School Trips - Christmas Markets
IBT Travel
Home / Trips Abroad / Christmas Markets
Founded in 1986, IBT has evolved into one of the UK’s leading tour operators with an extensive European educational programme. We offer a specialist tailor made tour service where we plan every detail of your educational experience with you so that you can be guaranteed to receive the tour that meets your own specific needs and requirements. Superior service at sensible prices with excellence delivered!
Why should you consider IBT Travel for School Trips and Educational Visits?
What better way to get into the Festive Spirit than by visiting one of the most spectacular Christmas Market’s in Europe. The city of Lille embraces Christmas in a spectacular fashion with almost every building trying to out shine the other with decoration as you head towards the centre of the activities at the amazing Place Square. You cannot help wishing it was Christmas every day after a visit!
Example Itineraries
DAY 1
• Travel to Lille by coach via Short Sea Crossing
• Explore the Christmas Markets with optional extras including the Waffle Factory/Ferris Wheel
• Check into hotel with evening spent at Christmas Markets
DAY 2
• Guided tour of Lille (2 hours)
• Visit the Christmas Markets & complete Christmas Market worksheet
• Return to school via Short Sea Crossing
What size groups do you cater for?
Minimum of 40 paying passengers + 4 staff free
Is there first aid on site?
Yes
Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?
Yes
Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Yes
Anything else?
2 days, 1 night INCLUSIVE educational tour for only £125pp!
*Fully customised tour itineraries available.
IBT Travel Reviews from Schools!
Teacher Checklist 

![]() | Risk Assessments | ||
![]() | Inspection Visits | ||
![]() | Free Places for Teachers | ||
![]() | Education Packs | ||
![]() | LOtC Quality Badge | ||
![]() | ABTA Licence | ||
![]() | ATOL Licence | ||
![]() | School Travel Forum Assured |
Need more inspiration?
We work with all the top School Travel Tour Operators, offering a huge range of inspirational trips, tours and expeditions, whether you are looking for a short hop over the channel to France, or a multi-week trek on the other side of the globe. Below are a few suggestions similar to , or head to our tailor-made trip form and let us know how we can help you!