European Christmas Markets

Bruges
23th November 2007 – 31st December 2007

From the end of November, the Market Square and Simon Stevin Square will be magically transformed into an attractive Christmas market where you’ll enjoy the charming atmosphere and find all kinds of special Christmas presents.

The goods range from typical Christmas food and drinks to winter clothing or candles. An ice rink for the general public surrounds the main market on the Market Square.

Your package includes

• Flight from London to Bruges
• Breakfast
• Airport and local taxes and service charges
• Two nights/ 3 days accommodation in a 3-star hotel
• Double room

Prices start from £239 per person

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Brussels
1st December 2007 – 1st January 2008

About 240 exhibitors from all over Europe will set up their wooden chalets around the Grand Place and in Place St Catherine selling all kinds of local specialities, handicrafts and other unusual stocking-fillers. The stunning baroque facades of the guild houses and of the Town Hall will be
beautifully illuminated and dressed in festive garlands. Have a look at the huge Christmas tree and a classic interpretation of the nativity scene.

Your package includes

• Flight from London to Brussel
• Breakfast
• Airport and local taxes and service charges
• Two nights/ 3 days accommodation in a 3-star hotel
• Double room

Prices start from £219 per person

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Budapest
24th November 2007 – 1st January 2008

Almost 100 stalls offer decorations and products made by local craftsmen of natural materials. The air is filled with delicious aromas of gingerbread, cinnamon, mulled wine and pine trees. Treat yourself with pastry, strudel, grilled meat or traditional Hungarian food cooked in a clay oven and different Christmas drinks. Don’t miss out on a wide range of performances of folk music bands, folk dance groups or puppet theatres.

Your package includes

• Flight from London to Budapest
• Breakfast
• Airport and local taxes and service charges
• Two nights/ 3 days accommodation in a 4-star hotel
• Double room

Prices start from £329 per person

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Copenhagen
16th November 2007 – 30th December 2007 (closed 24th – 25th December 2007)

Christmas in Tivoli’s villages comes alive with more than 70 stall holders offering their wide range of decorations, presents, fancy food and drinks. Enjoy plenty of amusement opportunities whether you prefer roller coasters, a tête-àtête with Santa or just a walk through the market during Christmas at Tivoli.

Your package includes

• Flight from London to Copenhagen
• Breakfast
• Airport and local taxes and service charges
• Two nights/ 3 days accommodation in a 3-star hotel
• Double room

Prices start from £359 per person

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Helsinki
10th December 2007 – 23rd December 2007

Helsinki’s Esplanade Park fills with over 120 stalls of Finnish festive treats, gifts and handicrafts during the annual St. Thomas Christmas Market. Traditional smiths also have their stalls where they make items on the spot. Visitors can enjoy delicious warm food and drinks while admiring the work of craftsmen and they may catch a glimpse of Santa Claus - he doesn’t live too far away after all...

Your package includes

• Flight from London to Helsinki
• Breakfast
• Airport and local taxes and service charges
• Two nights/ 3 days accommodation in a 3-star hotel
• Double room

Prices start from £429 per person

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Oslo
29th November 2007 – 23rd December 2007

Explore the Old Town and enjoy the romantic Christmas atmosphere! In the Norsk Folkemuseum you will find home-made items such as crafts, Christmas decorations and treats in more than 100 old fashioned stalls. The historical houses in the museum are decorated according to the traditions of the native inhabitants. Experience children choirs, concerts in the museum’s Church Exhibition, Santa’s workshop where children can assist or try folk dancing - plus much more!

Your package includes

• Flight from London to Oslo
• Breakfast
• Airport and local taxes and service charges
• Two nights/ 3 days accommodation in a 3-star hotel
• Double room

Prices start from £329 per person

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Prague
1st December 2007 – 1st January 2008

The Prague Christmas Markets take place in Wenceslas Square and also the Old Town Square. On 150 wooden stalls you will find everything you need for a real Christmas, decorated fragrant gingerbread, corn dolls, wooden toys, straw decorations, roast chestnuts and fragrant punch. Enjoy the huge decorated Christmas tree and discover baby Jesus` donkey, sheep or goats. The festive atmosphere is completed by the sound of Christmas concerts which take place in almost every church and concert hall.

Your package includes

• Flight from London to Prague
• Breakfast
• Airport and local taxes and service charges
• Two nights/ 3 days accommodation in a 4-star hotel
• Double room

Prices start from £349 per person

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Riga
1st December 2007 – 30th January 2008

Riga’s Christmas Market is a well established tradition. It’s the birthplace of the world’s first decorated Christmas tree. Every year the market is held in Old Town Square from end of November selling food, traditional crafts and textiles, jewellery, hot wine and gingerbread. Sample traditional
bread, biscuits, cheeses, sausages and beverages and enjoy various folk, classical and choral performances. Experience this very attractive Christmas destination where Christmas gifts can be bought at friendly prices.

Your package includes

• Flight from London to Riga
• Breakfast
• Airport and local taxes and service charges
• Two nights/ 3 days accommodation in a 3-star hotel
• Double room

Prices start from £319 per person

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Salzburg
24th November 2007 – 24th December 2007

Surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the North- Alps Salzburg’s Christmas market can be found at the foot of the baroque cathedral. This Austrian Christmas market offers a large number of stands offering hand-carved tree decorations and local food specialities whilst international choirs delight with Christmas carols.

Your package includes

• Flight from London to Munich
• Rail transfer to Salzburg
• Breakfast
• Airport and local taxes and service charges
• Two nights/ 3 days accommodation in a 4-star hotel
• Double room

Prices start from £309 per person

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Stockholm
25th November 2007 – 22nd December 2007

The Christmas markets is set in the heart of the Old Town.

Treat yourself to Swedish Christmas sweets, smoked sausages, reindeer meat and ‘glögg’ (mulled wine). During the winter season a skating-rink is also laid out in Kungsträdgården.

Your package includes

• Flight from London to Stockholm
• Breakfast
• Airport and local taxes and service charges
• Two nights/ 3 days accommodation in a 3-star hotel
• Double room

Prices start from £329 per person

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Strasbourg
25th November 2007 – 23rd December 2007

Experience the wonderful Christmas spirit in Strasbourg, window shop and enjoy the aromas of spices and cinnamon bringing back childhood memories. The Christmas Market spreads out into many streets and squares, in particular Place Broglie and the Cathedral Square. Several hundreds stall holders tempt with original gifts and traditional Alsatian ornaments. Don’t miss the concerts in the beautiful cathedral and the city’s churches. The children will love the delightful boat ride through the city.

Your package includes

• Flight from London to Strasbourg
• Breakfast
• Airport and local taxes and service charges
• Two nights/ 3 days accommodation in a 3-star hotel
• Double room

Prices start from £249 per person

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Tallinn
1st December 2007 – 7th January 2008

The Spirit of Christmas has become an annual tradition allowing people to appreciate Tallinn’s magical qualities in a festive holiday atmosphere. Everyone has a chance to get familiar with a variety of Estonian products and handicrafts such as toys, hand-made Christmas decorations, candles, basketry, woolen sweaters and socks, painted silk, the popular colorful felt hats, patch blankets or glassware. Meet a real blacksmith and watch the woodcarver at work. Indulge yourself with the traditional pork and sauerkraut, the tasty pie-soup or estonial blood-sausage.

Your package includes

• Flight from London to Tallinn
• Breakfast
• Airport and local taxes and service charges
• Two nights/ 3 days accommodation in a 4-star hotel
• Double room

Prices start from £359 per person

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Vienna
17th November 2007 – 24th December 2007

Vienna’s Christmas market is situated in the beautifully decorated ‘Rathauspark’. Enjoy the crib display beneath the arcades of the City Hall or watch the Christ Child at work. Furthermore, it offers loads of opportunities for children to discover where they can bake Christmas cookies and make their own handicraft Christmas presents.

Your package includes

• Flight from London to Vienna
• Breakfast
• Airport and local taxes and service charges
• Two nights/ 3 days accommodation in a 3-star hotel
• Double room

Prices start from £349 per person

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Call 0871 231 3422 to reserve your short break to visit the Christmas Markets now.

DERTOUR, based in London, is long established as one of the UK’s leading specialist tour operators for holidays to Germany.