Christmas markets & shopping trips
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Shearings» excellent range of European Christmas market coach breaks, including less common destinations ... MORE
National Holidays» Xmas market and shopping holidays and short breaks by coach in the UK and Europe ... MORE
Craft Cruises
based: USA
Craft themed cruises catering for travellers who enjoy a shared travel experience, cultural exchange and learning new skills. Typical cruises include: knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, hand spinning, beading, mixed media and Christmas craft markets.
| theme cruises | beadwork | knitting | needlepoint/cross-stitch | mixed media | Christmas shopping/markets | USA | Worldwide |
DFDS Seaways
based: UK
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Christmas market breaks and mini-cruises from Newcastle to Bruges, Brussels or Cologne (including coach transfers where required), or a Christmas shopping break in Amsterdam.
| Christmas shopping/markets | Europe |
Killarney Towers Hotel
located: Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland
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Christmas shopping break, offering a great value short break to include overnight accommodation in a classic guest bedroom and full Irish breakfast.
| Christmas shopping/markets | Ireland |
National Holidays Featured Site
based: UK
Christmas market and shopping breaks by coach, in the UK and Europe. UK Christmas Market coach holidays and breaks right across the country, from the Grassington Dickensian Fayre to the German-themed Leeds Christmas Market. In Europe from the Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets to a Bruges Christmas Market mini-cruise.
| Christmas shopping | UK | Europe |
Saga
based: Kent, UK
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Offering a wide range of festive holidays and short breaks for mature travellers (50 plus), including Christmas market and shopping breaks in Europe.
| seniors/silver surfers | Christmas shopping/markets | Europe |
Shearings Featured Site
based: UK
Amongst their range of festive trips you'll find Shearings Holidays have an excellent range of European Christmas market breaks by coach, including some less common destinations such as Bavaria, Harz Mountains, Dresden & Prague, and Lake Garda & Trentino – well worth a look!
| Christmas/New Year | Christmas shopping/markets | Europe |
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
located: Bath, UK
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Beautiful Bath, a luxury 5* hotel, interesting independent shops and over 170 Christmas market stalls combine to create the ideal festive shopping break. Includes: luxury overnight stay, full English breakfast, a champagne or vodka martini flight, and unlimited access to the Spa & Bath House.
| Christmas shopping/markets | England |
Titan
based: Surrey, UK
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Discover the finest festive markets in Europe. Visit the Christmas markets in Vienna or Prague. Or visit the delights of the markets in Switzerland, France and Germany on an 8-day Rhine festive markets cruise, sailing from Basel to Cologne.
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GERMANY: Rhine & Moselle Christmas Markets
The Rhine and Moselle region is one of the most traditional of Christmas market areas and the markets of Koblenz and Rudesheim in particular are popular because of their authentic atmosphere. Medieval buildings are illuminated by thousands of sparkling lights and the enticing aromas of gingerbread and cinnamon fill the air.
Koblenz has the slightly larger of the two markets with over 130 festive stalls selling handcrafted gifts, traditional decorations and festive food. The Christmas market is held in the picturesque old town, very close to the town's main shopping area. The Rudesheim Christmas Market, in the 'old quarter', has over 120 stalls and has a more international feel with representation from twelve countries, (from Finland to the Far East) who present Christmas customs and traditions from around the world.
This is a 5-day break includes coach travel with reserved seating, 4-nights dinner B&B, 3-nights free bar (8.30pm–11.00pm), evening entertainment, and the Christmas market visits.
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