Five Places That Look Even More Beautiful Covered in Snow
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Why does covering anything in a blanket of the white stuff make everything – from city rooftops to towering mountain landscapes – that much more easy on the eye? We can’t explain the phenomenon, but there’s no doubt that these already-beautiful destinations become even more magical on a snowy winter’s day.
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Cappadocia – Majestic Turkey
You probably don’t associate Turkey with snow. You’d be right not to, since the country is mostly hot all over, especially in the sweltering summers. However, visit the already-remarkable inland region of Cappadocia at the right time and you could see something truly otherworldly. The striking rock formations of the landscape – formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago – are a sight to behold in all seasons, but that extra coating of pure white powder turns this place into an unlikely winter wonderland. This is best seen, as ever in Cappadocia, with a bird’s eye view from the heights of an unforgettable hot-air balloon ride. You’ll spend a few days in Cappadocia on our 12-day Turkey trip, which includes a sunrise balloon ride. Snow can fall here as early as November and as late as March, so join our February trip for best chance of snowfall.
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STARTS AT
Istanbul, Turkey
ENDS AT
Antalya, Turkey
DURATION
12
GROUP SIZE
18
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
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The Scottish Highlands – Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands by Train
As a general rule, the further north you go in the UK, the higher your chance of encountering a snowy landscape. That makes the ruggedly handsome countryside of the Scottish Highlands a perfect place to start. In winter, particularly January and February, you can expect to see dense forests topped with a dusting of powder, craggy mountain peaks engulfed and fields of white defined only by the little streams flowing through them. On our weeklong Scottish Rail Trip, you can see these magical sights from the warming comfort of a cosy train carriage, although be sure to pack some good walking gear, because we’ll also be exploring on foot, most notably in Cairngorms National Park, officially the snowiest place in the UK.
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Next available from 27th May 2024
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STARTS AT
London, England
ENDS AT
Edinburgh, Scotland
DURATION
7
GROUP SIZE
18
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
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Kazbegi – Georgia and the Caucasus
Few countries in Europe or Asia can match Georgia when it comes to natural beauty. This relatively small but continent-crossing nation is home to verdant wine regions and a subtropical Black Sea resort town called Batumi, but if snow is what you’re after, look up. The whole country is towered over by the epic Caucasus Mountains, home to several of Europe’s tallest peaks. The most notable in Georgia is Mount Kazbegi, with a truly spectacular snowy peak guarding the high-altitude town of Stepantsminda. Our nine-day tour of the country includes a stay at a gorgeous hotel at the foot of Kazbegi, as well as a guided hike to the fairytale structure of Gergeti Trinity Church, which stands proudly in the mountain’s far-reaching shadow. Snowfall occurs in Georgia from January to March, but you can expect to see white peaks atop the Caucasus all year round.
From US$1287
Next available from 18th May 2024
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STARTS AT
Tbilisi, Georgia
ENDS AT
Tbilisi, Georgia
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
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