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European City Breaks by Coach

A fantastic selection of European City short breaks and holidays by coach

Browse our selection of European city breaks and holidays by coach. There are some absolutely wonderful cities in Europe, with many described as being the most beautiful in the world.

At Caledonian Travel, we offer an excellent range of European city breaks so you can discover many historic and cultural destinations, with their impressive architecture, breathtaking scenery and delicious cuisine. Visit the Dutch capital of Amsterdam with its pretty canals, cobbled streets and vibrant atmosphere.

Experience the romantic city of Paris where you’ll find tree-lined boulevards, world-class museums, inspiring art galleries and famous landmarks. Spend time in the Belgian city of Bruges where you can take strolls down the canal, marvel at the stunning architecture and sample local produce such as beers, waffles and chocolate.

A trip to Europe would not be complete without a visit to classical Italy. Admire the Renaissance art in Florence, explore the ancient city of Rome and experience the magic of Venice with its winding canals and beautiful bridges.

With our excellent choice of European holidays, we have something for everyone to enjoy. All our European holidays include coach travel with reserved seating throughout, bed & breakfast or dinner, bed & breakfast hotel accommodation and included excursions for your enjoyment.

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Rhine Christmas Market Spectacular

The Novotel - Frankfurt City

£479.00
Now  £439 pp
save £40.00

Duration: 6 Days

From: Carlisle, Ferrybridge Services, Glasgow, Gretna, Hamilton, Hull, Hull Docks, Paisley, Washington Services (Southbound)


  • Coach travel with reserved seating throughout
  • Three nights dinner, bed and continental breakfast at the Novotel Frankfurt City Hotel, Frankfurt
  • Two overnight sailings on board P&O Ferries from Hull on a twin bunk en-suite cabin only basis
  • Visit Koblenz Christmas Market 
  • Day at leisure to enjoy Frankfurt Christmas Market 
  • Excursion to Rudesheim Christmas Market 
  • Cologne Christmas Market 
Koblenz Christmas Market - The loveliest and most traditional Christmas markets can be found in Koblenz at the meeting point of the River Rhine and Mosell

Frankfurt Christmas Market - One of the oldest in the country, tracing its roots all the way back to the 14th Century. The market has evolved significantly over the years, from a humble Advent market all those years ago to a city with several Christmas markets with a wide variety of stalls selling food, drink & gifts. 

Rudesheim Christmas Market - On the banks of the Rhine, Rudesheim is the home to the pretty narrow streets, such as the quaint Drosselgasse,lined with traditional pubs and wine cellars.  

Cologne Christmas Market - Cologne has a variety of Christmas Markets. The most popular and best known is in front of the famous Cologne Cathedral

Novotel Frankfurt City Hotel, Frankfurt -
4-star hotel ideally situated for you to explore Frankfurt at leisure.  Facilities coffee/tea making facilities, kettle, mini fridge, shower, wc, hairdryer, satellite TV, wifi    

* Passports are required for all passengers traveling outside of the UK.

Meal Deal on P&O Ferries - We are pleased to offer a special ‘Meal Deal’ including five course buffet dinner and buffet breakfast on the outward and return journey for only £79 per person.
* Prices are based on twin bunk inside cabins, other cabins are available at a supplement

Departure Date

Sun 1st Dec 24 2024

£479.00 £439pp


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Ostend & Bruges Christmas Market

The Ostend Hotel

£419.00
Now  £369 pp
save £50.00

Duration: 5 Days

From: Carlisle, Glasgow, Gretna, Hamilton, Paisley


  • Coach travel with reserved seating
  • Four nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Hotel Ostend
  • Welcome drink on arrival
  • Live Music one evening
  • Inclusive drinks in the restaurant between 6.30pm & 8pm each evening
  • Excursion to enjoy the delights of historic Bruges with its Christmas Market

* Passports are required for all passengers traveling outside of the UK.

The welcoming Hotel Ostend offers comfortable accommodation in a great location to explore the sights and attractions of popular Ostend.

Soak up the charm of both the Bruges & Ostend Christmas Markets and enjoy a magical shopping experience, live entertainment and exciting events.

Departure Date

Mon 2nd Dec 24 2024

£419.00 £369pp

Mon 9th Dec 24 2024

£419.00 £419pp

Mon 16th Dec 24 2024

£399.00 £399pp


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Ostend & Bruges Christmas Markets Spectacular

The Royal Astrid Hotel

£399.00
Now  £359 pp
save £40.00

Duration: 5 Days

From: Hull, Hull Docks, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Sunderland


  • Coach travel with reserved seating
  • Two nights dinner, bed & breakfast at The Royal Astrid Hotel, Ostend
  • Two overnight sailings on board P&O Ferries from Hull on a twin bunk en-suite cabin only basis
  • Visit to Brussels Christmas Market
  • Time to enjoy the Ostend festive market
  • Excursion to enjoy the delights of historic Bruges with its Christmas Market
  • Excursiuon to enjoy Ghent and its Christmas Market
Brussels Christmas Market - Brussels Christmas Market- Exhibitors from all over Europe setting up wooden chalets around the Bourse (Stock Exchange), Place Sainte Catherine and the Fish Market you sure to find plenty of Christmas goodies

Ostend  Christmas Market - Taking place in Church Square in the historic center of Ostend, near the North Sea beaches. The market features over 150 festively decorated wooden chalets

Bruges Christmas Market - With fairytale winter chalets and sparkling lights. You will be able to buy goods ranging from children’s toys to handmade jewellery and delicious chocolate treats.

Ghent Christmas Market- The city boasts a perfect patchwork of medieval cobbled streets, quaint market squares, striking churches, an ancient castle and plenty of museums which sit on a peninsula of peaceful waterways.

The Royal Astrid Hotel, Ostend - Bright and spacious rooms are the ideal place to wake up on our holiday to the Ostend. Situated close to the centre of this delightful seaside town, The Royal Astrid is the perfect place to stay.

* Passports are required for all passengers traveling outside of the UK.

Meal Deal on P&O Ferries - We are pleased to offer a special ‘Meal Deal’ including five course buffet dinner and buffet breakfast on the outward and return journey for only £79 per person.

* Prices are based on twin bunk inside cabins, other cabins are available at a supplement

Departure Date

Mon 2nd Dec 24 2024

£399.00 £359pp


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Rhine & Moselle Christmas Markets Spectacular

The Rheinhotel Wagner

£499.00
Only  £499 pp
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Duration: 6 Days

From: Carlisle, Castleford, Darlington, Glasgow, Hamilton, Hull Docks, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Stockton, Sunderland


  • Coach travel with reserved seating throughout
  • Three nights dinner, bed and continental breakfast at the The Rheinhotel Wagner, Burgenstrabe 
  • Two overnight sailings on board P&O Ferries from Hull on a twin bunk en-suite cabin only basis
  • Visit to Cochem for the Christmas Market
  • Visit to Koblenz Christmas Market
  • Inclusive visit to Boppard and the Rudesheim Market

* Passports are required for all passengers traveling outside of the UK.

Meal Deal on P&O Ferries - We are pleased to offer a special ‘Meal Deal’ including five course buffet dinner and buffet breakfast on the outward and return journey for only £79 per person.

* Prices are based on twin bunk inside cabins, other cabins are available at a supplement

Departure Date

Thu 5th Dec 24 2024

£499.00 £499pp

Thu 12th Dec 24 2024

£479.00 £479pp


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Strasbourg Christmas Markets & Fairytale Villages

Hotel Kull

£479.00
Now  £399 pp
save £80.00

Duration: 6 Days

From: Carlisle, Castleford, Darlington, Glasgow, Hamilton, Hull Docks, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Stockton, Sunderland


  • Coach travel throughout with reserved seating
  • Three nights dinner, bed and continental breakfast at the Hotel Kull,  Bernsteinweg, Bad Herrenalb 
  • Overnight crossings on board P&O Ferries from Hull on a cabin only basis
  • Included excursion to Strasbourg Christmas Markets 
  • Included excursion to Colmar Christmas Market
Colmar Christmas Market - Travelling through the fairytale villages on the Alsatian Wine Route. Colmar boasts a beautifully preserved Old Town. The half-timbered structures retrace their history all the way back to the medieval times.  

The Strasbourg Christmas Markets, dating back to 1570, are among Europe's oldest and most enchanting. Held annually in the historic city center, they transform the streets into a festive wonderland.

Hotel Kull, Bernsteinweg, Bad Herrenalb - The traditional Hotel Kull, is situated in the heart of Bad Herrenalb in the Black Forest. 

* Passports are required for all passengers traveling outside of the UK.

Meal Deal on P&O Ferries
We are pleased to offer a special ‘Meal Deal’ including five course buffet dinner and full breakfast on the outward and return journey from only £79 per person.

Departure Date

Thu 5th Dec 24 2024

£479.00 £399pp


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Drinks Package

Black Forest Christmas Markets Spectacular

Gasthof- Hotel Rebstock

£559.00
Only  £559 pp
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Duration: 6 Days

From: Darlington, Glasgow, Gretna, Hamilton, Hull, Hull Docks, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Paisley, Sunderland


Drinks Package -  Two hours each evening at the resort hotel, with a choice of beer, wine and soft drinks.
  • Coach travel throughout with reserved seating
  • Three nights dinner, bed and continental breakfast at the Gasthof- Hotel Rebstock
  • Overnight crossings on board P&O Ferries from Hull on a cabin only basis
  • Inclusive bar for 2 hours each evening at the resort hotel. With a choice of beer, wine and soft drinks.
  • Included visits to Strasbourg and Freiburg Christmas Markets 

* Passports are required for all passengers traveling outside of the UK.

Meal Deal on P&O Ferries
We are pleased to offer a special ‘Meal Deal’ including five course buffet dinner and full breakfast on the outward and return journey from only £79 per person.

Departure Date

Thu 12th Dec 24 2024

£559.00 £559pp

Thu 11th Dec 25 2025

£579.00 £579pp


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Andre Rieu Christmas Concert - Live in Maastricht

Best Western Plaza Hotel Grevenbrioch

£459.00
Now  £399 pp
save £60.00

Duration: 4 Days

From: Glasgow, Hamilton, Hull Docks


  • Coach travel with reserved seating throughout
  • Overnight sailings on board P&O Ferries from Hull on a twin bunk en-suite cabin only basis
  • One night bed and continental breakfast at the Best Western Plaza Hotel Grevenbrioch
  • Free time in Maastricht before the concert
  • Included admission to see André Rieu in concert at the MECC Arena
  • Time to enjoy Valkenburg and its Christmas Market 

Meal Deal on P&O Ferries - We are pleased to offer a special ‘Meal Deal’ including five course buffet dinner and buffet breakfast on the outward and return journey for only £79 per person.

Departure Date

Fri 13th Dec 24 2024

£459.00 £399pp


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Andre Rieu Christmas Concert - Live in Maastricht

The Van Der Valk Hotel - Brussels Airport

£459.00
Now  £399 pp
save £60.00

Duration: 4 Days

From: Hull Docks, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Stockton, Sunderland


  • Coach travel with reserved seating throughout
  • Overnight sailings on board P&O Ferries from Hull on a twin bunk en-suite cabin only basis
  • One night bed and continental breakfast at the The Van Der Valk Hotel - Brussels Airport
  • Free time in Maastricht before the concert
  • Included admission to see André Rieu in concert at the MECC Arena
  • Time to enjoy Antwerp Christmas Market

* Passports are required for all passengers traveling outside of the UK.

Meal Deal on P&O Ferries - We are pleased to offer a special ‘Meal Deal’ including five course buffet dinner and buffet breakfast on the outward and return journey for only £79 per person.

Departure Date

Fri 13th Dec 24 2024

£459.00 £399pp


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Amsterdam Mini Cruise - DFDS

DFDS

£119.00
Only  £119 pp
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Duration: 3 Days

From: Carlisle, DFDS Passenger Terminal, Glasgow, Gretna, Hamilton, Paisley


  • Coach travel with reserved seating
  • Overnight sailings on board DFDS Ferries from North Shields (Newcastle)  to IJmuiden on a twin bunk en-suite cabin only basis
  • Fabulous choice of restaurants, cafes, bars & entertainment on board
  • Time to enjoy the delights of Amsterdam

Stroll around the tree-lined canals, cobbled streets and humpbacked bridges or visit one of Amsterdam’s many museums, including the Rijksmuseum, Van Gough Museum, The Stedelijk or the gracefully decorated gables of Grand Mansions.

Meal Deal on DFDS Ferries - We are pleased to offer a special ‘Meal Deal’ at the Explorer's Kitchen, which includes buffet dinner and buffet breakfast on the outward and return journey for only £65 per person.

*Prices are based on twin bunk inside cabins, other cabins are available at a supplement.

*Passports are required for all passengers traveling outside of the UK.

Departure Date

Fri 7th Feb 25 2025

£119.00 £119pp

Fri 14th Feb 25 2025

£129.00 £129pp

Fri 21st Feb 25 2025

£119.00 £119pp

Fri 28th Feb 25 2025

£119.00 £119pp

Fri 7th Mar 25 2025

£119.00 £119pp

Fri 14th Mar 25 2025

£129.00 £129pp

Fri 21st Mar 25 2025

£139.00 £139pp

Fri 28th Mar 25 2025

£149.00 £149pp

Fri 10th Oct 25 2025

£149.00 £149pp

Fri 17th Oct 25 2025

£149.00 £149pp

Fri 24th Oct 25 2025

£149.00 £149pp

Fri 31st Oct 25 2025

£149.00 £149pp

Fri 7th Nov 25 2025

£139.00 £139pp

Fri 14th Nov 25 2025

£139.00 £139pp

Fri 21st Nov 25 2025

£139.00 £139pp

Fri 28th Nov 25 2025

£159.00 £159pp

Fri 5th Dec 25 2025

£159.00 £159pp

Fri 12th Dec 25 2025

£159.00 £159pp

Fri 19th Dec 25 2025

£139.00 £139pp


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Amsterdam Explorer

Hotel Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport

£239.00
Only  £239 pp
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Duration: 4 Days

From: Glasgow, Hamilton, Hull, Hull Docks, Leeds, Wakefield


  • Coach travel with reserved seating
  • Overnight sailings on board P&O Ferries from Hull on a twin bunk en-suite cabin only basis
  • Fabulous choice of restaurants, cafes, bars & entertainment on board
  • One night bed and breakfast at the Hyatt Hotel Amsterdam Airport 
  • Time to enjoy the delights of Amsterdam

This break to Amsterdam is very special.  It ensures you arrive in comfort and style, and lets you enjoy all the wonderful attractions that the city has to offer.

With two days to spend in Amsterdam at your leisure, perhaps you'll stroll around the tree-lined canals, the cobbled streets and the humpbacked bridges to take in the cities beauty. Or perhaps visit one of Amsterdam’s many museums, including the Rijksmuseum, Van Gough Museum and the Stedelijk or the gracefully decorated gables of Grand Mansions.

Maybe you'll get around on foot, or maybe you'll join the many thousands of others and explore by bicycle. Either way, you'll be sure to love everything about our Amsterdam Explorer break.

P&O Ferries - On board the ship, you have a good choice of places to eat, whatever your appetite. Enjoy a coffee and snack in the coffee shop or savour a delicious meal in the restaurant.  For your entertainment, you can indulge in some live music or check out the films screening in the onboard cinema. You can also spend time browsing the wonderful shops on the ship. 

Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport - A comfortable and modern hotel, just a short ride away from the beautiful centre of Amsterdam. You'll be able to relax in one of its 330 spacious rooms, which have the comfiest beds for a good nights sleep, and are beautifully decorated. 

Meal Deal on P&O Ferries - We are pleased to offer a special ‘Meal Deal’ including five course buffet dinner and buffet breakfast on the outward and return journey for only £79 per person.

*Prices are based on twin bunk inside cabins, other cabins are available at a supplement.

*Passports are required for all passengers traveling outside of the UK.

Departure Date

Mon 17th Feb 25 2025

£239.00 £239pp

Mon 24th Feb 25 2025

£239.00 £239pp

Mon 3rd Mar 25 2025

£239.00 £239pp

Mon 10th Mar 25 2025

£249.00 £249pp

Mon 17th Mar 25 2025

£259.00 £259pp

Mon 24th Mar 25 2025

£269.00 £269pp

Mon 6th Oct 25 2025

£269.00 £269pp

Mon 13th Oct 25 2025

£269.00 £269pp

Mon 20th Oct 25 2025

£269.00 £269pp

Mon 1st Dec 25 2025

£269.00 £269pp

Mon 8th Dec 25 2025

£269.00 £269pp



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