Christmas & New Year Breaks
Make Christmas Magical with a Festive Getaway
Christmas at home with ham and turkey on the table is magical. But that’s no reason you shouldn’t deviate from tradition and make your Christmas break extra special this year by booking one of our spectacular Christmas and New Year holidays?
Join us on a Christmas and New Year celebration with a difference. Whether your ideal break is visiting Santa in Lapland, sailing down the Danube on a Christmas river cruise or making the most of the warm weather as you spend Christmas, New Year or both in the Mediterranean, Newmarket Holidays has the perfect escape for you.
Leave the cold behind and soak up some winter warmth in Spain’s Costa Brava, or set off on a Christmas and New Year cruise to the balmy Canaries. Leave behind the stresses of the festive season and retreat to the peaceful shores of the Italian lakes.
Alternatively, embrace the cold of the festive season and admire the snowy landscapes of the Austrian Tyrol or take in the Alpine paradise of fairy-tale Bavaria. 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.
Perhaps sail along some of Europe's most beautiful rivers as you discover Christmas markets and local festivities in some fascinating towns and cities.
Wherever you wish you celebrate the festive season, you'll be sure to find something perfect for you in our range Christmas or New Year holidays.
Christmas & New Year Breaks
- 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
- Enjoy an optional excursion to the Gauja National Park
4 days from £493 pp
was £579 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
4 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
1 included
Meals
3 included
- 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
- Experience an optional excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau
4 days from £719 pp
was £845 pp
Dates Available
November 2024 - December 2024
Duration
4 days
Depart From
7 airports
Excursions
1 included
Meals
3 included
- 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
- Shop for Swiss goodies at Montreux Christmas Market
4 days from £693 pp
was £815 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
4 days
Depart From
4 airports
Excursions
1 included
Meals
6 included
5 days from £1,384 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
5 days
Depart From
4 airports
Excursions
1 included
Meals
11 included
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- 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
- Optional tour of stunning Loch Lomond with whisky tasting
4 days from £501 pp
was £589 pp
Dates Available
November 2024 - December 2024
Duration
4 days
Depart From
7 airports
Excursions
1 included
Meals
3 included
- 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 £736 pp
was £865 pp
Dates Available
November 2024 - December 2024
Duration
4 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions
1 included
Meals
3 included
- Time to explore Prague's Christmas Markets
- A guided walking tour of Prague
- Three nights in Bohemian gem Prague
- An optional lunch cruise on the Vltava
4 days from £603 pp
was £709 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
4 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions
1 included
Meals
3 included
- A magical walk through the woods to find Santa for your special private family meeting
- A magical ride through the snow-laden trees in a traditional reindeer-drawn sleigh
- An unforgettable husky sled ride through the snowy Lappish countryside
- An exhilarating snowmobile experience in the frozen wilderness
1 day from £699 pp
was £749 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
1 days
Depart From
12 airports
Meals
2 included
- 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
- Cruise across Loch Ness
5 days from £1,008 pp
was £1,119 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
5 days
Depart From
8 airports
Excursions
2 included
Meals
9 included
- View the Legend of the Sunken Bell light show
- Soak up the festive atmosphere at Lake Bled
- Visit Ljubljana, and browse the Christmas market
- Christmas Day lunch at your hotel
6 days from £1,643 pp
was £1,825 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
6 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
1 included
Meals
11 included
- 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
- Enjoy celebratory dinners and evening entertainment
6 days from £798 pp
was £840 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
6 days
Tour only
Make your own way
Excursions
4 included
Meals
11 included
- See André Rieu perform live, in his hometown, at Christmas
- The chance to explore Maastricht's Christmas Market
- Visit Aachen's world-famous Christmas Market
4 days from £809 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
4 days
Depart From
1 station
Excursions
2 included
Meals
3 included
- See André Rieu perform live, in his hometown, at Christmas
- The chance to explore Maastricht's Christmas Market
- Visit Aachen's world-famous Christmas Market
4 days from £839 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
4 days
Depart From
17 airports
Excursions
2 included
Meals
3 included
- Enjoy four 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
- Explore both sides of the city, Buda and Pest
5 days from £1,085 pp
was £1,205 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
5 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions
2 included
Meals
7 included
- 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
- Join an optional tour of fortified Mdina and the historic town of Rabat
8 days from £1,389 pp
was £1,634 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
8 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
2 included
Meals
14 included
- A New Year's Eve celebration at your hotel
- Ancient Salamis and its Roman remains
- Exploring ruined but beautiful Famagusta
- The chance to explore historic Kantara Castle
8 days from £1,407 pp
was £1,655 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
8 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
3 included
Meals
20 included
- 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
- Enjoy an optional excursion to Cordoba
6 days from £1,173 pp
was £1,379 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
6 days
Depart From
8 airports
Excursions
2 included
Meals
11 included
- 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
- The opportunity to visit Austrian Innsbruck on Boxing Day
6 days from £1,186 pp
was £1,395 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
6 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
3 included
Meals
11 included
- A tour of Innsbruck and time to explore its Christmas MarketsA 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 £1,656 pp
was £1,839 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
6 days
Depart From
3 airports
Excursions
2 included
Meals
11 included
- Enjoy a traditional Norwegian Christmas
- Enjoy panoramic views from the Stegastein Viewing Platform
- Ride the famous Flåmsbana Mountain Railway
- Discover UNESCO-listed Aurlandsfjord on a 'RIB cruise'
6 days from £1,674 pp
was £1,859 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
6 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
3 included
Meals
10 included
- Board a canal boat cruise around Bristol’s harbour and learn about its maritime history
- View the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol from the Clifton Observatory
- Travel around the charming market towns of the Cotswolds, stopping at Stroud and Painswick on Christmas Day
- Enjoy the premium facilities, three-course dinners, and evening drinks and entertainment
5 days from £833 pp
was £980 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
5 days
Tour only
Make your own way
Excursions
4 included
Meals
9 included
- Witness the frozen majesty of Blenheim Palace and its Christmas light trail in the winter
- Take part in the Christmas festivities of the Cotswolds with visits to Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Burford
- Go beyond Oxford’s university with a guided tour of the best-celebrated landmarks and famous colleges in the ‘City of Spires’
- Enjoy a special Christmas lunch in the company of your fellow guests
6 days from £808 pp
was £950 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
6 days
Tour only
Make your own way
Excursions
3 included
Meals
9 included
- 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
- Indulge in a special feast at the hotel’s award-winning restaurant
5 days from £774 pp
was £910 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
5 days
Tour only
Make your own way
Excursions
2 included
Meals
9 included
- Witness the beauty of ‘Florence on the Elbe’ with a river cruise along Dresden’s picturesque waterfront
- Get your gift shopping off to a flying start in the birthplace of the German Christmas market and celebrate in true Saxon style in Dresden
- Discover Dresden’s history and baroque treasures with your friendly local manager
- Enjoy an optional trip to Leipzig’s Christmas market in all its festive beauty
4 days from £646 pp
was £759 pp
Dates Available
November 2024
Duration
4 days
Depart From
4 airports
Excursions
2 included
Meals
3 included
- Visit the Christmas markets in Freiburg and Breisach on Christmas Eve
- Drive into the enchanting heart of the Black Forest
- Take in the natural beauty of Triberg Waterfalls and Titisee Lake
- Celebrate Christmas with a guided walk around Müllheim and a special lunch
5 days from £1,296 pp
was £1,439 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
5 days
Depart From
4 airports
Meals
9 included
- 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
- Ride the ‘Little Red Train’ from Rivesaltes to Axat in France
5 days from £1,033 pp
was £1,215 pp
Dates Available
December 2024
Duration
5 days
Depart From
3 airports
Excursions
3 included
Meals
9 included
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