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Northern Explorer Christmas & New Year

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  • Helsinki Cathedral and a Christmas tree, Finland

    Helsinki Cathedral and a Christmas tree, Finland

  • A boat on an Amsterdam canal in winter

    A boat on an Amsterdam canal in winter

  • Town Hall Square in Riga, Latvia

    Town Hall Square in Riga, Latvia

  • Copenhagen's Christmas lights in winter, Denmark

    Copenhagen's Christmas lights in winter, Denmark

  • Trakai Island Castle in winter, Lithuania

    Trakai Island Castle in winter, Lithuania

  • The Christmas market in Hamburg, Germany

    The Christmas market in Hamburg, Germany

  • New Year's fireworks over the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin

    New Year's fireworks over the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin

  • The Old Market Square in Poznań in winter, Poland

    The Old Market Square in Poznań in winter, Poland

  • A winter street in Tallinn, Estonia

    A winter street in Tallinn, Estonia

  • Houses in Warsaw, Poland

    Houses in Warsaw, Poland

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Discover the magic of Northern Europe over the festive season! Spend Christmas Day in Helsinki and New Year in Berlin.

Duration
18 Days / 17 Nights
Route
Starts and ends in Amsterdam
Countries
Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland
Activity level
Moderate (3 of 5)
A multi-country coach tour across ten countries, with guided walking tours and long drive days, in cold winter conditions with some snow and ice underfoot
Accommodation
16 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels, plus a night in a ferry cabin on the overnight crossing from Stockholm to Helsinki
Meals
17 breakfasts and 7 dinners
Group
Group tour, up to 53
Guide
English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus local guides
Transport
Air-conditioned coach, Ferry
Best time to go
Runs in December over Christmas and New Year: cold winter weather throughout, with festive markets in Hamburg and New Year celebrations in Berlin

Tour overview

Celebrate Christmas and New Year on the Northern Europe Christmas & New Year tour! Cruise canals in Amsterdam, and visit charming Christmas markets. Explore fascinating cities like Copenhagen, Helsinki, Warsaw, Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga. Spend Christmas Day in Helsinki. Top it all off by ringing in the New Year in Berlin!

Highlights

  • Visit a local Dutch cheese farm and clog factory
  • Cruise along Amsterdam’s canals
  • Enjoy a welcome dinner in Amsterdam
  • Visit a Christmas Market in Hamburg
  • Discover Copenhagen; capital of Denmark
  • Cruise from Helsingør to Helsingborg by ferry
  • Enjoy a scenic drive through the Swedish countryside
  • Visit Gothenburg; Sweden’s second city
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  • See the highlights of Oslo with a local guide
  • Visit Örebro in the heart of Sweden
  • Visit Sigtuna; Sweden’s oldest town
  • Enjoy dinner in Stockholm
  • Explore Stockholm with a local guide
  • Catch an overnight ferry to Finland
  • Discover the highlights of Helsinki with a local guide
  • Catch a ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
  • Take a tour of Tallinn with a local guide
  • Sightsee in Pärnu; a resort city in Estonia
  • Learn about Latvian history at the Latvian Military Cemetery
  • Discover Riga; Latvia’s vibrant capital
  • Visit the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania
  • Explore Vilnius; capital of Lithuania
  • Marvel at the scenery in Trakai National Park
  • See Warsaw’s highlights on a driving tour
  • Discover Warsaw’s Old Town with a local guide
  • Explore the Old Market Square in Poznań
  • Discover Berlin on a guided tour
  • Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Berlin

Route and hotels

Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.

Start and endOvernightOn the way
  1. Amsterdam

    1 night · Day 1

    Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol

  2. Hamburg

    Day 2 · on the way

  3. Northern Germany

    1 night · Day 2

    IntercityHotel Kiel

  4. Copenhagen

    1 night · Day 3

    Four Points Flex by Sheraton Copenhagen Arena

  5. Helsingør

    Day 4 · on the way

  6. Gothenburg

    Day 4 · on the way

  7. Oslo

    2 nights · Days 4–5

    X Hotel Oslo

  8. Örebro

    Day 6 · on the way

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  1. Stockholm

    2 nights · Days 6–7

    Môtel L

  2. Sigtuna

    Day 8 · on the way

  3. Overnight ferry, Stockholm to Helsinki

    1 night · Day 8

    Tallink

  4. Helsinki

    1 night · Day 9

    Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel

  5. Tallinn

    1 night · Day 10

    Metropol Hotel

  6. Pärnu

    Day 11 · on the way

  7. Latvian Military Cemetery

    Day 11 · on the way

  8. Riga

    1 night · Day 11

    Hestia Hotel Jugend

  9. Hill of Crosses

    Day 12 · on the way

  10. Vilnius

    1 night · Day 12

    Art City Inn Hotel

  11. Trakai

    Day 13 · on the way

  12. Warsaw

    2 nights · Days 13–14

    Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel

  13. Poznań

    Day 15 · on the way

  14. Berlin

    2 nights · Days 15–16

    Moxy Berlin Ostbahnhof

  15. Amsterdam

    1 night · Day 17

    Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Start of tour in Amsterdam

    Meals included: Dinner
    A boat on an Amsterdam canal in winter

    You arrive in Amsterdam this morning and meet your tour leader at the hotel, then head out to a local farm to see how Dutch cheese and clogs are made. After that you can join the optional trip to two Dutch towns, or simply enjoy free time, before a canal cruise and a welcome dinner in Amsterdam round off the day.

    Included

    • Visit to a Dutch cheese farm and clog factory
    • Canal cruise through Amsterdam
    • Welcome dinner in Amsterdam

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Amsterdam
    Hotel
    Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam – Hamburg – Northern Germany

    Meals included: Breakfast
    The Christmas market in Hamburg, Germany

    You say goodbye to Amsterdam and take a scenic drive through the countryside to Hamburg, Germany. At this time of year the city is full of Christmas markets, with stalls to browse along the Town Hall Square. Glühwein, spiced hot wine served in a mug, helps keep you warm as you take in the sights, before the coach continues north to tonight’s hotel.

    Included

    • Visit to Hamburg’s Christmas market
    Travel
    Amsterdam → Hamburg → Northern Germany by coach
    Overnight
    Northern Germany
    Hotel
    IntercityHotel Kiel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3

    Northern Germany – Copenhagen

    Meals included: Breakfast
    Copenhagen's Christmas lights in winter, Denmark

    The route crosses into Scandinavia and heads for Copenhagen over the Øresund Bridge, Europe’s longest. In Denmark’s capital, an orientation tour takes in highlights such as the Little Mermaid statue and Rosenborg Castle, and shows why Copenhagen is rated one of the most liveable cities in the world. Afterwards there is free time to wander around Copenhagen’s Christmas market.

    Included

    • Orientation tour of Copenhagen
    • Free time at Copenhagen’s Christmas market
    Travel
    Northern Germany → Copenhagen by coach, crossing the Øresund Bridge
    Overnight
    Copenhagen
    Hotel
    Four Points Flex by Sheraton Copenhagen Arena
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4

    Copenhagen – Helsingør – Gothenburg – Oslo

    Meals included: BreakfastDinner

    The day begins at dawn with a drive to the port of Helsingør, where you can admire Kronborg Castle, the backdrop for Shakespeare’s Hamlet, before boarding a ferry across to Sweden. From there the road passes through rural Swedish countryside of lakes and forests to reach Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city, which gets its own orientation tour, and finally crosses the border into Norway to reach Oslo, where dinner is included this evening.

    Included

    • Ferry crossing from Helsingør to Helsingborg, past Kronborg Castle
    • Orientation tour of Gothenburg
    • Dinner at the hotel in Oslo
    Travel
    Copenhagen → Helsingør → Gothenburg → Oslo by coach and ferry
    Overnight
    Oslo
    Hotel
    X Hotel Oslo
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  5. Day 5

    Oslo: Free Day

    Meals included: Breakfast

    After breakfast, a locally guided tour takes in Oslo’s top attractions, including Akershus Castle, the Royal Palace and the Oslo Opera House. What remains of the day is free, and you can learn more about this Scandinavian city on the optional Oslo+ excursion, which explores the Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Fram Museum and more.

    Included

    • Walking tour of Oslo with a local guide: the Royal Palace and Akershus Castle
    • Free time to explore Oslo

    Optional extras

    • Oslo+ · AED 245 per person
    Overnight
    Oslo
    Hotel
    X Hotel Oslo
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6

    Oslo – Örebro – Stockholm

    Meals included: BreakfastDinner

    Today brings a return to Sweden, leaving Norway behind for a drive through varied landscapes to Örebro. Here you can wander its historic, lively centre, admire its castle and take free time for lunch. The journey then continues to Stockholm, the capital, where a group dinner awaits after checking into the hotel, along with the city’s festive atmosphere.

    Included

    • Orientation tour of Örebro
    • Dinner with the group in Stockholm
    Travel
    Oslo → Örebro → Stockholm by coach
    Overnight
    Stockholm
    Hotel
    Môtel L
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  7. Day 7

    Stockholm: Free Day

    Meals included: Breakfast

    A guided tour this morning takes in the Royal Palace and the AF Chapman ship, finishing at the historic Gamla Stan. The rest of the day is free for you to spend as you wish, though history lovers may want to join the optional Stockholm Heritage & Vasa Discovery excursion, which brings you face to face with treasures from the Viking age, a room covered in legendary gold, and a 17th-century warship that went down on its first, and only, voyage.

    Included

    • Guided tour of Stockholm: the Royal Palace, the AF Chapman ship and Gamla Stan
    • Free time to explore Stockholm

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Stockholm
    Hotel
    Môtel L
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8

    Stockholm – Sigtuna – Overnight Ferry to Helsinki (Christmas Eve)

    Meals included: BreakfastDinner

    This morning you visit Sigtuna, the oldest town in Sweden, where an orientation tour takes in highlights such as Stora Gatan, the town’s main street. In the evening the journey continues towards Finland: an overnight ferry with a buffet dinner on board, and Christmas Eve spent taking in the views from the water. You wake up in Helsinki, Finland’s capital, the next day, on Christmas morning.

    Included

    • Orientation tour of Sigtuna, Sweden’s oldest town
    • Buffet dinner on the overnight ferry

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Stockholm → Sigtuna by coach, then overnight ferry to Helsinki on Christmas Eve
    Overnight
    Stockholm-Helsinki Ferry
    Hotel
    Tallink
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  9. Day 9

    Helsinki (Christmas Day)

    Meals included: BreakfastDinner
    Helsinki Cathedral and a Christmas tree, Finland

    It is Christmas Day, or hyvää joulua, and you arrive in Helsinki for a tour of the city with a local guide, taking in the city’s architectural and design highlights, including Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square, before an early festive dinner together. What remains of the evening is free to take in the Finnish Christmas spirit.

    Included

    • Guided city tour of Helsinki: Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square
    • Christmas dinner with the group
    Overnight
    Helsinki
    Hotel
    Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  10. Day 10

    Helsinki – Tallinn

    Meals included: Breakfast
    A winter street in Tallinn, Estonia

    You leave Finland behind and head to the Baltic States, crossing the Gulf of Finland by ferry to reach Tallinn, Estonia’s capital. A local guide shows you the city’s highlights, including its exceptionally well-preserved medieval Old Town. This evening, you can choose an optional festive meal at a restaurant steeped in history.

    Included

    • Walking tour of Tallinn with a local guide

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Helsinki → Tallinn by ferry across the Gulf of Finland
    Overnight
    Tallinn
    Hotel
    Metropol Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  11. Day 11

    Tallinn – Pärnu – Latvian Military Cemetery – Riga

    Meals included: Breakfast
    Town Hall Square in Riga, Latvia

    The journey continues towards Riga, Latvia’s capital, with a stop along the way in Pärnu, Estonia. There is time to take in Latvian history at the Latvian Military Cemetery, which honours the soldiers who died fighting in WWI. An orientation tour of Riga then picks out the city’s Art Nouveau architecture and landmarks such as its large central market.

    Included

    • Stop in the resort city of Pärnu
    • Visit to the Latvian Military Cemetery
    • Orientation tour of Riga’s old town
    Travel
    Tallinn → Pärnu → Riga by coach
    Overnight
    Riga
    Hotel
    Hestia Hotel Jugend
    Meals
    Breakfast
  12. Day 12

    Riga – Hill of Crosses – Vilnius

    Meals included: Breakfast

    This morning the road leads to Lithuania, with the first stop at the Hill of Crosses, a pilgrimage site holding more than 100,000 crosses, the earliest dating back to 1831 following a local uprising. From there the route continues to Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, where an orientation tour is followed by free time to explore the city’s cathedrals, churches and artists’ republics.

    Included

    • Visit to the Hill of Crosses
    • Orientation tour of Vilnius’s Old Town
    Travel
    Riga → Vilnius by coach, via the Hill of Crosses
    Overnight
    Vilnius
    Hotel
    Art City Inn Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  13. Day 13

    Vilnius – Trakai – Warsaw

    Meals included: BreakfastDinner
    Trakai Island Castle in winter, Lithuania

    You leave Vilnius and head towards Warsaw, Poland’s capital, stopping along the way in Trakai. Trakai Castle, dated to the 14th century, is a fortress in the middle of Lake Galvė, and you may want to have your camera ready. Back on the coach, a driving tour continues en route to Warsaw, where you check into the hotel before a group dinner.

    Included

    • Stop at Trakai Island Castle
    • Driving tour of Warsaw
    • Dinner with the group
    Travel
    Vilnius → Warsaw by coach, via Trakai Castle
    Overnight
    Warsaw
    Hotel
    Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  14. Day 14

    Warsaw: Free Day

    Meals included: Breakfast

    A local guide takes you around Warsaw’s Old Town this morning, including the Old Town square, dated to the 13th century, along with the Royal Castle and the Presidential Palace, among other sights. Afterwards, the rest of the day is free in Warsaw, and you can join one of the optional excursions covering Warsaw’s royal history, culture and cuisine.

    Included

    • Walking tour of Warsaw’s Old Town with a local guide
    • Free time to explore Warsaw

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Warsaw
    Hotel
    Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  15. Day 15

    Warsaw – Poznań – Berlin (New Year’s Eve)

    Meals included: BreakfastDinner
    New Year's fireworks over the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin

    The route heads west to Poznań, Poland, with lunch in the historic old town, before continuing on to Germany and Berlin. A driving and walking tour takes in famous sights such as the Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie. After checking into the hotel, the new year is rung in with dinner at a beer hall in the Bavarian style.

    Included

    • Stop in Poznań’s Old Market Square
    • Guided tour of Berlin: Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie
    • New Year’s Eve dinner at a Bavarian-style beer hall
    Travel
    Warsaw → Poznań → Berlin by coach
    Overnight
    Berlin
    Hotel
    Moxy Berlin Ostbahnhof
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  16. Day 16

    Berlin: Free Day

    Meals included: Breakfast

    A new year greets you this morning in Berlin, with the day free for you to spend as you wish, or you can join the optional Berlin+ tour into the past, taking in the Eastside open-air gallery that runs along the Berlin Wall and a museum in the old Jewish Quarter.

    Included

    • Free day in Berlin on New Year’s Day

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Berlin
    Hotel
    Moxy Berlin Ostbahnhof
    Meals
    Breakfast
  17. Day 17

    Berlin – Amsterdam

    Meals included: Breakfast

    The tour bids Auf Wiedersehen to Berlin and leaves Germany for the Netherlands, with scenery along the way as the coach crosses varied landscapes. Later, you arrive back in Amsterdam, and after checking into the hotel you can choose to mark the trip’s last night with an optional farewell dinner, served at a local restaurant.

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Berlin → Amsterdam by coach
    Overnight
    Amsterdam
    Hotel
    Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol
    Meals
    Breakfast
  18. Day 18

    End of tour in Amsterdam

    Meals included: Breakfast

    After 18 festive days, the tour comes to an end this morning after breakfast. Remember to swap contact details with your fellow travellers, so everyone can share photos and memories once back home.

    Meals
    Breakfast

Dates & prices

Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.

What’s included

Included

  • 16 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
  • Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
  • 1 night's accommodation in twin share cabin with private bathrooms
  • 17 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners
  • Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
  • Overnight ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki
  • Any public transport used as part of the tour days (excludes free days)
  • Fully-guided tour

Not included

  • Flights: Arrange your own flights for the start and end of the tour
  • Travel insurance: Purchase a suitable policy that meets your needs

Optional extras

Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.

  • Dutch Countryside in Winter

    Day 1

    Visit the fishing village of Volendam for harbour views and lunch, then explore the windmills and historic houses of Zaanse Schans. €65, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 280 per person

  • Oslo+

    Day 5

    Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Bygdøy peninsula, and the Fram and Kon-Tiki museums with your tour leader. €57, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 245 per person

  • Stockholm Heritage & Vasa Discovery

    Day 7

    Join a guided tour of the Swedish History Museum to see Viking treasures and the Gold Room, then explore the Vasa Museum’s 17th-century warship at your own pace, with lunch included. €90, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 385 per person

  • Royal Stockholm

    Day 8

    Tour the Royal Palace’s state rooms and the Royal Apartments, then visit the Vasa Museum to see its preserved 17th-century warship. €90, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 385 per person

  • A Festive Evening in Tallinn

    Day 10

    Enjoy a three-course Estonian dinner with drinks at a restaurant in Tallinn’s Old Town, including a beetroot salad, pork roast and kringle for dessert, with vegetarian options available. €55, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 235 per person

  • Taste of Warsaw: Royal Castle & Pierogi

    Day 14

    Enjoy a pierogi tasting at a local restaurant, then take an audio-guided tour of Warsaw’s 14th-century Royal Castle. €50, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 215 per person

  • Chopin & Polish Flavours Evening

    Day 14

    Attend a Chopin concert in the Royal Castle’s historic wing, then enjoy a three-course Polish dinner at a restaurant in Warsaw’s Old Town. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 340 per person

  • New Year’s Berlin+

    Day 16

    Visit the East Side Gallery and the museum in the Kulturbrauerei, see the Hackescher Markt with a local guide and taste currywurst at a local beer hall, then finish with views from the Berlin TV Tower. €75, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 320 per person

  • Diversely Dutch Dinner

    Day 17

    Share a last evening in Amsterdam with a sit-down dinner, dessert and a drink of your choice at a local restaurant. €47, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 200 per person

To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.

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Practical details to read before you travel.

  • Passport & visas

    Every country on this tour, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, is in the Schengen area, so one Schengen visa covers the whole trip.

    UAE passport holders don’t need a visa for stays of up to 90 days, but will need the EU’s new ETIAS travel authorisation once it starts: we can tell you where it stands when you book. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a Schengen visa, applied for in the country where you spend the most nights. Dubai appointments fill up quickly before Christmas, so start early.

    Your passport must be valid for at least three months after you leave the Schengen area, and have been issued within the last ten years. Our visa team handles Schengen applications: ask us when you book.

  • Flights and timings

    Flights to and from Amsterdam aren’t included.

    Day 1 starts at the Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol, where you check in from 10:00 and meet your tour leader. The tour ends in Amsterdam after breakfast on day 18.

    Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.

  • Meals and dietary needs

    Your tour includes 17 breakfasts and 7 dinners, including a Christmas Day dinner in Helsinki and a New Year’s Eve dinner in Berlin.

    Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.

  • Money

    You’ll use euros in the Netherlands and Germany, Danish kroner in Denmark, Norwegian kroner in Norway and Swedish kronor in Sweden, euros again in Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, and Polish złoty in Poland. Cards are widely accepted across this route.

    Optional experiences booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.

  • Weather and packing

    This tour runs in December, over Christmas and New Year: expect cold winter weather throughout, with some snow and ice, especially in Scandinavia and the Baltics.

    Pack warm layers, a windproof and waterproof coat, a hat and gloves, and comfortable, broken-in shoes with good grip for icy pavements.

  • Christmas and New Year on tour

    Some shops, museums and restaurants close or shorten their hours on 24 and 25 December and on 1 January. Your tour leader plans the itinerary around this: Christmas Eve is spent on the overnight ferry to Helsinki, Christmas Day in Helsinki, and New Year’s Eve in Berlin with a dinner at a Bavarian-style beer hall.

Plan your trip

Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.

  • Visas

    One Schengen visa covers the Schengen countries on this route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked.

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  • Flights

    Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Amsterdam and back. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.

    Book and add flights

  • Pay in instalments

    Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.

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Questions about this tour

  • What will my days actually look like?

    Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.

  • Who will I be travelling with?

    People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Groups have on average between 35-45 travellers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.

  • What are the hotels like?

    Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.

  • How active is this tour?

    All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.

  • How do Optional Experiences work?

    Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.

  • Will I have time to explore on my own?

    Yes. Free time is built into the itinerary, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.

  • What support do I have while I'm on tour?

    Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.

    You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and the Holidayys team in Dubai.

  • How do I book Northern Explorer Christmas & New Year?

    Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.

  • When do I pay?

    Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.

  • Is the price per person?

    Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.

  • Are flights included?

    Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.

  • Do I need a visa?

    That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.

Payment plans

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  • Terms from 3 to 12 months
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