Christmas in Bristol and Bath
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Escape to the countryside for a festive spa break of exploring pretty villages and relaxing amongst luxurious facilities.
With a four-star spa hotel on the cusp of Bristol as you’re base, this make-your-own-way retreat provides an idyllic blend of unwinding amongst the comfort of premium facilities and guided exploration of neighbouring quintessential English villages. Spend the most festive days of the year discovering Bristol’s charming Christmas Market and historic Bath, with Georgian architecture and ancient Roman roots. In the evenings, drinks, and nibbles, followed by three-course dinners and live entertainment make for a delightfully memorable experience.
Highlights
- Kick off your festive celebrations with free time to visit Bristol’s Christmas market
- View the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol from the Clifton Observatory
- Enjoy the premium facilities, three-course dinners, and evening drinks and entertainment
- Set off on a guided tour of historic Bath, viewing its ancient Roman-built baths
- Experience a special Christmas lunch and ‘Bucks Fizz’ reception at the hotel
- Celebrate Christmas in an elegant spa hotel just outside of Bristol
- Spend time exploring Bristol at leisure with easy access from your hotel
Special requirements
Disabled access
Itinerary changes
Changes to your hotels
Mode of Transport
Accommodation
Travel to and from Bristol
Travelling to Europe
Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.
Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").
Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
European Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) - EES is the new electronic entry/exit system for European countries which will replace the physical stamping of your passport. The expected date for its introduction is 10 November 2024. From this date, it means that when you go through passport control on arrival, you will need to produce your passport for checking as you do now, but also have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system will register your entry on arrival and your exit when departing. You will only need to do this on your first entry into Europe after the scheme starts.Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded. For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian) border in operational at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side. For further information please visit the ABTA website here.European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Due to commence in 2025, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.
Special requirements
Disabled access
Itinerary changes
Changes to your hotels
Itinerary Changes
Destinations
- Europe
- United Kingdom
Tour Types
- Festive and New Year
- Coach tours (worldwide)
- Boat/Cruise Excursion
- History
- Sightseeing
- Special Events
Location: Bristol
You’ll make your own way to Bristol set on the Avon River in the southwest of England. Upon arriving at the luxury hotel on the outskirts of the city, you’ll check in* and have time to settle in and unwind, perhaps with a treatment at the state-of-the-art spa.<br/><br/><br/>This evening, a three-course dinner will be served at the hotel’s award-winning restaurant.<br/><br/><br/>*Check in time is from 3pm.
Accommodation Name: Aztec Hotel & Spa
Meals: Dinner
Location: Bristol
After breakfast, you’ll get on the coach for the quick journey into the heart of Bristol.Here, you’ll have some free time to do some last-minute Christmas shopping or perhaps visit Vintage Winter Wonderland in Millennium Square. With a selection of rides and places to eat, why not purchase a cup of mulled wine and take a ride to enjoy spectacular views over the glittering city and its rooftops?Towering over the market, a 15-metre-tall Ferris wheel can be found, decked with lights and ornaments. Perhaps purchase a cup of mulled wine and take a ride to enjoy spectacular views over the glittering city and its rooftops.The coach will then return via the Clifton Observatory for views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, an iconic Grade I-listed structure spanning the dramatic Avon Gorge and dating back to 1864.Tonight, there will be a celebratory ‘Bucks Fizz’ reception at the hotel followed by a three-course dinner with entertainment.
Accommodation Name: Aztec Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: Cotswolds
Mark Christmas Day however you see fit with a full day under your own steam in your delightful four-star hotel. For an easy-going morning’s excursion, you can set out for a walk around the local area, or perhaps drive into nearby Bristol for a wander along the Avon waterfront. If relaxation is on your mind, you can also enjoy a treatment or two in the hotel’s award-winning spa. In the early afternoon, join your fellow guests at the hotel restaurant for a ‘Bucks Fizz’ reception with canapés before settling in for an indulgent Christmas lunch. Afterwards, you’ll have another few hours at leisure to spend as you wish ahead of a Christmas buffet later this evening.
Accommodation Name: Aztec Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Location: Bath
Have breakfast and then board the coach for an excursion to the nearby city of Bath, UNESCO-listed and named after its ancient Roman-built baths. The Roman Baths, which were built around 70 AD can be viewed along with a museum displaying artefacts from that period. A towering Gothic-style cathedral, Bath Abbey, will be another stop, as will Pulteney Bridge, one of only a few historic bridges in the world with shops built into it on both sides. You’ll also get to see the iconic Royal Crescent, a semi-circular row of 30 terraced houses looking out over the Royal Victoria Park and the city.You’ll then board the coach and return to the hotel to unwind. This evening, a pre-dinner drink of Prosecco and nibbles will be offered before a three-course dinner enhanced by entertainment.
Accommodation Name: Aztec Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: Bristol
Once you've had breakfast, you'll make your own way home.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Four nights’ half-board accommodation at the four-star Aztec Hotel & Spa, Bristol
- Four breakfasts, three three-course dinners, one buffet dinner, and a Christmas lunch
- Free use of the hotel’s spa and facilities
- Free on-site parking at the hotel
- Bath city tour with local guide
- ‘Bucks Fizz’ reception and pre-dinner Prosecco on three nights
- Evening entertainment at the hotel over two nights
- Coach travel and transfers throughout
Not Included
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Travel to and from Bristol
-Travel arrangements to and from Bristol are not included and must be arranged independently.
You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.
| Dates | Price | ||
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23-Dec-2025
for 0 Nights |
Tour Only | £945.00 |
