High angle shot of a Christmas market in the town square of Prague, showing a lit up gothic church with two towers and a large lit up Christmas tree

Christmas & New Year Holidays

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Make this year’s festive season extra special, as you jet off to celebrate the holiday season in style, safe in the knowledge that nothing is more important to us than your wellbeing.

Christmas is a wonderful time for a holiday, whether you want to recharge the batteries, spend some quality time with your family, or simply escape the gloom of the British winter.

From Christmas dinner overlooking sparkling seas, to exploring snowy wildernesses in search of Santa, we've got a range of Christmas and New Year holidays to consider. No matter your travel style, Newmarket Holidays has a range of Christmas and New Year packages to ensure you experience an unforgettable start to the New Year. 

Whether you want to soak up the yuletide spirit on the shores of Lake Garda, glide through the snow on a sleigh or enjoy a Christmas in warmer climes beside the Mediterranean, we’ve got a stocking full of Christmas and New Year holidays to tempt you and your family. Plus, all of our tours are run by friendly, experienced tour managers who will make sure you feel comfortable and enjoy your festive season. 

Admire the snow-blanketed mountains of the Austrian Tyrol, or escape to a festive fairy-tale hideaway in the beautiful, leafy surroundings of Chantilly forest at Chateau de Montvillargenne. Perhaps head south to the Mediterranean for a winter-warming festive holiday, and ring in the New Year with clear skies, basking in the winter sun as you relax on Cyprus, Spain’s Costa Brava or historic Malta. Or maybe cruise along some of Europe's most beautiful rivers, and take in the festive atmosphere of some charming, riverside towns and villages.

Whatever your tastes, why not plan your Christmas holidays and New Year celebrations with Newmarket Holidays, and treat yourself, your family or a loved one to an x-mas holiday to remember? Book in your Christmas holidays for 2026 today and experience magic this festive season.  

Christmas & New Year Holidays

A red deer standing in a glen with snow-capped mountains in the distance in the Scottish Highlands
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Christmas in the Scottish Highlands
Scotland, United Kingdom
Spend Christmas Day in Scotland this year. Tour the highlands, cruise Loch Ness and enjoy a festive dinner. Flights included.RailFly Local+ 2 More
  • Visit the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
  • Enjoy a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings at your hotel
  • Visit Spean Bridge, Neptune’s Staircase, Fort William and Glenfinnan
  • 5 days from £1,355 pp

    was £1,505 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    23 December 2026

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    2 included

  • Meals

    9 included

Lake Bled in winter with its island church in the centre and frosty mountains in the background
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Christmas on Lake Bled
Slovenia
Spend Christmas on Lake Bled with Newmarket Holidays. Enjoy a light show, visit Ljubljana's markets, and stunning scenery. Book now and make memories!FestiveScenery & Nature
  • View the Legend of the Sunken Bell light show
  • Soak up the festive atmosphere at Lake Bled
  • Visit Ljubljana, and browse the Christmas market
  • 6 days from £1,494 pp

    was £1,659 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    22 December 2026

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    11 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    1 included

  • Meals

    11 included

View of the Peak District at winter, with snowy mountains and the sun creeping over the edge of the land
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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 £878 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

A square in Budapest at Christmas, in the front, a 'Budapest' sign, with a Christmas tree with lights and red baubles behind. Behind this, lit up decorations with hanging baubles, strung across the square.
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Christmas in Budapest
Hungary
Experience the magic of Christmas in Budapest with Newmarket Holidays. Enjoy a guided tour, Danube river cruise, and charming markets. Book now!Fly LocalCity / Central+ 2 More
  • Enjoy five nights in stylish Budapest
  • Take in the city from the River Danube on a magical river cruise
  • Free time to explore Budapest and its Christmas markets under your own steam
  • 6 days from £1,350 pp

    was £1,499 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    23 December 2026

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    11 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    2 included

  • Meals

    7 included

The Triton Fountain, Malta
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Christmas in Malta
Malta
Celebrate Christmas in Malta with Newmarket Holidays. Explore Valletta, Vittoriosa, Cospicua, Senglea, and traditional festivities. Book your trip now!Fly LocalBeach & Coast+ 1 More
  • Enjoy a week of festive rest, relaxation and exploration
  • Set off on a tour of the walled capital of Valetta
  • Explore the beautiful island of Gozo on an optional excursion
  • 8 days from £1,647 pp

    was £1,829 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    20 December 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    2 included

  • Meals

    14 included

Christmas Malaga, Spain
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Christmas in Andalucia
Spain
Enjoy Christmas in Andalucia with the chance to explore Seville, Granada and the Alhambra Palace. Book now and spend Christmas in Spain. Fly LocalFestive+ 2 More
  • A stay in the heart of the Andalusian hills
  • A Christmas Eve visit to Seville
  • A full day in Granada, including entry to the Alhambra
  • 6 days from £1,404 pp

    was £1,559 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    23 December 2026

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    8 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    2 included

  • Meals

    11 included

Dolomites in the snow in St Magdalena, Italy
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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 £1,530 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

Two people looking out over a fjord in the snow
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Christmas in the Norwegian Fjords
Norway
Spend Christmas in Norway and wake up to the beauty of the Norwegian Fjords this December. Flights included. Fly LocalScenery & Nature+ 1 More
  • Enjoy a traditional Norwegian Christmas
  • Enjoy panoramic views from the Stegastein Viewing Platform
  • Ride the famous Flåmsbana Mountain Railway
  • 6 days from £1,877 pp

    was £2,085 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    22 December 2026

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    10 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    3 included

  • Meals

    10 included

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