December Holiday Ideas
December brings with it festive Christmas cheer, and across Europe, the month is synonymous with traditional Christmas markets. Take the opportunity to sample some of the best with an escorted rail tour in Europe at Christmas, a truly magical winter experience. Or, a little further afield, embark upon an incredible journey across the plains of Canada on The Canadian. After a festive morning stroll, spend Christmas Day on board taking in the breathtaking wintry Canadian landscapes; without doubt an unforgettable festive experience.
Bavarian Christmas Wonderland
Expect plenty of seasonal Bavarian traditions on our festive Alpine
rail break to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with spellbinding castles to
visit, great meals to enjoy, an exciting journey on the Zugspitze
Railway and a sleigh ride at Christmas. With free time in
Innsbruck, you have the opportunity to visit the lively Christmas
markets, which offer an enticing range of culinary delights,
festive displays and charming souvenirs. Sample traditional
offerings such as Glühwein (mulled wine) and Kiachl (a fried dough
pastry) as you explore the charming wooden stalls, and bask in the
romantic glow of twinkling fairy lights that adorn them.
The Canadian at Christmas
Celebrate the festive season with a fabulous holiday on this famous
cross-continental train. We spend three unforgettable nights in
fantastic Toronto, visit the incredible Niagara Falls, and stay two
nights in cosmopolitan Vancouver, where we enjoy a wonderfully
festive sleigh ride on the snow-capped Grouse Mountain. Christmas
Day on board The Canadian is a truly once in a lifetime experience.
Sit back and relax as the panoramic winter wonderland rolls past
your window, complete with snow-capped mountains, dense forests and
dramatic frozen lakes