The clocks may have not yet gone back … but that doesn’t mean that you can’t start thinking about Christmas. And if heading to Europe’s Christmas markets is your thing, easyJet Holidays has announced a number of trips to drink in some pre-Christmas cheer.
Take a Ferris wheel in Paris
The French capital is dotted with Christmas markets but the largest one is on the Champs-Elysées, which is famed for its large ferris wheel allowing visitors to get a bird’s eye view of the city
Two nights’ B&B at the 3* Best Western Prince Montmarte is from £151 per person, including flights from Luton on November 25.
Watch a musical advent calendar in Budapest
Budapest’s Christmas Market is one of the most popular in Europe. The highlight is the musical Advent calendar; look into the Gerbeaud House windows at 5pm to find contemporary works of art. There’s plenty to do for young market goers too; children can enjoy puppet shows, Father Christmas games and other child friendly entertainment.
Two nights’ B&B at the 3* Atrium Fashion Hotel is from £110 per person, including flights from Luton on December 4.
Treat your taste buds in Prague
Prague is an idyllic destination for Christmas markets, with the main ones being located at the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square (above). Indulge with a sample of traditional Czech cuisine; local breads, sausages and cheese are worth a try, accompanied with a hot glass of mulled wine.
Two nights’ B&B at the 4* Designhotel Elephant is from £137 per person, including flights from Edinburgh on December 17.
Visit the Land of Elves in Copenhagen
Located in downtown Copenhagen, Tivoli is for holidaymakers in the city; it’s near many fantastic eateries, shopping spots, hotels and entertainment venues. The market itself, open from November 11, is a true winter wonderland with spectacular illuminations. If you have children in tow, visit the ‘Land of Elves’ where they can watch the mechanical elves preparing for Christmas .
Two nights’ B&B at the 4* Island Hotel is from £191 per person, including flights from Manchester on December 2.
