See Europe’s Christmas markets by rail
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Candlelight stalls piled high with hand-made gifts, local foods, wine in beautiful packaging, and traditional decorations to add to your collection. What better excuse could you have for enjoying one of these seasonal short breaks by train?
But our guided rail tours to the Christmas Markets offer much more than a quick shopping trip. Many British Christmas traditions originated in mainland Europe, such as Christmas trees and advent calendars, not to mention some of our favourite carols. In the face ofincreasing commercialism, a few days away on our Christmas Markets holidays by train enjoying age-old customs in an enchanting setting is a wonderful way to re-discover the true meaning of Christmas.
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Sample the sights, sounds and smells of Cologne and Bonn's festive markets from the historic 5-star Dom Hotel. Enjoy a warming glühwein on the hotel's balcony overlooking the cathedral and the markets of Roncalliplatz.
Departures from November to December
from £595
This winter, come with us to the historic town of Trier, the quaint old wine village of Bernkastel-Kues and postcard-pretty Cochem: three festive riverside towns absolutely brimming with Christmas cheer!
Departures from November to December
from £450
Based in the spa town of Harrogate, experience the Christmas Markets in York, enjoy two vintage steam rail journeys with a festive theme and visit the historic house of Castle Howard in its full Christmas glory.
Departures from November to December
from £325
A luxurious break with plenty of opportunity to eat, drink and be merry. Shop for traditional wood toys, candles, decorations and local provender and enjoy a river cruise to the wine town of Rüdesheim.
Departures from November to December
from £645
Since the days of Lord Byron the British have been visiting the Rhine, charmed by its riverside settings, castles and vineyards. Our ship navigates the father of all German rivers, visiting a varied array of Christmas markets on its way.
Departures from November to December
from £645
Cologne & Bonn Premium 2010
Markets of the Moselle Valley 2010
Yorkshire Christmas Markets 2010
Cologne Premium 2010
Rhineland Markets Cruise 2010 (5 days)
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Christmas markets by rail - Christmas markets guided rail tours
6 December is St Nikolaus Eve, when German children leave polished shoes outside their bedroom door in the hope that Weihnachtsmann will have filled them with treats come morning. In Luxembourg children wait for Klees'chen but in parts of France it is Saint Nicolas who fills the shoes with sweets and small toys. This region of the world has some of the best Christmas markets by rail and starting from late November children step incredibly cautiously around their parents. Not for fear that they won't receive their presents but if they misbehave then Black Peter or Père Fouettard will take them away on Christmas Eve.