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Christmas & New Year in the Costa Brava

From £2,949
Duration 11 Days
Departures from: Dec 2024 - Dec 2024
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From £2,949
Duration 11 Days
Departures from: Dec 2024 - Dec 2024

Tour Overview

Explore Catalonia's picturesque coastal scenery and medieval architecture on this festive holiday which takes in Christmas and New Year. Montserrat's famed monastery, which perches on a cliff-top, and the striking works of Gaudi in Barcelona take centre stage, and you'll also discover a rich history in the ancient towns of Girona and Besalú. Optional excursions take you to Tarragona on the Costa Dorada, and Figueres, the birthplace of surrealist painter Salvador Dali. A Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and a New Year's Eve gala dinner are further highlights as you celebrate the festive season on Spain's northernmost costa.

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Your Holiday Includes

  • Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
  • Return flights from London
  • 10 nights in a 4-star hotel
  • 24 meals: 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 10 dinners including a festive Christmas Eve dinner, a New Years Eve gala dinner and Christmas & New Years Day lunches
  • Overseas transfers , other transportation & porterage

Included Holiday Highlights

  • Visit the cliffside Monastery of Montserrat
  • See the work of Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona
  • Step back in time in medieval Besalú & Girona
  • Soak up stunning scenery on a journey along the Costa Brava's coastline

Itinerary

Day 1 UK - Lloret de Mar

You'll fly to Barcelona today and on arrival we'll transfer you to your hotel in Lloret de Mar on Spain's lovely Costa Brava. After time to settle into your room, join your fellow travellers for a welcome drink before dinner this evening. Meals included: D
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Day 2 Christmas Eve, Montserrat

We will gain an insight into the local culture today with an included visit to Montserrat, a sacred mountain and Catalonia's religious heart. Here we'll step inside the famous cliffside Monastery of Montserrat. The original building was destroyed during the War of Independence and the structure we see today dates back to 1844 and is inhabited by around 80 Benedictine monks. The monastery is home to the Montserrat Boys' Choir and a museum displaying works by El Greco and Picasso. At its heart is the statue of the Virgin of Montserrat, which is shrouded in legend. This evening we'll gather to enjoy a festive Christmas Eve dinner at the hotel, which includes wine.

Meals included: B,D
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Day 3 Christmas Day, Lloret De Mar

It's Christmas Day, so enjoy a leisurely morning. Perhaps take a stroll into the delightful town of Lloret De Mar to work up an appetite for a festive lunch. Spend the rest of the day at leisure and enjoy dinner at the hotel this evening.

Meals included: B,L,D
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Day 4 Boxing Day, Costa Brava coastline

We'll take a scenic drive along the Costa Brava's spectacular coastline this morning. So sit back, relax and soak up its scenic beauty. You can spend the rest of the day just as you wish, enjoying the facilities at your hotel or exploring Lloret de Mar further with your travelling companions.

Meals included: B,D
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Day 5 Barcelona

On the fifth day, we are heading to Barcelona, one hour away from Lloret de Mar. During a full-day tour we'll discover so many of the highlights of this vibrant city, which displays the wonderful work of architect Antoni Gaudi. We'll see many fascinating and iconic places, inviting squares and maze-like lanes, with stunning examples of Gaudi's work all around, not least the magnificent Sagrada Familia. This grand basilica is one of the most visited attractions in Barcelona and to see it at close quarters is quite breathtaking.

Meals included: B,L,D
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Day 6 Besalú & Girona

We'll head off on another day of sightseeing, starting in the medieval town of Girona, Catalonia's largest city. Located on the banks of the River Onyar, here we'll see its wonderfully preserved medieval Jewish quarter, ancient houses and winding cobbled streets enclosed by defensive walls. Next we make our way to another quaint medieval town, that of Besalú, which we'll approach via a fortified bridge featuring a gateway at its mid-point. Amongst its maze of narrow streets we'll see the remains of a medieval synagogue and the town's restored Mikva. This is a ritual Jewish bath dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries and it's one of just three surviving in the whole of Europe.

Meals included: B,L,D
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Day 7 Lloret de Mar - at Leisure

Today is free for you to spend just as you please. We recommend you visit the neighbouring town, Tossa de Mar. A short stroll away, the seafront is lined with bars, restaurants, and cafés where you can relax with your travelling companions and take in the lovely views. Alternatively, join us on an optional tour to experience the Christmas Market le Barcarès.

Meals included: B,D
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Day 8 Lloret de Mar - at Leisure

You can spend a further day at leisure, relaxing at your hotel or enjoying this part of the Costa Brava. You can also choose to join an optional trip to the vibrant port city of Tarragona in the neighbouring Costa Dorada. Roman history comes roaring to life amongst its ancient architecture, which includes a seaside amphitheatre. A highlight of our tour is the wonderfully preserved UNESCO-listed Poblet Monastery, founded by Cistercian monks in the 12th century.

Meals included: B,D
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Day 9 New Year's Eve, Lloret de Mar

Spend more time at leisure today, or come with us on an optional trip to Figueres. This is the birthplace of artist Salvador Dali and home to his largest surrealist work, the Dali Theatre and Museum. We'll be back at the hotel in time to get ready for this evening's festivities, a New Year's Eve gala dinner with wine included.

Meals included: B,D
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Day 10 New Year's Day, Lloret de Mar

After a late night you'll probably want to spend a relaxing day at your hotel. We'll gather for a New Year's Day lunch a la carte and this evening we'll enjoy a farewell get-together.

Meals included: B,L,D
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Day 11 Lloret de Mar - UK

Today we'll transfer to the airport in Barcelona for our flight back to the UK.

Meals included: B

Accommodation (as specified or similar)

Hotel Marsol

Just 50 meters from the beach, the Marsol is a 4 * Hotel on the seafront of the Costa Brava, ideally located in the historic centre of Lloret de Mar with some extraordinary views over the Mediterranean Sea.

Just 50 meters from the beach, the Marsol is a 4 * Hotel on the seafront of the Costa Brava, ideally located in the historic centre of Lloret de Mar with some extraordinary views over the Mediterranean Sea.

Optional Excursions

Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional excursions to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour.

Tarragona & Poblet Monastery

Tarragona & Poblet Monastery

Take advantage of this excursion visiting Tarragona, on the opposite side of the Costa Brava, in Costa Dorada, where we learn about the legends of the people who lived there and admire some of the best-preserved Roman ruins on the Iberian Peninsula. Also, we will see the Cathedral of Santa Tecla, built on Roman, Visigoth and Arab sites. Its rose window is made up of 12 beams, a work of art! From there, we will head towards the Roman circus and amphitheatre, both declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, here you can imagine what the chariot races and gladiator fights were like more than 2000 years ago! Our guided tour continues to the Balcony of the Mediterranean, a 40-metre-high viewpoint from where we will have a breath taking view of the Mare Nostrum. Don't forget to touch the railing - they say it's lucky! Following some free time for lunch on the Rambla Nova, it is on to the Poblet Monastery. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a superb example of a Cistercian monastery with its evocative cloisters and harmoniously proportioned 12th century chapter house

Full day - Minimal walking - Historical interest
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Discover Figueres

Discover Figueres

On this optional excursion, we will visit the famous Museu Dalí. The Dalí Theatre-Museum in the Plaça Gala i Salvador Dalí. Salvador Dalí himself had the Museum built on the remains of the Municipal Theatre of Figueres, which was destroyed by fire at the end of the Civil War. Dalí was looking for a suitable place to exhibit his works and considered that the best place was in his hometown. The Dalí Theatre-Museum was inaugurated on 28 September 1974 and is considered by many to be the largest surrealist object in the world. This is because the building itself is a work of art, conceived and designed by Salvador Dalí himself. In the Dalí Museum there are some 1,500 works by the artist, including paintings, sculptures, jewellery, drawings, compositions, etc. The Dalí Theatre-Museum also houses the crypt where Dalí is buried. After the visit, and some free time for lunch we will continue our guided tour to get to know the city and its fascinating landmarks.

Moderate walking – Must See
On this optional excursion, we will visit the famous Museu Dalí. The Dalí Theatre-Museum in the Plaça Gala i Salvador Dalí. Salvador Dalí himself had the Museum built on the remain...

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Le Barcares, France Christmas Market

Le Barcares, France Christmas Market

Le Barcarès is an idyllic fishing village that transforms at Christmas time to welcome Father Christmas, who sets up shop in the Village de Noël Le Barcarès.Thanks to this magical village, where you can enjoy Christmas markets, parades, attractions and shows, Le Barcarès has become one of the most visited places in the south of France and one of the best places to enjoy this festive season.
Entering the village grounds is like stepping into an atmosphere that will get you into the Christmas spirit..The Noel's Village is in the Lydia Gardens in the village of Les Barcarès, in a 3000 m2 enclosure full of attractions and decorated like Father Christmas' house in France. Your ticket includes access to the grounds, a visit to the Enchanted Forest, and you can lose yourself in the Labyrinth, Father Christmas' House, or the Toy Factory. There is also a restaurant area and plenty of souvenir and craft stalls.
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Further Information

Average group size of our tours

Our holiday group sizes do vary from tour to tour - but we have an average group size of 26. Big or small, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to socialise with your fellow travellers. So, whether you fancy making friends at mealtimes or feel like being friendly by the pool, you’re guaranteed a great time whatever size your group is.

Deposit information

When you book a holiday, you will be asked to pay a deposit, this will be made clear at the time of booking. In most cases we will charge the following deposit amount;

  • UK Holidays - £150 per person
  • European Holidays - £200 Per person
  • Worldwide Holidays - £250 or 10% whichever is the greater

On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.

If you choose a tour that is within 84 days of departure you will need to pay the full balance when you book.

Our cancellation policy

If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us (or your travel agent) in writing, as soon as possible. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.

  • More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
  • 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
  • 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
  • 15 - 28 days - 90% of tour price
  • Day of Departure - 14 days - 100% of tour price

Our full cancellation policy can be found in our booking terms and conditions, section 8.

How do I find out Entry and Health Requirements for my holiday?

We have partnered with Sherpa, an on-line self service tool that allows you to search up-to-date information regarding travel entry requirements for all countries and also allows you to apply for eVisas or eTAs via their on-line portal. Just click on this link to find out more – Travel requirement & Visa Service.

You can also refer to the Foreign Travel Advice section on the gov.uk website: Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Click on your destination and then click on 'Entry Requirements'. For Health Requirements, the Department of Health also offers travellers health advice on www.travelhealthpro.org.uk, click on country information to locate your destination.

It is important to remember that passport, visa and health requirements can change before departure; therefore, we recommend you regularly familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before you travel. If you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements, we are unable to accept any responsibility.

For some destinations, it is not always discernable that a visa is required for entry at the border.  For example, for some customers, to travel to the United States, an ESTA may be required. For Canada, an ETA and to India, an e-visa may be needed. Please do check your requirements to avoid any unnecessary cost and delays.