Discover a different side of Europe
While many travellers flock to Europe in the summer (and who can blame them), a winter trip has many perks. Think: quieter streets, smaller crowds and more opportunities to mingle with the locals. For mild weather, head to the Mediterranean to float through Venice's mist-shrouded canals or enjoy petiscos in Porto’s colourful streets. If it’s a snow-packed adventure you're after, how about dashing through Finnish Lapland on a dog sled or soaking in the dramatic sights of Iceland? Oh, and let’s not forget Central Europe’s Christmas markets – we can almost taste the gooey raclette and mulled wine from here.
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Experience the magic of Europe’s Christmas markets on a mulled-wine-filled adventure through Central Europe. Browse local handicrafts from traditional wooden stalls, sing along to festive carols and indulge in winter specialties like sarma (cabbage rolls stuffed with meat) and lebkuchen (gingerbread). When you’ve got your festive fill, explore castles and uncover the stories of some of Europe’s most historic cities.
Explore a true winter wonderland as you journey through snow-covered Finnish Lapland. Experience the thrill of darting through taiga forests on the back of a husky dog sled, spend time with a family to learn the art of traditional reindeer herding and discover the cleansing, healing and meditative properties of a Finnish smoke sauna – maybe trying ice swimming afterwards if you’re brave!
Iceland doesn't mess around when it comes to spectacular scenery. Spend your days exploring vast lava fields in Skaftafell National Park, taking in the beauty of Gullfoss waterfall, soaking in hot springs and watching the eerily calm waters of the Glacier Lagoon. When the sun goes down, rug up and search for the northern lights in all their colourful glory.
Dive into the colourful sites and delicious bites of Spain’s stunning Andalucian region – without the summer crowds. Enjoy fiery flamenco performances in Seville, follow your tastebuds to tapas bars in Tarifa’s Old Town and wander among Gaudi's handiwork in Barcelona.
Explore famous landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican City, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica with far fewer crowds clogging up the lines and get lost in Venice’s maze of alleyways without rubbing shoulders with swathes of tourists. The cooler weather also lends itself to Italy’s ultimate comfort food: pasta. Learn the secret sauce (literally) of pasta making at a cooking class with a local in Bologna.
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