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- Christmas and New Year in the mountains
- Canazei, Trentino-Alto Adige
- Livigno, Lombardy
- Sestriere, Piedmont
- St Moritz, Switzerland
- Nicolosi, Sicily
- Christmas and New Year in Europe
- Riga, Latvia
- Vienna, Austria
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Oslo, Norway
- London, UK
- Christmas and New Year in the heat
- Marsa Alam, Egypt: 11 days All inclusive + flight
- Gran Canaria, Spain: 11 days All inclusive + flight
- Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt: 11 days All inclusive + flight
- Caribbean Cruise: 8 days All Inclusive
- Indian Ocean Cruise: 15 days All inclusive
- Other ideas and low cost destinations for Christmas and New Year
Every year, as Christmas and New Year approaches , the usual question always arises: where to spend the holidays
This year we will help you! Here are some holiday ideas based on what are the ideal destinations during the holidays. If you are a lover of cities and markets, ski enthusiasts, looking for relaxation and well-being, or even if you want to stay warm during the holidays, we have something for all tastes!
Travel advice post COVID19: If you are planning a trip, make sure you are in line with safety measures. Follow government guidelines and only return to travel when the green light is given. Prefer natural and perhaps non-mass destinations, and in general promote local tourism: discover the wonders of your city, your region and your state. Try to avoid long-haul travel and at most choose destinations that can be reached with a few hours of flight. Finally, remember that some of the events mentioned in this article could be canceled due to a pandemic, therefore ascertained through official channels.
Destination Type of holiday Period Offer Canazei, Trentino Alto Adige Mountain from 23/12 to 2/1 from € 1138.00 per person – Discover
Livigno, Lombardia Mountain from 23/12 to 2/1 from € 1176.00 per person – Discover
Sestriere, Piedmont Mountain from 23/12 to 2/1 from € 1066.00 per person – Discover
St Moritz, Switzerland Mountain from 23 / 12 to 2/1 from € 1206.00 per person – Discover
Nicolosi, Sicily Mountain from 23/12 to 2/1 from € 706.00 per person – Discover
Riga, Latvia City from 23/12 to 3/1 from € 340 , 00 per person – Discover
Vienna, Austria City from 23/12 to 3/1 from € 986.00 per person – Discover
Prague, Czech Republic City from 23/12 to 3/1 from € 576.00 per person – Discover
Oslo , Norway City from 23/12 to 3/1 from € 820.00 per person – Discover
London, United Kingdom City from 23/12 to 3/1 from € 580.00 per person – Discover
Marsa Alam, Egypt Sea from 23 / 12 to 3/1 from € 856.00 per person – Discover
Gran Canaria, Canary Sea from 23/12 to 3/1 from € 1078.00 per person – Discover
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt Sea from 23/12 to 3/1 from € 696.00 per person – Discover
Caribbean Sea Cruise / Cruise from 26/12 to 2/1 from € 999.00 per person – Discover
Cruise in the Indian Ocean Sea / Cruise from 22/12 to 5/1 from € 1,349.00 per person – Discover
Christmas and New Year in the Mountains
1 – Canazei, Trentino-Alto Adige
How about the Christmas holidays in the Dolomites
We want to offer you Canazei, the famous ski resort in Trentino and the heart of the Val di Fassa , as well as the center of fun and relaxation. This small mountain village in fact offers various possibilities for your holidays. Ski lovers will findmodern ski lifts between Col Rodella and Belvedere , which connect Canazei to the equally beautiful Val Gardena. But if you don’t like skiing, know that there are several wellness centers with saunas, swimming pools and massages . And finally, you can’t miss the modest historic center with Christmas markets, typical shops and evening pubs !
SEE ALSO : Where to ski in Trentino Alto Adige
- Climate and temperatures : Alpine climate, temperatures -4/3 ° C
- Low cost flights: flights to Verona (200 km from Canazei) from € 99.00 – check the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 94.00 per room – see the offers
- Flight + hotel: Round trip flight + 11 days / 10 nights from € 1138.00 per person – see the offers
- Recommended cards, tickets and tours: From Verona: semi-private Dolomites day trip Bolzano: private tour along the Great Dolomites Road
2 – Livigno, Lombardy
Livigno, in Lombardy, is a small village located in a valley, one of the most popular ski resorts in Italy . The reasons for such fame are certainly the scenic beauty and the long ski slopes with state-of-the-art facilities, in addition to the fact that Livigno is a complete resort both for the many other activities that can be carried out, and in terms of hospitality and services offered. . In your holiday there will be various categories of skiing, such as cross-country skiing and off-piste skiing with freeride experts, or proposals such as surfing in the snow park, snowshoeing and paragliding descents., without forgetting the various wellness possibilities with which you can relax after intense days and shelter from the intense cold. And finally, during the holidays the much loved Christmas Markets could be missing .
In Livigno they are really very suggestive thanks to the mountainous and white landscape that surrounds the valley, illuminated and full of life.
- Climate and temperatures : Alpine climate, temperatures -6/2 ° C
- Low cost flights: flights to Milan (196 km from Livigno) from € 98.00 – look at the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 98.00 per room – see the offers
- Flight + hotel: Round trip flight + 11 days / 10 nights from € 1176.00 per person – see the offers
- Recommended cards, tickets and tours: Motorcycle tours on the most beautiful alpine roads
3 – Sestriere, Piedmont
Here is another valid proposal for mountain and ski lovers. Sestriere is a Piedmontese ski resort, also one of the most renowned in Italy as it hosts many important competitions. Its landscape is mastered by the snow and by two imposing towers, the red and the white, which can be seen in every postcard of the town. Its strong point is the possibility of skiing at night on an illuminated Olympic slope . A nice idea for Christmas Eve, no
While on New Year’s Eve enjoy the fireworks display and the various musical shows on offer , then go wild in one of the many clubs that remain open until late at night.
- Climate and temperatures : Alpine climate, temperatures -6/0 ° C
- Low cost flights: flights to Milan (225 km from Sestriere) from € 98.00 – check the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 87.00 per room – see the offers
- Flight + hotel: Round trip flight + 11 days / 10 nights from € 1066.00 per person – see the offers
4 – St Moritz, Switzerland
If you have a high resistance to cold and good economic possibilities then you can opt for a Christmas holiday in a Swiss ski resort. We want to offer you St Moritz! This renowned resort has the reputation of being a luxurious place for the wealthy , after all it is well known that Switzerland in general is far from being an economic destination. But if this is not a problem for you, you will certainly not be disappointed by the St Moritz ski area and its Christmas offer . The lifts are 24 and the slopes extend for 155 km, moreover there is the possibility of skiing at night thanks to the rich lighting along the slopes.The spas, the Christmas markets, the lively New Year’s Eve parties and a colorful fireworks show at the stroke of midnight will complete your holiday!
SEE ALSO : What to see in St. Moritz
- Climate and temperatures : continental climate, temperatures -10 / -4 ° C
- Low cost flights: flights to Milan (156 km from St Moritz) from € 98.00 – check the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 101.00 per room – see the offers
- Flight + hotel: Round trip flight + 11 days / 10 nights from € 1206.00 per person – see the offers
- Recommended cards, tickets and tours: Day trip to St. Moritz and accommodation Helicopter flight over the Engadine valley Swiss Coupon Pass: 2 for 1 offers in Switzerland Switzerland: Digital Coupon Switzerland 2018
5 – Nicolosi, Sicily
Photo of trolvag. Have you ever skied on a volcano
And above all, have you ever skied looking at the sea
Etna, an imposing Sicilian active volcano, offers a truly unique experience and unforgettable landscapes. The absence of vegetation at high altitude allows you to have a total view of the Gulf of Catania. Nicolosi is one of the starting points to reach the ski slopes of the Etna Sud area , but also a place full of celebrations for Christmas and New Year. There is no shortage of Christmas markets that surround artistic and cultural shows and entertainment.
SEE ALSO : What to see in Sicily in winter
- Climate and temperatures : temperate cold climate, temperatures -5/4 ° C
- Low cost flights: flights to Catania (16 km from Nicolosi) from € 33.00 – check the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 64.00 per room – see the offers
- Flight + hotel: Round trip flight + 11 days / 10 nights from € 706.00 per person – see the offers
- Recommended cards, tickets and tours: Mount Etna and the Volcano Winter Tour Neve Etna: trekking on the summit and on the crater
Christmas and New Year in Europe
6 – Riga, Latvia
The capital of Latvia always amazes , at any time of the year, but during the Christmas holidays it gives its best. The narrow streets of the historic center surrounded by colorful buildings are tinged with white and become a succession of lights and scents of Christmas. The Christmas markets dominate the city , but a visit to the main attractions remains a must. Do not miss the Monument to Freedom, the House of the Blackheads, the Cathedral and the Castle. Also you should know that Riga offers really low cost stays and remains cheap even during this busy period.
SEE ALSO : What to see in Riga
- Climate and temperatures : continental climate, temperatures -6/0 ° C
- Low cost flights: starting from € 35.00 – see the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 27.00 per room – see the offers
- Flight + hotel: Round trip flight + 11 days / 10 nights from € 340.00 per person – see the offers
- Recommended Cards, Tickets & Tours: Riga: Private Old Town Walking Tour 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Riga Bus Tour
7 – Vienna, Austria
Vienna is the undisputed capital of music and waltz , a magical and fascinating city. During the Christmas period it comes alive even more giving emotions, including the arrival of the snow, the setting up of the Christmas markets in Town Hall Square , the Ferris wheel in Riesenradplatz and the Kubik in Sigmund Freud Park, an event that offers light shows unparalleled. On New Year’s Eve you will hear the tolling of the largest bell in Austria coming from Stephanplatz, the cathedral square, but to wait for midnight in a suggestive way, the best choice is dinner on a Danube cruise . For the celebrations, the New Year’s Eve at the Imperial Ball is the most exclusive event in the city, but there are several hotels and castles that offer musical evenings to wait for midnight and continue even after!
SEE ALSO : What to see in Vienna
- Climate and temperatures : continental climate, temperatures -2/4 ° C
- Low cost flights: starting from € 48.00 – see the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 89.00 per room – see the offers
- Flight + hotel: Round trip flight + 11 days / 10 nights from € 986.00 per person – see the offers
- Recommended cards, tickets and tours: Vienna: 1-day sightseeing bus tour and free Wi-Fi Vienna: 2-hour historical tour Vienna Orchestra: Mozart and Strauss in the Brahms Hall Vienna City Card: transport and discounts
8 – Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is one of the most evocative European capitals during the Christmas period! Its towers, the Cathedral and the large squares surround the typical Christmas markets that recreate a traditional and warm atmosphere , invariably snowy and evocative. In addition, Prague is a city full of life that lights up even more during the holidays and there will be long-lasting and lively Christmas and New Year celebrations in every room of the city, without forgetting the long fireworks displays in the main squares .
SEE ALSO : What to see in Prague
- Climate and temperatures : continental climate, temperatures -2/1 ° C
- Low cost flights: from € 43.00 – see the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 49.00 per room – see the offers
- Flight + hotel: Round trip flight + 11 days / 10 nights from € 576.00 per person – see the offers
- Recommended cards, tickets and tours: Prague: Prague Castle and Old Town walking tour Prague: 24 or 48-hour sightseeing bus and boat tour Prague’s Old Town and Jewish Quarter: 2-hour guided tour
9 – Oslo, Norway
A Christmas and a New Year in a Scandinavian country are mandatory at least once in a lifetime! In this regard we want to suggest Oslo, the capital of Norway, which will make you feel the warmth of Christmas to the fullest, despite its low temperatures. Via Karl Johan suddenly turns into the Via del Natale , with decorations, lights and the inevitable snow. In the historic center the Christmas markets are set up, precisely in the Folklore Museum, in which there are statuettes and images of gnomes, typical of local mythology. Here you can enjoy in addition to the classic mulled wine, the typical Norwegian sweets julekake and pepperkaker , made respectively with raisins and ginger.
SEE ALSO : What to see in Oslo
- Climate and temperatures : Baltic-continental climate, temperatures -5/0 ° C
- Low cost flights: starting from € 45.00 – see the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 73.00 per room – see the offers
- Flight + hotel: Round trip flight + 11 days / 10 nights from € 820.00 per person – see the offers
- Recommended cards, tickets and tours: Oslo: 2-hour scenic cruise through the fjords Oslo: 2-hour 30-minute walking tour Oslo: 24, 48 or 72-hour hop-on hop-off city tour Oslo Pass
10 – London, United Kingdom
London is one of the European capitals par excellence, one of those cities that is worth visiting at any time of the year but which gives its best at Christmas. Trafalgar Square and Carnaby Street are filled with sparkling lights and decorations , the Christmas Markets certainly cannot be missed, but the real Christmas attraction in London is the Winter Festival which lasts throughout the holiday period and offers a rich program of theatrical events and music, free and not. A walk in the paths of the Royal Botanical Gardens is also inevitable, which for the period are decorated with lots of Christmas lights and decorations, where the little ones can visit Santa Claus and his elves!
SEE ALSO: What to see in London
- Climate and temperatures : oceanic climate, temperatures 2/8 ° C
- Low cost flights: starting from € 25.00 – see the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 53.00 per room – see the offers
- Flight + hotel: Round trip flight + 11 days / 10 nights from € 580.00 per person – see the offers
- Recommended Cards, Tickets & Tours: London: River Thames Cruise with Lunch London: Top Deck Bus Tour London Pass with Free Entry to 60 Attractions St Paul’s Cathedral and Tower of London Tour with Cruise
Christmas and New Year in the heat
11 – Marsa Alam, Egypt: 11 days All inclusive + flight
Imagine yourself on New Year’s Day on a beautiful beach in the Red Sea , perhaps snorkeling in the depths, while your friends sip mulled wine to warm up. All this is possible by taking advantage of the unmissable offer to fly to Marsa Alam. You can enjoy a week in an all-inclusive formula in a beautiful luxury resort where you will miss nothing! Pools, spas, massages, drinks, activities and excursions, to treat yourself to a different New Year’s Eve. Obviously inside the resort there will be the New Year’s Eve dinner and the celebrations after midnight .
- Climate and temperatures : subtropical desert climate, temperatures 18/25 ° C
- Low cost flights: starting from € 268.00 – look at the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 32.00 per room – see the offers
- Flight + hotel: Round trip flight + 11 days / 10 nights from € 856.00 per person – see the offers
- Recommended cards, tickets and tours: Marsa Alam: snorkeling in Abu Dabab From Marsa Alam: super safari in a Bedouin village
12 – Gran Canaria, Spain: 11 days All inclusive + flight
Here is another warm place with an offer, complete with flights, that will make you carefree for a week! So for Christmas, take your family to a very modern family hotel in Taurito, in the south of Gran Canaria, where you can enjoy a week with an all-inclusive formula and all the services you need. There is no shortage of beautiful beaches, swimming pools, massages and information on possible excursions. In addition , from Santa Lucia to Christmas a series of events and festivals take place all over the island , such as the days dedicated to Christmas-themed sand sculptures!
SEE ALSO : Gran Canaria: where it is, when to go and what to see
- Climate and temperatures : subtropical oceanic climate, temperatures 17/22 ° C
- Low cost flights: from € 99.00 – check the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 88.00 per room – see the offers
- Flight + hotel: Round trip flight + 11 days / 10 nights from € 1078.00 per person – see the offers
- Recommended cards, tickets and tours: Gran Canaria: diving course for beginners in Taurito Full-day tour of the island of Gran Canaria Gran Canaria: 2.5-hour dolphin watching Gran Canaria: full-day tour and camel ride
13 – Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt: 11 days All inclusive + flight
For an alternative Christmas in the snow, ski slopes and Christmas markets, here is an offer designed for lovers of high temperatures all year round! Sharm el-Sheikh is the Egyptian resort par excellence , overlooking the Red Sea, where the heat never fails. Treat yourself to 7 days in a splendid hotel complete with spa and wellness center that will not make you miss anything with its all-inclusive formula. It will be a week full of relaxation on dream beaches, during which you can relax on Naama Bay, snorkel around the island of Tiran or a nice safari in Ras Muhammad National Park .
SEE ALSO : What to see in Sharm el Sheikh
- Climate and temperatures : subtropical climate, temperatures 18/25 ° C
- Low cost flights: starting from € 193.00 – look at the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 31.00 per room – see the offers
- Flight + hotel: Round trip flight + 11 days / 10 nights from € 696.00 per person – see the offers
- Recommended cards, tickets and tours: Quad adventure in Sharm el-Sheikh Sharm el-Sheikh: glass bottom boat tour Snorkeling: boat ride to Ras Mohammed national park
14 – Cruise to the Caribbean: 8 days All Inclusive
How many times have you thought of spending the cold Christmas period on a warm tropical beach This splendid cruise proposed by Costa is your chance, with which you will not have to settle for just one beach because starting from Port Everglades will land in Miami, Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic . Also on a cruise you won’t have to worry about a thing! On board you will taste the typical Caribbean cuisine thanks to the full board included in the price, and there will be lots of Christmas-themed entertainment , such as the arrival of Santa Claus for the little ones and a super New Year’s party by the pool for the older ones.
SEE ALSO: Cruise to the Caribbean: when to go, prices and itinerary
- Climate and temperatures : tropical climate, temperatures 20/25 ° C
- Prices : from € 999.00 per person – see the offers
- Itinerario: Port Everglades, Freeport, Grand Turk, Amber Cove, Miami, Port Everglades
15 – Cruise in the Indian Ocean: 15 days All inclusive
But between one skiing and the next, how about 15 days of pure relaxation among the splendid islands of the Indian Ocean
With this rich itinerary proposed by Costa, you will leave from the island Mauritius and you will go to the discovery of Madagascar, the Seychelles and Réunion . You will spend extraordinary holidays, Christmas in Victoria, one of the main destinations in the Seychelles, and New Year’s Eve in Tamatave, Madagascar, between beautiful beaches and wild nature. On board you will have no worries thanks to the all-inclusive formula included in the price, and there will be Christmas shows and celebrations with Santa Claus !
SEE ALSO: Seychelles Islands: where they are, when to go and what to see
- Climate and temperatures : tropical climate, temperatures 25/30 ° C
- Prices : from € 1.349,00 per person – see the offers
- Itinerario: Port Louis, Victoria, Nosy Be, Diego Suarez, Tamatave, St. Denis – Le Port, Port Louis
Other ideas and low cost destinations for Christmas and New Year
- Most beautiful Christmas destinations in the world : Sparkling lights, decorated shop windows, markets and events; every city lives the holidays in its own way and we offer you the most beautiful destinations to visit at least once in a lifetime.
- Villages of Italy to visit at Christmas : there are places where you can savor the slowness of the Italian dolce vita, made even sweeter by Christmas … discover them in this article!
- Christmas in Europe : if you are looking for a Christmas destination in Europe, here is a selection of ten suggestive European places to spend the Christmas holidays.
- Most beautiful New Year’s Eve parties in the world : if you don’t want to compromise, don’t miss the craziest and most memorable celebrations in the world, here are the best destinations in the world for New Year’s Eve.
- New Year’s Eve in Italy : in the beautiful country there is no shortage of solutions to spend an unforgettable New Year; here’s where to celebrate in Italy.
- New Year’s Eve in Europe : even in the old continent there are fantastic locations, here are the best European cities for New Year’s Eve.
