Lake garda at dusk

Christmas Holidays & New Year Breaks

An unforgettable Christmas holiday

Make this festive season truly unforgettable with a magical holiday this Christmas. Whether you’re dreaming of a winter wonderland, a cosy countryside escape, or a sun-soaked retreat, we have the perfect Christmas breaks to help you celebrate in style. 

For those who love the magic of Christmas markets, explore the twinkling stalls of Kraków, Vienna, Prague, Riga, and Switzerland, or soak up the festive atmosphere at Edinburgh’s famous Christmas market. If you prefer a more scenic escape, Christmas in the Highlands offers a charming Scottish retreat, while Christmas in Yorkshire, Oxford, and Bristol & Bath combines elegant accommodations with historical charm.

For a Christmas break in the sun, celebrate the holidays with Christmas in Andalucía, where you can experience Spain’s rich history, Moorish architecture, and festive traditions in beautiful cities.

Alternatively, embrace the cold of the festive season and admire the snowy landscapes of the Austrian Tyrol, or escape to Christmas in the Italian Dolomites, surrounded by stunning Alpine landscapes and charming winter villages. Gift your family with the perfect Christmas holiday and take a special journey beyond the Arctic Circle to Swedish Lapland, the home of Santa Claus.

Solo travellers can celebrate in great company with a Beatles-themed Christmas in Liverpool and Manchester, a historic escape to Cambridge and Warwick, or a winter wonderland in the Slovenian Alps.

Or enter the New Year with a bang with one of our unforgettable New Year's breaks, designed to ring in the year ahead with excitement, relaxation, and discovery. Our collection of New Year's holidays offers something for solo travellers looking to start the year with a memorable escape. Explore our all-inclusive solo-exclusive getaway to Northern Cyprus for the perfect Mediterranean escape to welcome 2026 in style.

Music lovers can enjoy a special festive concert with André Rieu in Maastricht, while those looking for a unique Christmas experience can cruise along the Danube or Rhine rivers, stopping at Europe’s most enchanting winter destinations.

With expertly planned itineraries, accommodations, and festive meals included, our Christmas holiday packages provide a stress-free way to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in unique destinations.

Wherever you choose to celebrate, our Christmas and New Year holidays promise unforgettable experiences filled with festive joy, beautiful surroundings, and cherished moments. Browse our full selection of once in a lifetime tours and holiday packages for Christmas and New Year 2025.

Christmas & New Year Breaks

Stag in Scotland in the Highlands
Christmas in the Scottish Highlands
Scotland
Spend Christmas Day in Scotland this year. Tour the highlands, cruise Loch Ness and enjoy a festive dinner. Flights included.Solo TravellersRail+ 3 More
  • 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
  • 5 days from £1,031 pp

    was £1,145 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    23 December 2025

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    2 included

  • Meals

    9 included

Lake Bled in winter with its island church in the centre and frosty mountains in the background
Christmas on Lake Bled
Slovenia
Spend Christmas on Lake Bled with Newmarket Holidays. Enjoy a light show, visit Ljubljana's markets, and stunning scenery. Book now and make memories!FestiveScenery & Nature+ 1 More
  • View the Legend of the Sunken Bell light show
  • Soak up the festive atmosphere at Lake Bled
  • Visit Ljubljana, and browse the Christmas market
  • 6 days from £1,508 pp

    was £1,675 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    22 December 2025

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions & Visits

    1 included

  • Meals

    11 included

A square in Budapest at Christmas, in the front, a 'Budapest' sign, with a Christmas tree with lights and red baubles behind. Behind this, lit up decorations with hanging baubles, strung across the square.
Christmas in Budapest
Hungary
Experience the magic of Christmas in Budapest with Newmarket Holidays. Enjoy a guided tour, Danube river cruise, and charming markets. Book now!Fly LocalCity / Central+ 3 More
  • Enjoy five nights in stylish Budapest
  • Take in the city from the River Danube on a magical river cruise
  • Free time to explore Budapest and its Christmas markets under your own steam
  • 6 days from £1,229 pp

    was £1,365 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    23 December 2025

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    4 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    2 included

  • Meals

    7 included

The Triton Fountain, Malta
Christmas in Malta
Malta
Celebrate Christmas in Malta with Newmarket Holidays. Explore Valletta, Vittoriosa, Cospicua, Senglea, and traditional festivities. Book your trip now!Fly LocalBeach & Coast+ 2 More
  • Enjoy a week of festive rest, relaxation and exploration
  • Set off on a tour of the walled capital of Valetta
  • Explore the beautiful island of Gozo on an optional excursion
  • 8 days from £1,656 pp

    was £1,839 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    20 December 2025

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    2 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    2 included

  • Meals

    14 included

Christmas Malaga, Spain
Christmas in Andalucia
Spain
Enjoy Christmas in Andalucia with the chance to explore Seville, Granada and the Alhambra Palace. Book now and spend Christmas in Spain. Fly LocalFestive+ 3 More
  • A stay in the heart of the Andalusian hills
  • A Christmas Eve visit to Seville
  • A full day in Granada, including entry to the Alhambra
  • 6 days from £1,274 pp

    was £1,415 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    23 December 2025

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    7 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    2 included

  • Meals

    11 included

Dolomites in the snow in St Magdalena, Italy
Christmas in the Italian Dolomites
Italy
Immerse in the magic of the Italian Dolomites this Christmas with Newmarket Holidays. Visit Merano, tour the Dolomites, and book your trip now!FestiveScenery & Nature+ 1 More
  • Spend a wonderful Christmas in the Italian Dolomites
  • Christmas Eve visit to Merano and Bolzano, followed by a special dinner at the hotel
  • Included excursion to Trento and Riva del Garda
  • 6 days from £1,409 pp

    was £1,565 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    22 December 2025

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    3 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    3 included

  • Meals

    11 included

View of a wide road with shops and tall buildings either side. Tables and chairs are laid out in the road and bicycles are parked up on the right side. There is a clock tower which is taller than the rest of the buildings with a turquoise turret on the left, and snowy mountains can be seen at the end of the road, in front of light blue evening sky
Christmastime in the Austrian Tyrol
Austria
Escape to the Austrian Tyrol this Christmas with Newmarket Holidays. Enjoy a guided tour, 3-course lunch, and unforgettable experiences.Fly LocalSolo Travellers+ 2 More
  • A tour of Innsbruck and time to explore its Christmas Markets
  • Toast the festive season with Gluhwein and a festive meal on Christmas Eve
  • A visit to St Anton on Christmas morning
  • 6 days from £1,706 pp

    was £1,895 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    22 December 2025

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    3 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    2 included

  • Meals

    11 included

Two people looking out over a fjord in the snow
Christmas in the Norwegian Fjords
Norway
Spend Christmas in Norway and wake up to the beauty of the Norwegian Fjords this December. Flights included. Solo TravellersFly Local+ 2 More
  • Enjoy a traditional Norwegian Christmas
  • Enjoy panoramic views from the Stegastein Viewing Platform
  • Ride the famous Flåmsbana Mountain Railway
  • 6 days from £1,872 pp

    was £2,079 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    22 December 2025

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    5 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    3 included

  • Meals

    10 included

Bristol Suspension Bridge
Christmas in Bristol and Bath
England
Spend Christmas in the beautiful South West of England. Staying in a four-star hotel in Bristol, enjoy tours of Bath and the Cotswolds with Newmarket Holidays. Scenery & NatureHistory & Culture+ 2 More
  • Kick off your festive celebrations with free time to visit Bristol’s Christmas market
  • View the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol from the Clifton Observatory
  • Enjoy the premium facilities, three-course dinners, and evening drinks and entertainment
  • 5 days from £945 pp

    was £1,049 pp

  • Dates Available

    23 December 2025

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    Make your own way

  • Excursions & Visits

    4 included

  • Meals

    9 included

 Yorkshire Dales In Winter
No Single Supplement
Christmas in Yorkshire
England
Spend Christmas in beautiful Yorkshire with included visits to York and Harrogate. Book your festive break with Newmarket Holidays. Solo TravellersScenery & Nature+ 2 More
  • Enjoy total relaxation at Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa
  • Immerse yourself in York’s Nordic heritage with a tour of the city’s festive markets
  • Discover the regal stately home, Harewood Hall, with a visit to Harrogate
  • 5 days from £896 pp

    was £995 pp

  • Dates Available

    23 December 2025

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    Make your own way

  • Excursions & Visits

    2 included

  • Meals

    9 included

Nuria Valley Rack Railway
The Little Trains of the Pyrenees at Christmas
Spain, France
Enjoy a true Catalan Christmas spending 5 days on a break through the snow-capped Pyrenees. From your base in Girona, visit the villages of Axat, Rivesaltes and La Jonquera as you enjoy a train ride through the mountains. FestiveCity / Central+ 5 More
  • Explore historic Girona and its colourful city centre
  • Immerse yourself in a true winter wonderland aboard the Vall de Núria Rack Railway and enjoy local product tastings
  • Embrace Catalan festive traditions with day trips to secluded Catalan communities and towns
  • 5 days from £1,188 pp

    was £1,319 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    23 December 2025

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    9 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    3 included

  • Meals

    9 included

View of the Peak District at winter, with snowy mountains and the sun creeping over the edge of the land
Christmas in the Peak District
England
Enjoy a festive break in the Peak District including a visit to Chatsworth House and exploration of the beautiful Peak District with Newmarket Holidays.ActiveSolo Travellers+ 1 More
  • Set off on a walking tour of the charming thermal spa town of Buxton
  • Stroll around pretty Bakewell, the home of the famous pudding
  • Call at Chatsworth House, decked in extravagant Christmas décor
  • 6 days from £774 pp

    was £859 pp

  • Dates Available

    22 December 2025

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    Make your own way

  • Excursions & Visits

    3 included

  • Meals

    11 included

Christmas Market Getaways

Riga Christmas markets in Latvia
No Single Supplement
Riga Christmas Markets
Latvia
Discover the magic of Riga's traditional Christmas market with Newmarket Holidays. Book your Christmas break now and let us take care of you.City / CentralFly Local+ 3 More
  • Spend three nights in the delightful Latvian capital
  • Explore the historic city of Riga
  • Free time to enjoy the city’s traditional Christmas Market on Old Town Square
  • 4 days from £540 pp

    was £599 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    December 2025

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions & Visits

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Krakow, Poland
No Single Supplement
Kraków Christmas Markets
Poland
Visit the beautiful Kraków Christmas Market this December and enjoy a walking tour around the city during the festive season. Flights included. Best SellingFly Local+ 4 More
  • Set off on a guided walking tour of Kraków
  • Enjoy free time to browse Kraków's Christmas markets
  • Watch an optional traditional folklore show and have dinner in a local restaurant
  • 4 days from £770 pp

    was £855 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    28 November 2025

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    10 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Montreux, Lake Geneva
No Single Supplement
Swiss Christmas Markets
Switzerland
Find out more about this Newmarket Holidays Swiss Christmas Markets Break and book online with confidence.Solo TravellersFly Local+ 2 More
  • Enjoy views of Lake Geneva
  • Discover the Swiss capital, Bern, on an optional tour
  • Spend three nights in the wonderful alpine village resort of Chateau d'Oex, once home to David Niven
  • 4 days from £734 pp

    was £815 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    November 2025 - December 2025

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    5 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    1 included

  • Meals

    6 included

Edinburgh Christmas Market
Edinburgh Christmas Markets
Scotland
Spend four days in Edinburgh, where you'll have time to explore colourful festive markets and even an authentic German Market after an included city tour.Solo TravellersFly Local+ 2 More
  • Enjoy three nights in the Scottish capital
  • Take in glorious Edinburgh, ‘Athens of the North’
  • Free time to explore the city and its Christmas markets at your leisure
  • 4 days from £544 pp

    was £639 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    25 November 2025

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Shot of Vienna's gothic city hall which has one tall clock tower and four smaller towers, two on each side, all with pointy turrets. The building is a gold colour and is in front of a bright blue night sky. In front, is a Christmas Market, showing strips of cabin-like stalls and a variety of lit up Christmas decorations, one in the forefront reading 'Merry Christmas' in Austrian. People can be seen, although blurry as they are moving around.
Vienna Christmas Markets
Austria
Visit one of Europe's best Christmas Markets on our Vienna four day package. Flights & city tour included. Fly LocalCity / Central+ 3 More
  • Free time to enjoy Vienna’s wonderful Christmas Markets
  • A guided city tour of Vienna
  • Discover the Slovakian capital, Bratislava, with its glorious palaces and churches on an optional excursion
  • 4 days from £833 pp

    was £925 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    November 2025 - December 2025

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    5 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

High angle shot of a Christmas market in the town square of Prague, showing a lit up gothic church with two towers and a large lit up Christmas tree
Prague Christmas Markets
Czech Republic
Celebrate Christmas in Prague with Newmarket Holidays. Enjoy a walking tour of Prague and explore the delightful Christmas markets in Wenceslas Square.Fly LocalCity / Central+ 2 More
  • Time to explore Prague's Christmas Markets
  • A guided walking tour of Prague
  • Three nights in Bohemian gem Prague
  • 4 days from £756 pp

    was £839 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    18 December 2025

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    7 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Shot of a gothic city hall which has a tall clock tower in the middle and four smaller towers, two either side, all with spiky turrets. The building has long windows all over and is a gold colour. Below are the Vienna Christmas markets, with four vertical strips of stalls, the centre having a christmas tree at the far end. There are many people shopping, with lights and lit up signs above them.
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Danube Christmas Markets
Austria, Slovakia, Germany
Experience the Christmas spirit on a Premium Inclusive A-ROSA Danube river cruise. Admire festive Vienna and cosmopolitan Linz while sailing Wachau Valley.CruiseFestive+ 2 More
  • Visit Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a city transformed with festive lights and markets
  • Join an included city tour of festive Vienna
  • Explore the Austrian capital and its Christmas markets
  • Arosa Logo (1)

    5 days from £1,464 pp

    was £1,564 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    14 December 2025

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    3 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    1 included

  • Meals

    11 included

  • Operator

    A-ROSA

  • Ship

    A-ROSA Donna

Strasbourg, France
Save up to £600 per couple
Rhine Christmas Markets
Germany, France
Sail the Rhine on our Rhine Christmas Markets Cruise. Visit traditional markets and enjoy festive celebrations. Book now for a magical trip!CruiseFestive+ 1 More
  • Visit the beautiful city of Strasbourg, home to France's oldest Christmas market
  • Sail south through the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge from Cologne
  • Join a guided excursion to Speyer - Germany's oldest medieval town
  • Arosa Logo (1)

    6 days from £1,474 pp

    was £1,599 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    10 December 2025

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    2 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    1 included

  • Meals

    11 included

  • Operator

    A-ROSA

  • Ship

    A-ROSA Silva

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