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Christmas and Winter holidays for 2026
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Winter is the perfect time to take a well-earned holiday with fewer crowds and an opportunity to escape to the British winter. Why not spend Christmas in the Italian Dolomites, and enjoy warm hospitality and explore the region on five included excursions? Alternatively, head to sunnier climes over the winter season with a hotel stay in Spain, Malta, Portugal and Egypt, or further afield in Sri Lanka.
Plus, we have a wide range of ocean cruises aboard our own exclusive luxury ships, and river cruises, departing over Christmas.
Due to ever-popular demand, our UK Christmas holidays have sold out for 2026. But keep an eye on this page, as we will be launching our 2027 range of Christmas holidays soon.
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Celebrate Christmas Italian-style
Look forward to a relaxing break full of Italian hospitality and delicious local food and wine. During your five-night stay, explore the Christmas markets in Merano and Rango, and take a scenic drive to Lake Garda with a stop along the way for wine tasting.
We offer December departures on many of our hotel stays and escorted tours – perfect if you want to escape the British winter.
Spend Christmas aboard our exclusive boutique ships, or join an all-inclusive river cruise.
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We've just lowered prices on selected tours and you can enjoy up to 10% off with code 'SAVE27' at checkout. Book today as these offers are available for a limited time!
T&Cs apply
#Special offer: Valid on new bookings only, cannot be retrospectively applied to existing bookings. Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Discount applies to the price excluding insurance.
For 2026 escorted tours: 10% discount available on all escorted tours departing before December 31, 2026. Selected departure dates may have additional discounts. Please quote SAVE26 when booking.
For 2027 escorted tours: 15% discount available on Worldwide escorted tours, departure dates up to June 30, 2027. 10% discount on departures between July 1 and December 31, 2027. 10% discount available on Europe escorted tours on departures up to December 31, 2027. Selected departure dates may have additional discount. Please quote SAVE27 when booking.
For hotel stays of 14 and 21 nights: 10% discount available on departures dates between January 1 and May 31, 2027, and between October 1-31, 2027. Please quote SAVE27 when booking.
Saga reserves the right to withdraw, extend, or reduce offers at any given time. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to change – your holiday price will be confirmed when you book.
*Special offer: Valid on new bookings only, cannot be retrospectively applied to existing bookings. Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and applies to the price, excluding insurance. Saga reserves the right to withdraw, extend, or reduce offers at any given time. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to change. Your holiday price will be confirmed when you book.
Hassle-free travel
Nationwide shared chauffeur service included in the price of all our holidays
All transfers in your destination
Porterage of luggage at your accommodation
Reassurance every step of the way
Love your first holiday with us or your money back
Support 24 hours a day from our Saga tour managers and team at Head Office
Your experience is everything to us
Included excursions that show you the must-see and lesser-known sites
Unique experiences where you can get an insight into local culture
A choice of different types of escorted tours including small ship tours and rail journeys
Expert guides who know the destination and can give you unique insights.
Exceptional value for money
Travel insurance and cancellation cover included§
Airport fees, taxes and charge included
Meals as specified
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How active do you want to be?
Whether you want a explore at leisure and have enjoy a laid-back itinerary, or prefer action-packed days with lots of walking, we grade our holidays so you can choose the right tour to suit you.
Our grade 1 tours are based at just one hotel for the entire holiday, so you only need to unpack once. A combination of days exploring on excursions and days where you are free to relax, makes this type of holiday ideal for those seeking a relaxed experience. After sightseeing tours, visits to museums, landmarks and cultural sights, gentle boat cruises or short train journeys, we always include rest time after each included activity.
A minimum requirement for grade 1 tours is being able to embark and disembark coaches, trains and boats without assistance, walk unaided at a steady pace or stand up to 30 minutes at a time, and negotiate steps and uneven but mainly flat ground, including cobbles. You can always opt to remain at the hotel and enjoy the facilities if you prefer.
Our grade 2 tours include stays at one, two or three locations, usually with multiple nights in each location. Itineraries include a mix of included activities and free time to relax or explore on your own. These holidays are perfect for those who want to take it easy but also want to enjoy longer-day excursions, including guided walking tours, that get to the heart of the destinations you are visiting. There will usually be rest time after an included activity.
You will need to be able to walk unaided for up to one hour on walking tours, negotiating steps, gradients and uneven ground, particularly cobbles. Tours with safari elements may be in this grade and require embarking and disembarking safari vehicles without assistance. Safaris will normally have early morning starts, but we will always ensure there are regular rest stops.
Our grade 3 tours include stays at multiple locations, in destinations that have varying standards and climates. From cold and icy to hot and humid, you will need to be comfortable in a variety of conditions. Some activities take all day and may include extended walking tours. We may also have activities on consecutive days. Terrain will be dependent on your destination and could be rough, especially when exploring archaeological sites, national parks or coastal areas. We include free time for you to recharge or explore independently, and we always include rest breaks on longer activities. These tours include several hours of activities each day, with prolonged periods of standing, with some early starts and later finishes and consecutive one-night stays.
These holidays are not suitable for those with significant mobility issues, although you can rest at your hotel if you choose to do so. Small ship cruises also fall into this category due to the steep steps onboard, the requirement to walk across ships when in dock, and the included walking tours.
Similar to Grade 3, these holidays may also include areas of sustained higher altitude. If you enjoy active holidays and are prepared to be on your feet walking and standing for extended periods on potentially challenging terrain, including longer walks and hikes, then this grade is for you. Some destinations may be relatively remote, meaning support might be a little further away. There will be free time too, but the focus on these tours is to see more and do more. Be prepared for an increased number of early starts and later finishes, and more one-night stays on consecutive days.
It is all about your experience
All our guided tour holidays exemplify the Saga difference. From the moment you book with our travel advisors, we want your experience to be hassle-free so you can enjoy an unforgettable escorted holiday. With escorted travel you can expect more. A chauffeur will pick you up from your doorstep and take you to the airport, we will drive you to every hotel, carry your luggage to your room and introduce you to your expert tour manager. All your meals will be at the hotel or at local restaurants with fellow guests, and we take care of access to the sites so you do not have to worry about entry tickets. And when your touring holiday is over – we will drive you home and keep in touch so you can share your experiences with us.
Plus an extra 10% off for a limited time only
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We've just lowered prices on selected tours and you can enjoy up to 10% off with code 'SAVE26' at checkout. Book today as these offers are available for a limited time!
T&Cs apply
Explore the UK and British Isles on a great-value holiday, with no need to fly.
Important information
§Travel insurance is underwritten by Astrenska Insurance Limited, subject to medical screening. A price reduction will be applied if the included travel insurance is not required. Pre-departure cancellation cover (cancellation rights) is provided by Saga and is only available when taking out the included insurance. Read more
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