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
- 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
1 day from £749 pp
Dates Available
December 2024 - December 2025
Duration
1 days
Depart From
12 airports
Meals
2 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
6 days from £1,729 pp
Dates Available
22 December 2024
Duration
6 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
1 included
Meals
11 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
5 days from £969 pp
was £1,139 pp
Dates Available
23 December 2024
Duration
5 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions
2 included
Meals
7 included
- A New Year's Eve celebration at your hotel
- Ancient Salamis and its Roman remains
- Exploring ruined but beautiful Famagusta
8 days from £2,035 pp
Dates Available
28 December 2024
Duration
8 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
3 included
Meals
20 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
6 days from £1,569 pp
Dates Available
22 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 £1,775 pp
Dates Available
22 December 2024
Duration
6 days
Depart From
3 airports
Excursions
2 included
Meals
11 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
5 days from £784 pp
was £980 pp
Dates Available
23 December 2024
Duration
5 days
Depart From
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’
6 days from £808 pp
was £950 pp
Dates Available
22 December 2024
Duration
6 days
Depart From
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
5 days from £774 pp
was £910 pp
Dates Available
23 December 2024
Duration
5 days
Depart From
Make your own way
Excursions
2 included
Meals
9 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
6 days from £714 pp
was £840 pp
Dates Available
22 December 2024
Duration
6 days
Depart From
Make your own way
Excursions
4 included
Meals
11 included
- Enjoy opportunities to explore historic Kantara Castle and Nicosia
- Visit ancient Salamis and its Roman ruins
- Experience the chance to soak up Kyrenia's seasonal cheer on an optional tour
8 days from £1,555 pp
was £1,829 pp
Dates Available
21 December 2024
Duration
8 days
Depart From
3 airports
Excursions
1 included
Meals
20 included
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