This new 8-day Bodensee Christmas Markets holiday is based in the charming lakeside town of Lindau and explores the festive traditions and spectacular scenery of Germany, Austria and Switzerland by rail and boat. Highlights include a catamaran journey across Lake Constance to the Christmas Market in Constance, with its old town transformed by around one million lights and some 150 stalls. Travellers also cross the scenic Arlberg Pass by rail to Innsbruck, explore Switzerland's Appenzell region and enjoy the wonderfully festive Christmas Ship from Lindau to Bregenz. With lakes, mountains, traditional markets and three countries in one holiday, this is an ideal way to get into the Christmas spirit
Departing 2 December 2026, the price from £1,815pp includes return flights, InterRail Pass, B&B hotel accommodation, welcome dinner, excursions, local taxes and the services of a tour leader throughout.
For railway enthusiasts – and their travelling partners – the Christmas Market Dresden tour offers eight festive days that combines time to browse the magical Christmas markets of Cologne, Dresden and Wuppertal with a remarkable collection of heritage railway experiences. Based in Dresden for five nights, travellers enjoy excursions on four surviving narrow-gauge railways: the Lößnitzgrundbahn, Weißeritztalbahn, Fichtelbergbahn and Zittauer Schmalspurbahn, with daily opportunities to experience nostalgic steam travel through forests, valleys and upland landscapes. There is also time to savour Dresden's traditional Saxon festive treats and shop for seasonal gifts, while the journey concludes with a ride on Wuppertal's famous suspended railway.
Departing 26 November 2026, the price from £1,900pp includes all rail travel, a German Rail Pass, B&B hotel accommodation, one evening meal, excursions, local taxes and the services of a tour leader throughout.
For those looking to make the festive season truly unforgettable, this 14-day annual Christmas & New Year in Switzerland tour offers the chance to swap the traditional Christmas at home for a winter wonderland of snow-dusted mountains, scenic rail journeys and festive celebrations. The holiday is based in three of Switzerland's most scenic locations – Lucerne, Thun and Chur – with a First Class Swiss Pass providing unlimited travel on trains, postbuses, lake steamers and many local services. Highlights include journeys on the famous Glacier Express and Bernina Express routes, plus optional daily escorted excursions with a knowledgeable tour leader or the option and the freedom to explore independently with the travel pass - even on Christmas Day and New Year's Day!
Departing 21 December 2026, the price from £3,880pp includes rail travel, a First Class Swiss Travel Pass, B&B hotel accommodation, optional daily escorted excursions and a special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner, local taxes and services of a tour leader throughout.
Whether the perfect Christmas means browsing traditional markets with a glass of something warming, travelling behind steam through Germany's winter landscapes, or celebrating Christmas and New Year surrounded by the Swiss Alps, Ffestiniog Travel has the festive season wrapped up. Its escorted holidays combine the enjoyment of rail travel with the reassurance of a knowledgeable tour leader, carefully planned itineraries and the freedom to relax and enjoy the journey.
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