Exotic breaks don’t have to be the exclusive preserve of summer holidays. Christmas and New Year celebrations also offer the perfect opportunity to explore unusual destinations. Try some of these late availability offers from On the Go. (Our featured image is by tsuacctnt)
New Year in Russia
Bring in the New Year in style, with a nine-day break in Russia. Raise a glass as you see the clock striking midnight in Moscow’s Red Square.
Your trip will include a Kremlin tour, a spot of ice-skating or cross country skiing in the ancient city of Pskov, followed by the chance to unwind at a local Russian banya (sauna).
You can also take in the beautiful St Petersburg, viewing key sites such as the Hermitage, which houses one of the biggest and best art and antiquity collections on earth.
Departs December 29 – £679 per person, excluding flights.
Christmas or New Year in Egypt
Take in the spectacular sight of the Egyptian pyramids, including the incredible Sphinx at Giza Plateau, on this six-day tour.
You will also have the option of floating over the Valley of the Kings in Luxor in a hot-air balloon at sunrise, and the chance for a guided visit to the Egyptian Museum, where visitors can see the famous King Tutankhamun solid-gold death mask.
Departs December 24 and 26 – £379 per person, excluding flights.
Christmas in Morocco
Spend eight days exploring Morocco’s ancient Kasbahs, rolling Saharan sands, verdant valleys and bustling souks.
Your tour will include a camel trek into the Sahara, a visit to Marrakech’s medieval medina, as well as the chance to glimpse the Ait Benhaddou – a “fortified city”, which has been granted an UNESCO World Heritage listing.
Departs December 23 – £579 per person, excluding flights.
New Year’s Eve in Jordan
This eight day tour will give visitors the chance to discover the Rose City of Petra, float in the Dead Sea and camp under the stars in remote Wadi Rum desert.
Visitors will also get the chance to visit a local souk to enjoy typical Jordanian street treats of falafel and hummus at the country’s most popular local street stand.
NYE in Wadi Rum departs 27 December – £779 per person, excluding flights.
