


Dreaming of a white Christmas? There’s every chance you’ll get one with an enchanting Travelmarvel Christmas river cruise. Wake each day to fairytale towns and villages that showcase Canada and Europe’s infectious holiday spirit. With Christmas markets in full swing, the aroma of mulled wine and spiced gingerbread drifts through the frosty air. There's nothing quite like it.
The spirit of Christmas is alive in Europe’s famous markets. See the Old Town decked with holly in Nuremberg, witness Vienna’s village squares transform into shimmering fairytale lands, while in Budapest, the scent of roasted chestnuts fills the air. Be sure to leave room in your suitcase for the beautiful local gifts you’re bound to take home!
Explore the northernmost region of Europe and cruise from Kirkenes to Bergen. Experience the Norwegian way of life through cultural excursions and indulging in local delicacies. Sail beneath nature’s mesmerising lightshow along the Norwegian coast, with front-row seats to the magical aurora borealis.
Vancouver's Capilano Suspension Bridge at Christmas is a magical scene set aglow with thousands of twinkling lights. Surround yourself in this festive spectacle, as you walk high above the forest floor, into glittering rainforest and through a mesmerising light tunnel.
Spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at stunning Emerald Lake Lodge for a White Christmas to remember in 2023. The lodge is decorated in beautiful Christmas trimmings, and a roaring open fire sets the scene for festive delight.
Enjoy a magical journey immersing yourself in the spirit of Christmas. Delight in the festive atmosphere of Christmas markets along the Danube and indulge in local treats and cultural traditions. The festive season in Europe is nothing short of magical.
Lightwalk snowshoe and fondue experience at Grouse Mountain
Vancouver's Grouse Mountain feels deceptively like far away from it all. Pull on your snowshoes and escape into the great outdoors, while enjoying views across Vancouver. Then round it off with a delicious dining experience of cheese, broth and chocolate fondues.
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Aurora Viewing
Watch the night sky dance with three nights' aurora-viewing near Yellowknife in Canada's Northwest Territories. View Featured Trip.
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Spend Christmas Day in Banff
If you've ever dreamt of experiencing a white Christmas, then enjoying these seasonal festivities in the alpine resort of Banff means a guaranteed snow day and fairytale-style celebrations!
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Enjoy the Butchart Gardens and Christmas Lights
The floral displays at Butchart Gardens in Victoria are a feast for the eyes at any time of the year. Christmas amps up the visual experience with stunning Christmas illuminations, lighting up these gardens in new and wonderful ways.
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Stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
In winter the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is like the star on top of the Christmas tree in its magical frozen setting. Enjoy all the elegant comforts of this ideally located property while looking across Lake Louise's famously azure waters all snow-dusted and decorated with ice sculptures.
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Emerald Lake Lodge
Spend Christmas Day at beautiful Emerald Lake Lodge amid a snowy wonderland. Relax in a comfy chair beside the roaring log fire in the main lodge, surrounded by fabulous Christmas decorations.
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Nuremberg's Christkindlemarkt
Germany's largest Christmas market is a true celebration of history, tradition and the magic of the season. Painted wooden nutcrackers stand in a bearded line of red uniforms and beaming smiles, heart-shaped gingerbread hang from candy cane-striped roofs, and baubles in every colour glitter on fresh-smelling pine trees.
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A Taste of Europe's Christmas Markets
Each country has something different to offer, from the traditional wares to the delicious local fare. Sizzling frankfurters are a highlight of any German Christmas market, while sweet candied fruits are an Austrian favourite.
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Warm Up with Gluwhein
Wrap your gloved hands around mugs of Gluwhein. Sip the sweet red wine with a hint of cinnamon, star anise, cloves and nutmeg – this is what you’d expect Christmas to taste like in the northern hemisphere.
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Extend Your Journey
Add the finishing touch to your Christmas adventure with a three-day city stay in Prague or Paris. The Old Town of Prague transforms into a magical spectacle. While in Paris, boutique windows come to life with elaborate light displays.
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Alsatian Christmas Markets
Experience an authentic Alsatian Christmas at Strasbourg's Christkindelsmärik. Set along the city's World Heritage-listed Grande Île district, it's one of Europe's oldest Christmas markets.
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Vienna's Rathausplatz Christmas Market
Celebrate the festive season in style at Vienna's Rathausplatz Christmas Market. Browse the many stalls offering baked goods, decorations, and various arts and crafts. It's easy to embrace the Christmas spirit here amid the myriad lighting displays and tall trees adorned with colourful baubles during this magical time.
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