Festivals and Events

Discover all destinations for Christmas and New Year's Eve tours and trips. Find where to go during the Christmas holidays 2018 and New Year's Eve 2019. Enjoy the magic atmosphere of Europe , the beaches in Egypt and the impressive sights of the USA . Take a look at our vacation and holiday packages and choose your next adventure.

Some would argue that winter in Europe is the best time of the year because the European Christmas Markets are in full swing! On this style of tour, you can experience the atmosphere of the markets in Germany , Austria , Belgium , Poland and more. Don’t forget to try a warm mug of mulled wine! 

There’s no better way to welcome the New Year than celebrating in a foreign city with a group of new-found travel buddies on a New Year’s Eve tour.  Celebrate in Europe , America , Asia and beyond!  

Raise a stein in Munich this year by joining an Oktoberfest tour in Europe. Head to Germany and enjoy the world’s biggest party with your new travel companions and see everything that this legendary festival has to offer. 

The best way to experience the Oberammergau Passion Play is by joining a tour which allows you to secure your ticket while exploring the best parts of the Bavarian Alps in Germany . Don’t miss out on this experience, as it only happens once every decade. 

ANZAC Day is a day of remembrance for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who fought at Gallipoli in Turkey. An ANZAC Day tour is the best way for travellers to understand the importance of the events that occurred during the First World War.

Prepare yourself for the experience of a lifetime with a Rio Carnival tour in Brazil . There will be dancing (Samba, anyone?) colourful costumes, night-long parties and more. This festival should be at the top of every traveller's bucket list, so don’t miss your chance to go! 

Join the annual celebrations of the infamous Running of the Bulls event in San Fermin (Pamplona) with a tour during this wild week. To the locals, this is more than just a race; it’s a traditional festival filled with tradition and folkloric events.

Diwali is a traditional Hindu celebration hosted in India , and a Festival of Lights tour creates the perfect opportunity for travellers to participate or observe this inherently spiritual celebration while travelling with a tour leader and group.

During a Tomatina tour, things are bound to get messy – but that’s half the fun, isn’t it? Experience the atmosphere and festivities of the annual tomato-throwing event hosted in Buñol with the company of your new tour buddies and tour leader. 

Join the festive celebrations in Edinburgh over New Year’s Eve with a Hogmanay tour. Watch the streets come alive with the annual Torchlight Procession, join the famous Hogmanay street party and dance the night away with your tour group while making new friends from around the world. 

A Halloween tour is the perfect opportunity for travellers to learn more about the history of the annual event by visiting Salem in America and Bran Castle in Romania , or to dress up at a costume party and carve a pumpkin. 

This unique festival is hosted in the town of Haro in the La Rioja region of Spain and involves a friendly battle where participants pour wine all over each other. Consider this festival similar to La Tomatina , but with wine.

An Easter tour is the best way to enjoy a short break with a group of like-minded individuals and to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

On King’s Day in Amsterdam the city comes alive and turns into a sea of orange, and if you’re looking for a short Europe break then a King’s Day tour should be front of mind when planning your next adventure. 

A Day of the Dead tour can be experienced in November and focuses on the compelling Mexican  cultural traditions believed to help the souls of deceased loved ones on their spiritual journey to the afterlife. You can attend a Day of the Dead ceremony or parade and experience the festivities first hand.

If masquerade balls, gondola rides and candlelight dinners sound like your cup of tea, then a Venice Carnival tour should be next on your must-do list. The carnival ends on Martedí Grasso or Fat Tuesday, so make sure you’re there for all the fun.

Every year in March, travellers from around the world flock to Dublin, Ireland to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. During the celebrations, you can expect to see colourful parades, concerts, a sea of green, happy locals and numerous pints of Guinness being consumed. 

One of the strangest festivals in the world, a Las Fallas tour transports you right onto the streets of Valencia in Spain where the streets are set abalze during this annual event. Attracting visitors from all across the globe, this event should not be missed. 

If you want to experience one of the most exciting music festivals in Europe , book a Sziget Festival tour and enjoy world class concerts with a group of new friends from all over the world. When you’re not partying, make sure you take time to explore the city of Budapest. 

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a series of military tattoos performed by British Armed Forces, Commonwealth and international military bands and artistic performance teams on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. This stunning event takes place in August as part of the Edinburgh Festival.

Join Croatia’s weeklong sailing extravaganza along the picturesque Adriatic coast, partying, exploring and making new friends all along the way.