Aachen from £189pp
Aachen Christmas Markets
With approximately 125 stalls on the squares and streets surrounding the Cathedral and Town Hall the area is transformed into a stunning Christmas City. Germany’s closest Christmas market to the UK, Aachen is best known for Aachen Printen, a kind of ginger bread, potato fritters and marzipan bread.
The Aachen Cathedral is a 'must see' attraction and looks even more spectacular during the Christmas festivities. In addition, Suermondt Ludwig Museum and Couven Museum are popular excursions for school groups.
Suggested Itinerary...
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- Depart early from school and connect with your channel crossing
- Arrive in Aachen and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure
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- In the morning visit Aachen Cathedral, before spending the rest of the day at the Christmas Markets
- Return to your accommodation in the evening
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- Spend the morning at leisure before departing for your return journey
- Check in for your return channel crossing
Itinerary price from: £189
Price details
Priced based on:
- 3 day / 2 night tour for 40 students and 5 staff
Price includes:
- Return coach travel with ferry crossing (Dover to Calais)
- 3 nights B&B accommodation
- Standard insurance
Berlin from £275
Berlin Christmas Markets
Berlin shines in a festive blaze of lights every year in the period before Christmas with around 60 Christmas markets to wander around and enjoy. Discover markets on historic squares, grand boulevards and in small side streets, they’ll surprise you with their magic, charm and Christmassy delicacies.
As well as the Christmas markets, the city has so much more to offer and is bursting with culture, history and beauty. The museums, galleries and monuments are impressive whilst being thought-provoking and interesting, ensuring your students leave this city inspired by what they have seen.
Suggested Itinerary...
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- Fly to Berlin
- Arrive and check into your accommodation
- Explore Berlin on foot or by public transport, taking in some of the famous monuments.
- Visit the impressive Reichstag building, offering a 360 degree view of Berlin.
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- Visit one of the most recognisable landmarks in Europe - Brandenburg Gate.
- Explore Berlin’s Christmas markets – we recommend Berliner Weihnachtszeit at Roten Rathaus however there are around 60 markets to choose from.
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- Relax and enjoy some time at leisure
- Fly back to the UK
Itinerary price from: £275
Price details
Priced based on:
- 3 day / 2 night tour for 40 students and 4 staff
Price includes:
- Return travel by air including airport transfers (LGW to SXF)
- 2 nights B&B accommodation
- Standard insurance
- Visit to the Reichstag
Cologne from £189
Cologne Christmas Markets
Widely regarded as one of the best Christmas Markets, Cologne features multiple markets all within walking distance of each other. Browse the wooden huts filled with treasures and mouthwatering treats in front of the stunning cathedral or go ice-skating at the market beside the Rhine River.
Enjoy the aroma of hot chestnuts, gingerbread and mulled wine as you watch glassblowers perform their art and wreath binders create stunning arrangements. With the Lindt factory also in the centre of town enjoy learning how chocolate is made!
Suggested Itinerary...
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- Meet with your coach from school to connect with your channel transfer
- Arrive and check into your accommodation
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll through one of Cologne’s seven Christmas markets, each with their own unique atmosphere and ambience
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- Visit Cologne’s Cathedral and enjoy a unique view of Cologne from the Cathedral’s tower
- Witness one of the largest Christmas trees in the Rhineland not to mention a diverse palette of produce and Christmas gifts at the Cathedral Christmas market
- Enjoy ice skating at Heumarkt
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- Time permitting a final chance for shopping at one more of Cologne’s Christmas markets including Stadtgarten and the Angels Market at Neumarkt
- Connect with your channel transfer for an evening return to school
Itinerary price from: £189
Price details
Priced based on:
- 3 day / 2 night tour for 40 students and 5 staff
Price includes:
- Return coach travel with ferry crossing (Dover to Calais)
- 3 nights B&B accommodation
- Standard insurance
Lille from £199
Lille Christmas Markets
Featuring around 80 stalls this is the biggest Christmas Market in Northern France. Place Rihour comes alive and transforms into a spectacular winter wonderland selling local produce and crafts and featuring a majestic big wheel that rotates to the sound of Christmas music and gets you into the holiday spirit!
Other attractions that are excellent for a school trip to the Christmas markets are Lille Cathedral, Palais des Beaux Arts and the Museum of Fine Arts.
Suggested Itinerary...
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- Depart school and connect with your channel crossing
- Arrive in Lille late afternoon and check into your accommodation
- Time permitting visit a Christmas Market in the evening
- Return to your accommodation for an evening meal
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- Visit the Christmas Markets in Place Rihour and Lille old town where there are about 80 stalls selling local produce and crafts, as well as taking a look around the Cathedral and Lille’s famous landmarks
- Evening meal at accommodation
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- Spend the morning at leisure
- Depart for port early afternoon and connect with your return crossing
- Return to school
Itinerary price from: £199
Price details
Priced based on:
- 3 day / 2 night tour for 40 students and 5 staff
Price includes:
- Return coach travel with ferry crossing (Dover to Calais)
- 3 nights HB accommodation
- Standard insurance
- Christmas Market and Belfry entrance included
Paris from £199
Paris Christmas Markets
During the holiday season Paris shows the world why it deserves to be called "Ville de lumieres" or the city of light. Choose from three markets- the largest of Paris' Christmas Markets are located on the iconic Avenue des Champs-Elysées, La Défense and Saint-Sulpice and each feature something unique. With various stalls selling everything from mouth-watering treats to Christmas goodies, crafts and gifts you will find everything you need here to get ready for the holidays! La Défense even boasts an outdoor ice rink at this time of year.
The renowned Paris attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, the Paris Story and Notre Dame Cathedral, are among the many excursions we can arrange as part of your school trip.
Suggested Itinerary...
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- Depart school and connect with your channel crossing
- Arrive in Paris late afternoon and check into your accommodation
- Time permitting visit one of Paris’ many Christmas Markets in the evening including the market at La Défense
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- Spend the morning at one the largest Christmas markets in Paris’ city limits. Take the time to visit the Maison de L’Alsace for traditional Alsatian Christmas cuisine and produce
- Enjoy time at the European Christmas market at Trocadero which include over 100 stands, an ice rink and “snow villages”
- Time at leisure in the evening
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- Check out of your accommodation and connect with your channel crossing
- Return to school
Itinerary price from: £199
Price details
Priced based on:
- 3 day / 2 night tour for 40 students and 5 staff
Price includes:
- Return coach travel with ferry crossing (Dover to Calais)
- 3 nights HB accommodation
- Standard insurance
- Christmas Market and 1 River Cruise Bateaux Parisiens included
Valkenburg from £189
Valkenburg Christmas Market
One of the quirkiest Christmas Markets in the world; Valkenburg’s Christmas Markets are situated in the municipal caves of Valkenburg aan de Geul and are considered to be the largest and oldest underground Christmas Markets in Europe.
During ‘Christmastown Valkenburg’ choirs, bands and music groups will play and sing on a stage in the centre of Valkenburg. From visiting Santa in the Velvet Cave, to viewing the impressive mural paintings, sculptures, and the unique 18th century chapel; there really is something for everyone!
Suggested Itinerary...
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- Depart early from school and connect with your channel crossing
- Arrive at your accommodation and check in
- Explore the local surroundings to become acquainted with the area
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- In the morning explore the sights of Valkenburg including Kasteel van Valkenburg, the Netherland’s only hilltop castle
- Spend the day in the Velvet cave and enjoy a cozy underground Christmas market with a diverse range of stalls
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- Check out of your accommodation and visit Bruges’ Christmas market before departing for your return journey to the UK
- Take in the sights of Bruges’ Christmas Ice rink, Chocolate museum, fish market and lace museum
- Check in for your return channel crossing and return to school
Itinerary price from: £189
Price details
Priced based on:
- 3 day / 2 night tour for 40 students and 5 staff
Price includes:
- Return coach travel with ferry crossing (Dover to Calais)
- 3 nights B&B accommodation
- Standard insurance
