| Guided City Breaks |
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What’s included?
- A full sightseeing programme
- Bed and Breakfast accommodation in carefully selected partner
hotels. In the evening either dine with the group or independently
in local restaurants (payable locally)
- Celebration meals on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve are
pre-booked and included in the holiday price
- Services of an HF Holidays’ leader
- Travel by Eurostar or flight where appropriate, plus transfers
| Barcelona |
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The creative and eccentric city of Barcelona has plenty to offer visitors for a festive City Break.
This 4-night City break will show you the best of Catalan culture and the city’s fine architecture. You’ll start with a walking tour with your leader through the Gothic Quarter, stroll along the bustling Las Ramblas and finish at Gaudi’s Casa Mila. You’ll have the chance to marvel at Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia cathedral, and relax in the colourful Parc Guell. Visit the Palau de Música Catalana, Museu d’Historia de la Ciutat and Casa Batlló and enjoy views of the city from the Transbordador Aeri. In the evenings why not sample the local cuisine and wine and soak up the city’s vibrant atmosphere.
On Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve you’ll also enjoy a festive meal included in the tour price.
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| Wed 23 Dec 2009 |
4 |
£689 |
£419 |
Single supplement £23 per night
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| Paris |
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Paris is a perfect city to visit all year round, but during Christmas and New Year the atmosphere is even more magical. With fast Eurostar links from St Pancras International, Paris is perfect for minimum travelling time but maximum festive experience.
Over the 5 days, your leader will take you to some of Paris’ most famous monuments and sights and a selection of the city’s leading museums. You’ll admire the Parisian skyline from the Eiffel Tower before enjoying a riverside walk to Champs Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe and a boat ride along the Seine. There’ll be the chance to visit either the Louvre or the Museé d’Orsay and to admire the stunning architecture of the Notre-Dame and the Sacré Coeur. Wrap up warm and enjoy a stroll around Montmartre and Tuilerie gardens. There may also be the chance to visit the ornate Palace of Versailles and before you say au revoir to Paris, you can visit the Rodin Musuem.
On Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve you’ll also enjoy a festive meal included in the tour price.
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| Wed 23 Dec 2009 |
4 |
£515 |
£399 |
| Wed 30 Dec 2009 |
4 |
£545 |
£429 |
Single supplement £33 per night
Guests who have bought their holiday 'with rail' will travel to Paris by Eurostar via the Channel Tunnel. The onward taxi journey takes around 40mins depending upon traffic.
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| Prague |
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With S. Wenceslas as its main Patron Saint, the Czech Republic is undoubtedly more qualified than other countries as a festive destination. The fairy-tale city of Prague is an ideal location if you’re seeking a truly enchanting Christmas.
Your exploration of Prague will start with a walking tour with your leader around the charming Old Town, crossing the Charles Bridge to Kampa Island and the Little Quarter. After seeing these sights, return to the Christmas market in the Old Town Square or Wenceslas Square for a warming glass of mulled wine. You’ll spend a day visiting the impressive castle complex with its Royal Palace, the great Gothic Cathedral of St Vitus and the quaint Golden Lane. There’ll also be time for a walk around the Jewish Quarter, a boat trip along the Vltava and the option to visit one of Prague’s many museums or galleries.
On Christmas Day, you’ll also enjoy a festive meal included in the tour price.
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| Mon 7 Dec 2009 |
4 |
£545 |
£305 |
| Wed 23 Dec 2009 |
4 |
£589 |
£375 |
Single supplement £20 per night
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| Berlin - Christmas Markets |
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Berlin is one of the best cities to visit for Christmas markets. During the month of December, the air becomes filled with the smell of Glühwein, gingerbread and roasted almonds as Christmas markets spring up around the city.
On Christmas Day, you’ll also enjoy a festive meal included in the tour price.
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| Thurs 10 Dec 2009 |
4 |
£555 |
£325 |
Single supplement £20 per night
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| Vienna - Christmas Markets |
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There is no better backdrop for a Christmas market than Vienna’s Town Square with its 140 enticing stalls offering local arts and crafts, confectionary and Christmas goods. Get into the festive spirit with this fabulous break combining the best of Vienna’s cultural sights and tempting markets.
On Christmas Day, you’ll also enjoy a festive meal included in the tour price.
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| Fri 4 Dec 2009 |
4 |
£615 |
£375 |
Single supplement £25 per night
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