Holidaymakers can save hundreds on festive group tours from Newmarket Holidays, including a small train trip through the Pyrenees, a Santa visit in Swedish Lapland, and seasonal shopping in Saxony.

Little Trains at Christmas, saving £122pp

Holidaymakers can choo-choo-choose to explore the Pyrenees over the festive period, with Newmarket Holidays' new five-day adventure, Little Trains of the Pyrenees at Christmas. The Girona-based tour includes two unforgettable train rides - on Christmas Eve guests take the iconic Little Red Train that winds through the Pyrenees, and on Boxing Day they board the famous Vall de Núria mountain railway through Núria Valley, southern Europe's highest running line. The itinerary crosses between Spain and France to visit scenic villages where guests can try Catalan specialties, and it includes the option to join the Christmas Day service at the majestic Girona Cathedral. Prices starts from £1,098 per person, saving £122, departing on 23 December 2024 with flights from Gatwick, Luton or Manchester to Barcelona, and includes four nights' half-board accommodation and activities (newmarketholidays.co.uk, 0330 341 1927).

https://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/destinations/europe/spain/the-little-trains-of-the-pyrenees-at-christmas

Santa in Swedish Lapland, saving £100pp

Newmarket Holidays' one-day Santa trip to the snowy wilderness of Pajala in Swedish Lapland includes a full day of unforgettable festive fun, with families treated to husky sleds, snowmobiles and reindeer sleigh rides through the snow-covered setting. Traditional activities include building snowmen, snowball fights and tobogganing, with a Swedish hot lunch followed by a walk along a secret, lantern-lit forest path to meet Santa in his cosy log cabin. To maintain the magic, numbers for the day trip are strictly limited with just one festive flight arriving at Pajala each day. Prices start from £649 per person based on a 6 December departure from Norwich airport or a 12 December departure from Teesside airport, saving £100pp and including activities (newmarketholidays.co.uk, 0330 341 1927).

https://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/destinations/europe/lapland/lapland-santa-experience-day-trip/

Christmas delights in Dresden, saving £153pp

Newmarket Holidays is the only UK operator to offer a package break with flights to visit Dresden's Christmas markets. Guests have plenty of time to explore the seasonal stalls of the city's eye-catchingly decorated Striezelmarkt, where they can sip traditional gluhwein and snap up gifts from a region with a rich heritage in woodwork and pottery. Also included are guided tours of architectural gems including the famous Frauenkirche, the extravagant Green Vault Museum and the grand Zwinger Palace, a nighttime cruise along the Elbe River, and the option of a day trip to Leipzig where another charming Christmas market awaits. Prices start from £612 per person, including a £153 saving, departing 26 November from regional airports across the UK (newmarketholidays.co.uk, 0330 341 1927). 

https://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/destinations/europe/germany/dresden-christmas-markets/

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About Newmarket Holidays

Newmarket Holidays is a multi-award-winning British tour operator, providing a portfolio of escorted trips, resort-centred stays, and event-focused tours throughout the world. Founded in 1983, Newmarket Holidays has steadily grown and expanded to become one of the UK's leading and most respected travel companies. High standards of customer care and value are integral to Newmarket Holidays' operations, and this is reflected in the meticulously designed tours, from accommodation to on-the-ground experiences.  

Offering a vast selection of escorted, air-inclusive tours within the UK, Europe, Americas, India and Southeast Asia, Newmarket Holidays also presents a range of ocean and river cruises. Additionally, the tour operator is a popular provider of concert and event experiences such as the Lapland Santa Experience, the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships and performances by classical violinist and orchestra leader André Rieu.

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