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Savings on Festive Tours
Take advantage of our limited-time festive savings on selected departures. Book by 31 December 2026 and save £25 per person on UK tours with code FEST25, or £50 per person on European tours with code FEST50. Terms and conditions apply.
Enjoy a fantastically festive tour to Yorkshire staying in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate. Discover Castle Howard in all its Christmas glory, sail through the beautiful countryside at Skipton, indulge in a festive afternoon tea, and experience the enchanting glow-winter illuminations at RHS Harlow Carr Gardens plus free time to explore the medieval city of York.
Duration: 4 Days
Enjoy a delightful pre-Christmas tour of the spectacular Scottish Highlands packed with fantastic attractions and amazing rail journeys. Discover picturesque scenery from the comfort of your seat, experience Scotland's "Great Railway Journey of the World", and journey on the West Highland Line across the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct. Visit the Eilean Donan Castle, tour the Ben Nevis Distillery, and indulge in true Scottish hospitality and entertainment.
Duration: 5 Days
Enjoy the festive season on this fantastic steam tour to Germany. Experience fabulous mainline steam excursions, nostalgic narrow-gauge steam lines, and charming branch lines plus travel on a unique suspended monorail and superb funicular railway. Cruise along the River Elbe, visit the fascinating Dresden Transport Museum, and enjoy time to stroll through the traditional Christmas Markets of both Dresden and Leipzig.
Duration: 7 Days
Experience the magic of Christmas on this delightful tour to Germany staying in the heart of Cologne. Discover the festive spirit of Cologne, tour the magnificent Aachen Cathedral, and visit the fascinating Farina Fragrance Museum plus enjoy free time to immerse yourself in the warming, festive atmosphere of fantastic Christmas Markets in Cologne, Bonn, and Aachen.
Duration: 4 Days
Step into Christmas on this delightfully festive tour based in the historic city of Oxford. Visit the charming Windsor Castle in its spectacular winter glory, discover the beautiful country estate of Blenheim Palace transformed into a winter wonderland, and marvel at the spectacular Festive Light Trail plus enjoy free time to explore 'Christmas in Oxford'.
Duration: 4 Days
Enjoy all things Christmas on this relaxing short-break tour in the beautiful seaside town of Torquay. Journey on the spectacular Christmas Train of Lights, discover the Christmas Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village, and visit Plymouth's Winter Wonderland plus enjoy free time in Torquay to soak in the atmosphere on this magical Christmas adventure.
Duration: 4 Days
Experience a magical Christmas amidst Switzerland's wintry lake and mountain scenery on this snow train adventure with a difference. Journey on the scenic GoldenPass Line, travel the route of the Glacier Express, discover the historic Rigi Railway, and ride the breathtaking Titlis Rotair. Enjoy free time to explore wonderful Lucerne and indulge in Christmas Dinner at our beautiful lakeside hotel with fabulous panoramic views.
Duration: 8 Days
Experience a magical Christmas on this fantastically festive tour including a luxurious six-night river cruise along the Rhine. Explore the charming streets of Düsseldorf and Koblenz, visit the capital of Christmas at Strasbourg, discover picturesque vineyards in idyllic Rüdesheim, and soak in the festive atmosphere of Speyer on this extraordinary Christmas tour.
Duration: 8 Days
Experience a magical Christmas on this relaxing tour in scenic Scotland staying in the charming Stirling Highland Hotel. Visit the impressive Stirling Castle decorated for Christmas, sample a wee dram at the Stirling Distillery, and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of Edinburgh. Indulge in a wonderful, traditional Christmas Day lunch and enjoy mince pies, Christmas cake, and festive cheers galore.
Duration: 5 Days
Relax on a delightfully festive tour in the historic town of Stratford staying in a beautiful countryside hotel. Explore the birthplace of Shakespeare, visit Warwick Castle in all its festive glory, and indulge in a wonderful, traditional Christmas Day lunch. Enjoy mince pies, Christmas cake, and festive cheers galore.
Duration: 5 Days
Experience the festive season in style on this relaxing tour in the historic city of Winchester staying in the elegant Winchester Royal Hotel. Explore this medieval city, visit the magnificent Cathedral in all its festive glory, discover the iconic Spinnaker Tower, and indulge in a wonderful, traditional Christmas Day lunch.
Duration: 5 Days
Experience a magical Christmas in style on this relaxing tour to Durham staying in the elegant Redworth Hall Hotel. Visit Auckland Palace in all its Christmas glory, discover a monumental Neapolitan Nativity, and soak in the festive atmosphere in Durham. Indulge in a wonderful, traditional Christmas Day lunch and enjoy mince pies, Christmas cake, and festive cheers galore.
Duration: 5 Days
Marvel at Switzerland's wintry lake and mountain scenery on this snow train adventure with a difference featuring a selection of excursions not found anywhere else. Journey on the scenic former GoldenPass Line, travel the route of the Glacier Express, discover the historic Rigi Railway, and ride the breathtaking Titlis Rotair. Visit the pilgrimage site of Einsiedeln, enjoy free time to explore wonderful Lucerne, and relax on the shore of Lake Lucerne.
Duration: 8 Days13/02/2027
An adventure to warm your Harz! Experience spectacular winter scenery in Germany's timeless Harz Mountains, journey through beautiful snow dusted forests on exhilarating steam-hauled rides, and travel on a unique suspension monorail. Marvel at breathtaking panoramic views, visit picturesque medieval towns with fantastic half-timbered houses, and enjoy free time to relax and explore the quaint town of Wernigerode.
Duration: 7 Days08/03/2027
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