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Christmas Market Tours & Holiday Packages

What makes Christmas tour so special? We think everything’s a bit more magical around this time of year - and when you throw in the excitement of group travel and all the food, history and traditions that come with it, you’re left with an unforgettable cultural adventure. Or maybe you want to escape the festivities and just sip some cocktails on a warm, sandy beach? However you envision your perfect Christmas holiday, we’ve got you covered. Check out our Christmas holiday packages below and book your favorite one!

 

 

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Top Christmas tours

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Amsterdam for Christmas
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German Christmas Markets
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French Christmas Markets

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You’ll see the main sights, sure, but you’ll also meet local people and join the most culturally immersive experiences.

Discover our top Christmas tour reviews


"It was great seeing the lovely German Christmas markets! The food was good and we had a great trip manager! Pricing was reasonable and I highly recommend this trip! [...]”

Daniel D

German Christmas Markets


“Amazing job planning out the trip. Trip managers were great & super helpful! Love, love, love! If you’re considering Contiki - DO IT. It is so worth it.”

Serena P.

Amsterdam for Christmas


“Paris for Christmas was a fantastic trip! This was my first Contiki tour and it definitely has set the bar high. It is a fast trip, but with all the free time we were given I still got to see almost everything I wanted to in Paris. [...]"

Shay B

Paris for Christmas

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Frequently asked questions

The most famous Christmas market in Germany is probably the one in Nuremberg, but there are also incredible Christmas markets to visit in Dresden, Cologne, Hamburg and of course Berlin. Germany arguably has the best Christmas markets in the world, where you can enjoy nourishing bratwursts, steaming mulled wine and hot chocolate, of course.

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