centuries unscathed. Discover the city’s great history, enjoy Kraków by night, and soak up the festive atmosphere on this unmissable seasonal break.

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

Day Two – Walking tour of Kraków Discover this seat of Polish kings on today’s walking tour. The mesmerising medieval heart of the city is the

Available 24 Nov, 1, 8 & 15 Dec 2023

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Birmingham £599

• Edinburgh £529

• Leeds/Bradford £669

• Luton £449

Personalise your holiday

• Auschwitz-Birkenau (full day) – £39

• Traditional Folklore Dinner – £49

Room for Sole Use from £90

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 crib-building at the Mariacki Church and Wawel Castle – two stunning examples of the city’s Gothic architecture.

This afternoon is free to spend at your leisure, perhaps extending your exploration of Kraków to the Kazimierz district, the historic centre of Jewish culture down the centuries, located south of Wawel Hill.

Alternatively, you might choose to simply find a peaceful café from which to sit and watch the world go by.

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

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

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

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Spend three nights in Poland’s Royal City, Kraków

• Enjoy a guided walking tour of Kraków

• Have free time to browse Kraków’s Christmas markets

• Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau on an optional excursion

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

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

your hotel

Hotel Wyspiański, Kraków HHH

Bed & Breakfast from £449

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

INX Design Hotel, Kraków HHHH

Bed & Breakfast from £509

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

• Gatwick £449

• Glasgow £539

• Manchester £639

• Newcastle £659

Please note: *Base-level airline hand luggage is included - not hold luggage - see page 44 for details.

INX Design Hotel

Kraków Christmas Market

Kraków

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

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

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

Available 1, 4, 7, 11 & 14 Dec 2023

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Belfast £709

• Gatwick £475

• Birmingham £525

• Heathrow £475

• Newcastle £709

• Stansted £665

Personalise your holiday

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.

Alternatively, join our wonderful optional tour to Dresden Christmas market. Here, a romantic blend of festive stalls sells locally produced gifts, handicrafts, decorations, and food in a beautiful, traditional setting.

Wander with a warming glass of glühwein in hand, and admire the famous Christmas Pyramid and the world’s largest ‘nut cracker’ while searching for that perfect gift or souvenir.

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

what our customers say...

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

Julie

4-day escorted tour from £475

Prague Christmas Markets

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

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Spend three nights in Bohemian gem, Prague

• Join a guided walking tour of Prague

• Explore Prague’s Christmas Markets

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

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager your hotel

Grand Majestic Hotel, Prague HHHH Bed & Breakfast

Set within walking distance from many of the city’s major landmarks and highlights, this stately hotel looks out onto a cobblestone street. A polished and airy on-site restaurant offers international cuisine, and there is a lobby bar, and a spa. Sleek guestrooms feature TVs, tea/coffee-makers, minibars, air conditioning, safes, and Wi-Fi.

• Bristol £629

• East Midlands £739

• Leeds/Bradford £689

• Lunchtime River Cruise (half day) – £35

Room for Sole Use from £195

• Glasgow £745

• Manchester £609

• Dresden Christmas Market (full day) – £39

Please note: *Base-level airline hand luggage is included - not hold luggage - see page 44 for details.

Prague Old Town Square

Grand Majestic Hotel

Prague

4-day escorted tour from £475

Riga Christmas Markets

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

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

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

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

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

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

Available 1, 4, 7 & 11 Dec 2023

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Gatwick £489

• Luton £475

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• Gauja National Park (full day) – £49

• Folklore Evening – £59

Room for Sole Use from £135

Set on the bank of the Daugava River, the city boasts several ultra-modern buildings around its walled central core. The lovingly reconstructed Dutch-influenced House of the Blackheads, several large churches, Riga Castle with its museums, the towering Freedom Monument and two magnificent cathedrals add to the attraction, which is crowned by the art nouveau glories of UNESCO -listed Quiet Centre district and restored town hall square, the site of the wonderful Christmas market, with its traditional wares and warming foodstuffs.

Spend another evening exploring this vibrant city.

Day Three – Optional Gauja National Park excursion 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.

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’ll 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.

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Enjoy three nights in the delightful Latvian capital

• Explore the historic city of Riga on a walking tour

• Take in the city’s traditional Christmas market on the old town square

• Watch an optional traditional Latvian folk music evening at a local tavern

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

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager your

hotel

Hotel Avalon, Riga HHHH

Bed & Breakfast

This superbly appointed, modern hotel, set right in the heart of the medieval old town, is in a perfect location for exploring the city. In addition to wellappointed guestrooms featuring TVs, Wi-Fi, safes, mini-bars and hairdryers, the hotel offers a buffet breakfast in the restaurant, and a busy popular bar.

Please note: *Base-level airline hand luggage is included - not hold luggage - see page 44 for details.

Hotel Avalon

Riga Christmas Market

Riga

With the inner city of Zagreb as your base, you’ll be able to revel in its Christmas markets, squares embellished with lights and decorations, and ice-skating rinks. Optional excursions allow you to enhance your itinerary further by choosing to visit the UNESCO -listed Plitvice Lakes, a magical winter wonderland, or the atmospheric markets of Varaždin and 13th-century Trakošćan Castle, backed by beautiful landscape.

Day One – Arrive in Zagreb You’ll arrive in Zagreb, Croatia’s capital and largest city, be met by your friendly tour manager and transferred to the chic Canopy by Hilton hotel.

Day Two – Included Zagreb city tour and a visit to Christmas markets Following breakfast, you’ll get to know Zagreb on foot with a festive city walking tour. The highlight of the tour will be a visit to the Christmas markets of colourful displays, wooden cabins laden with hand-crafted trinkets

Available 29 Nov, 6, 13 & 20 Dec 2023

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Heathrow £729 • Stansted £635

Personalise your holiday

• Plitvice Lakes (full day) - £84

• Varazdin & Trakoscan Castle (full day) - £84

Room for Sole Use from £265

and pop-up bars selling mulled wine and štrukli (a warm, baked pastry dish with soft cheese).

You’ll also call at Ban Jelačić Square, home to a towering Christmas tree, adorned with decorations. Zrinjevac Park, another lively spot, is decked with lights, and the Ice Park on King Tomislav Square encompasses an ice-skating rink, ringed by more stalls selling hot chocolate and roasted chestnuts.

Day Three – Optional full-day excursion to Plitvice Lakes or optional visit to Varaždin and Trakoscan Castle After beakfast, you can choose to spend the day at leisure or join one of two optional excursions.

A day trip to the UNESCO -listed Plitvice Lakes allows you to visit Croatia’s oldest and most celebrated national park. Here, 16 bodies of water are surrounded by breathtaking scenery and linked by a series of rushing waterfalls and rapids that tumble down the ancient, time-weathered terraces. Alternatively, you can venture on a journey to the city of Varaždin, north of Zagreb, and the nearby 13th-century Trakošćan Castle. While wandering around Varaždin, you’ll notice its striking baroque and rococo architecture, along with the many charming palaces, churches, and squares. As part of this excursion, you’ll travel to Trakošćan Castle, backed by vineyards and woodlands. This Gothic fortress is Croatia’s best-preserved medieval castle, with its romantic features, drawbridges, red-roofed towers, and English-style gardens.

Day Four – Fly back to the UK After your final breakfast, you’ll check out and transfer to the airport for your flight home.

4-day escorted tour from £635

Zagreb Christmas Markets

Take to the Croatian capital for an uncovering of historical and festive delights, with its cheery markets and medieval centre.

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Get to know Zagreb on foot with a festive walking tour

• Wander around the city’s Christmas markets with a glass of mulled wine in hand

• Venture on an optional excursion to the UNESCOlisted Plitvice Lakes, Croatia’s oldest and most celebrated national park

• Join an optional visit to the charming town of Varaždin and 13th-century Trakošćan Castle, a majestic Gothic fortress

• Three nights’ four-star bed and breakfast accommodation at the Canopy by Hilton, Zagreb

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

your hotel

Canopy by Hilton, Zagreb HHHH

Bed & Breakfast

A trendy hotel set within close distance to the lively Ban Jelačić Square in the centre of the city. A vintage-style café and bar feature a library, and there is a stylish restaurant serving local dishes, as well as a gym. Guestrooms are chic and contemporary in design with TVs, sitting areas, mini-fridges, tea/coffee-makers, and free Wi-Fi.

Please note: *Base-level airline hand luggage is included - not hold luggage - see page 44 for details.

Zagreb

Canopy Hotel

Zagreb

4-day escorted tour from £495

Budapest Christmas Markets

Let the lead-up to Christmas be one to remember by setting off to Budapest, the home of the most beautiful markets in Europe.

Seize the festive season on this joyful break in Hungary’s enchanting capital. Take in the city’s historic spectacles on a guided tour, cruise down the Danube River with a celebratory glass of bubbles and join an optional excursion to the traditional Christmas markets of Szentendre.

Day One – Arrive in Budapest Meet your tour manager at the airport and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Once checked in, you can relax or head out to explore and find somewhere for dinner.

Day Two – Included city tour of Budapest and optional Danube River cruise After breakfast, you’ll join your tour manager for a guided city tour of Budapest by coach and foot. This introduction will bring to life the major sights, including Buda’s Castle Hill, home to the former Royal Palace, the Castle district’s maze of winding streets, Mátyás church, and the Fisherman’s Bastion, with its views across to Pest on the opposite shore.

Available 24, 27 Nov, 1, 7 & 15 Dec 2023

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Birmingham £729

• Luton £579

• Gatwick £495

• Manchester £655

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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. Following the city tour, is the chance to join the optional Danube River cruise to see the city from a different perspective. Sit back and enjoy the ride with a glass of sparkling wine in hand as you glide along one of one Europe’s most iconic waterways.

Day Three – Day at leisure or optional excursion to the Christmas markets of Szentendre

Following breakfast, you can choose to spend a whole day at your leisure or join an optional excursion to the old-world town of Szentendre, known for its traditional Christmas markets. Set on the banks of the Danube River to the north of Budapest, Szentendre is awash with brightly coloured buildings, cobbled streets, and baroque architecture. Every year, the traditional market or ‘Advent Market’, takes place in the main square, with rows of stalls selling handmade gifts and decorations. There will be ample time to soak up the jovial atmosphere.

Later in the day, you’ll return home to unwind and have dinner at the hotel or in the city.

Day Four – Free time and flight back the UK Enjoy breakfast and, depending on your flight time, take advantage of some free time to pick up a few souvenirs or tick a sight off your wish-list before being transferred to the airport.

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Experience the highlights of Budapest with a local guide

• Travel down the Danube River on an optional scenic cruise with a glass of sparkling wine

• Visit the atmospheric and traditional Christmas markets in the pretty town of Szentendre

• Embrace free time to explore the city and its markets at your own pace

• Three nights’ four-star bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Lion’s Garden, Budapest

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

your hotel

Lion’s Garden Hotel, Budapest HHHH Bed & Breakfast

A modern boutique hotel situated in Budapest’s peaceful diplomatic quarter opposite a 100-yearold Dominican church, and on the outskirts of downtown. A polished restaurant serves international dishes and there is a cocktail bar and lounge with a seasonal terrace. Guests have access to an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a hot tub, and a gym. Tastefully decorated guestrooms offer mini-bars, safes, TVs, and free Wi-Fi.

• Leeds/Bradford £795

• Newcastle £919

• Liverpool £615

• Szentendre Danube Christmas Market – from £24 Room for Sole Use from £185

• Danube River Cruise – from £24

Please note: *Base-level airline hand luggage is included - not hold luggage - see page 44 for details.

Lion’s Garden Hotel

Budapest

Budapest

Christmas Holidays

Make this year’s festive season extra special by celebrating in a collection of beautiful destinations.

Lake Garda

5-day escorted tour from £989

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.

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

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

Day Two – Christmas Eve – Included boat ride on Loch Ness and visit to the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre After a relaxed breakfast, join your tour manager for a two-hour cruise across the beautiful Loch Ness, taking in views of the castles and following in the footsteps of Queen Victoria. When you’re back on land, you’ll travel to the resort town

Available 23 Dec 2023

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Birmingham £1,049

• Gatwick £989

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of Aviemore, set in Cairngorms National Park. The final stop of the day is a visit to the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, home to around 150 reindeer, which you can see up close with their handlers. Return to the hotel to begin your Christmas in earnest.

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

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

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

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Cruise across Loch Ness and visit the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre

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

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

• Experience a full programme of seasonal entertainment at your hotel

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

• One piece of hold luggage per person

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

your hotel

The Carrbridge Hotel, Carrbridge HHH

Half-Board

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

• Heathrow £1,219

• Loch Ness and Highlands Tour (half day) – £27

Room for Sole Use from £130

Tour only without flights from £730

• Luton £989

• Manchester £1,049

Travel at your convenience by making your own arrangements to your hotel. Please note: Outdoor activities are weather dependent, and we reserve the right to alter the excursion programme in the event of inclement conditions.

Glenfinnan

Fort William & Ben Nevis

Carrbridge Hotel

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 Fly to Jersey and transfer to your chosen hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is yours to savour. Head out to do some VAT-free shopping in the pretty, compact, part-pedestrianised town, or wander down to the harbour to soak up the maritime atmosphere. This evening, dinner will be served at the hotel.

Day Two – Christmas Eve – Included 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

Available 23 Dec 2023

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Gatwick £959

• Liverpool £985

Room for Sole Use from £65

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 Merry Christmas! Have a leisurely breakfast this morning, and later, perhaps enjoy a festive stroll or even take a chilly dip at the annual Christmas morning swim at St Brelade’s Bay.

Christmas lunch with all the trimmings will be served at the hotel, followed by the chance to rest and relax.

Day Four – Boxing Day Today, you’re free to rest and relax in your hotel, or perhaps head out for some independent sightseeing. Look out for the Boxing Day Vintage Car Rally – a Jersey tradition for the past 40 years.

Dinner will be served at the hotel tonight. 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.

5-day escorted tour from £959

Christmas in Jersey

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

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Explore the island capital of St Helier

• Venture on a tour of the beautiful island

• Enjoy a special Christmas Day lunch, buffet dinner and a Boxing Day dinner

• Four nights’ three-star half-board accommodation at the Monterey Hotel, St Helier (four-star upgrade available)

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager your

hotel

Monterey Hotel, St Helier HHH

Half-Board from £959

The welcoming Monterey Hotel is located within easy walking distance of St Helier’s main shopping centre, and is an excellent base from which to explore the town. There is a restaurant and free WiFi. Guestrooms offer private facilities, a telephone, tea/coffee-making facilities and a mini-bar.

Pomme d’Or Hotel, St Helier HHHH

Half-Board from £1,178

The Pomme d’Or is one of Jersey’s most famous hotels, and enjoys an enviable location in the centre of the St Helier, overlooking Liberation Square and the marina. Guestrooms offer private facilities, TVs, Wi-Fi, ironing boards, hairdryers, and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Please note: Entertainment is provided by the hotel and is at their discretion. Further details can be obtained from the hotel website as Christmastime approaches.

Monterey Hotel

Mont Orgueil Castle

6-day escorted tour from £795

Christmas in the Peak District

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

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

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

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

Available 22 Dec 2023

Room for Sole Use from £200

Day Three – Christmas Eve – Included walking tour of Buxton, visit to Bakewell and optional Midnight Mass Following breakfast, you’ll set off to nearby Buxton, the highest market town in England and Bakewell, best known as the home of the Bakewell pudding. Tonight, you can enjoy a festive three-course dinner, and tea and coffee followed by entertainment. You’ll have the option to attend Midnight Mass at a local church, and upon returning to the hotel, mulled wine and mince pies will be waiting.

Day Four – Christmas Day – Day at leisure, traditional lunch, and a light buffet dinner It’s Christmas Day, and you’ll have a full day at leisure to do as little or as much as you like. A traditional Christmas lunch, with all the trimmings, will be served, as well as Christmas cake, tea, and coffee. To conclude the end of a special day in the British countryside, there will be a light buffet dinner, with tea and coffee, followed by entertainment.

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

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

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Call at Chatsworth House, decked in extravagant Christmas décor

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

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

• Enjoy celebratory dinners and evening entertainment

• Spend Midnight Mass at a local church

• Join an optional walking tour in the Peak District

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

• A welcome drink, five breakfasts, one lunch and five dinners, with tea and coffee

• Coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

your hotel

The Palace Hotel Buxton, Buxton HHHH Bed & Breakfast

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

The Palace Hotel Buxton

Buxton

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

Day One – Fly to 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 – Included tour of Seville Join your tour manager for an included visit to historic Seville, the great ‘City of Flamenco’, the setting for Bizet’s Carmen and Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. Discover the delightful city, with its atmospheric Old Quarters of narrow streets, opening on to tree-lined squares. Don’t miss the magnificent cathedral, the Plaza de Toros, Spain’s oldest bullring, the Moorish Alcazar, the ancient Juderia Jewish Quarter and the sweeping, fountain-fronted Plaza de Espana. Stores will be

Available 23 Dec 2023

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• Gatwick £1,149

Leeds/Bradford £1,395

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• Cordoba (full day) – £65

Room for Sole Use from £205

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 threecourse Christmas lunch with drinks, as part of an enjoyable day.

Day Four – Boxing Day – Included 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.

6-day escorted tour from £1,149

Christmas in

Andalucia

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

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Stay in the heart of the Andalusian hills

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

• Spend a full day in Granada and enter the Alhambra

Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation with drinks* at the Hotel Antequera, Antequera

• Three-course Christmas lunch with drinks*

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager your

hotel

Hotel Antequera, Antequera HHHH

Half-Board with drinks at dinner

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 swimming pool and spa (payable locally), gardens and terraces, piano bar, caféteria, restaurant, hair salon and souvenir shop. Air-conditioned guestrooms boast satellite TV, a mini-bar, a safe and a hairdryer.

• Luton £1,179

• Manchester £1,295

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

Hotel Antequera

Seville

Malaga

5-day escorted tour from £975

Christmas in Spain

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

Leave 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’ll start your delightful festive break.

Day Two – Christmas Eve – Included 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.

Available 23 Dec 2023

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• Birmingham £989 • Gatwick £975

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• Montserrat (half day) – from £79

Day Three – Christmas Day – Included 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 buffet-style lunch.

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 winding road, rack railway or cable-car, and the views from its lofty perch are outstanding.

This optional excursion can only be pre-booked prior to travel.

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

fun fact...

The city of Barcelona is well known for its Christmas lights, Els Illums de Nadal. During this period, these lights adorn the streets and buildings and are turned on at 400 points throughout the city.

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Spend Christmas on the peaceful Costa Maresme

• Enjoy a full-day visit to Barcelona

• Set off on a scenic coastal tour on Christmas Day

• Tuck into a three-course buffet-style Christmas Day lunch

• Delight in a welcome drink, plus daily ‘Golden Hour’ from 1pm - 5pm (50% discount on drinks and snacks)

• Four nights’ five-star dinner, bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Florida Park, Santa Susanna

• One piece of hold luggage per person

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

your hotel

Hotel Kaktus Playa, Calella HHHHH

Half-Board

Set just a minute’s walk away from Garbí Beach and hugged by the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea, this sleek hotel serves as a coastal escape. Modern guestrooms feature neutral colour schemes and light wooden furnishings. TVs, desks, balconies, safes, hairdryers, and tea/coffee-makers are included. A Mediterranean-inspired restaurant offers a buffet, and drinks can be enjoyed at the lobby bar, pool bar, sky lounge and beach club.

• Manchester £1,019 • Stansted £1,025

This optional excursion can only be pre-booked prior to travel

Room for Sole Use from £189

Sagrada Familia

Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey

Hotel Kaktus Playa

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

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

Day Two – Included excursion of Trento and Riva del Garda Today’s included tour begins with a visit to the former Roman settlement of Trento, the principal town of Italian Trentino, with its wonderful mountainbacked setting looking even more special during the festive season. If you have time, don’t miss the chance to visit the ancient Duomo cathedral or the vast Buonconsiglio Castle.

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

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Day Three – Christmas Eve – Included Merano and Bolzano tour Christmas Eve begins with a morning visit to Merano, a celebrated spa town that was once the favoured refuge of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Bolzano is the undisputed ‘Italian Capital of Christmas’, and the wonderful Christmas market on the central Piazza Walther lives up to this reputation. This evening, start your celebrations in earnest back at the hotel with a special Christmas Eve dinner, as is customary in continental Europe.

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

Day Five – Optional excursion to Austrian Innsbruck Today, you’ll have time to rest and relax at your hotel, perhaps making use of the spa facilities in the hotel wellness centre or joining the optional excursion to Austrian Innsbruck. Explore the many stalls of the delightful Christmas market held underneath the famous golden roof before returning to the hotel for dinner and a final evening in the Dolomites.

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

• Gatwick £1,069 • Manchester £1,105 • Stansted £1,069

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• Innsbruck (full day) – £49

Room for Sole Use from £115

6-day escorted tour from £1,069

Christmas in the Italian Dolomites

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

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Enjoy a Christmas Eve visit to Merano and Bolzano

• Explore Trento and Riva del Garda

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

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

• One piece of hold luggage per person

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager your

hotel

Hotel Ancora, Molina di Fiemme HHHH

Half-Board

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

Hotel Ancora

Bolzano Christmas Market

Italian Dolomites

6-day escorted tour from £1,059

Christmas in Verona & Lake Garda

A captivating Christmas of celebratory cheer, with a unique Italian twist in Verona, Lake Garda, and Venice.

A yuletide experience like no other in the incredibly atmospheric Verona, accompanied by a cruise and excursion to the sublime shores of Lake Garda, and an optional outing to delightful Venice.

Day One – Outbound flight to Italy Fly to Italy, and transfer to your hotel, set within the Porta Nuova historical district of Verona.

Day Two – Included Lake Garda cruise and tour

A visit to Lake Garda will be the focus of today, as you join the coach in the company of your tour manager and head to the spa resort of Sirmione, home to healing waters and the fairy-tale Rocca Scaligera castle. You’ll board a boat for a leisurely cruise towards the Grotte di Catullo, then head northwest passing the island of Garda and the shoreside resorts of Gardone and Fasano before sailing south back to Sirmione. After the cruise, you’ll go to Bardolino for further exploration of one of Lake Garda’s most popular resorts.

Available 22 Dec 2023

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• Bristol £1,079

• Edinburgh £1,105

• Stansted £1,059

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• Venice (full day) – £81

Room for Sole Use from £120

Day Three – Included Verona city tour This Christmas Eve you’ll explore ‘fair Verona’, the historic backdrop for the tragic tale of ‘Juliet and her Romeo’, and home to the opera season held yearly in its Roman amphitheatre. You’ll be led down the cobblestone lanes by your tour manager before heading into the welcoming warmth of a café on Piazza Bra or doing some last-minute Christmas shopping.

Day Four – Christmas Day – Day at leisure Waking up in Verona on Christmas Day will undoubtedly be incredibly special. You’ll have the morning at leisure, and in the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a festive lunch. Following this feast, you may wish to stroll through the illuminated city or along the banks of the River Adige before stopping for a hot chocolate. After the sun has set, a celebratory dinner will be served alongside a glass of sparkling wine – the merriest way to mark this moment.

Day Five – Optional day in Venice by train Boxing Day’s unmissable optional excursion involves travelling by train to Venice – one of the world’s most beautiful cities, perhaps even more so during the winter months. Wander through its labyrinth of alleys and waterways, passing spectacular St Mark’s Square and Cathedral, the bell tower, the Doge’s Palace, the Rialto Bridge, the Palace of Prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs.

Day Six – Fly back to the UK You’ll be transferred back to the airport to check-in for your flight home.

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Embark on a guided tour of Verona, Romeo and Juliet’s exquisite city

• Soak up the scenery on a cruise and tour of Lake Garda and its surroundings

• Journey on an optional train ride to enchanting Venice

• Celebrate Christmas with a special lunch, dinner and a glass of sparkling wine

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

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

your hotel

Ark Hotel, Verona HHHH

Half-Board

Conveniently situated in the city centre, this welcoming hotel is within 20 minutes walking distance to Piazza Bra, the largest piazza in Verona. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, a buffet breakfast is served in the dining room every morning, and there’s a 24-hour reception desk and lift. Airconditioned, modern guestrooms offer free Wi-Fi, tea/ coffee-making facilities, mini-fridges, and TVs.

• Gatwick £1,059

• Manchester £1,095

Ark Hotel

Lake Garda

Verona Christmas Star

Join us in the heart of Austria’s famous winter-wonderland to celebrate the season in a welcoming hotel surrounded by a picturepostcard-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.

Day Two – Included excursion to Innsbruck This visit to Innsbruck not only brings the opportunity to explore the beautiful city, with its famous MariaTheresien-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

Available 22 Dec 2023

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• Heathrow £1,375

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• Seefeld (half day) – from £39

6-day escorted tour from £1,299

Christmastime in the Austrian Tyrol

Experience some of the world’s most spectacular scenery by road and famous rail, and discover the best of glorious British Columbia and Alberta.

‘Golden Roof’. Be sure to stop for ‘coffee and cake’ at one of the cafés in the Altstadt. Enjoy this evening’s pre-dinner guided festive ‘lantern’ walk in the company of your hosts.

Day Three – Christmas Eve – Optional Seefeld excursion Today’s optional excursion journeys through the scenic winter-wonderland to the 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’. This evening, begin your celebrations with a traditional Christmas Eve glühwein, before sitting down to a festive dinner, followed by the chance to attend Midnight Mass in the village church.

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

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

• Luton £1,299

• Manchester £1,399

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Stay in the heart of the Tyrol for five nights

• Visit Imperial Innsbruck and the Christmas markets

• Wander on a festive ‘lantern walk’

• Spend Christmas Day visiting St Anton Feast on a traditional Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day turkey lunch

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

• One piece of hold luggage per person

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

your hotel

Hotel Basur, Flirsch am Arlberg HHHH

Half-Board

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

• Neuschwanstein (full day) – from £59

Room for Sole Use from £145

Hotel Basur

Innsbruck Christmas Markets

Austrian Tyrol

6-day escorted tour from £1,529

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.

Spend a few unforgettable festive days in the heart of Norway’s scenic fjordland, enjoying the warmth of a renowned hotel in famous Flåm, gateway to UNESCO -listed Nærøyfjord on Aurlandsfjord, and starting point of the famous Flåmsbana mountain railway. With traditional Norwegian Christmas meals, and included and optional tours of the stunning surrounding 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 – Included ‘Future of the Fjords’ cruise

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

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• RIB Boat with Cheese Tasting (half day) – £149

Room for Sole Use from £245

Day Three – Christmas Eve – Optional fjord RIB boat trip

You have the option to wrap up warm in the cold weather gear provided and board a ‘RIB’ (rigid inflatable boat) for an exhilarating guided cruise through the fjords. Your guide will bring to life the region’s history, geology, nature and culture during your trip, and you’ll also call in the beautiful Undredal, which was cut off from road traffic until the 1988 opening of the tunnel through the mountain from Flåm. Undredal is famous for its tiny, white-washed stave church and goats’ cheese, and you’ll learn about the art of cheese-making, and enjoy a tasting, before you return to your hotel. Back at the hotel, this evening, your Christmas celebrations will begin with a traditional Norwegian Christmas meal.

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

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

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

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Enjoy an included ‘Future of the Fjords’ cruise

• Visit the Gudvangen Viking Museum

• Take in the panoramic views from the Stegastein viewing platform

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

• Experience a traditional Norwegian Christmas

• Journey on the Flåmsbana Mountain Railway

• Have a Christmas Day lunch at your hotel

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

• One piece of hold luggage per person

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

Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

your hotel

Fretheim Hotel, Flåm HHHH

Half-Board

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

Fretheim Hotel

Future of the Fjords – sightseeing vessel © Flåm AS

Flåmsbana Mountain Railway

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 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 audiovisual presentation that places the city and the island in its historical context.

Available 20 Dec 2023

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• Edinburgh £1,095

• Gatwick £1,029

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• Mdina (full day) – £59

• Gozo (full day) – £69

Room for Sole Use from £235

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.

Day Five – Christmas Eve – Included visit to 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 Six – Christmas Day Enjoy a perfect day of rest, relaxation and celebration in the hotel and its surroundings.

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 Mgarr.

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

I had a wonderful and memorable holiday in Malta. So amazed by the country’s beauty and treasures. The accommodation and tours were perfect, and our guide was the best.

8-day escorted tour from £999

Christmas in Malta

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

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Soak up the atmosphere of the capital Valletta

• Visit the ‘Three Cities’ – home to the Knights of St John

• Enjoy a Gala Christmas Eve dinner and festive entertainment in your chosen hotel Seven nights’ four-star dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Sanatana (upgraded accommodation at the ODYCY Hotel available)

• One piece of hold luggage per person

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

your hotel choices

Hotel Santana, Qawra HHHH

Half-Board from £999 150 metres from Qawra’s seafront and offering panoramic views, the Santana is a comfortable base with an indoor pool and spa.

ODYCY Hotel, Qawra HHHH

Half-Board from £1,224

With views of Qawra Bay, this stylish hotel features five restaurants and multiple outdoor swimming pools. Modern guestrooms have air-conditioning, tea/coffeemaking facilities, TVs, and Wi-Fi.

• Luton £1,029

• Manchester £1,069

• Stansted £999

Valletta

Illuminated Merchants Street, Valletta

Hotel Santana

Irene

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6-day escorted tour from £1,069

Christmas on Lake Bled

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

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

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

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

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

Day Four – Christmas Day – View the ‘Legend of the Sunken Bell’ light show 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 join an 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.

• Manchester £1,099

• Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle (full day) – £97

Room for Sole Use from £315

• Stansted £1,099

at a glance...

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

• Enjoy a Christmas day lunch at the hotel

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

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

• One piece of hold luggage per person

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

your hotel

Hotel Lovec, Lake Bled HHHH

Half-Board

A four-star hotel backed by the Alps and within walking distance of the shore of Lake Bled. As well as a wellness centre, restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi is available, and each of the 61 air-conditioned guestrooms has a TV, mini-bar, hairdryer, safe and tea/coffee-making facilities. Lake view rooms are available for a supplement.

Hotel Lovec

Ljubljana

Lake Bled

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

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

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

Available 21 Dec 2023

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• Heathrow £1,235

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Day Three – 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. 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 horseshoe-shaped harbour.

Day Four – Christmas Eve – 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.

Day Five – 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 Six – Boxing Day – 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 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.

• Luton £1,169

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

• Nicosia (full day) – from £32

8-day escorted tour from £1,155

All-Inclusive –Christmas in Northern Cyprus

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

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Explore ruined Famagusta and ancient Salamis

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

• One piece of hold luggage per person

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager your hotel

Salamis Bay Conti Resort, Famagusta HHHHH

All-Inclusive

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

• Kantara Castle (half day) – from £31

• Karpas Peninsula (full day) – from £42

Room for Sole Use from £239

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Salamis Bay Conti Resort

Lala Mustafa Pasa Mosque, Famagusta

Salamis Roman ruins

5-day escorted tour from £935

Christmas in Kraków

The well-preserved medieval city of Kraków – Poland’s ancient capital – provides the perfect setting for an authentic and traditional Christmas break.

Embark on an escape to elegant Royal Kraków, which has emerged unscathed through the centuries. A captivating, guided walking tour brings this city and its festive sights to life before Christmas Eve allows for exploration under your own steam, and a special Christmas Day dinner will be enjoyed at your hotel.

Day One – Fly to Kraków Fly to Kraków, and upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your luxuriously-appointed city centre hotel.

Day Two – Included Kraków city tour and optional visit to Wieliczka Salt Mine After breakfast, wrap up warm as you’ll be setting off on a walking tour that will really bring to life this seat of Polish kings and former archbishopric of Pope John Paul II. Kraków is a compact city, ideal for exploring on foot, and at its heart is the great square of Rynek Glówny, medieval Europe’s largest such space. In the middle of the square is the Cloth Hall, a covered

Available 22 Dec 2023

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• Manchester £1,049

• Gatwick £935

• Stansted £949

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market surrounded by the wooden stalls of the Christmas market. Here, you can browse the market’s festive wares, perhaps with a glass of steaming mulled wine in hand. Later in the day, you can choose to join an optional excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine, which dates to the Middle Ages. You’ll descend underground to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a maze of illuminated saline lakes, intricately carved chambers, and chapels. During your visit, you’ll be led through the tunnels while learning about the traditional methods of salt extraction and the old mining machinery.

Day Three – Christmas Eve – Day at leisure and traditional lunch at a local restaurant

Once you’ve had breakfast, you’ll have the day completely free to seek out the festive sights of the city at your own pace, perhaps picking up a few last-minute gifts. After exploring, you’ll begin your celebrations with a traditional lunch at a local Polish restaurant situated within walking distance from the hotel.

Day Four – Christmas Day – Day at leisure and dinner at the hotel’s restaurant Merry Christmas! Tuck into breakfast and embrace another free morning and afternoon to spend as you please. During the early evening, a special Christmas dinner will be served at the hotel’s restaurant with your fellow travellers.

Day Five – Boxing Day – Return to the UK Bid farewell to your hosts as you transfer back to the airport for your return flight after a joyful break.

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Discover the intriguing medieval sights of Kraków

• Embrace free time to explore Kraków’s Christmas markets

• Join an optional excursion to see the spectacular Wieliczka Salt Mine

Enjoy celebratory Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meals

• Four nights’ five-star bed and breakfast accommodation at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kraków

• One piece of hold luggage per person

• Coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager your

hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Kraków HHHHH

4 Breakfasts & 1 Dinner

Housed in a contemporary building, this sleek hotel is within walking distance from the medieval main square. A relaxed restaurant serves international dishes, and there is a chic bar with a piano, along with a wellness centre, a spa, and an exercise room. Refined guestrooms feature mini-bars, TVs, tea/ coffee-makers and free Wi-Fi, and boast views of the city.

• Glasgow £1,115

• Leeds/Bradford £1,039

• Wieliczka Salt Mine Excursion (Half Day) – from £59 Room for Sole Use from £225

Radisson Blu Hotel

Kraków

Kraków

The stunning, romantic ‘Pearl of the Danube’ is a festive delight with its traditional markets. A guided city tour allows you to take in the historic highlights, as does a cruise down the Danube, with a Christmas lunch, and an optional visit to the Pálinka Museum promises an equally merry experience.

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

Day Two – Included city tour of Budapest and an optional visit to the Pálinka Museum After breakfast, you’ll join your tour manager for a guided city tour of Budapest by coach and foot. This introduction will bring to life the major sights, including Buda’s Castle Hill, home to the former Royal Palace, the Castle district’s maze of winding streets, Lunch can be enjoyed at your leisure with some free time to traverse the traditional Christmas

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markets on Vörösmarty tér, the central square, and in front of St Stephen’s Basilica. You’ll also have the choice of setting off on an optional excursion to the Pálinka Museum. Inside, an interactive display showcases the history of this Hungarian fruit brandy, which you can sample for yourself during the visit.

Day Three – Christmas Eve – Day at leisure and included dinner at a local restaurant Following breakfast, you’ll have a free day in the city to do as little or as much as you like. This evening, you’ll kick-start your celebrations with dinner at a local restaurant.

Day Four – Christmas Day – Morning at leisure, an included Danube Cruise with Christmas lunch and dinner at the hotel’s restaurant Merry Christmas! Embrace a free morning after breakfast at your own pace. In the afternoon, you’ll gain a different perspective of the city by taking to the Danube for a river cruise. You’ll make the short walk from the hotel to the boat, then sit back and enjoy the ride along one of Europe’s most iconic waterways. A very memorable Christmas feast will be served onboard as you pass by some of Budapest’s best-known sights. A Christmas dinner will then be enjoyed back at the hotel alongside your fellow travellers.

Day Five – Boxing Day – Return to the UK Once you’ve had breakfast, bid farewell to Budapest, transferring to the airport for your return flight at the end of a special getaway.

5-day escorted tour from £999

Christmas in Budapest

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

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions

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

• Take in the shoreside sights along the Danube River on a cruise

• Join an optional excursion to the Pálinka Museum, with a tasting

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

• Four breakfasts and a Christmas Eve dinner at a local restaurant

• Four nights’ four-star bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Lion’s Garden, Budapest

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager your

hotel

Lion’s Garden Hotel, Budapest HHHH

4 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners

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

• Gatwick £999

• Leeds/Bradford £1,235

• Stansted £1,025

Personalise your holiday

• Palinka Experience (half day) – £25

Room for Sole Use from £199

• Luton £1,025

Budapest

Budapest

Lion’s Garden Hotel

New Year Holidays

Celebrate the arrival of 2024 with a wish-list break that will be treasured forever.

Enjoy an unforgettable celebration on Lake Como’s elegant shores. Stay in a comfortable hotel, opt to ride on the Bernina Express, choose to travel to Milan and visit stylish Lugano, as well as revel in the New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Day One – Fly to Italy Fly to Milan, meet your tour manager and transfer by coach to your hotel.

Day Two – Optional Bernina Express rail journey

On today’s unforgettable optional excursion, board the famous Bernina Express from Tirano to St Moritz, one of the world’s most celebrated playgrounds. Window-shop or enjoy a coffee before returning to Como by coach.

Day Three – Optional Milan city tour Join this morning’s optional full-day excursion to Milan, one of Europe’s most exciting cities, home to the Sforzesco Castle, the famous shopping Galleria,

Available 27 Dec 2023

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Bristol £1,615

• Edinburgh £1,629

• Manchester £1,599

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, then explore under your own steam.

Day Four – New Year’s Eve – Included Lugano excursion An unforgettable day begins with a half-day excursion to Switzerland’s stylish Lugano, delightfully set on the shore of the smaller lake of the same name.

After a chance to explore, return to the hotel to begin your celebrations with a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner.

Day Five – New Year’s Day – Day at leisure Rest and relax after the festivities, or join today’s optional gentle cruise on the lake – a wonderful way to begin the New Year.

Day Six – Fly back to the UK Bid ‘arrivederci’ to your hosts, and transfer back to airport for the return flight.

fun fact...

Did you know that the Bernina Express is the highest railway journey in Europe and one of the steepest?

6-day escorted tour from £1,579

New Year on Lake Como

Ring in 2024 in one of Europe’s most beautiful corners, with all the comforts of a welcoming lakeside hotel.

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Enjoy the magic of Italy’s romantic lake

• Visit stylish Swiss Lugano

• Feast on a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner

• Join an optional ride on the Bernina Express Set off to Milan on an optional city tour

• Five nights’ four-star dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Grand Hotel Imperiale, Lake Como

• Coach travel and transfers throughout

• One piece of hold luggage per person

• The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

your hotel

Grand Hotel Imperiale, Lake Como HHHH

Bed & Breakfast

Set in an opulent Liberty-era building, this historic hotel is ringed by lush gardens and looks out over the lake. Plush guestrooms feature Italian furniture and parquet flooring, as well as TVs, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Across the grounds, there is a tennis court, a spa with a small indoor swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness centre. One of the two restaurants offers lakeside dining, and guests can enjoy drinks and snacks at two bars.

• Gatwick £1,579

• Stansted £1,589

Personalise your holiday

• Bernina Express (full day) – £100

• Milan (full day) – £70

• Boat Cruise – £44

Room for Sole Use from £1,035

• Luton £1,579

Grand Hotel Imperiale

Lugano, Switzerland

Lake Como

8-day escorted tour from £1,199

All Inclusive –New Year in Northern Cyprus

See in 2024 in historic Famagusta and its surroundings, celebrating in style at your welcoming hotel.

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

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

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

Day Three – 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

Available 28 Dec 2023

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from Gatwick £1,199

• Heathrow £1,259

Personalise your holiday

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 Four – 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 Five – New Years’ Day – Optional day trip to 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.

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

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

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

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Enjoy a week in historic Northern Cyprus

• Explore Famagusta and ancient Salamis

• Experience New Year’s Eve celebration at the hotel

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

• One piece of hold luggage per person

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

your hotel

Salamis Bay Conti Resort, Famagusta HHHH

All-Inclusive

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

• Luton £1,219

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

• Nicosia (full day) – from £32

• Kantara Castle (half day) – from £31

• Karpas Peninsula (full day) – from £42

Room for Sole Use from £239

All-Inclusive Board Basis – See website for details

Salamis Roman ruins

Kantara Castle

Salamis

Salamis Bay Conti Resort

Escape the winter chill with a balmy celebration made even better by the coastal setting of Madeira.

Day One – Arrive in Madeira You’ll arrive in Madeira, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel.

Day Two – Included guided tour of Funchal

Following breakfast, you’ll head out for a tour of Funchal, the capital city of the Madeira archipelago. Your guide will lead you around the bustling harbour, fronted by the São Tiago Fortress, passing by the pretty botanical gardens and vast assortment of museums.

Day Three – Included Ribeiro Frio Nature Reserve

Enjoy breakfast and then leave the city for an excursion to Ribeiro Frio Nature Reserve.

Known for its scenic walking trails and trout farm, this expanse of forest will be navigated on foot as you’ll walk along the levadas (ancient aqueducts that are carved into the rock).

Available 26 Dec 2023

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Birmingham £3,199

• Gatwick £2,995

• Bristol £3,199

Day Four – Day at leisure or optional excursion

to the Valley of the Nuns Once you’ve had breakfast, you can decide to spend the day sightseeing or join an optional excursion to Curral das Freiras (the Valley of the Nuns). Here, a remote village is situated in a deep mountain valley and encompasses a 16th-century Santa Clara Convent, where nuns used to hide from pirates when they attacked Funchal.

Day Five – Included tour to Western Madeira

After breakfast, another adventure awaits, as you’ll travel to Western Madeira for a full-day tour. Discover traditional villages and stretches of untouched wilderness.

Day Six – New Year’s Eve – Optional morning Jeep safari, Gala Dinner at the hotel, followed by fireworks

It’s the last day of the year, and you can really make the most of it by going on an optional Jeep safari this morning. Tonight, a special gala dinner will be served and followed by a firework display – the perfect ending to 2023!

Day Seven – New Year’s Day – Morning at leisure and optional levada walk

If you’d like to get some fresh air, you can choose to set off on an optional picturesque levada walk. You’ll then start strolling along these man-made channels which are used to carry water for the irrigation of agricultural fields around the island.

Day Eight – Fly back to the UK This morning, you’ll check out of the hotel before transferring to the airport for your flight home.

• Edinburgh £3,545

• Manchester £3,409

Room for Sole Use from £1,359

• East Midlands £3,409

• Newcastle £3,435

• Stansted £3,275

8-day escorted tour from £2,995

New Year in Madeira

See in 2024 on a beautiful Portuguese island with this sunshiny getaway of natural and historical highlights.

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Explore the harbour and old town of Funchal, the capital of the Madeira archipelago

• Visit Ribeiro Frio Nature Reserve, with its scenic walking trails and trout farm

• Join an enlightening optional excursion to the Valley of the Nuns and learn about the village’s history

• Journey to the more remote western part of Madeira to take in the natural beauty

• Set off on an optional Jeep safari, navigating the rugged terrain

• Venture on an optional levada walk and discover how these ancient aqueducts came to be

• Seven nights’ five-star half-board accommodation at the Pestana Grand, Funchal

• Seven breakfasts, seven dinners, plus a special Gala New Year Dinner, followed by fireworks

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

your hotel

Pestana Grand, Funchal HHHHH

Half-Board

Positioned on a cliff looking out over the Atlantic Ocean, this refined hotel features sophisticated guestroom with ocean or mountain view, TVs, air conditioning, mini-bars, and free Wi-Fi.

FInchal, New Year fireworks

Pestana Grand

Levadas

8-day escorted tour from £3,495

New Year on Safari

Celebrate the new year in a beautiful bush-lodge setting, surrounded by wildlife and spectacular scenery.

This easy-going African adventure with a familyfriendly feel has a strong focus on nature and features special festive touches throughout.

Mabula Game Lodge, a private game reserve and base for this tour, presents plenty of opportunities for safari outings in search of the ‘Big Five’.

Day One – Fly to South Africa You’ll fly overnight to Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city.

Day Two – Arrival at the lodge Upon arrival, you’ll meet your guide at the airport and be transferred to Mabula Game Lodge.

Day Three – Included safari and wildlife talk

An early rise will be followed by a cup of coffee before you journey into the game reserve for one of many safaris. In the afternoon, a resident ecologist and reserve manager will host a fascinating wildlife talk.

Day Four – Included visit to the Hornbill Project and safari In the morning, you’ll visit the Hornbill

Available 26 Dec 2023

Project, located within the boundaries of the reserve. An afternoon game drive is up next, and you’ll head out into the reserve again.

Day Five – New Year’s Eve – Included morning safari It’s the last day of the year, and you’ll really make the most of it by getting up early for an included morning safari. Dinner will be served at the lodge, and you can ring in the new year with some drinks under a starry South African night sky.

Day Six – Included bushwalk, safari and sundowner Following on from breakfast, your guide will lead you on a gentle bushwalk into the reserve on New Year’s Day. This afternoon, embark on another open-air safari into the reserve. Post-safari, you’ll stop at a picturesque spot to sip on a sundowner and tuck into some snacks as the sun sets.

Day Seven – Included safari and stargazing session This morning, you’ll head out into the reserve on your penultimate safari. You’ll have the opportunity to spend a part of the evening stargazing alongside your guide.

Day Eight – Included safari and bush lunch On your final full day, you’ll experience one last safari within the reserve. In the afternoon, you’ll go back into the reserve, travelling to a scenic spot in the bush and feasting on a traditional lunch.

Day Nine – Departure After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Johannesburg airport.

Day 10 – Arrival You’ll land in the UK in the early morning after your African adventure, feeling refreshed and ready for the new year.

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Heathrow £3,495 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)

Room for Sole Use from £899

Please note: The itinerary is only a suggestion. At the tour manager’s discretion, activities that are weather dependent may need to be moved around.

Newmarket Plus

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Venture on five included safaris in search of the ‘Big Five’ around the Mabula game reserve

• Enjoy an expert-led wildlife talk and bushwalk

• Spend some time visiting the award-winning Hornbill Project

Feast on an included lunch right in the heart of the bush

• Open bar between 12pm and 10pm (limited to local brands only of beer, wine and spirits. Premium brand beverages and cocktails are excluded)

• Seven nights’ four-star full-board accommodation at the Mabula Game Lodge, plus two on the aircraft

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

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager and wildlife specialist

your hotel

Mabula Game Lodge, Mabula HHHH Full-Board

The UNESCO -listed Waterberg Mountains provide a backdrop to this luxury lodge. Set amongst a sweeping private game reserve, thatched-roof accommodation features air conditioning, TVs, safes, hairdryers, and tea/ coffee-making facilities. Other facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and wellness centre, a tennis court and a children’s play area.

Mabula Lodge Safari

ESCORTED TOUR

Whether it’s unique included holiday experiences or extra-special hotels, these tours fulfil the ultimate wish-list dreams.

Mabula Lodge Safari

Festive Cruises, Lapland Day Trips and André Rieu Concert Packages

Take to the waters on a festive cruise, meet Santa Claus with a winter wonderland as your backdrop, and watch the Waltz King live in action.

Strasbourg Christmas Market

Cruise into the festive season

Set sail to some of Europe’s largest and most spectacular Christmas markets with this festive range of no-fly itineraries, travelling by sea or along picturesque rivers.

Over the Christmas and New Year period, you can also escape the winter gloom by taking to the waters surrounding the beautiful Canary Islands and Madeira or the paradisical West Indies and Dutch Antilles. Whether it’s the warm weather that calls you, exploring new and familiar cities adorned with decorations and

6-day cruise from £494 pp

German Christmas Markets

5-day cruise from £439pp

Festive Market Getaway

39-day cruise was £4,059pp now £3,249pp

Christmas & New Year in the West Indies & Dutch Antilles

11th December 2023

Sailing from London Tilbury onboard Ambition

Escape the grey gloom of British winter, clebrate the season and see in 2024 as you discover warm, blue seas, even bluer skies, golden beaches, lush, tropical rainforests and the island paradises of the Caribbean.

Ports of call Amsterdam | Leixões | Funchal | Mindelo

Bridgetown | St. Georges | Mayreau | Willemstad

Oranjestad | Kingstown | Castries | Basseterre | Phillipsburg

St.John’s | Ponta Delgada

lights, or the idea of a holiday free of any hassle or stress, you’re sure to find a wish-list cruise to remember with us.

Feast on a traditional Christmas dinner while gazing out over the ocean and watch a firework display lighting up the coastline. Or, pick up some special trinkets for loved ones and tuck into warming local dishes.

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

10th December 2023 | Sail from Tilbury onboard Ambience

Start the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ in style by stepping aboard delightful Ambience’ to savour the ship’s festive atmosphere and to enjoy calls at maritime Hamburg, home to Germany’s second largest Christmas Market, and the delightful Dutch capital Amsterdam.

Cabin Type Full Fare Ambassador Fare

Superior Twin Inner (2) £494 £614

Twin Ocean (6) £604 £724

17th December 2023 | Sail from Tilbury onboard Ambience

This super value Christmastime break will help you kick-start the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ in style, as you step aboard delightful Ambience to savour the ship’s festive atmosphere and to enjoy calls in festive Amsterdam and Belgium’s sparkling ‘Diamond Capital’ Antwerp.

Cabin Type Full Fare Ambassador Fare

Superior Twin Inner (3) £439 £535

Twin Ocean (6) £519 £615

19-day cruise was £1,619pp now £1,539pp

Christmas & New Year

Canary Islands & Madeira

21st December 2023

Sailing from London Tilbury onboard Ambience

Celebrate Christmas and see in the New Year aboard delightful Ambience as you sail south from Tilbury to warmer climess. Enjoy visits to Lisbon and Madeira, followed by a trio of sun-kissed Canary Island calls, before you turn for home, with a last call in Leixoes for Oporto.

Ports of call Rotterdam | Lisbon | Tromsø | Funchal | Arricife | Las Palmas | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Leixões

Hamburg, Germany

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Castries, St Lucia

13-day cruise from £1,099pp

European Christmas Markets

13th December 2023

Sailing from Southampton onboard Balmoral

As the festive season excitement begins, start your celebrations with visits to three enchanting European cities that really come to life at the ‘most wonderful time of the year’. German cities are famed for their festive spirit, and your visit to Hamburg is sure to be special.

Ports of call

Hamburg | Copenhagen | Oslo

10-day cruise from £1,099pp

Classic Christmas Markets

14th December 2023

Sailing from Liverpool onboard Borealis

With the festive season in full swing, this is the perfect getaway before the ‘big day’ arrives, offering chances to explore cities and markets that really come to life at the ‘most wonderful time of the year’. German cities are renowned for their festivities and you’ll get to experience why in Hamburg.

Ports of call

Zeebrugge | Amsterdam | Hamburg

14-day cruise from £2,499pp

In Search of the Northern Lights at Christmas

21st December 2023

Sailing from Southampton onboard Balmoral

For a festive season to remember, revel in the winter wonders of Europe’s spectacular northernmost region. In Northern Norway, you can get closer to dramatic Arctic landscapes and sample life amongst them; embark on exhilarating adventures; and even go in search of the spellbinding Northern Lights. Ports of call

| Torghatten | Narvik | Alta | Tromsø | Ålesund

13-day cruise from £2,499pp

Christmas Celebrations in the Canaries

22nd December 2023

Sailing from Liverpool onboard Borealis

Make the festive season one to remember, on an escape to the warmer, sunnier climes of the Canaries. Experience the special Fred. Olsen festivities from the moment you embark Borealis, with four days at sea to settle in, indulge and revel in all the excitement as you sail south.

Ports of call

Hamburg Christmas Market

Funchal, Madeira

Balmoral in the Fjords

cruise

Strasbourg Christmas Market Festive gifts Rouen Christmas Market

8th December 2023

Sailing onboard A-ROSA AQUA

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

5-day cruise by Air from £1,549pp

Danube Christmas Markets

11th & 14th December 2023

Sailing onboard A-ROSA DONNA

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

Cabin Categories S A C D Single (C) Flight-Inclusive Per Person £1,658 £1,658 £1,958 £2,098 –The Rhine Strasbourg Rudesheim Koblenz Germersheim Speyer Mainz Cologne Germany Book online: newmarketholidays.co.uk

Vienna Christmas Market Schönbrunn Palace, Austria

Passau Engelhartzell Linz

Vienna Bratislava

by Air from £1,658pp

Join Newmarket Holidays for the most exciting, most magical and 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. 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 incredible, 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 ‘secret path’ to the isolated grotto that is home to Santa Claus himself. 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.

*Escorted

Available Dec 2023

Fly direct. Prices from

• Belfast £725

• Birmingham £725

• East Midlands £725

Lapland Santa Experience Day Trip

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

your Lapland experience

A magical reindeer sleigh ride

If anything sums up the magic and wonder of your Lapland day trip, then it’s the journey on a traditional sleigh pulled by reindeer.

Husky 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.

Fun in the snow

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.

A thrilling snowmobile ride

Enjoy the thrill of being at the helm of a highpowered snowmobile – on a specially prepared ‘circuit’ marked out in the snow close to the Activity Centre.

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Set off on a magical walk through the enchanted forest to find Santa

• A once-in-a-lifetime meeting with Santa with just your family

• Experience an exhilarating snowmobile adventure through a winter wonderland

• Enjoy a traditional reindeer sleigh ride and an exciting husky dog experience

• Choose from a range of winter activities, including tobogganing, ‘snowballing’ and snowman-making

• Comfortable thermal clothing will be provided upon arrival

• Tuck into a warm, traditional Swedish lunch and drinks

• Return flights to Pajala in Swedish Lapland, north of the Arctic Circle and return transfers to Santa’s Village

Adult £567 Child (up to

• Bournemouth £749

• Gatwick £699

• Leeds/Bradford £725

• Glasgow £699

• Liverpool £699

• Luton £725

• Bristol £725

• Cardiff £749

• Humberside £725

• Norwich £679

• Teeside £699

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

day break from £679

15yrs)

Escorted day break from £679*

4-day air inclusive break from £799

André

Rieu –Christmas Concert in Maastricht & Christmas markets

Enjoy a relaxed four-day break and visit some of Europe’s most fascinating cities and hidden gems.

This four-day break includes a spectacular, festive evening in the company of André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir, soloists and special guests, and visits to Maastricht and Aachen Christmas markets.

Day One Begin with a direct flight to Amsterdam, where you’ll meet your tour manager and transfer to your four-star hotel in the attractive Eindhoven area. You have the evening free to relax.

Day Two After a late breakfast and the morning free, you’ll travel by coach to Maastricht, arriving early afternoon. Once in town, you’re free to shop and sightsee at your leisure in one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the Netherlands with its spectacular shops and cafés. You’ll also have an opportunity to visit Maastricht Christmas market on the Vrijthof Square.

In the evening, take your seat at the indoor MECC, transformed into a ‘Winter Palace’ for the highlight of your break – André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir, soloists and special guests in their Christmas concert.

The coach will return you to the hotel after the performance, arriving at about 1am.

Day Three After a relaxed morning today, you’ll cross the border into Germany for a visit to Aachen. Here you’ll discover one of Germany’s oldest and most traditional markets, laid out in the streets and squares around the city’s cathedral.

Day Four Transfer back to the airport for your flight home, taking back a host of memories from this special break to André Rieu’s hometown concert.

your concert ticket & upgrades

All our inclusive breaks include a Category 5 €65 seated ticket. You can upgrade your seat(s) to Categories 4, 3, 2, 1 or Premium for the following supplements. Prices are per person and include a booking fee.

Ticket Upgrade Supplements

• Category 4 (€75 face value): £15

• Category 3 (€95 face value): £45

• Category 2 (€105 face value): £59

• Category 1 (€129 face value): £95

• Premium (€159 face value): £139

Please note: This is an indoor concert. You will be required to walk between your coach transfer drop - off /pick-up points and the venue. The concert will commence at approximately 8pm and will finish at about 11pm. We are unable to guarantee in which block you will be seated.

Available 15 Dec 2023

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Aberdeen £1,029

• Gatwick £865

• Birmingham £929

• Glasgow £985

• Leeds/Bradford £995

• Manchester £869

• Bristol £855

• Heathrow £855

• Liverpool £855

• Newcastle £935

Room for Sole Use from £159

Deposit £250

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• A seated concert ticket at the indoor MECC in Maastricht (ticket upgrades available)

• Visits to Maastricht and Aachen Christmas markets

• Three nights’ four-star bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a hotel in the Eindhoven area in the Netherlands (the name and location of your hotel will be confirmed at the time of your booking)

• Return flights to Amsterdam

• Coach travel throughout as described in the itinerary, including transfers between Amsterdam airport and your hotel

• The services of a tour manager

your hotel

Various (See website) HHHH

Bed & Breakfast from £799

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

• Cardiff £919

• Edinburgh £985

• Humberside £995

• London City £835

• Norwich £995

• Inverness £995

• Luton £799

• Stansted £865

• Teesside £995

Join us for a spectacular night of music and showmanship in the company of the inimitable André Rieu and his glorious Johann Strauss Orchestra, on this great value weekend break to Amsterdam.

Day One Begin with a direct flight to Amsterdam, where you’ll meet your tour manager and transfer to your four-star hotel in the Amsterdam area. You have the rest of the day free to relax and perhaps an initial opportunity to discover the city. For early arrivals, return coach transfers into Amsterdam will be available in the afternoon.

Day Two After breakfast, we’ll head to Amsterdam by coach, where you’ll be free to explore this wonderful city, including famous sights such as the Royal Palace, the renowned Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, and perhaps take an optional canal cruise excursion (see website for details).

In the evening, take your seat in the Ziggo Dome Arena for the highlight of your break – André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir, soloists and special guests in concert. The coach will return you to the hotel after the performance.

Day Three Transfer back to the airport for your flight home, taking back a host of memories from this special break to see Andre Rieu’s first concert of the new year.

3-day air inclusive break from £639

André Rieu –

Traditional New Year’s Concert, Amsterdam

Enjoy a relaxed three-day break and visit one of Europe’s most fascinating cities.

your concert ticket & upgrades

All our breaks include a Category 4 €65 seated ticket. You can upgrade your seat(s) to Categories 3, 2, 1 or Premium for the following supplements. Prices are per person and include booking and service fees.

Ticket Upgrade Supplements

• Category 3 (€75 face value): £15

• Category 2 (€95 face value): £45

• Category 1 (€119 face value): £79

• Premium (€149 face value): £125

Please note: Please note this is an indoor concert. You will be required to walk between your coach transfer drop off/pick-up points and the venue. The concert will commence at approximately 7pm and will finish at about 9:45pm.

Available 5 Jan 2024

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Aberdeen £905

• Cardiff £759

• Belfast International £659

• Edinburgh £715

• Humberside £715

• Newcastle £759

• Birmingham £735

• Gatwick £679

• Leeds/Bradford £799

• Norwich £759

Room for Sole Use from £92

Deposit £250

• Glasgow £759

• Luton £679

• Stansted £679

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• A seated concert ticket at the Ziggo Dome Arena in Amsterdam on Saturday evening (face value €65ticket upgrades available)

• Two nights’ four-star bed and buffet breakfast accommodation at the Hyatt Place Hotel in the Amsterdam area

Free time in Amsterdam, plus an optional canal cruise excursion

• Return flights from 17 regional UK airports to Amsterdam

• Coach transfers between the airport and your hotel and venue transfers for the concert

• The services of a friendly tour manager

your hotel

Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport HHHH Bed & Breakfast from £639

The stylish Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport is located in Hoofddorp, just a ten-minute coach transfer from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. This bright, spacious hotel offers comfortable public areas, an excellent restaurant, a 24-hour self-service café, a ‘Coffee to Cocktail’ bar and a fitness centre.

• Bristol £639

• Heathrow £659

• Manchester £699

• Teesside £725

yourHoliday Essentials

Your Holiday Essentials

Our experienced team of experts have put together all the practical information you need to make your holiday as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

Essential information for customers travelling with us

Before you go to Europe

Your flight & airline

UK & Irish Holidays

Your airline requires valid photo identification which must be either a valid passport or a valid European Economic Area (EEA) driving licence. Children under 16 require their own passport.

Flights with Ryanair

Please note that some of the holidays offered in this brochure use the services of Ryanair who only accept a valid UK passport as ID for use when checking in. They will not accept a driving licence as ID on any of their flights, including UK domestic flights. For more information please visit www.ryanair.com. Newmarket Holidays cannot be held responsible if you fail to meet the airline’s ID requirements. You’ll be notified of your airline at the time of booking.

Flight & rail seats

We always endeavour to book seats located together on flights and rail journeys but this cannot be guaranteed. Details explaining how to book seats directly with the airline will be sent with your final paperwork.

Luggage

On European Christmas Market short breaks (pages 8-18), we don’t include checked-in hold luggage but do include the airline’s base-level hand luggage, so you can choose how much luggage you want to add on when you check in for your flight. Some airlines include a bag under the seat as their base luggage, others include overhead cabin bags – it varies from airline to airline – and there are always different options to increase the allowance. You may wish to add a hold bag if you anticipate buying lots of gifts at the Christmas markets or consider booking one hold bag between two people. The choice is yours.

On our other festive holidays, you’re permitted to check into the aircraft hold one suitcase per person. Weight and dimension limits will apply, and vary between airlines. We’ll send you up-to-date information about your hold and hand baggage allowance just prior to your departure. Keep your passport, important documents, and medication in your hand luggage.

Service with a smile

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

Hotels

We’re proud of the hotels used throughout our tours, all of which are carefully selected. You’ll find a description on each holiday page. All our hotels will either have their own restaurant or be near to a choice of places to eat out. If you’re travelling on one of our resort-based holidays, our hotels are handpicked to offer you a choice of budget and taste – whether you prefer to be in the heart of the action or enjoy some ‘R & R’ in a quieter part of town. On occasions, for operational reasons, we have to use alternative properties, which will always be of at least the same standard and in similar locations.

Please let us know of any special requests, such as adjoining rooms, high or low floor, at the time of booking; we’ll do our best to oblige but no guarantee can be made. Note too that some facilities advertised at the hotels may not be available at certain times. Outdoor swimming pools and air conditioning are subject to weather

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

Meals

Unless otherwise stated, breakfast is provided on all our European escorted tours. Usually this is a continental buffet-style breakfast to get you ready to start a busy day of touring and exploration. On tours where other meals are not included, you can always rely on your tour manager to point you in the direction of a suitable restaurant. If you’re on an included or optional excursion over lunch time, we’ll always try to make an appropriate stop.

Tipping

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 you’re happy with their service.

Before you go to South Africa

Entry into South Africa

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

Your flight & airline

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

Luggage

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

Avoiding jet lag

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

In general

Passports & visas

You’ll need a full ten-year British Passport with at least six months validity outstanding and have been issued less than nine years and six months ago on the day of departing for your holiday. This applies to all European holidays, including air or sea travel. This is for all travel to the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein. We’ll advise you of confirmed details prior to your tour’s departure. This excludes Ireland where current conditions apply and your passport is valid for its full term. Children require their own passport. The Passport Office may be contacted on 0300 222 0000. British Citizens don’t require visas to enter Europe. Citizens of other countries should contact the embassy of the country they’re travelling to for clarification. Newmarket Holiudays cannot accept responsibility for entry or travel being refused due to the failure on the part of any customer to produce correct documentation.

Smoking

As is the case at home, smoking is pretty much outlawed in any public areas or on transport, including all flights. 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.

Money matters

All required currency can be readily purchased at UK banks and airports. Some people ask how much currency they’ll need. That depends on you. Our suggestion is to change a little at a time. You can use cash machines and banks to withdraw cash now generally anywhere in the world although our experience says this is more likely to work in larger cities, 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.

Health & holiday insurance

Following the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union, the current European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) remains valid although when this expires you’ll need to apply for a UK Global Heath Insurance Card (GHIC), which lets you get urgent state healthcare in Europe at a reduced cost or sometimes for free. Note both EHIC and GHIC are only valid in EU countries and not in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. 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’re advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. When in South Africa, your doctor will advise you on appropriate precautions and any recommended vaccinations. It is suggested that you consult your GP about 12 weeks prior to travel. Sensible prevention measures, such as high-factor sun protection, insect-repellent sprays and drinking bottled mineral water are also advised. We recommend leaving contact lenses at home and using glasses due to increased dust in the air in some areas, and on flights.

You’ve booked a holiday with us, or you are trying to decide where in the world to visit next, we’ve put together some essential information to help you before you travel, tips to help your journey run smoothly and some notes, so you know what to expect from your holiday.

yourImportant Information

Your Newmarket Holiday

Your Holiday has been arranged by Newmarket Air Holidays. Part of the Newmarket Group, founded in 1983, the company has carried countless happy customers to many beautiful parts of the world. Of course, as well as our commitment to quality, you;re assured of the full financial protection of our ATOL bond lodged with the Civil Aviation Authority.

Brochure details

All information in this brochure was correct at time of going to print and any errors are unintentional. The availability of some services, facilities and attractions may vary due to circumstances out of our control such as poor weather conditions, lack of demand and breakdowns. We cannot predict these things in advance, and don’t accept liability if things are not open or available, although we’ll do our best to provide alternatives.

Booking

It is extremely important that you provide clear, correct information when booking, for it is from this information that we make your reser vation and our contract with you. The person to whom all correspondence, invoices and joining instruc tions 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 impor tant 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 cer tif icate should be carried in the passport. We need to know the number of children under two, and those between the ages of two and 16 who may qualify for a 10% discount if they’re sharing a room with two adults where a specific child price is not shown. We don’t accept bookings from any unaccompanied passengers under the age of 18.

Your financial protection

The air holiday packages in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 2325. Please see our ‘Booking Conditions’ for further information.

Your itinerary

You’ll receive your final Itinerary and final travel documents seven to ten days prior to departure, provided all payments have been made. We endeavour to operate the itinerary advertised in this 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 outside of summer season, certain facilities advertised at hotels may not be available. Items such as outdoor swimming pools and air-conditioning, for 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’ll 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, Knock and 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.

Hotel room tax

Some countries have introduced a room tax of between €1.00€5.00 per person per night, payable directly by the guest to the hotel on check-out. You’ll be advised by your tour manager in resort if your particular hotel(s) is implementing this charge.

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

In the event of your outbound flight being cancelled by the airline, we’ll try to rebook to you onto an alternative flight departing the same day from the same departure airport. If this is not possible, we endeavour to offer you an alternative flight departing the following day, which you may accept with a proportionate refund, or cancel with a full refund. Occasionally flights and coaches may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, we’ll do our utmost to help you and keep you fully informed. In the event of extended overnight delays, depending upon circumstances, we’ll endeavour to provide accommodation. In the case of a major delay to your homeward journey, we shall endeavour to delay the departure from your hotel.

Optional excursions

Some 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’re 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 in this brochure 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.

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’ll inform you. Final timings will otherwise be reconfirmed with your tickets and joining instructions, approximately ten to fourteen days before departure. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Special note on rail breaks

Unless a train journey is specifically described as being steam hauled, all rail journeys are on scheduled services using diesel powered engines. Where a steam hauled rail journey is included, we reserve the right to replace the steam engine with a diesel locomotive in the unlikely event of the former breaking down.

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;re 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 two 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 travel kettles with them.

South Africa holidays

The majority of the rooms will have two double beds or one kingsize bed. It is standard practice for rooms to be vacated by 12 noon. Where your departure is later, it may be possible to keep the room longer but this is at the hotel’s discretion.

Costing of holidays

The costs of your holiday have been converted into GBP using these exchange rates: EUR 1.072; NOK 11.00; ZAR 19.00

Holiday extras not booked with Newmarket Holidays

We cannot be held responsible for compensation in respect of any extras which are booked (eg travel insurance, currency, theatre tickets) with a third party, if we subsequently cancel your holiday for whatever reason.

Call costs

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

yourNewmarket Holidays Booking Conditions

Please read carefully

We want you to enjoy every minute of your 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 40 years of tour operating experience, together with the reputation we have for quality and value, should give you the confidence to book with us. To 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 contract with us

One: Your booking

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 or our website (www.newmarketholidays.co.uk) 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 and claim governed by the law of Scotland/ Northern Ireland as applicable (but if you do not so choose, English law will apply). We don’t accept bookings from any unaccompanied customers under the age of 18.

Two: 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 four below.

N.B. One: 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. The person making the booking 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 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.

Three: Your alterations

If you want to change any of the details of your booking, we’ll always do our best to help. We’ll 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 customerservice@newmarketholidays.co.uk, by the person who made the original booking.

N.B. Two: 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.

Four: 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’ll 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

Our contract with you

One: Our confirmation of reservation

When we have received your booking and deposit, we’ll 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.

Two: The price of your holiday

Once you have booked, we guarantee to not change the price of your holiday with us, except in the case of a system error as defined below. The country you travel to may require you to pay fees locally. If this applies, we will tell you as part of the booking process.

System errors

We try hard to ensure that advertised prices are up to date and reflect the price you’ll 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 mistake, such as wrong pricing due to system errors, is not valid or binding.

Three: Data Protection

N.B. Three: 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 restrictions on travel as defined by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. In such circumstances, we’ll arrange for your booking to be terminated and for you to receive a full refund.

*See ‘ Your payment’ section.

Five: 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. You must then follow up any complaint in writing within twenty-eight days of your return. We operate a strict code of conduct on package travel and take any complaints received seriously. If you fail to follow the requirement to report your complaint while on holiday, we’ll have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify it and this may affect your rights under this contract.

Six: Your travelling conditions

Whereas 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 boarding to the coach, ferry or flight, or entry 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’re prevented from travelling as a result, our responsibility for your holiday thereupon ceases. Full cancellation charges will apply and we’ll be under no obligation whatsoever to provide any refund, compensation or loss you may incur.

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

Four: Our alterations

It is unlikely that we’ll 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’ll 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, a direct to an indirect flight which arrives within 12 hours of your originally booked flight arrival time, a change of UK departure airport between Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted, London City and Southend; between Birmingham and East Midlands; between Liverpool and Manchester; and between Edinburgh and Glasgow; or between the original airport and any other alternative UK airport within a 70-mile radius, changes of carriers, change of accommodation/cabin to another of the same or higher standard, 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’ll inform you as soon as is reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. When a significant change occurs, you’ll have the choice of either accepting the change of arrangements, purchasing another available holiday from us (we’ll refund any price difference if alternative is of lower value), or cancelling your holiday and receiving a full refund of all monies paid (we’ll 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’ll pay compensation as detailed below, based on how far ahead of departure the change is advised:

Charge

28 - 15 days £10 per booking 14 - 0 days £25 per booking

N.B. four: We’ll 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 or where the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development advise against travel.

Five: Our cancellations

We reserve the right to cancel your holiday and in this event we’ll return to you all money you have paid to us relating to the holiday package (insurance and ancillaries such as airport car parking, airport hotels and airport lounges are non-refundable) or will offer you an alternative, available holiday to purchase of comparable standard.

Six: 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 don’t go according to plan. We’re 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

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;re 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.) 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 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 (for the avoidance of doubt, customers who test positive for Covid-19 before their return and who are denied boarding, is not defined as “unavoidable” or “extraordinary”), we’ll 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. Five: This entire clause does not apply to any separate contracts that you may enter into for excursions or activities whilst on holiday.

Seven: Your behaviour

If in our reasonable belief or opinion or in the reasonable belief or opinion of any person in authority, your behaviour is jeopardising the safety of aircraft, people or property therein or good order and discipline on board; or is causing or is likely to cause distress, danger, damage or annoyance to any third party or property, or to cause a delay or diversion to transportation, we reserve the right to terminate your arrangements immediately. In the event of such termination our responsibilities to you’ll cease and you’ll be required to leave your accommodation or other service immediately. We’ll have no further obligations to you and will not meet any expenses, costs or losses incurred as a result. You may also be required to pay for loss and/or damage caused by your actions directly to the applicable supplier prior to departure from the service. If you fail to do so, you’ll be responsible for meeting any claims and costs subsequently made against us as a result.

Our responsibility for your holiday

One: Overseas holidays

(a) Special requests relating to your arrangements must be advised to us at the time of booking and confirmed to us in writing. Whilst we’ll try meet or arrange your reasonable special requests, we cannot guarantee that they will be fulfilled. If we’re able to specifically confirm a special request or requirement, we’ll do so on our confirmation but where requests or requirements have not been so confirmed in writing on our confirmation, a failure to meet them will not be a breach of contract on our part. If you or any member of your party has any precise medical problem or disability which may affect your chosen arrangements, please provide us with full details before we issue our confirmation. We’ll only provide precise information on the suitability of the trip taking into account your needs if you specifically request us to do so. Acting reasonably, if we’re unable to properly accommodate your needs, we’ll not confirm your booking and/or if you did not give us full details at the time of booking, we’ll treat it as cancelled by you when we become aware of these details.

(b) 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. We reserve the right to make alterations to itineraries should it be an operational requirement to do so.

(c) 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).

(d) 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.

(e) 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.

(f) We take the safety and security of our clients extremely seriously. If the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises that people should not visit a particular country, then we would act on this. However, we’re 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, Commonwealth & Development Office Travel Advice website at www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-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.

Two: UK holidays

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.

Three: Travel insurance

Because of the importance of having adequate insurance cover, we make it a condition of booking on all holidays that you’re covered by an insurance policy. If you elect not to take our insurance, you must ensure you secure adequate cover at the time of booking and 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.

Four: Financial protection & repatriation

Newmarket Holidays Ltd’s ATOL number is 2325. When you buy an ATOL protected flight inclusive holiday from us, you’ll 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).

Five: 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. Travel has changed since the UK’s withdrawal of the European Union and you must ensure you have a minimum of six months validity from your return date and that your passport is less than ten years old on your date of departure.

Six: Travel agents

All monies you pay to the travel agent are held by them on behalf and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust at all times. This is subject to the agent’s obligation to pay it to us for so long as we do not fail. If we fail, any money held at that time by the agent, or subsequently accepted from you by them, is and continues to be held on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any obligation to pay that money to us.

Please note: All information in this brochure was correct at time of going to print on 13 March 2023 and any errors are unintentional.

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