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Christmas & New Year Breaks

An unforgettable Christmas break

Make this festive season truly unforgettable with a magical getaway break this Christmas. Whether you’re dreaming of a winter wonderland, a cosy countryside escape, or a sun-soaked retreat, we have the perfect Christmas breaks to help you celebrate in style. 

For those who love the magic of Christmas markets, explore the twinkling stalls of Kraków, Vienna, Prague, Riga, and Switzerland, or soak up the festive atmosphere at Edinburgh’s famous Christmas market. If you prefer a more scenic escape, Christmas in the Highlands offers a charming Scottish retreat, while Christmas in Yorkshire, Oxford, and Bristol & Bath combines elegant accommodations with historical charm.

For a Christmas break in the sun, celebrate the festive season with Christmas in Andalucía, where you can experience Spain’s rich history, Moorish architecture, and festive traditions in beautiful cities.

Alternatively, embrace the cold of the festive season and admire the snowy landscapes of the Austrian Tyrol, or escape to Christmas in the Italian Dolomites, surrounded by stunning Alpine landscapes and charming winter villages. Gift your family with the perfect Christmas break and take a special journey beyond the Arctic Circle to Swedish Lapland, the home of Santa Claus.

Solo travellers can celebrate in great company with a Beatles-themed Christmas in Liverpool and Manchester, a historic escape to Cambridge and Warwick, or a winter wonderland in the Slovenian Alps.

Or enter the New Year with a bang with one of our unforgettable New Year's breaks, designed to ring in the year ahead with excitement, relaxation, and discovery. Our collection of New Year's breaks offers something for solo travellers looking to start the year with a memorable escape. Explore our all-inclusive solo-exclusive getaway to Northern Cyprus for the perfect Mediterranean escape to welcome 2026 in style.

Music lovers can enjoy a special festive concert with André Rieu in Maastricht, while those looking for a unique Christmas experience can cruise along the Danube or Rhine rivers, stopping at Europe’s most enchanting winter destinations.

With expertly planned itineraries, accommodations, and festive meals included, our Christmas break packages provide a stress-free way to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in unique destinations.

Wherever you choose to celebrate, our Christmas and New Year breaks promise unforgettable experiences filled with festive joy, beautiful surroundings, and cherished moments. 

Our 2025 Christmas breaks are underway - check back for 2026 dates soon!

 

Christmas & New Year Breaks

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Andre Rieu Christmas Concert in Maastricht by Eurostar
Netherlands
Don't miss André Rieu performing live, appearing in his hometown with his Johann Strauss Orchestra. Book with confidence from Newmarket Holidays today.Best SellingRail+ 2 More
  • See André Rieu perform live in a spectacular indoor 'winter palace', in his hometown, at Christmas
  • The chance to explore Maastricht's Christmas Market
  • Visit Aachen's world-famous Christmas Market
  • 4 days from £792 pp

    was £879 pp

    Rail travel included
  • Dates Available

    11 December 2026

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    1 station

  • Excursions & Visits

    2 included

  • Meals

    3 included

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Andre Rieu Christmas Concert in Maastricht by Air
Netherlands
Don't miss André Rieu performing live, appearing in his hometown with his Johann Strauss Orchestra. Book with confidence from Newmarket Holidays.Best SellingFly Local+ 2 More
  • See André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform live in a spectacluar‘winter palace’ in Maastricht
  • Get in the festive spirit with a visit to Maastricht’s charming Christmas Market
  • Take in the world’s oldest Christmas Market in historic Aachen and explore its handicraft stalls
  • 4 days from £846 pp

    was £939 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    11 December 2026

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    16 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    2 included

  • Meals

    3 included

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Christmas in the Italian Dolomites
Italy
Immerse in the magic of the Italian Dolomites this Christmas with Newmarket Holidays. Visit Merano, tour the Dolomites, and book your trip now!FestiveScenery & Nature
  • 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 £1,445 pp

    was £1,699 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    22 December 2026

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    2 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    3 included

  • Meals

    11 included

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Christmas in Bristol and Bath
England, United Kingdom
Spend Christmas in the beautiful South West of England. Staying in a four-star hotel in Bristol, enjoy tours of Bath and the Cotswolds with Newmarket Holidays. Scenery & NatureHistory & Culture+ 1 More
  • Kick off your festive celebrations with free time to visit Bristol’s Christmas market
  • View the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol from the Clifton Observatory
  • Enjoy the premium facilities, three-course dinners, and evening drinks and entertainment
  • 5 days from £1,020 pp

    was £1,199 pp

  • Dates Available

    23 December 2026

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    Make your own way

  • Excursions & Visits

    4 included

  • Meals

    9 included

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Christmas in the Peak District
England, United Kingdom
Enjoy a festive break in the Peak District including a visit to Chatsworth House and exploration of the beautiful Peak District with Newmarket Holidays.ActiveFestive
  • 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 £829 pp

    was £975 pp

  • Dates Available

    22 December 2026

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    Make your own way

  • Excursions & Visits

    3 included

  • Meals

    11 included

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