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Festive treats at the Christmas Markets of Europe

Travelsphere (0800 19 14 18 or visit www.travelsphere.co.uk) offer a vast selection of four and six day breaks to the Christmas Markets of Europe by air and coach from as little as £119. Departures are in November and December and include on coaching holidays, travel with P&O Ferries, Seafrance or Eurotunnel to Calais, the convenience of a local coach departure from over 220 towns and cities across the UK, B&B or half-board accommodation and the services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager.

The choice includes a popular 4-day break on a half-board basis to Germany's famous cathedral city, Cologne from just £139. Alternatively, for £159, you can visit the picturesque town of Vianden in Luxembourg on a three night break on a half-board basis which includes a city tour and a visit to Germany's oldest town – Trier. Further festive market treats include the famous markets of Salzburg in Austria and a lovely 6-day break in Prague on a half-board basis from £219. For something special, have a look at the lavish 6-day, 5-star break on a bed and breakfast basis (dinner included on one evening) at the Radisson SAS Hotel in the Swiss city of Basel from £269. The price includes a tour of Basel and neighbouring Colmar, plus ample time to visit the city's excellent market at Barfüsserplatz.

The collection of 4-day breaks by air from £259 feature departures from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Stansted, Leeds/Bradford and Edinburgh airports to the traditional markets of Germany, Austria, Estonia, Poland, Hungary, Italy and the Czech Republic.

For example, in addition to accommodation on a half-board basis and plenty of time to visit the markets, the three night break in Budapest from £319 also features a full day city tour with an official guide and the opportunity to take a scenic excursion to view the beautiful stretch of river at the Danube Bend. In Poland, three nights are spent in the historic city of Krakow on a bed and breakfast basis (dinner included on first evening) from £339 and including a walking tour of the old town and the opportunity to take a full day trip to Auschwitz.

Wander the winding cobbled streets, ancient ramparts and pretty squares of the medieval walled city of Tallinn on a festive 4-day break in Estonia from £389. The price includes accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis (dinner included on day 2), plenty of time for shopping in the Town Hall Square, a walking tour with guide, coastal drive for spectacular views of the city and a trip to the impressive Song Festival Grounds and Pirita Harbour.