{"id":17894,"date":"2018-11-28T17:45:38","date_gmt":"2018-11-28T16:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=17894"},"modified":"2019-04-11T13:02:55","modified_gmt":"2019-04-11T12:02:55","slug":"best-places-to-spend-christmas-when-travelling-solo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/best-places-to-spend-christmas-when-travelling-solo\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Places to Spend Christmas When Travelling Solo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas is a time to catch up with family and friends, enjoy a day off work, and feast on as many festive dishes as humanly possible. But what if you\u2019re travelling solo, or if you\u2019re on the other side of the world away from your friends and family? Where will you go? Who will you split a Christmas cracker with? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why should you have to stop exploring the world during the holiday season? If you\u2019re willing to brave a few extra crowds and the chillier temperatures, a group tour is a great option for solo travel at Christmastime. Think about it: how else will you have a built-in group of people to celebrate with? The benefits of joining a group tour when you\u2019re spending Christmas solo are nearly endless, and we have a few options for where to spend Christmas if you\u2019re travelling solo.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p><em>Travel to: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/d\/europe#when=25\/12\/2018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Europe for Christmas <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<h2>1. Royal Highland Christmas<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If spending a magical Christmas in the Scottish Highlands sounds like a dream come true, <a href=\"\/t\/10926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this 3-day tour<\/a> with Haggis Adventures may be exactly what you need this holiday season! Go looking for the Loch Ness Monster, spend a night in the Royal Highland Hotel in Inverness, and have a spirited Christmas Day snowball fight on the shores of the Scottish coast. This picture-perfect winter adventure is a fantastic option for travellers who want a taste of adventure and history this Christmas.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 days<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/is-travelling-solo-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Is Travelling Solo Fun?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<h2>2.\u00a0Reykjavik Christmas Special<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What says \u201cwinter wonderland\u201d more than Christmas in the capital of Iceland? <a href=\"\/t\/130743\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This four-day tour<\/a> gives travellers the full Icelandic experience, from visiting the famed Golden Circle to exploring Reykjavik in-depth. You\u2019ll enjoy a guided Christmas walking and tasting tour of the downtown area, and learn about Icelandic holiday traditions under the glow of the city centre\u2019s twinkling lights. This tour also comes with admission to the Soley Natura Spa for a little extra Christmas pampering!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 days<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17903\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17903\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17903 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Winter_Reykjavik-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The city of Reykjavik on a winter's day in Iceland\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Winter_Reykjavik-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Winter_Reykjavik-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Winter_Reykjavik-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Winter_Reykjavik-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/454;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17903\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spend a memorable Christmas in Reykjavik |<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/R3VH3sNUZA4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> \u24d2 Solvi Logason\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>3. Bruges Christmas<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting and ending in London, <a href=\"\/t\/39998\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the four-day Bruges Christmas tour<\/a> is a great option for travellers looking for a quaint city break this Christmas. This Belgian town feels like stepping inside a Christmas card, and you\u2019ll be able to experience all it has to offer. From Christmas markets to walks through medieval streets to as many Belgian waffles you can eat, you can do it all on this tour. You\u2019ll also enjoy a walking tour of Brussels, in case you didn\u2019t get enough old-world charm in Bruges!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 days<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17898\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17898\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17898 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Bruges-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The town of Bruges, Belgium in the winter\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Bruges-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Bruges-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Bruges-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Bruges-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/454;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17898\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bruges is like a fairytale in the winter! | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mattkieffer\/40600344984\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u24d2 Matt Kieffer\/Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>4. Mega Highlands Christmas<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the idea of spending Christmas in the Scottish Highlands sounded good to you, why not extend your trip? <a href=\"\/t\/10928\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This five-day tour<\/a> takes travellers through Edinburgh, Inverness, Loch Ness, and the Isle of Skye, where they spend a glorious Christmas Day playing in the snow, enjoying a traditional Christmas dinner, and some Scottish Ceilidh dancing. The stunning ocean views and crisp Scottish air will make you thankful you\u2019re staying a while!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 days<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17900\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17900\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17900 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IsleOfSkye-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A sheep grazes by the water in the Isle of Skye\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IsleOfSkye-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IsleOfSkye-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IsleOfSkye-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IsleOfSkye-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/454;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17900\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Isle of Skye is one of the most beautiful places in Scotland | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/74218910@N00\/6241255751\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u24d2 NOLA Focal\/Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>5. Europe Christmas Taster<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can\u2019t choose between amazing destinations in Europe, why not visit a few? With the <a href=\"\/t\/68595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7-day Europe Christmas Taster<\/a>, that\u2019s exactly what you can do. Enjoy a free day exploring all the rivers and gardens of Paris, learn how traditional Dutch cheese is made, and spend Christmas Day in the beautiful Swiss Alps. With plenty of free time to spend your holiday exactly the way you want, this tour is a great option for travellers who want to experience a little bit of everything.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 days<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/travel-solo-without-feeling-lonely\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Travel Solo Without Ever Feeling Lonely<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<h2>6. Christmas in Petra<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History buffs will find their perfect Christmas in Petra! <a href=\"\/t\/879\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This 8-day tour<\/a> sees travellers through one of the world\u2019s best-preserved Roman cities, plenty of historic and archaeological museums, and a Christmas Day in Rose City. If nothing feels more festive to you than a dip in the world-famous Dead Sea, then maybe your holiday travels should take you to this beautiful, historic part of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 days<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17901\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17901\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17901 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Petra_New-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Petra, Jordan\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Petra_New-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Petra_New-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Petra_New-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Petra_New-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/454;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Walk through history this Christmas in the ancient city of Petra | <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/iYPIx7VIh5g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u24d2 J Basiga\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>7. Christmas in Russia<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a white Christmas? An icy December in Russia may be just the thing! With 8 days in Moscow and St. Petersburg, travellers on <a href=\"\/t\/129607\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this tour<\/a> are able to spend their Christmas in fascinating Russia. Enjoy a Christmas Eve feast after exploring the Kremlin, and board a high-speed train to St. Petersburg on Christmas Day. Top off your ultimate Russian experience by visiting Catherine the Great\u2019s palace (including the iconic Amber Room), and taking in a ballet performance!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 days<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17902\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17902\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17902 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/SummerPalace_StPete-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The blue and gold Winter Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/SummerPalace_StPete-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/SummerPalace_StPete-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/SummerPalace_StPete-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/SummerPalace_StPete-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/454;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17902\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">See the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, Russa | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/prof_richard\/37190709725\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u24d2 Richard Mortel\/Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>8.\u00a0Dashing through the Danube<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a truly hassle-free travel option for your Christmas holiday, a river cruise is an excellent option. With a charming on-board atmosphere and plenty of included excursions to outdoor skating rinks, holiday markets, and unique bars across the Danube River in Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna, <a href=\"\/t\/116417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this 8-day river cruise<\/a> is a magical way to spend your Christmas.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 days<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17899\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17899\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17899 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Danube_Budapest-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An arial shot of Budabest at night\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Danube_Budapest-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Danube_Budapest-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Danube_Budapest-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Danube_Budapest-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/454;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17899\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Imagine cruising the Danube in Budapest for Christmas! | <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/kDP_lvDzh2c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u24d2 Dan Freeman\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>9. Florida Christmas and New Orleans NY<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who says Christmas has to mean snow? If you prefer to get away from it all and spend your holiday in a tropical climate, how about spending Christmas in sunny Florida? And, as if that wasn\u2019t enough, what do you think about a magical New Year\u2019s Eve in New Orleans? If that sounds like a dream come true, <a href=\"\/t\/72647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this 9-day tour<\/a> of Florida and New Orleans has your holiday plans more than covered.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 days<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/best-christmas-towns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Best Christmas Towns in the World<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<h2>10. European Magic<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the active adventurer this holiday season, look no further than <a href=\"\/t\/82936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this epic 11-day tour<\/a> throughout Europe. You\u2019ll have the option to visit Disneyland in Paris, splash around in a waterpark in Berlin, and wander the cobbled streets of Amsterdam. This is a great option for travellers looking to extend their holiday travels and see many different parts of Europe!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 days<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelling alone during the holidays may seem like a lonely endeavor at first, but the most adventurous travellers know that the most exciting trips can come at the most unexpected times. Instead of thinking about what you might be missing, focus on all the incredible adventures you can have if you choose to spend the holiday season exploring new places and meeting new people!<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/s\/solo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Take a solo trip this year!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you travelled solo over Christmas? What was it like? Let us know in the comments!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is a time to catch up with family and friends, enjoy a day off work, and feast on as many festive dishes as humanly possible. But what if you\u2019re travelling solo, or if you\u2019re on the other side of the world away from your friends and family? Where will you go? 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