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How to Plan a European Holiday | Albatross Tours

Travelling Tips Travel Essentials Technology

Planning a Europe trip? A little preparation can go a long way to ensuring a brilliant holiday. Read our guide to get ready for your time abroad.

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Traveller Story: Christmas Festivities in Germany & Austria | Albatross Tours

Traveller Stories Christmas Markets Germany Austria

Roderick took in the festive atmosphere of Europe's winter wonderland on our German & Austrian Christmas Markets tour in December 2024.

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Andrea's adventures in Bavaria and the Tyrol | Albatross Tours

Germany Bavaria Traveller Stories Austria

After travelling to Germany as a teenager to visit a pen-friend, Andrea decided to come back to Germany and to relive her old memories and discover new ones.

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Traveller Story Carole's Festive Adventures | Albatross Tours

Christmas Christmas Markets Switzerland Germany New Year Austria Traveller Stories

Carole decided to experience all that the festive season has to offer by travelling on not one but three Albatross Tours!

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Castles Christmas and Kranskies | Albatross Tours

Italy Christmas Austria Germany Traveller Stories

Spending Christmas in a European castle really is a magical experience. When that castle is a 2,000-year-old castle in the Dolomite foothills, all bets are off.

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Maxine's Bavarian Trip of Lifetime | Albatross Tours

Black Forest Germany Traveller Stories

Maxine travelled on our Black Forest, Bavaria and the Tyrol tour with her family. She wanted to experience a variety of cultures and sights and this tour ticked a lot of her boxes!

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Experience the Thrill of the Oberammergau Passion Play

Germany Oberammergau

We are all accustomed to planning our travel adventures to coincide with a particular season, a festival, religious pilgrimage, garden blooms, special occasion, school holidays,

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