Christmas Coach Holidays 2024/2025
Our full range of Festive breaks, both in the lead up to Christmas, over Christmas itself and into the New Year are now on sale.
We have almost 60 different festive getaways, including Turkey and Tinsel breaks, House Parties, Christmas Market and general Christmas breaks and now is the time to be book.
Christmas is creeping closer, which usually means an endless amount of shopping, cooking and washing up, but not this year! Forget about being the people pleaser and let us take care of you this Christmas! From magical markets to Christmas, Twixmas and New Year breaks, we know how to get the best out of the most wonderful time of the year.
Whether you want to get away in the UK for Christmas Day, or fancy exploring the history and tradition of Christmas markets in central Europe there’s so many options this year.
So, whether you’re looking for all the fun of the festive season or a relaxing pre-Christmas escape, we’ve picked the perfect holidays for you this week! Secure your place and book now...
Festive Coach breaks
That Christmas feeling of tingling excitement often gets lost within the end of year madness. All that shopping, queuing, cooking and cleaning, it's enough to make anyone feel like scrooge! So why not escape from it all, keep hold of that magical feeling this year, and enjoy a festive break full of Christmas cheer.
Celebrate Christmas and New Year with a festive holiday to remember. There’s a wide choice of destinations in the UK. Alternatively, get into the Christmas spirit early with our pre-Christmas breaks and magical Christmas Market breaks.
UK Turkey & Tinsel Breaks
If you’d prefer to get away earlier, our pre-Christmas breaks include festive concerts and shows, like Thursford Spectacular, atmospheric Christmas Markets, Turkey and Tinsel breaks and House Parties, giving you many different options to start your celebrations in November and early December.
European Christmas Breaks
Prices from £269pp
6 - 12 Days Departing December
5 Day Festive Breaks from only £179pp
Add some sparkle this festive season!
Get into the festive spirit and choose from our selection of pre-Christmas November & December Festive Specials, Christmas, Twixmas and New Year Breaks. Our Festive breaks are great value for money with festive entertainment and menus included, you’re truly guaranteed a party season to remember.
Make your Christmas truly special this year!
Escape the chaos and relax in one of our fabulous resorts on an Alfa Travel Christmas Holiday.
Our Christmas programme is not only great value for money but also includes festive entertainment and menus, to guarantee you a Christmas to remember! Enjoy dancing, a Bucks Fizz with dinner, a visit from 'Santa' and lots of fun in between on a 5 day Christmas break.
Our fantastic November Festive Breaks are available now! They are the ideal trip to get you in the festive spirit, offering you the opportunity to do a little Christmas shopping whilst you holiday.
From Eastbourne to Bridlington, Blackpool to Great Yarmouth - join in with all the festivities our December Festive Breaks offer! With Christmas excursions and menus included on all of our December Specials.
Make your festive season truly special this year by escaping the chaos of Christmas and relaxing in one of our fabulous resorts on a Christmas Holiday. Festive menus and entertainment are available.
4 Days from just £369 pp
Departures: December
Return coach travel and ferry crossings
3 nights at the 4-star Novotel, Reims Tinqueux with breakfast
Excursions to Paris & Épernay
Guided city tour of Paris
Champagne tasting in Épernay
Free time in Reims
8 Days from just £499 pp
Departures: December
5 nights at a selected 4-star hotel on the Costa Brava with full board
Last night with a light evening meal, bed and breakfast in France
Free bar (3pm-10pm) on the Costa Brava on local brands including spirits
Entertainment some evenings
Excursions to Girona, Besalú & Playa d’Aro
Christmas in Alsace & the Black Forest
8 Days from just £649 pp
Departures: December
First and last night on a bed and breakfast basis in France/Germany (last night with a light evening meal)
5 nights at a selected 3-star hotel in Oberharmersbach with dinner & breakfast (includes five-course candlelit dinner on Christmas Day)
Traditional turkey lunch on Christmas Day
Live music on Christmas Day evening
Excursions to Triberg, Donaueschingen, Rottweil & Strasbourg
En-route visits to Gengenbach & Heidelberg
An Imperial Christmas in Vienna
8 Days from just £699 pp
Departures: December
5 nights at a 3-star hotel in Vienna Woods with breakfast plus 4 dinners (includes traditional Austrian Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve)
Traditional turkey lunch on Christmas Day
1 dinner in a traditional wine tavern
Guided walking tour of Vienna’s Old Town & guided city tour of Vienna
Guided tours of Schönbrunn Palace and Klosterneuburg Abbey
Classical concert & glass of sparkling wine in a Viennese palace
Local guide on excursions
Christmas & New Year on the Costa Brava
14 Days from just £979 pp
Departures: December
10 nights at a selected 4-star hotel on the Costa Brava with full board (includes a gala dinner on New Year’s Eve)
Additional overnight stay on the return journey with a light evening meal, bed and breakfast in France
Free bar (3pm-10pm) on the Costa Brava on local brands including spirits
Excursions to Tossa de Mar, Girona, Playa d’Aro & Paris
Christmas & New Year in Benidorm
14 Days from just £1099 pp
Departures: December
9 nights at the 3-star Pueblo Hotel, Benidorm with full board (includes gala dinners on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve)
Excursions to Denia, Javea, Alicante, Guadalest & Calpe
Services of a resort representative
Christmas in the Austrian Tyrol & New Year in Lake Garda
14 Days from just £1199 pp
Departures: December
5 nights at a 3-star hotel in the Austrian Tyrol with dinner & breakfast (includes traditional Christmas dinners on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day)
6 nights at a 3-star hotel in Garda with dinner & breakfast (includes New Year’s Eve gala dinner with wine, live music & a glass of Spumante)
Excursions to Innsbruck, Rattenberg, Verona, Sirmione & scenic tour of Lake Garda
Horse-drawn sleigh ride on Boxing Day
En-route visit to Vipiteno
Spend a wonderful Christmas on the Lisbon Coast and discover more of the region from your seaside resort base. Explore the medieval town of Óbidos, which is one of Portugal's most picturesque, discover the monumental Baroque National Palace at Mafra and the delightful beaches at Ericeira. UNESCO-listed Sintra is renowned for its architecture and the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, is home to an amazing array of historic sites linked to the country's pioneering maritime heritage. All of this and more is waiting on this festive get-away.
7 days from £1,399
Tour Includes Flights
From paired whisky and chocolate tastings to Christmas markets and a performance of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, we invite you to eat, drink and be merry on this 9-day all-inclusive tour encompassing Glasgow, Edinburgh, and the idyllic southern Highlands.
Cornish Weekend - Turkey & Tinsel
Duration of 4 Days - 3 Nights at the Pentire Hotel, Newquay - Excursion to Padstow - Departures in Nov 2021 - Return Coach Travel - 4 Days from just £179pp
Bournemouth & the New Forest - Turkey & Tinsel
Departures November - Includes 4 Nights in Hotel with dinner & breakfast, 2-for-1 Bar, Light Evening Entertainment - Features excursions to the New Forest (Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst and Lymington) & Poole - 5 Days From Just £219pp
Scarborough, Whitby & Historic York – Turkey & Tinsel
5 Days from just £199 pp
Departures: November - December
4 nights at a selected hotel, Scarborough with buffet-style dinner & breakfast
2-for-1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks
Light entertainment every evening
Excursions to Whitby & Beverley
Folkestone & Canterbury – Turkey & Tinsel
5 Days from just £199 pp
Departures: November - December
4 nights at the Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone with buffet-style dinner & breakfast
2-for-1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks
Light entertainment every evening
Excursions to Sandwich, Margate, Herne Bay, Canterbury, Rochester & Chatham
Ilfracombe & North Devon - Turkey & Tinsel
5 Days from just £269 pp
Departures: November
4 nights at the Dilkhusa Grand Hotel, Ilfracombe with dinner & full English breakfast (includes traditional ‘Christmas’ dinner with complimentary glass of wine)
Tea, coffee or mulled wine with a festive treat on arrival
Cream tea on one afternoon
Entertainment every evening
Excursions to Barnstaple, Woolacombe, Lynton, Lynmouth & Bude
Newquay & the Cream of Cornwall – Turkey & Tinsel
5 Days from just £249 pp
Departures: November - December
4 nights at the Pentire Hotel, Newquay with dinner & breakfast (includes traditional ‘Christmas’ dinner with complimentary glass of wine)
Mulled wine reception on first evening
Entertainment every evening
Excursions to Penzance, St Ives & Falmouth
Bosworth Hall – Turkey & Tinsel
5 Days from just £199 pp
Departures: November
4 nights at the Bosworth Hall Hotel, Market Bosworth with buffet-style dinner & breakfast
2-for-1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks
Light entertainment every evening
Excursions to Stamford, Oakham & Lincoln
Weston-super-Mare & Historic Bath - Turkey & Tinsel
5 Days from just £269 pp
Departures: November
4 nights at the Grand Atlantic Hotel, Weston-super-Mare with dinner & full English breakfast (includes traditional ‘Christmas’ dinner with complimentary glass of wine)
Excursions to Bristol, Bath & Cheddar Village
Scenic drive through Cheddar Gorge
Christmas Carols on the Union of South Africa Steam Train
2 Days from just £139 pp
Departures: December
Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel in the North West area with breakfast
Exclusive steam train journey behind the Union of South Africa including mulled wine, mince pies, brass band, carol singers and a visit & gift from Santa
En-route visit to Manchester Christmas Markets
Free time in Bury
The Polar Express & Festive London
2 Days from just £139 pp
Departures: December
Overnight stay at a selected 3-star hotel with breakfast
Journey aboard The Polar Express on the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway (including hot chocolate, cookie and a gift from Father Christmas)
En-route visit to London
Christmas Carols on the 92. Squadron Steam Train
2 Days from just £139 pp
Departures: December
Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with breakfast.
Exclusive steam train journey with 92. Squadron on the heritage Nene Valley Railway, including mulled wine, mince pies, brass band, carol singers and a visit & gift from Santa
En-route visit to a Christmas Market
23 December 2021 - Queens Hotel Blackpool
Includes 4 nights dinner, room and breakfast
All excursions included
Entertainment most evenings
From £504 Per Person
23 December 2021 - Royal Norfolk Hotel
Includes 4 nights dinner, room and breakfast
All excursions included
Entertainment most evenings
From £484 Per Person
23 December 2021 - Monarch Hotel
Includes 4 nights dinner, room and breakfast
All excursions included
Entertainment most evenings
From £509 Per Person
Brighton & the South Coast - Turkey & Tinsel
5 Days from just £229 pp
Departures: November
4 nights at the Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton with buffet-style dinner & breakfast
2-for-1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks
Light entertainment every evening
Excursion to Eastbourne, Beachy Head & Sussex Heritage Coast scenic drive
5 Days from just £399 pp
Departures: December
4 nights at a selected hotel in Bournemouth with dinner & breakfast. Christmas Day includes breakfast, a traditional Christmas lunch and a light evening buffet
Light entertainment every evening
Excursion to Salisbury
5 Days from just £399 pp
Departures: December
4 nights at the Seascape Hotel, Torquay with dinner & breakfast (includes candlelit dinner on Christmas Eve)
Afternoon tea, cake, bingo and quiz on Christmas Eve
Christmas Day lunch with complimentary glass of wine
Afternoon tea, the Queen’s speech, bingo and quiz on Christmas Day
Entertainment every evening
Pantomime ticket (Stalls) for Cinderella at Torquay’s Princess Theatre
Excursion to Brixham
23 December 2021 - George Iv Hotel
Includes 4 nights dinner, room and breakfast
All excursions included
Entertainment most evenings
From £489 Per Person
23 December 2021 - Hotel De Paris
Includes 4 nights dinner, room and breakfast
All excursions included
Entertainment most evenings
From £479 Per Person
23 December 2021 - Selborne Hotel
Includes 4 nights dinner, room and breakfast
All excursions included
Entertainment most evenings
From £474 Per Person
5 Days from just £399 pp
Departures: December
4 nights at the Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton with dinner & full English breakfast. Christmas Day includes breakfast, a traditional Christmas lunch and a light evening buffet
Light entertainment every evening
Pantomime ticket (Stalls) for Sleeping Beauty at Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatre
Excursion to Eastbourne
Christmas on the Isle of Wight
5 Days from just £399 pp
Departures: December
4 nights at the Shanklin Beach Hotel, Shanklin with dinner & breakfast (includes evening buffet on Christmas Day with complimentary glass of wine)
Christmas Day lunch
Mulled wine and mince pies on arrival & on Christmas Eve afternoon
Happy hour (for two hours) every evening
Entertainment every afternoon
Excursions to Ventor, Alum Bay, Yarmouth, Newport, Ryde & Cowes
5 Days from just £429 pp
Departures: December
4 nights at the Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club near Southampton with dinner & breakfast. Christmas Day includes breakfast, a traditional Christmas lunch and a light evening buffet
Light entertainment every evening
Excursions to Winchester, Bournemouth & the New Forest (Brockenhurst)
Heritage train journey on the Watercress Line including wine, mince pies and a visit and gift from Santa
5 Days from just £439 pp
Departures: December
4 nights at the Mercure Livingston Hotel with dinner & breakfast. Christmas Day includes breakfast, a traditional Christmas lunch and a light evening buffet
Light entertainment some evenings
Pantomime ticket (Stalls) for Cinderella at Glasgow’s King’s Theatre
Excursions to Edinburgh & Glasgow
5 Days from just £299 pp
Departures: December
4 nights at a selected JG2 rating hotel in the North West area with dinner & breakfast. Christmas Day includes breakfast, a traditional Christmas lunch, Christmas cake and a light evening buffet
Excursion to Chester
Scenic Cheshire Villages drive
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