Eastern Europe City tour

Excursion

£5,859.00

20th June - 6th July 2025

Join us on this voyage of Discovery!! 
Visit the amazing Cities of Eastern Europe.Drive some of the most spectacular roads on route ,immerse yourself in the culture of the unknown. 
Dresden
Vienna 
Prague 
Budapest 
Zagreb 
Plitvica Lakes
Venice
Austria
Switzerland 
Just as a taster .
So keep these dates open this is one of the most spectacular trips you will go on . 
It’s a full and fun itinerary.

Join us on our City Tour to Europe from 20/06/25 to 06/07/25
The trip is aimed at people who like the finer things in life and would like a luxurious European Holiday and not just a driving holiday.You will drive in some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. You will experience roads that are a delight to drive, create memories that will be with you for a lifetime, make new friends, stay in some delightful accommodation and eat some of the finest cuisine. We aim to take you on a motoring holiday with time to relax as well as time to enjoy yours cars.

Travelling from Calais through Germany and on to Prague . 
You will visit Prague, Vienna, Budapest,Zagreb, Plitvice lakes and Venice. 
Day 1 
We meet at the Chateau. 
Dinner for 8pm
All your itinerary and packs given to you . 
Relax as early start .
Day 2 
8am start as this is our longest drive of the tour . 
Arriving in Nuremberg round 5pm.
Relax and dinner will be 8pm .
Day 3 
9am start 
Arriving in Prague for Lunch .
Jump on the Hop on Hop off bus for those who want a Whistle stop tour and then back to your hotel . 
Dinner at Terasa U Zlate students.
Day 4 
Explore Prague at your leisure and join for dinner looking over Charles Bridge
At Kampa Park .
Day 5 
Starting at 9am and having Lunch in Vienna
Hop on and Hop off Bus for those who want to . Maybe book a Opera visit . 
Dinner at Das Schick 
Day 6 
Start at 9am and Lunch in Budapest 
Book into your hotel and take a tour of Budapest. 
Join us for Dinner at 8pm in St.Andrea Wine and Sky Bar.
Day 7
Relax and Continue exploring Budapest at your Leisure.  
Day 8
Leave at 9pm and in Zagreb for Lunch and time to explore Zagreb and dine at your leisure. 
Day 9
Leave at 9am and make our way to Plitvice National Park and Roam the lakes at your leisure. 
Then back to the hotel and Dinner for 8pm .
Day 10 
9am start and short run onto the Island of KRK . 
Time to look at the beaches and relax.
Dinner at you leisure. 
Day 11
Leave a 9am making our way to Venice book into our hotel and then have the afternoon exploring Venice.
Day 12
Time again to explore Venice.
Day 13
Start our way home through the Dolomites and staying just outside Bolzano
Day 14
Making our way to Zurich 
Day 15 
Driving some of the Passes for those who want to . 
Day 16 
On route to Reims 
Day 17 
On our way back to Calais. 
Then making our way back home through Italy stopping in Bolzano and onto Zurich and then Reims back home for the 15th.
This is a top end tour and I’ll add a few more bits as I completed the Itinerary. 
Cost is coming in at £5859 per couple sharing . Single £5400
This is a full 17 day tour and a journey to remember. Take in some great sights and awesome drive .
Fully refundable bar £250 to cover admin costs if you cancel your trip before the 6 week deadline after that it is subject to me being able to sell your space. If we are unable to sell your place no refund will be given.
Cancellations less than 4 weeks before the start of the tour will result in the loss of all payments and no refund been issued.
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Cologne Christmas Markets

£1,849.00

Cologne Christmas Markets Weekend
3–7 December 2026 | 4 nights | £1,849 per couple
Trip overview
Join us for a festive weekend to Cologne and its famous Christmas markets, one of Europe’s most atmospheric seasonal destinations. After memorable trips to Bruges and Lille over the past two years, this year we are heading to Cologne for a Christmas market experience that promises impressive scenery, lively market squares and plenty of seasonal spirit.
The trip includes four nights in high-quality 4-star hotels on a bed-and-breakfast basis, with travel support, route planning and group coordination included throughout.
Why Cologne?
Cologne is renowned for its Christmas market tradition, with several major markets spread across the city and the spectacular Cologne Cathedral providing one of Europe’s most iconic festive backdrops. From traditional wooden stalls and handmade gifts to mulled wine, local food and riverside views, the city offers a memorable setting for a winter break.
Market highlights
Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market: The city’s grand central market sits in front of Cologne Cathedral and is especially impressive in the evening when the lights and cathedral backdrop create a striking festive atmosphere.
Heinzels Winter Fairytale: A charming market village across the old town squares, known for detailed decorations, seasonal food, handmade crafts and a warm storybook feel.
Market of Angels: Located in Neumarkt Square, this elegant market is lit by thousands of lights and offers gifts, food stalls and a more refined festive setting.
Harbour Christmas Market: Set along the Rhine, this maritime-themed market offers riverside views, festive food and a relaxed place to enjoy the atmosphere by the water.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Thursday 3 December: Meet at Eurotunnel for the 13:20 LeShuttle crossing from Folkestone to Calais, then continue to Ghent, approximately 1.5 hours from Calais, for our overnight stay.
Hotel: Van der Valk Hotel Gent is a modern 4-star hotel in Ghent, located near the E17 and E40 motorways, with design rooms, a rooftop skybar and convenient access to the historic city centre.
Day 2 – Friday 4 December: Depart Ghent for Cologne, with an estimated journey time of around three hours, arriving in the old town in the early afternoon with time to check in, settle in and begin exploring.
Hotel: The Maritim Hotel Köln is a 4-star first-class hotel on the Rhine at Heumarkt, within walking distance of Cologne Cathedral and close to the city’s main festive attractions.
Days 3 and 4 – Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December: Enjoy time to explore Cologne’s Christmas markets, visit key city attractions and, if desired, take a trip on the Rhine.
Day 5 – Monday 7 December: Return via LeShuttle, with the scheduled crossing from Calais to Folkestone at 15:20.
What’s included
• Four nights in high-quality 4-star hotels on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
• Use of radios during the trip.
• Lead car support.
• Photos and video from your trip.
• Maps and route planning arranged for you.

Price
£1,849 per couple.
How to book
Places are limited, so please book as soon as possible to secure your place on this festive Cologne Christmas markets weekend.

Book your trip to the Cologne Christmas markets with LeShuttle – it’s just a 35-minute crossing from Folkestone to Calais. 
Timings 3/12/26 at 13.20 return 07/12/26 at 15.20

3rd December - 7th December 2026

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