European Christmas Market Breaks

Press release: 05 October 2010

Europe's Christmas markets offer an authentic way to get into the festive spirit, and specialist tour operator, Dertour, has a range of packages to Christmas market destinations, including Cologne and Düsseldorf in Germany, Vienna in Austria and Prague in the Czech Republic, with prices from just £122 per person for a two night trip to Prague.

Prague - from £122pp - The city of Prague is a lovely setting for its Christmas market, which runs from 27th November 2010 to 2nd January 2011.  Two night Christmas market packages are priced from £122 per person to include bed and breakfast accommodation in a four star hotel, and return flights from Gatwick.  Based on two people sharing.

Düsseldorf - from £142pp - The Christmas markets here will feature more than 250 individual decorated stalls included many different artists such as glass blowers and wood carvers.  Dertour's weekend packages include return flights from Gatwick to Düsseldorf and two nights accommodation on bed and breakfast basis in the four star Madison Hotel situated in the heart of the city. Based on two people sharing. Christmas market runs from 18th November - 23rd December.

Cologne - from £149pp - The vibrant city of Cologne on the River Rhine is never one to miss an opportunity for a celebration. The twin spires of the city's Gothic Cathedral tower over the heart of the Old Town with its many colourful Christmas markets. Dertour's weekend packages include return flights from Gatwick to Cologne and two nights accommodation on bed and breakfast basis in the four star Best Western Premier Hotel Regent.  Based on two people sharing.  Christmas market runs from 22nd November - 23rd December.

Vienna from £152pp - Romantic Vienna comes to life in the season of Advent, and the perfect setting is Vienna's traditional Christmas market in City Hall Square, featuring up to 150 decorated stalls selling everything from Christmas decorations and traditional handicrafts to gingerbread hearts and berry punch. Children will be entertained by the Christmas Express and inside City Hall, they can craft their own gifts, bake cookies and even meet Father Christmas.  Prices start from £152 per person, to include return flights from Gatwick, two nights bed and breakfast accommodation in a four star hotel.  Based on two people sharing.  Vienna's Christmas market runs from 16th November to 23rd December.

For bookings call Dertour on 0207 290 1111 or visit www.dertour.co.uk <http://www.dertour.co.uk/> for further information

Notes to Editors: Dertour has operated holidays to Germany and beyond since 1961 and is recognised as the UK's leading specialist in holidays to this area.



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