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Christmas on Lake Bled

Spend a memorable Christmas in the delightful surroundings of Slovenia's lakes and mountains. In addition to the warmest of welcomes at a comfortable hotel, you'll enjoy a unique festive light show on the beautiful lake, and the chance to soak up the atmosphere of Ljubljana, Slovenia's exquisite riverside capital.

Price

from £1565 /pp

was £1842
Flights included
Dates Available

22 December 2026
Duration

6 days
Depart From

11 airports
Excursions & Visits

1 included
Meals

11 included
Ways to pay

View the Legend of the Sunken Bell light show

Soak up the festive atmosphere at Lake Bled

Visit Ljubljana, and browse the Christmas market

Close up of a laid dinner table, with glasses of white wine and bowls of food, with a blurry background of fairy lights

Christmas Day lunch at your hotel

Today's included excursion is to the Slovene capital Ljubljana, a Baroque gem straddling the River Ljubljanica, with its walkways, elegant bridges and enchanting Old Town dressed for the festive season. Enjoy a guided introduction from your Tour Manager, then soak up the atmosphere of this delightful, laid back city. Explore its wonderful Christmas market, with stall holders selling craft-ware and local produce, and countless bars and cafes that are perfect for watching the world go by. Return to Bled and the hotel in time for dinner.

Get to know the wonderful lakeside resort town, ringed by forested hills and looking out across the lake to an offshore island crowned by its Gothic church. Wander the stalls of the Christmas market or perhaps join the optional walk up to famous Bled Castle, to enjoy a medieval show performed by the 'Lord' and his knights.

This evening, Christmas celebrations begin. Following dinner, there's the chance to attend Midnight Mass, after which tea and cake is served at your hotel.

A wonderful day includes the chance to view the Legend of the Sunken Bell, a unique, not-to-be-missed theatrical performance set on - and under - the lake's waters. Enacted by divers, the show tells the tale of the island church's and its famous wishing bell. There'll also be the chance to view the Christmas crib and perhaps choose to take a horse and carriage ride along the lakeshore, or a gondola (pletna) to Bled Island to ring the bell. Christmas lunch will be served at the hotel.

Rest and relax after the festivities, or join our final excursion, and visit one of the world's most famous caves, the giant chasm at Postojna. At the caves guests will find a remarkable 'Living Nativity' staged in the wonderfully illuminated nether world of stalactites and stalagmites. You'll also visit historic Predjama Castle, magically built into a sheer cliff face, before returning to enjoy a last evening in Bled.

Lake Bled in winter with its island church in the centre and frosty mountains in the background

Christmas Lights in Preseren Square, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Five nights' dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Kompas, Bled
A full day excursion to Ljubljana
Return flights to Ljubljana or Venice
Christmas lunch at the hotel
Traditional cake and tea on Christmas Eve after Midnight Mass
Coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & Prices

Departure point	Departure date		Price (per person)	Availability
Aberdeen	December 2026		from £2436.00 pp	1 date available
Aberdeen	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2436.00 was £2867.00	Only 4 places left!
Belfast City George Best	December 2026		from £1994.00 pp	1 date available
Belfast City George Best	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1994.00 was £2346.00	Only 4 places left!
Birmingham	December 2026		from £1869.00 pp	1 date available
Birmingham	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1869.00 was £2199.00	Only 4 places left!
Bristol	December 2026		from £2062.00 pp	1 date available
Bristol	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2062.00 was £2426.00	Only 4 places left!
Glasgow	December 2026		from £2128.00 pp	1 date available
Glasgow	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2128.00 was £2504.00	Only 4 places left!
Humberside	December 2026		from £2342.00 pp	1 date available
Humberside	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2342.00 was £2756.00	Only 4 places left!
London Gatwick	December 2026		from £1565.00 pp	1 date available
London Gatwick	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1565.00 was £1842.00	Only 4 places left!
London Heathrow	December 2026		from £1910.00 pp	1 date available
London Heathrow	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1910.00 was £2248.00	Only 4 places left!
Manchester	December 2026		from £1896.00 pp	1 date available
Manchester	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1896.00 was £2231.00	Only 4 places left!
Newcastle	December 2026		from £1982.00 pp	1 date available
Newcastle	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1982.00 was £2332.00	Only 4 places left!
Teesside International	December 2026		from £2410.00 pp	1 date available
Teesside International	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2410.00 was £2836.00	Only 4 places left!

Hotel Kompas, Bled Bled Situated within 200 meters of Lake Bled, and with views of the town's imposing castle, the hotel enjoys plenty of scenic beauty.

Christmas in the Slovenian Alps

Slovenia, Austria, Croatia

A festive two-country winter experience through Slovenia and Austria, with the option to extend your journey into Croatia. Festive City / Central

Unwind in a winter wonderland staying in the pretty resort town of Kranjska Gora, close to Slovenia’s Italian and Austrian borders
Set off on a festive Ljubljana city tour, exploring its Baroque old town and riverside Christmas markets
Wander around the Villach Christmas market and the riverside promenade, backed by beautiful alpine scenery

6 days from £1,367 pp

was £1,709 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

22 December 2026
Duration

6 days
Depart From

11 airports
Excursions & Visits

2 included
Meals

11 included

Explore

View of a village in the mountains in thick snow. With large fir trees in the left forefront, and smaller ones dotted around the village at the bottom the mountain. Above this a large forest of trees can be seen, going up the mountain, in front of large mountains covered in snow, in front of a light blue sky.

Christmastime in the Austrian Tyrol

Austria

Escape to the Austrian Tyrol this Christmas with Newmarket Holidays. Enjoy a guided tour, 3-course lunch, and unforgettable experiences. Fly Local Festive

A 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 £1,644 pp

was £2,055 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

22 December 2026
Duration

6 days
Depart From

8 airports
Excursions & Visits

2 included
Meals

11 included

Explore

All-inclusive Christmas in the Bavarian Forest

Germany, Austria

A festive winter break combining a scenic treetop walk, traditional glassmaking, and atmospheric sightseeing in Munich’s Christmas markets. Festive All-inclusive

Wander among the treetops during the Bavarian Forest Tree Top Walk to take in the alpine views
Visit Das Glasdorf Weinfurtner, a traditional glassmaking village with live workshops, galleries and shops
Enjoy a visit to Munich on Christmas Eve, including time to explore a traditional Christmas market

6 days from £1,399 pp

was £1,749 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

22 December 2026
Duration

6 days
Depart From

12 airports
Excursions & Visits

3 included
Meals

11 included

Explore

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you arrive (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational at all EU borders on 10 April 2026.

EES is a digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay across the external borders of most European countries. It replaces passport stamping. When you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system registers your entry and exit, and you will only need to complete this biometric registration on your first entry into Europe.

Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.

For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operation at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side.

The latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees.

For further information please visit the ABTA website.

Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU. ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen countries.

ETIAS is expected to launch in the last quarter of 2026 (exact date to be confirmed). We recommend applying in good time once the system goes live. ETIAS is expected to cost €20 per person. If you are aged under 18 or over 70, the fee is waived. Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.

The latest information can be found at www.etias.com.

Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service at https://thetravelvisacompany.co.uk/newmarket-holidays/?sup=NMH

All mandatory local taxes and charges are included in the price of your holiday as per the itinerary. Prices for any optional excursions are listed separately. Any suggested free-time activities, attractions, meals or entertainment are not included (unless otherwise stated), and may be subject to local charges. Please note that tipping is optional and as such, is typically not included in the price of your holiday (unless otherwise stated).

Offer Terms & Conditions

Save 15% discount applies to all Short Haul Tours only. This offer applies to new bookings only, made between 16th October and 30th October, and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to child pricing. The offer does not apply to holidays with late availability pricing and excludes long haul tours, Premier collection, River Cruises, Wimbledon tours, Andre Rieu concert breaks and Edinburgh Tattoo. See full terms & conditions.

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