Best of European Christmas Markets

Are you dreaming of a White Christmas?

Duration
7
Departure
24 November 2025
Price from
5,999

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OVERVIEW

“Have you always dreamed of a white Christmas or have the magical Christmas markets been on your bucket list? 🎄✨ Get into the festive spirit with an unforgettable trip to Europe, exploring the world-famous Christmas markets! From the cozy stalls in Belgium and Germany to the enchanting displays in France and Switzerland, this tour will immerse you in the heart of holiday cheer. Join us for a Christmas adventure filled with twinkling lights, seasonal treats, and the charm of Europe’s most beautiful towns. 🎅🎁❄️

 

 

Dr Rory Shiner studied Arts (English and Anthropology) at the University of Western Australia and theology at Moore College in Sydney. His PhD is on the life and work of Australian scholar and church leader Archbishop Donald Robinson. He is senior pastor of Providence City Church in Perth, where he lives with his wife, Susan, and their four boys. He has written books on Union with Christ, Jesus’ resurrection, and the Apostles’ Creed. His most recent book, Forgiven Forever, is an exploration of what the Bible says about the death of Jesus. Rory is the Chair of the TGC Australia Council.

 

ITINERARY

Free time in the morning. Meet in the afternoon at St Pancras station on the Eurostar to Bruges (via Brussels). Arrive in the late afternoon for dinner and after dinner, hit the Bruges Christmas markets in the city centre Markt, open until 10pm.

Hotel: The Navarra, Bruges

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Enjoy a walking tour of Bruges after breakfast. Bruges is a quaint medieval town and the walking tour will include St Xavier’s Church, the Belfry (Belltower), and the Basilica of the Holy Blood, as well as the gorgeous canals. We then travel to Cologne (300kms) with a lunch stop on the way. On arrival in Cologne, we will enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent Cathedral the most visited building in Germany with the tallest twin spired church in the world, the epitome of Gothic grandeur.

Tonight we will enjoy the Cologne Christmas Markets with a sparkling array of Christmas markets, including the splendid and popular Christmas market around the Cathedral, the Market of Hearts, and many different theme-oriented Christmas markets presided over by the local Heinzelmännchen as well as angels, fairy-tale figures or mariners.

Hotel: Novotel, Cologne

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After breakfast we farewell Cologne and travel 380km to Strasbourg, France with several rest stops along the way. On arrival we will check in to our hotel and relax until the sun sets. Strasbourg claims to be the “Capital of Christmas” and we will enjoy 2 nights here to explore all things Christmas!

Hotel: Hotel Leonor, Strasbourg

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This morning we will meet a local guide for a tour of Strasbourg including the spectacular cathedral. Enjoy a special lunch of Alsatian cuisine with the remainder of the day free for you to explore on your own.

Hotel: Hotel Leonor, Strasbourg

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We farewell Strasbourg this morning and travel 137km to Basel. On arrival we will visit the Fondation Beyeler, a museum of modern & contemporary art.
Basel was awarded “Best Christmas Market” in 2021, so tonight you will have the ability to judge for yourself!

Hotel: Odelya Hotel, Basel

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This morning we will tour Basel, including the Old Town, Basel Cathedral, Town Hall & Stadtcasino (concert hall) as well as the Roman City Augusta Raurica.
We will then travel to Zurich for our final night. Tonight we will enjoy a traditional Swiss meal for our farewell dinner, and of course the opportunity to explore more Christmas markets!

Hotel: Hotel Helvetia, Zurich

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Our tour ends today after breakfast.

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Highlights

  • Bruges, Belgium
  • Cologne, Germany & its spectacular cathedral
  • Strasbourg – best Christmas markets in the world?
  • Alsatian lunch
  • Fondation Beyeler art museum in Basel
  • Farewell Swiss dinner in Zurich

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OUR PRICING

Pricing

Category Description Twin PP Single
Christmas market tour only 24 -30 November; Earlybird rate book by 30 Nov $5,999.00 $7,820.00

Earlybird discount applies for bookings made by 30 November 2024. After this the tour price increases by $250 per person.

Flight costs and schedules will be released some time in late December 2024.

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