Arkia Holiday Consultants has compiled for you warm recommendations for a wonderful winter getaway during the Christmas period.
Welcome to maximize Christmas!
Just be aware that due to the corona there may be changes in the locations and dates of the fairs.
Feel the Christmas in Rome
In the Italian capital the thrills reach new heights: ornate and illuminating distant markets, a vintage-style carousel and traditional holiday dishes. Dolls. (Between 8.12.21-6.1.22 between 10: 00-01: 00). In the auditorium in Rome they set up a spectacular market with local artisans offering their wares and even ice skating, a drinks bar and a food fair to complete the experience (8.12.21-6.1. 22 from noon to 20:00). Another coveted focus that should not be missed during the holidays is the market in Piazza di Spania where against the picturesque background you can enjoy a colorful bazaar of a variety of artists (exact opening dates have not yet been announced).
Not to be missed: the spectacular fir trees in Piazza Venezia and near the Colosseum.
Come and feel Christmas in the most romantic city in the world, a special deal for Rome starting at $ 425 per person, 5 nights, including flights >>
Wonderful Christmas in Amsterdam
Feel free to rent a bike and pedal between markets and Christmas events in Amsterdam. FUNKY XMAS is a festive event that combines art, design and music, food track, handicrafts of art for sale and lots of locals and happy tourists (12.12.21 between 12: 00-18: 00, Westerpark). 13.12.21-26.12.21 In a Scandinavian atmosphere in the heart of Amsterdam, including the sale of winter clothes and complementary accessories, food trucks and magical wooden cabins. Also, the winter village in Stadshart Amstelveen, located about 20 minutes drive from Amsterdam 21.-9.1.22 at varying hours during the day (can be followed on the website >>) and includes an open skating rink, a skating rink, a designed bar, a dizzying supply of food stalls and more.
Not to be missed: only about half an hour drive from Amsterdam awaits you the castle fair at the historic Beeckestijn estate between 18-21.11.21 - culinary treats, winter fashion, performances and more surprises (https://www.castlechristmasfair.nl/).
An exciting Christmas awaits you in Amsterdam, come and feel the Christmas atmosphere - festive deals starting at
$ 444 per person, 3 nights including flights >>
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Enjoying with Santa in Barcelona
Come and enjoy the Catalan holiday atmosphere in Barcelona.
The ancient and famous market is Fira de Santa Llucia designed to take place between 27.11.21-23.12.21 with Christmas scenes, a kiss under the mistletoe for those who come for a romantic vacation or rest on their laurels, traditional Christmas decorations, handmade jewelry, music and more. Another colorful Christmas is the Fira de Nadal de la Sagrada Família which takes place in the park near the Basilica Gaudi's masterpiece (to be held between 28.11.21-23.12.21) with roasted chestnuts, hot chocolate, baked sweet potatoes, souvenirs, competitions, music, theater, Workshops and more between the hours of 10: 00-21: 00. Do not miss: Font Magica in a special Christmas sounds throughout the period of the holiday celebrations.
Shopping, delicacies and treats at Christmas in Barcelona, book now a deal for Barcelona -
starting from
$ 465 per person, 5 nights including flights and transfers >>
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A different kind of Christmas in Dubai In
Dubai you can enjoy unique Christmas markets including big events. The Habtur Palace Hotel will celebrate with food stalls and entertainment shows including a Santa performance for children between the dates 5-28.12. , Santa Claus carriage, hot chocolate. The collector's Christmas market held at Kempinski Hotel Mall will cook you cookies, decorated gingerbread houses and other stalls full of surprises. (Final date for the event has not yet been announced). Another Christmas market in the Emirates style is at the TIMES SQUARE CENTER (a date has not yet been announced) led by more than 150 creators and designers including gourmet food and workshops for children.
Not to be missed: MADINAT JUMEIRAH's celebration market also hosts a cave of Santa Claus, Christmas carols, decorations and everything against the backdrop of a Venetian carousel and a huge lighted fir tree. (Final date not yet announced).
Christmas Specials for Dubai - Starting at $ 499 per person, 4 nights, including flights and transfers, Hotel 5 * >>
Prague illuminates the
glorious
holiday
of Prague is well felt at Christmas especially in Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square.
The markets in the capital of the Czech Republic will operate from 27.11.21-6.1.22. Prepare for a selection of wooden cabins with jewelry, toys, scented candles, traditional clothing, holiday hymns and delicacies such as sausages, garlic bread, sweet dumplings and sugar-coated pancakes and a selection of beers Czech and honey wine.
Not to be missed: in the Old Town Square there will be a Christmas tree 19 meters high that will light up from 16:30 and in the square and with an equally impressive tree that will light up from 17:00 every day.
Christmas in Prague - offers to fly you to the beautiful Czech capital - starting from $ 335 per person, 3 nights, including flights, hotel 4 * >>
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Winter in a Christmas atmosphere in Budapest
The capital of Hungary shines at Christmas with Christmas markets and Christmas fairs that will take place between 19.11.21-31.12.21. The large and invested fairs run in Vörösmarty Square with a hundred stalls, including a rich supply of goulash soup and local works of art as well as St. Stephen's Basilica and Obuda (ÓBUDA) where a large ice rink, a romantic carousel and open-air concerts await you.
Not to be missed: A visit to Prague Castle during the holiday season where hymns will be sung and local produce will be sold.
At Christmas you enjoy Budapest and in a big way - special Hungarian-style Christmas offers starting at $ 375 per person, 4 nights including flights, 4 * >>
Greek-scented Christmas hotel
In Athens, Christmas is celebrated in a central market in Technopolis, Gazi - in the large arts center, a house will be built for Senna Klaus and the Christmas park will include a Ferris wheel and a carousel.
In addition, theater performances, delicious treats and art and craft workshops and a bazaar also sell handicrafts and gifts.
Additional events will take place between 6.12.21-6.1.22 when Syntagma Square will be decorated with a large tree decorated and various stalls will serve vanilla cakes spiced with orange and decorated with powdered sugar.
Do not miss: The cultural center of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation offers concerts, performances, ice skating on the outdoor field.
Celebrate Athens in a Greek atmosphere - Deal starting at $ 299 per person, 3 nights including flights, 5 * >> hotel