Visit the unforgettable city of Venice during Carnival time, when the city shakes off its winter slumber and comes alive in a whirlwind of masked balls, pageants, music and food. 

Take a festive break to Belgium for two great Christmas market destinations. Spend time in Brussels' Winter Wonders, featuring a ferris-wheel, ice rink and nightly sound and light show in the magnificent Grand Place, before moving on to lovely Bruges, with its pretty canals and central Christmas market.

Travel in comfort from London to European capitals Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest on this luxury rail holiday, taking in Salzburg and Cologne along the way.

Enjoy a stunning journey through Italy, with stops in Turin and the beautiful town of Assisi in the heart of Umbria. Then, after a day in Rome to explore at leisure, board La Dolce Vita Orient Express for an unforgettable 2-night trip to Matera.