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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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Northern Lights Escape

6 Days Reykjavik to Reykjavik

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Yellowstone Winter Wonderland

7 Days Jackson to Jackson

Operator: Globus

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Best of Britain (Winter)

9 Days London to London

Operator: Insight Vacations

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Alpine Christmas Markets

9 Days Munich to Zurich

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Festive Tours and Cruises Trips) — Festive Tours and Cruises
Celebrate Christmas, discover exciting new destinations and make new friends on a guided tour or river cruise departing this festive season.

Christmas Markets Tours) — 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

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.

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.

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.

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 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

Very enjoyable tour through Poland Roger & Megan, NSW, Australia, Mar 2022

Was an amazing tour with an amazing tour guide. Nothing was a hassle and all stops were taken to ensure everyone was included and had a great time.

So good, I stayed an addiitonal week!! Penny, NSW, Australia, Feb 2022

Brilliant week with Exodus, cross-country skiing in Dobbiaco. The tour leaders, Michele and Alex, really make the difference. The Hotel Tschurtschenthaler is family owned & operated, and provided the perfect base for the skiing program - comfortable airy rooms, great breakfasts & dinners, and a magnificent Wellness Spa after a big day skiing.
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Would do it again any time Arthur Etrusco Queiroz Carneiro, United States, Jan 2022

It was just great, I liked everything, the hotel, food, people, the activities. We had great weather too (lots of snow). The only downside was that there were no parties due to COVID restrictions in Austria.

Great trip!! Natasha Sardarizadeh, London, United Kingdom, Jan 2022

Each day was jam packed with activities and I was happy we saw a lot of the main attractions in Iceland.

Explore More Explore more Your guide to our Winter Trips

11 December, 2019
Our Team’s Favourite Festive Trips
With Christmas just around the corner, we’re getting into the spirit by rounding up our team’s favourite festive season itineraries. From waking up to a white Christmas in Whistler or by the Austrian lakes, to the twinkling lights of market stalls and the smell of cinnamon, this is what we’re...

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 throughout the winter months, comprising their Escapes collection. These trips bring you all the highlights of their summer...

10 July, 2018
10 Things You Should Know about Touring Europe in Winter
Once or twice in your lifetime you need to experience a European winter. There is a romance to the season that floats snow to the ground, creates moody afternoons lit by ornate street lamps, where every indoor environment is toasty warm in cities and villages built for the cold. There are less...

18 June, 2018
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 coldest time of year in Europe and when you come from the Southern Hemisphere you will be feeling it. Layered clothing and...