We’re big fans of visiting Europe in the winter when the crowds have thinned. We’re also big fans of Avanti Destinations’ creatively planned trips. Venture to Finland, a magical place that really shows off around the winter solstice when you can marvel at the Northern Lights. Or explore Germany’s famed Alpine Road on your own, visiting historic towns and impressive castles.
Available for travel through July 31, 2025
An ideal destination year round, this magical place really shows off around the winter solstice when you can marvel at the dancing northern lights. Explore Helsinki, the vibrant seaside city offering an eclectic mix of architecture and culture. Experience Finland’s pristine nature at its best in the Ruka Kuusamo area and visit Santa Claus in Rovaniemi. Test your ice fishing skills, learn about Finnish and Sami culture with a sauna experience, and enjoy a typical Lappish dinner.
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- Accommodations: three nights in Helsinki, two nights in Kuusamo, two nights in Rovaniemi, two nights in Kemi
- 48-hour Helsinki Card
- Private Helsinki City Walking Tour with Guide
- Shared Ice Fishing Experience from Ruka
- Shared Blue Moment Icebreaker Cruise with Snowmobile Safari from Kemi
- Small-Group Santa Claus Safari from Rovaniemi
- Breakfast daily
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Available for travel through December 31, 2025
Discover Germany’s oldest tourist route at your own pace, cruising through historic towns, past shimmering alpine lakes, and to the monumental castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Linking Lake Constance and Lake Königssee, the German Alpine Road weaves through the Bavarian Alps with views of stunning mountain peaks and valleys, including Germany’s highest peak: the Zugspitze. Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Constance, visit the fairy-tale castle of Neuschwanstein, and tour a local dairy atelier.
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- Accommodations: two nights in Lindau; two nights in Garmisch-Partenkirchen; two nights in Berchtesgaden
- Walking tour of Lindau
- Boat cruise on Lake Constance with private guide and entrance to Zeppelin museum
- Konig's ticket for entrance to Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau private tour to Zugspitze Mountain
- Private guided tour at cheese dairy Tegernseer Land
- Seven-day manual car rental (from Munich)
- Breakfast daily
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