Don’t miss out on the Christmas Markets!

We may only just be heading into our summer but it’s never too early to start considering tours to magical Christmas Markets in both the UK and Europe. Believe it or not but these tours are extremely popular and are sure to be a sell-out so don’t miss out and book your place today!

Absorb yourself in the festive magic of Valkenburg where century old caves provide the setting as you follow a candle-lit cobweb of corridors to the beautiful velvet scene of this wonderful Christmas Market. Not only will you get to see the variety of stalls and their festive ware, but you’ll also have plenty of free time to explore Valkenburg itself. Head over to Belgium and see the stunning Christmas Markets held in Ypres, Ostend and Bruges. The wonderful festive season begins here in December with the St. Nicholas celebrations where shops display all sorts of fantastic sweety treats such as marzipan, ‘klaasjes’ (flat hard cakes) and ‘speculoos’ (gingerbread moulded into the shape of St Nicholas). In Liege, you’ll be able to wander around 155 decorated wooden cottages that form the magical ‘Christmas Village’. You’ll also be able to see the annual European Christmas Market in Brussels that is held on the Place St. Catherine. Belgium has something for everyone with fairy-lit nativity scenes and decorative stalls selling a wide variety of ornaments, decorations & wonderful local delicacies to sample – your short break to the Belgian Christmas Markets will truly be a magical one!

If you’re looking to shop beneath a twilight sky then choose coach tours to Germany where you can explore the traditional Christmas Markets in Cologne, Berlin, Rudesheim and Aachen. Here you’ll certainly escape the commercialism of Christmas and enjoy searching for original festive handicrafts, souvenirs and tree decorations such as crib figurines, wooden carvings, candles & lambskin shoes. Don’t forget to sample the local festive cuisine of hot chestnuts, grilled sausages, gingerbread and much more!

Join escorted tours to the Czech Republic where you can visit the Christmas Markets in Prague. Soak up the traditional festive atmosphere where the Christmas Markets light up the city with their twinkling fairy lights. Walk around the many brightly decorated stalls selling all sorts of Czech handicrafts and local specialities that will leave your taste buds tingling for more.

Cross the Channel to France where you’ll come across one of the largest markets in Northern France – the Lille Christmas Market. The children will simply love Disneyland® Resort Paris at Christmas as all the characters dress up in their festive gear and the resort itself transforms into a fabulously magical winter wonderland that will surpass any child’s imagination!

You won’t have to travel to Europe to visit Christmas Markets because we have plenty on our doorstep here in the UK too! The Bath Christmas Market is definitely one that you won’t want to miss. Here you’ll find 123 wooden chalets that cover the streets of the city between the stunning Abbey and the Roman Baths. Each chalet offers a wide range of festive items to buy such as handmade gifts, decorations and tempting food items. Not forgetting the German Christmas Market held in Edinburgh, the festive delights available at Chatsworth House, the St Nicholas Fayre in York and many more! Don’t miss your chance to experience Christmas Shopping with a difference and book your place to some of these wonderful Christmas Markets.

For the full range of UK and European Christmas Market tours available, visit www.door2tour.com.

Get away from it all this Christmas

If the thought of preparing another Christmas Dinner at home feels you with dread, then why not escape from it all on fantastic festive coach holidays this Christmas and let someone else do all the hard work for you? Not only will someone prepare & cook the dinner but you’ll have somewhere nice to stay and to top it all off, someone else will be doing all the driving so all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy a wonderful Christmas this year!

Almost everyone loves to see a spot of the ‘white stuff’ at some point over the Christmas period but unfortunately living in the UK doesn’t always make this possible, so if you ARE looking for a holiday in a winter wonderland then you should definitely spend your Christmas Holidays in Austria. Explore the amazing setting for ‘The Sound Of Music’, discover the birthplace of Mozart in Salzburg, learn the Viennese waltz in Vienna, wander through historic cities or perhaps go skiing in The Alps. There’s certainly plenty to entertain the whole family here in Austria and the children will love to play in the snow.

If you’re looking for some winter sunshine as well as a break from cooking then you should head to Lake Garda or Italy this Christmas. Do a spot of late Christmas Shopping in Trento, cross the beautiful Lakes by boat on Christmas Day, enjoy festive fun in Sorrento, take a gondola ride in Venice, see ‘Juliet’s Balcony’ in Verona, explore the Colosseum in Rome and much more. You’ll certainly find a Christmas Holiday with a difference here in Italy.

It’s usually cold and grey in the UK over Christmas so why not escape it all with festive tours to France where you could possibly party with the stars in Cannes, Nice and Monte Carlo. See the dazzling Xmas lights on the Champs-Elysees, climb the Eiffel Tower or take a festive river cruise down The Seine whilst in Paris.

For pure festive chocolate heaven you should definitely pack a suitcase and head over to Belgium where you can feed your sweet tooth on short breaks to the beautiful city of Bruges. Explore the cobbled streets of Mechelen, see the Atomium in Brussels or visit the Diamond Factory in Antwerp and maybe buy a belated Xmas gift for that someone special!

Truly get away from it all with long haul breaks to some fantastic destinations across the world! Top up your tan on Bondi Beach in Australia, have a merry little Christmas in America, enjoy a festive cruise around The Caribbean, see the morning sun rise above The Ganges in India, go on safari in Africa and so much more for a festive break with a difference.

To see the full range of fantastic value festive breaks available, please visit www.door2tour.com.