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Winter Tours & River Cruises

Discover Europe's Christmas markets on a tour or river cruise, hit the slopes of Lake Tahoe, Japan, New Zealand or Europe on a ski trip, chase the Northern Lights in Scandinavia or enjoy a memorable festive season in the Canadian Rockies. Save on summer prices, beat the heat and escape the crowds on an autumn, winter or spring holiday.

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Alpine Christmas Markets

9 Days Munich to Zurich

Operator: Insight Vacations

From 3,307pp

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Best of Italy (Winter)

13 Days Rome to Rome

Operator: Trafalgar

From 3,348pp

Save 652pp

Best of Spain & Portugal (Winter)

15 Days Madrid to Barcelona

Operator: Insight Vacations

From 3,970pp

Save 728pp

Imperial Europe (Winter)

10 Days Munich to Munich

Operator: Trafalgar

From 2,326pp

Save 625pp

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Festive Tours and Cruises Tours & Cruises — Festive Tours and Cruises

Celebrate Christmas, discover exciting new destinations and make new friends on a tour, cruise or river cruise departing this festive season.

Christmas Markets Tours & River Cruises — Christmas Markets

Embrace the festive season this year on a uniquely tailored tour or river cruise celebrating Europe's renowned Christmas Markets.

Northern Lights Tours Tours — Northern Lights Tours

Journey through Scandinavia and Iceland in your quest to view the incredible natural phenomena of the Northern Lights.

Ski Trips Trips — Ski Trips

On a guided ski trip to the US, Japan or Europe you'll meet new people and everything will be organised for you, on and off the slopes.

Discover Experiences and highlights you can have on a Winter Tour

<a href="/styles/christmas-markets" class="u-link">Europe’s Christmas Markets</a> — Europe’s Christmas Markets
Enjoy the festive season under twinkling Christmas lights, where the air is thick with merry excitement and the smell of warm cinnamon.

<a href="/styles/northern-lights" class="u-link">Chase the Northern Lights</a> — Chase the Northern Lights
Head off in search of this natural phenomenon, when the sky comes alive with green and turquoise hues dancing across the vast Scandinavian skies.

<a href="/tours/austria/ski" class="u-link">Hit the Slopes of Austria</a> — Hit the Slopes of Austria
Make the most of winter with a ski trip – hit the slopes of Hopfgarten by day and warm your bones in front of a crackling fire by night.

<a href="/tours/japan/winter" class="u-link">Monkey Business in Japan</a> — Monkey Business in Japan
See the snow monkeys soaking in the Jigokudani Yaen Koen hot springs with their trendy frosted tips. Their pink faces stand out from the snow and their big eyes silently ask why you’re not enjoying the steaming springs.

<a href="/tours/canada/winter" class="u-link">A White Christmas in the Rockies</a> — A White Christmas in the Rockies
Travel the Canadian Rockies when forests full of Christmas trees are dusted in snow. Explore Jasper and Banff National Parks and pull your curtains back on Christmas morning to reveal a magical winter wonderland.

Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their Winter Trips

Highlights of Spain and Portugal Highlights of Spain and Portugal (Winter) Karla, SK, Canada, Sep 2025

Everything about our trip was absolutely wonderful! From the easy booking with Nina to the expert tour guidance from Kylee to the more than capable driving skills of Paulo, it was all excellent. Hotels were amazingly clean and quiet. I would definitely book with Trafalgar again!

Spanish Wonder (Winter) Spanish Wonder (Winter) Julie and Maria, OH, United States, Jul 2025

Thank you Kaitlyn for everything. Our vacation was wonderful. Trafalgar was great. Out tour guide was fabulous. I can’t imagine anything any better. Thank you for all your help!

We saw the Northern Lights Northern Lights of Scandinavia Debra, VIC, Australia, Mar 2025

Trip was magical, so much snow very very pretty. Our tour guide Maria and driver Tomak added to the whole experience. A great bunch of fellow travellers and we saw the lights several times. Highlights are so many. Top of the world at North Cape was incredible. The huskies, the reindeer’s - all beautiful!

Amazing winter tour in Lapland Finnish Lapland in Winter Charlene , QLD, Australia, Feb 2025

Loved this tour. It was very cold, but Intrepid made sure we were supplied with necessary outer wear for our comfort. Our guide Gigi was extremely organised and attentive. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience winter in Finland.

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21 October, 2024
Make The Festive Season Extra Special
Celebrate Christmas on a Scenic River Cruise Celebrate the lead up to Christmas amongst some of the world’s most renowned Christmas markets – it is the proverbial icing on...

18 June, 2024
7 Festive Foods to Enjoy at the European Christmas Markets
Indulging in rich and delicious food and drink is a quintessential part of the experience when you visit traditional European Christmas Markets. Truth be known, it is the...

10 July, 2023
The Magic Of Christmas In The Rockies With Scenic
Canada is a magical place to visit at any time of the year, but never more so than during the winter holiday season. Experience Scenic's 14 Day Christmas in the Rockies tour...

04 November, 2019
Escape to Europe this Winter with Globus
Europe has so many stories to tell year round, and its appeal doesn’t cool off when the weather does. That’s why Globus offers a selection of their best European journeys...