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Festivals
Europe's biggest festivals for 2009
Run with the bulls, raise a stein at Oktoberfest and enjoy the craic of St Patrick's Day. We'll get you there!
Check out Europe's best and unique festivals in 2009...
Winter
| Month | Festival | Price Fr | Book It |
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Up Helly Aa – 25 – 29 Jan For 24 hours, on the last Tuesday of January, the town of Lerwick celebrates Shetland history with a sub-arctic bonfire and booze-up. Claiming that weather will never postpone the festivities, it is a triumphant demonstration of the islanders' skills and spirit. 800 Vikings, a burning Norse galley, all night parties and even a chance of viewing the Northern Lights – simply amazing! |
£449 |
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| February |
Valentines Paris – 13-15 Feb Spend Valentines Day in ‘the most romantic city in the world’. Take time to visit some of Paris’ famous landmarks – Eiffel Tower, Sacre Coeur, Montmarte and Notre Dame, or just relax in a café on the banks of the Seine. Travelling by ultra convenient Eurostar straight to the heart of Paris you’re B&B hotel accommodation is included, so treat yourself or someone else this Valentine’s day. |
£229 |
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| February |
Venice Carnival - 22-25 Feb Join the glamorous, magical and mysterious atmosphere of this festival that began in the 12th century. Spilling along the canals, squares and palaces of Venice, the whole city is full of musicians, acrobats, theatre troupes and revellers from all over the world. There are dozens of masked balls, brunches in period costumes and gala dinners to attend. Flights Not Included. |
£179 |
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St Patrick's Day - 17th March
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Monks & Mountains – 14 – 18th March 4 nights in Dublin for St Patrick’s festival plus a day tour to wild Wicklow. After testing out true Guinness from the factory and partying the nights away with the Irish, take a day out to County Wicklow to explore the Mountains, monastic settlement and fortresses. Hotel upgrade available! |
£169 |
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Celtic Crusader – 16 – 20th March 2 days in Dublin for St Patricks celebrations plus a 3 day Southern Rocker tour. Once you’ve had your fill of Guinness (a ticket to the legendary factory is included) head to the west coast for a bit of fresh air, a tipple of whiskey, and fairy lore galore. |
£279 |
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Saints and Sinners – 11 – 18th March 5 day Celtic Rocker tour if Ireland plus 3 nights in Dublin to enjoy the St Patrick’s festivities. Covering Southern Island this tour will give you your fill of myth and legend. From Dublin to Gallway, on to Dingle, Kilarney and Blarney back to Dublin where a ticket to the Guinness factory is included. |
£389 |
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Celtic Combo – 14 – 21th March 3 day Northern Rocker plus 3 nights in Dublin for authentic St Patrick’s Day celebrations followed by a 3 day Southern Rocker tour. This option combines the Northern highlights of Giants Causeway, Derry and Belfast with the best of the South - Dingle, Doolin, the Blarney Stone and Cliffs of Moher. |
£399 |
Call 0871 230 0040
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Spring
| Month | Festival/Event | Price Fr | Book It |
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| March |
Las Fallas, Valencia 17-20 Mar Join the people of Valencia, Spain as they celebrate their patron saint’s day and the passing of winter with a fiery party of ferocious proportions. Over 400 effigies, up to 20 metres high are constructed around the city, then burnt to a cinder while around them fire-crackers and rockets are let off. Voted into the top ten festivals to see in the world – this is one not to miss! |
£159 | Call 0871 230 0040 |
| April |
Anzac Day, Turkey 24th - 26th April If you're a Kiwi or Ozzie then this short, but action-jammed 3 days is for you! Get back to your roots and visit the battlefields of Gallipoli for the ANZAC commemorative event on the 25th April. Includes english speaking Tour Leader on the bus giving you a wealth of super interesting and useful info, transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking bus, guided tour of Gallipoli,1 night shared hotel accommodation ,1 Breakfast. Flight to Istanbul Not Included. Longer Trips also available |
£130 | Call 0871 230 0040 |
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