New Year 2014 Prague

New Year 2014 Prague

Christmas in Gruyeres Switzerland tour

Christmas in Gruyeres Switzerland tour With softly playing music and attractive Christmas lighting, the little town of Gruyeres assimilates a fairy-tale place during Advent. During independent european tours you can planning you journey by our trip planner and will have good european vacation on your european tour packages and visit to Christmas in Gruyeres Switzerland. A gigantic Advents calendar further embellishes the place, with new rays of attractive light revealed each day with every new window opened. Concerts, the visit of Santa Claus and a festive evening complete the program. A visit to the GRUYERES CASTLE is a journey across eight centuries of architecture, history and culture. The castle was the residence of the counts of Gruyères. The castle, constructed in the 13th century, was home to a long succession of Gruyères counts.

Welcoming of the New Year’s Eve in Podgorica

Welcoming of the New Year’s Eve in Podgorica At the end of every year in the organization of tourist organizations, on city squares a festive welcoming of New Year’s Eve is being organized. If you planning independent european tour to Montenegro or european vacation in Podgorica, you can visit to New Year’s Eve on european tour packaages. A long tradition of this kind of celebrations have Budva and Kotor where you are guaranteed to have a great time with the stars of domestic and foreign scene. The festivities start on the 31st of December, and they end on the 2nd of January. Podgorica is the official commercial and cultural centre of Montenegro. The name originates in 1326 and it is built amongst five rivers, the Zeta, Moraca, Ribnica, Cijevna and Sitnica. Most of the city was destroyed during WW II, so Podgorica is relatively new, with modern buildings at every step of the way and green spaces as well as parks. Podgorica hosts a number of cultural events and there are many theatres, such as Crnogorsko Narodno, Gradsko and Dodest. Further cultural and historic monuments in and around Podgorica are Sahat-kula Adzi-pasa Osmanagica, the ruins of Nemanjica Grad, remnants of the city of Doclea, Stara Varos, and Vezirov. Podgorica has excellent transit connections with other centres.

Cazma Christmas Story tour to Croatia

Cazma Christmas Story tour to Croatia All Christmas stories are romantic and educational, especially if you are a guest of the Salaj family in Grabovnica. Planning your european vacation on travel to europe add visit to Croatian city Cazma by our trip planner or european tour packages. At Christmas time, the Salaj family prepares a special treat for all the Christmas time enthusiasts, when their garden is alight with thousands of multicolored lights, offering all who come a magical sight and an idyllic atmosphere. The Christmas stable, the manger and the decorations all over the garden, including the multicolored Christmas lights and ornaments shining in the night, offer an unforgettable sense of a deep dream followed by awakening in a world of fairy tales, a world of a true Croatian Christmas story. Cazma is one of the oldest cities in Croatia. It is mentioned in 1094, when the Hungarian King Ladislaus gives possession to the Bishop of Zagreb, at the establishment of the Zagreb diocese.

Chatel Christmas...the magic of Christmas in France

Chatel Christmas...the magic of Christmas in France This magic week will take place at lake Vonnes where you'll fing a real Christmas village in Chatel. Vacation independent european tours travel to europe created by our trip planner tour to France. On the program: Christmas market, Santa Claus' house, tales for children in the chapel, children will come to the igloo to write their letter to Santa Claus. You'll also meet there the Santa Claus' postmen, Gildas the fire-eater and his sled... Rendez vous in Chatel. The snow’s sparkling and the trees are glittering! Whether you prefer a roaring fire or a steep powder slope, in Chatel there’s something for everyone, from the most energetic to the most relaxed. Whether you’re with the family or your gang of

Helsinki – The Christmas City

Helsinki – The Christmas City The first substantial snow usually arrives in time for Christmas in the Finnish capital, draping the city in white and creating an appropriately festive ambience. Planning tour to europe by our trip planner for travel to Helsinki you can visit Finland in winter time ang add to your european independent tour ,european vacation in Helsinki. Christmas lights on the city’s main street Aleksanterinkatu and the bustle of shoppers in St Thomas’ Market exude a cheering warmth. The sun may be reluctant to rise as winter starts to grip Helsinki, but the aroma of mulled wine, or glögi, and shop window decorations warm the soul as Christmas approaches. ‘LITTLE CHRISTMAS’ CELEBRATIONS COME FIRST. Christmas is usually a quiet family celebration, so people make the most of pikkujoulu – ‘little Christmas’ – during which they party in bars and restaurants. The mercury may plunge below minus 10 Celsius, but the mood is one of warm conviviality. Even when temperatures plummet, shops and restaurants emit a welcoming glow and Finnish buildings are famously equipped to expel the harshest frost. Add to the mix carol recitals in the churches and it’s hard to believe that Helsinki wasn’t actually founded for the specific purpose of celebrating Christmas.

The Squares of Khreshchatyk in Kiev

The Squares of Khreshchatyk in Kiev Your travel to Europe you can start in Ukrainian capital city Kiev and visit to Khreshchatyk square on european independent tour created by our trip planner or by european tour packages to Ukraine. Located at the bustling intersection of Taras Shevchenko Boulevard, Khreshchatyk, Krutyi Descent and Chervonoarmiiska Street in Kiev, Bessarabska Square was a trading post for immigrants from the historical region of Bessarabia until the 1840s. Today the Besarabsky Market, built in 1910-1912 and covering an area of almost 10,000 square feet, offers a huge variety of goods, including fresh produce and crafts, and is a popular shopping venue for locals and visitors to Ukraine's capital city. The square was

Christmas Market in Moravske Toplice Slovenia

Christmas Market in Moravske Toplice Slovenia Local Christmas fair with an abundant display of handmade masterpieces and products from local craftsmen, artisans, and manufacturers. Welcome to the tourist spot and tourist municipality of Moravske Toplice. During travel to Europe on independent european tour to Slovenia,we recommend visit to Moravske Toplice and participate Christmas Market. Forty years ago a story began around a hot spring, a story that made the local people grow to realise that the only way to benefit from this gift of nature is to take up an active part in the development. The focal point of the municipality, Moravske Toplice, offers comforts of accommodation, relaxation and swimming (Terme 3000, Terme Vivat). The setting is positively charming, with spectacular landscape, remnants of Pannonian architecture, rich handicraft tradition, delicious cuisine, excellent wines, and proverbial hospitality of the local people. Moravske Toplice is a great starting point for delightful sightseeing trips, short or long, e.g. architect Plečnik's “White Dove” (Bela golobica) church at Bogojina, art of pottery at Filovci, Lake Bukovnica with its energy points, and others. On the whole, Moravske Toplice is a dedicated spa town.

Bardejov tour in Slovakia

Bardejov tour in Slovakia The ancient town of Bardejov is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful towns in Slovakia. It was inscribed into the List of the the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000. Bardejov is spoken of as the “most Gothic town in Slovakia”. European independent tour to Slovakia or travel to europe with visit to Slovakia can more interesting if you visit to Slovakian city Bardejov. The principal area of its historical core is the rectangular Radničné námestie square skirted by rows of antique burgher houses with typical gable facades. In the centre of the square is the building of the former town hall from the 16th century (1505 – 1509). There is an exhibit called "History of the town – free royal town" displayed in this building. More items are displayed in the originally Gothic burgher house Gantzughof with the Renaissance arcade, which stands in the south-western corner of the square. The most important monument of the square is the parish church of St Egidius standing in its northern part. Its construction started at the beginning of the 15th century. It was conceived as a majestic Gothic basilica with three naves. In the set of 11 Late Gothic wing altars built in the period between 1460 and 1520, some sculptures of which are considered the most valuable carving works.The top of the New Gothic church tower offers a unique view of the town. The Franciscan monastery with the church belong to the graces of the town. The monastery stands near the town walls, the best preserved medieval fortification system in Slovakia. Apart from the stone walls, 3 gates and 10 bastions survive of disappeared fortification.

Tour to city Nis in Serbia

Tour to city Nis in Serbia Nis is one of the oldest cities in the Balkans and with around 250,000 residents is the third largest in Serbia and the capital of the Nišava District. It is located in southern Serbia, at the crossroads of the most important Balkan and European routes connecting Europe with the Middle East. During europeaan independent tour to Serbia or travel to Europe you can planning your journey by uor trip planner and visit to city Nis in Serbia. In Niš, the main road, which runs from the north via the Morava valley, forks southward via the South Morava-Vardar valley (towards Thessaloniki and Athens), while the east road runs through the Nišava-Marica valley towards Sofia, Istanbul and the Middle East. In the Roman period, the second road was called the Via militaris, whereas in the Middle Ages it was called the Constantinople Road. The wider area around Niš has been inhabited since the Neolithic and early Bronze Age, to which

Banat & Crisana Highlights in Romania

Banat & Crisana Highlights in Romania The unique mix of architectural and cultural heritages in the history-rich provinces of Crisana and Banat stems from the fact that for centuries Romanians have lived here alongside Germans (Swabs), Serbians and Hungarians (Magyars). During independent european tour to Romania or travel to Banat and Crisana in Romania you can create european tour packages by european trip planner and visit to Banat and Crisana Highlights. A trio of western Romania cities - Timisoara, Oradea and Arad - provides travelers with an insight into this region’s long past and colorful traditions. Habsburg rule until 1918 introduced Art Nouveau architecture in Banat and established Timisoara as “the garden city.” Frequently referred to as “Little Vienna,” Timisoara has always been a progressive, cosmopolitan city. An

Christmas Festival opened in Chelyabinsk

Christmas Festival opened in Chelyabinsk Musicians from all over Russia will perform at Christmas Festival in Chelyabinsk that has opened on Monday at the site of South Ural Institute of Arts, regional Ministry of Culture said. During European independent tours to Russia we recommend visit to Ural Region and participate Christmas Festival in Chelyabinsk. "Five years ago, our festival was conceived as creative festivity staged by students and teachers of the university – Paul Kostenok, the rector of South Ural Institute of Arts explained. Now not only its geography, but its genre composition as well has expanded - from dance and choir folklore to academic versions of musical art". The festival programme was opened by the students of Academic mixed choir of the Institute who last spring have won "Gold Level" award at the international choral Assembly in Ekaterinburg. The opening of the exhibition "Joyful Light of Christmas" that features works by students and teachers of the faculty of fine arts has taken place, too. The visit of Honoured Artist of Russia Valery Pyasetsky and the students of the Central Music School of Moscow Conservatory will become the most colourful event of the festival. Over the years, Professor Pyasetsky has nourished many gifted musicians, the most famous among them Denis Matsuev. For Christmas Festival he will bring the pupils

Circus of Light in Lisbon

Circus of Light in Lisbon The “Circus of Light”, designed by Nuno Maya and Carole Purnelle, is a cultural experience the likes of which Portugal has never seen before. This multimedia show is set to be a major feature of Lisbon’s Christmas celebrations this year. During european independent tour to Portugal we recommend visit to Lisbon and participate Circus of Light . Planning a trip to Europe by our trip planner and enjoy your jorney.Last summer the same creative team put on the enormously popular “Arch of Light” show in Terreiro do Paço, attended by over 500,000 spectators during its 10 day run. Following in the footsteps of this success, we are now being offered a completely new visual and sensory universe, bursting with colour

Wroclaw Christmas Market in Poland

Wroclaw Christmas Market in Poland The magic of Christmas is very much alive all across Poland.http://www.tripplanner.name Christmas Market is a tradition of Wroclaw. This year it will be ones again. In the center of the Wrocław again will be magical Christmas atmosphere. Planning a trip to Europe? Enjoy our trip planner and create european independent tour to Poland with visit to Wroclaw and participate Christmas market. This yearss Christmas Market will be exceptionally surprising. There will be plenty of novelties that are hard to find at other fairs. First of all, the area of the Christmas Market will be extended; it will include another new area - the north frontage of Wrocław's market square, and also arrive to Oławska Street. Traditionally, the wooden houses will appear on the Świdnicka Street and the southern and eastern frontage of the market square. The new area of the Christmas Market means new attractions for the visitors. On corner of the northern and eastern frontage "The Fireplace House" with a turret will appear for the first time. The aroma of Wrocław's mulled wine and the warmth from open-air fireplaces that will warm passers-by with the heat of burning wood will attract from far away. Under the roof of the open-air fireplace one will not only find warmth, but also be able to taste delicious food. The fireplaces will be the exceptional meeting spot for friends and family.

Christmas market at Spikersuppa in Norway

Christmas market at Spikersuppa in Norway Right in the centre of Oslo you will find an exciting and cosy Christmas market for adults and children - with food and drinks, presents, Christmas delicacies, Christmas decorations and arts and crafts. Spikersuppa is filled with stands and tents, lit and decorated for Christmas. During european independent tour to Norway on european tour packages created by trip planner you can visit to Oslo and participate on Christmas market at Spikersuppa. Bring your family and friends and come find the Christmas spirit! On the 28th of November 2013 at 11 am, the Christmas Market in Oslo will open for visitors. Openinghours are every day from 11 am to 7 pm until 22nd of December. More than 50 small wooden with huts with local vendors have been organized to create a cosy little christmas village in the centre

The Christmas village in Monaco

The Christmas village in Monaco The magic of Christmas arrives every year at “Quai Albert 1er” starting with the first week of December. If you planning a trip to Monaco during Independent european tour packages to Europe, we recommend visit to the Christmas village in December. Artefacts have a place of choice in the chalet shops as do regional gastronomic specialties in the food chalets. However, it has been the desire of Town Hall, ever since the creation of the Christmas Village in 1999, that it be not merely a commercial venue but rather a place guaranteeing a change of scenery where yearly new decorations and thematic activities, selected by the City’s Events Department, carry children and adults alike to an enchanted world.

Roma Roots in Moldova

Roma Roots in Moldova The Roma (Romani) are an ethnic group that can be found almost worldwide. The Roma are originally from India and Pakistan. During European independent tour to Moldova, created our trip planner you can meet with Romanian culture in Moldova. They began to migrate in the 5th century, reaching Byzantine Empire in the 9th century and then southeastern and central Europe, including Moldova, during the 10-14th centuries. Today, Roma people sometimes define themselves as a nation without a state, or a non-territorial European nation. Yet Roma intellectuals suggest that their nation is currently undergoing a renaissance. The largest Roma communities in Europe can be found in Romania, Macedonia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Greece, Spain, Serbia and Moldova. In 2004, a census in Moldova

Tour to Kriva Palanka in Macedonia

Tour to Kriva Palanka in Macedonia Kriva Palanka has a population of 20,820 and is located in Macedonia's northeast at an altitude above sea level varying from 400m (Slavisko Pole) to 2,252m (Mt. Osogovo peak Ruen). The Kriva Palanka region has moderate continental climate with more than 200 sunny days. During European tour to Macedonia we recommend create independent tour by our european trip planner and visit to Kriva Palanka on european tour packages. In the central part of this town is the urban complex of Stara Carsija (Old Bazaar), which is a typical example of profane architecture from the 19th century, consisting of 30 buildings located on both sides of the main street. St. Joakim Osogovski St. Joakim

Christmas Market Esch sur Alzette

Christmas Market Esch sur Alzette   During Independent european tour to Luxembourg by european tour packages created our trip planner  we recommend visit to Christmas Market Esch-sur-Alzette. The Christmasmarket in Esch sur Alzette is an opportunity to recapture the magic of the Christmas season with all its traditions: many exhibitors, artisans, food lovers and attractions await kids and grown-ups on the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, as well as a Santa Claus Parade through the streets of Esch. Esch-sur-Alzette- Place de l'Hôtel de Ville in Esch-sur-Alzette forms the backdrop of a classical Christmas market hosting 40 different stalls. In addition, visitors can skate on the artificial skating rink where skates are available for hire or take a spin on the 1950s-style Carousel. The market remains open until January 2, offering countless shopping opportunities. Shoppers can recharge their batteries at the Café Grinch or enjoy a relaxing concert or tea dance.

Winter Season Opening in Malbun

Every year the new winter season is greeted with a big hut party, Christmas market place, with everybody meeting in Malbun, Liechtenstein’s small but beautiful winter sports resort. During your european independent tour to Liechtenstein or escorted european tour packages created by our trip planner we recommend visit to Malbun. Come along to Malbun and join in the fun! Malbun lies behind the southern Alpine ridge in a small side-valley of the Saminatal Valley. Thanks to its snow-sure slopes, the resort is famous throughout Liechtenstein and beyond. Originally inhabited only during the summer months, when it

Theatrical concert Christmas pate In Kaunas

Straight after Christmas, chamber orchestra of Vytautas Magnus University and solo singers will be performing further and will be filling Christmas table with the pate of the opera. It is a theathrical concert at a time of which we will be making french pate while opera singers will be performing classical music which will become the part of the pate cooking art. During european independent tour to Lithuania by the european tour packages created our trip planner, visit to Theatrical concert "Christmas pate" In Kaunas. Concert is for children and adults. Performers: VMU chamber orchestra Manager of the chamber orchestra and conducter R. Bliškevičius DIANA TIŠKOVAITĖ (soprano) AGNĖ SABUTYTĖ (soprano) JONAS SAKALAUSKAS (baritone) You will hear the music of the following composers: G.Puccini, G.Gershwin, M. Ravel, G.Bizet, W.A.Mozart, A.Khachaturian, G.F.Händel.

Festival European Christmas in Latvia

Each year, during the beautiful period of Advent, Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations, audienc- es have an opportunity to experience the holiday spirit through traditional Christmas music (Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Vivaldi to name a few), pieces by contemporary composers and even through joyful jazz music. During independent tour or european tours to Latvia on winter time, we recommend visit to European Christmas festival in Riga by the european tour packages created our trip planner. Throughout the whole December, the music festival “European Christmas” will please audi- ences with beautiful concerts in halls and churches throughout Riga.
RIGA CENTRAL MARKET
Do you want to taste a freshly salted cucumber? To enjoy real pork chops from the countryside? Buy fresh vegetables? To treat yourself to an eel, smoked just last night? Or to take a truly captivating walk, the likes of which cannot be found anywhere in Europe? All of this is possible by visiting Riga Central Market! This

Christmas Markets in Florence Italy

Florence’s piazzas festive for the holiday season. Outdoor Markets in Tuscany. During european independent tour to Italy created by european tour packages trip planner, we recommend visit to Christmas Markets in Florence. Florence comes alive this holiday season, with many of its piazzas hosting magical outdoor Christmas markets. Becoming a sort of tradition over the last few years, the Tuscan Capital’s Piazza Santa Croce is the site for the Weihnachtsmarkt (German term for Christmas market), selling tree and home

New Year’s Eve Madrid

One of the most important celebrations of the Christmas period is New Year’s Eve – a special dinner where the last night of the year usually becomes one big party. As the clock strikes twelve, signalling the arrival of the New Year, families in Spain come together to eat 12 lucky grapes. During independent european tours to Spain you can add visit to Madrid on european tour packages by our trip planner for New Year’s Eve. Tradition has it that those who manage to eat the grapes, keeping time with the striking clock, will have 12 prosperous months the following year. The tradition dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. People also celebrate out in the street, at specific locations such as squares and Town Halls – the important thing is that there is a clock. Madrid’s Puerta del Sol Square is one of the busiest places to be at this time of year.

Three NYE Dublin festival

Three NYE Dublin, the ultimate gathering boasts an exhilarating four day schedule kicking off on the 29th December, running right through to January 1 st. During european independent tour to Ireland we recommend visit to Dublin and participate Three NYE Dublin on your created european tour by trip planner. Four days of festivities in Dublin….the Countdown is on! 29th December: The Gathering at Leopardstown. Leap in to a local Christmas tradition and enjoy a day at the races as one of Dublin’s finest racecourses hosts a series of races at ‘The Gathering at Leopardstown’. With musical performances from much loved traditional Irish artists Finbar Furey and Mary Black, it promises to be a great way to blow off the Christmas cobwebs and kick start the New Year’s festivities.
30th December: Love Dublin Day
Make the most of your time in Dublin, get out and explore the city. Dublin is rich in history and culture and

Journey to city Larissa in Greece

A “sweet” city amongst green dunes and imposing mountains. During european independent tour to Greece created by european trip planner on our site you can add visit to city Larissa on european tour packages. In the region of Thessaly, a capital city lies surrounded by lush valleys, and some of the most imposing mountains in Greece. Larissa, with a population of approximately 130,000 residents, is a city where ancient history and long tradition in agriculture meet the modern way of living. To the north and east, Kamvoúnia mountains, Títaros, Olympus (with the highest mountain peak in Greece reaching 2,917m.), Óssa (or Kissavos) and Mavrovoúni form a natural enclave. Here the micro-climatic conditions create an ideal wild life habitat. The soil of the area is also exceptionally fertile: cotton, grains, watermelon, melon, tobacco,

Maastricht Christmas Market in Holland

Maastricht is a great place to enjoy ‘the good life’ at any time of the year but it’s even more magical during the holiday season. During this period, several Christmas markets themed ‘Magical Maastricht’ are held throughout the city. During tour to Holland on Christmas time you can visit Magical Maastricht by european independent tour created our european tour packages planner. The historical inner city is decorated with lights in an extraordinary way during Magical Maastricht. Many artists are given the opportunity to embellish the city with their special light projects. The beautiful lighting interconnects squares and streets and makes it all about the wonderful Christmas mood.
Christmas shopping
Naturally the Vrijthof square is the centre of the event, with many Christmas stalls and a great ice rink. If you happen to be in Maastricht around Christmas, the great Christmas mood is hard to miss. And if you want to go Christmas shopping after your glühwein (mulled wine), we recommend strolling through the attractive

The Lewandowski Festival in Berlin

The Lewandowski Festival is an international festival of synagogue music, due to take place in Berlin from 20 to 22 December 2013. The festival is dedicated to the German Jewish composer Louis Lewandowski (1821 - 1894), who became famous because of his reform of synagogue music. During independent european tour to Germany you can visit to Berlin by the european tour packages created our trip planner and participate Lewandowski Festival. This festival, unique in the world, will be a new cultural event in Berlin. Experience the synagogue music of Liberal Judaism of the 19th and 20th Century, performed by seven renowned choirs

Tour to Bosnia and Herzegovina journey in Srebrenica

Not long ago the memorial cemetery was opened in Srebrenica. The memorial centre is a beautiful and touching place.Life may be returning to normal in Srebrenica, but the women and children who survived will continue to live their lives without their brothers, fathers, husbands and friends. During european independent tours to Bosnia and Herzegovina created by our trip planner, will not remember visit to city Srebrenica. Despite its tragic past, the beautiful dense forests that line the hillside or the plethora of bears and wolves that roam the wilderness to the southeast of town are certainly a site to see. Go to Srebrenica. There are nice places to see in and around Srebrenica. The natural thermal springs, the stunning pine covered hills, and lovely villages that dot the countryside.

Christmas Rally in Belorussia

The competitions on automobile rally «Christmas Rally» gather annually many participants and spectators from our country as well as from the near abroad. High speeds, adrenaline, unpredictability of the results of competitions - all this waits for the spectators of the competitions «Christmas Rally». During independent european tours to Belorussia in December you can visit to Vitebsk and participate Christmas Rally. The town of Beshenkovichi is rich in historic sights. There is a palace where Russian emperors used to stay and an oak by which Napoleon posed for an artist. Beshenkovichi was visited by Peter I, Alexander I and Napoleon. Beshenkovichi was founded in the 15th century as a small settlement. The settlement used to belong to the

Vallnord - Ski resort in Andorra

Vallnord is the second largest ski resort in Andorra. Situated in the northern valleys (Ordino and La Massana), it has around 100 km of slopes, as well as a wide variety of activities for non-skiers. Planning a trip to Andorra by european independent tour planner and visit to Vallnord Ski resort. Vallnord is divided into three sectors: Pal and Arinsal, connected by cable car and with hotels at the foot of the slopes in La Massana and Arinsal. And Arcalís, situated in the northernmost part of the Principality. You get here on the Carretera General 3 main road (CG3) from the town of Ordino. All the sectors have a ski school, equipment rental shop, booking centre, restaurants, bars, terraces and barbecues, Wi-Fi zone, snowparks, children’s play areas and crèches, and a wide variety of snow activities for non-skiers. On the Vallnord website you’ll find information on passes, ski packages, promotions, activities, state of the slopes, webcams, list of activities and much more.

Christmas in London 2013

Visiting London over the festive season? Be sure to check out our Christmas itinerary for fun-fuelled ideas and events in the capital. Only create you own European independent tour with visit to London , and you will see original Christmas time in Great Britain. Spend the morning doing some much-needed Christmas shopping. Exit the tube at Bond Street for British favourites Liberty London and John Lewis. Visit Selfridges & Co to see the Christmas Emporium and get gift advice from Christmas helpers, the Elfridges. Make sure to take in all the wonderful Christmas window displays, as well as the famous lights and decorations! Once you finish shopping it’s time to put the bags down and your feet up. Brown’s Hotel in the prestigious Mayfair is a stroll away and throughout December you can enjoy an award-winning afternoon tea with a festive twist, whilst the resident pianist plays Christmas carols in the English Tea Room. See more options for afternoon tea in London. It's an easy walk, Tube or bus ride to Hyde Park where you can spend the afternoon at Winter Wonderland. At this popular festive attraction you can browse traditional Christmas

Christmas markets 2013 in Austria

It's the season! During the four weeks leading up to Christmas Eve, charming Christmas Markets pop up in every Austrian town, big and small, all over the country. Shop for Christmas tree decorations and souvenirs, or just enjoy the festive atmosphere and join the locals in the early evening to enjoy a steaming mug of mulled wine and some roasted chestnuts. Journey to Austria on European independent tours created by trip planner will give you more beautiful moments. As early as 12th of November to 6th of January. Sparkling Christmas lights and decorations adorn the streets of Austria’s cities and villages. The Christmas Markets offer hand made toys, numerous delightful Christmas displays, and pastries, cookies and other delicacies. Here are some of the most popular markets and their opening times:
November 16 to December 24:
• Vienna – “The Magic of Advent”
The Christmas Market held in front of the City Hall can be traced back to the year 1298. Today, 140 stalls

Tallinn Christmas market

The fairytale atmosphere of this Christmas market, which is held on the Town Hall Square in Tallinn, makes anything possible! At the heart of it all - apart from Santa and his reindeers, who are eternal favourites with the kids - is Estonia's most famous Christmas tree, surrounded by little huts selling their wares. Here you will find handicraft specialists and their work. Independent european tours to Estonia in December is very special time for visit to Tallinn , only create your european tour packages by trip planner and enjoy Christmas time in Europe. Estonian food and drink of the season, snow sculptures and a mini-zoo for the little ones – including rabbits, goats, lambs, ponies and geese. A cultural programme is held as part of the market every weekend and on special days, with performances by song and dance groups and choirs from different counties. At the Town Hall Square of Tallinn, next to the majestic Town Hall, a Christmas market will be held with a touch of fairy tale where anything is possible! The heart of action will be the most important Christmas tree in Estonia, surrounded by Christmas cabins/stands. A Living Christmas land is decorated with trees, Christmas decorations and Christmas lights. The difficult but exciting work of decorating the Christmas market is done by a really well-known specialist of the trade Shishi. Merchants will be offering a broad range of handicrafts not found in regular shops. Guests can chat directly to masters and buy Christmas decorations and other handicrafts as original gifts for filling the sack of Santa Claus. Goods that are bought can be gift-wrapped straight away. Local caterers are offering Estonian Christmas cuisine starting from black blood pudding and

Old Town Christmas Market in Stockholm

Welcome to visit this famous, oldest and most traditional Christmas Market in Stockholm with a special cheery festive atmosphere! It is located in the heart of the Old Town (Gamla Stan) at Stortorget square (close to the Royal Palace). Your journey to Sweden or european independent tour to Stockholm,on european tour packages created by trip planner, your will not never forget . In the Old Town Christmas Market you will find Swedish Christmas sweets smoked sausages, reindeer, elkmeat and other delicacies. There is also Glögg (mulled wine), a range of Swedish handicrafts and decorative arts of high-quality workmanship. The Stockholm Guild was founded in 1914. The purpose was to restore the Christmas Market in the Old Town with a history stretching back to 1523. The first Christmas Market in the 20:th century was taken place in the Winter of 1915. In the mid 1950 the reputation of the Christmas Market was at an all-time low due to worn-down shreds and a large porportion of non-quality products. The Christmas

Celebrate our Mountains in Verbier

Open the Verbier ski season with a sustainability awareness building, kid-friendly event, for one day, on Saturday, 7th December 2013 outside the Medran lift station area and inside the Medran Cafe area in Verbier. Planning a trip to Europe by european independent tours planner on our site , do not forget add on your journey to Europe visit to Switzerland. Botza Association Verbier will exhibit art pieces produced by local students that depict a sustainability theme selected by Botza. Medran will be transformed into a Christmas village with both a fun and festive as well as an educational aspect to it. Verbier lies ten kilometers to the east of Martigny and is part of the skiing region "4 Vallées". Situated at an elevation of 1500 meters

Christmas Markets in Prague 2013

Enjoy Prague’s Christmas markets, one of the most beautiful in Europe! During european independent tour to Czech Republic you can planning visit to Prague if created tour by our trip planner. The time of Advent and Christmas has special magical powers, especially in the historic centre of Prague, where carols mingle with the aroma of punch and mulled wine. Allow yourself to be enticed by the rich Christmas programme, glittering atmosphere, typical Advent delicacies, and traditional Czech nativity scenes! Old Town Hall in Prague. The famous Astronomical Clock, marvellous interiors, painted ceilings, Gothic oriels – Old Town Hall in Prague is not to be missed! Old Town Hall has been a dominating feature of Old Town Square for centuries. Thanks to the remarkable Astronomical Clock and the tower, with its view of the historic centre of

Meetings under the Old olive tree

Manifestation which promotes the cultural and poem creativity. During independent european tour to Montenegro you can visit to City Bar and participate Meetings under the Old olive tree. Manifestation Under the Old olive tree lasts for several days and beside the presentations of books and collections of poetry of children’s writers, the program is characteristic for the fine art and literary works on topic “Olive, peace, friendship”. For the most part the manifestation is held in the place called Mirovica, where the famous trunk of over 2.000 old olive tree is found. On the last day of the manifestation, Bar primary school pupils, as well as writers, in the yards of primary schools are planting an olive tree, and as wish for peace and friendship to be spread among people they symbolically throw in the sea a wreath made of branches of olive tree.Bar is a very old town. There are no precise data of its origin, but in historical sources the name Old Bar is for the first time mentioned in IX century under the name Antibareos (Anti-old). According to information from