Barcelona Holiday Highlights
Experience Christmas in Catalonia
Immerse yourself in the holiday festivities and special Catalan Christmas traditions on this 4- or 5-night Barcelona getaway!
What's Included
Great Ways to Explore
- This beautiful city becomes even more breathtaking during the holidays!
- Witness Christmas traditions unique to Barcelona and the Catalan region.
- A private guided sightseeing tour ensures you’ll see Barcelona’s “don’t miss” attractions - including the significant landmarks and the special holiday venues.
- Have a taste of turrón, Spain's traditional Christmas dessert.
- Enjoy the whimsical architecture of Gaudi's Barcelona.
Combine the chance to travel to the beautiful city of Barcelona with the city’s special holiday celebrations, as you enjoy the festive atmosphere, traditional food, local shopping and popular Christmas markets!
Your accommodations are conveniently located in the center of Barcelona, providing an excellent base for exploring the city. A 2-hour privately guided sightseeing tour will take you to see all of the most famous landmarks – and will help you plan holiday-related activities for your free time!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- This beautiful city becomes even more breathtaking during the holidays!
- Witness Christmas traditions unique to Barcelona and the Catalan region.
- A private guided sightseeing tour ensures you’ll see Barcelona’s “don’t miss” attractions - including the significant landmarks and the special holiday venues.
- Have a taste of turrón, Spain's traditional Christmas dessert.
- Enjoy the whimsical architecture of Gaudi's Barcelona.
Combine the chance to travel to the beautiful city of Barcelona with the city’s special holiday celebrations, as you enjoy the festive atmosphere, traditional food, local shopping and popular Christmas markets!
Your accommodations are conveniently located in the center of Barcelona, providing an excellent base for exploring the city. A 2-hour privately guided sightseeing tour will take you to see all of the most famous landmarks – and will help you plan holiday-related activities for your free time!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Barcelona!
Upon arrival you will be met and privately transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours at leisure.
Check-in - Hotel Barcelona Apolo
Located at the foot of Montjuïc, this sleek hotel mixes contemporary style with funky flair. Check-in with the inviting 24-hour reception team, then head up to your bright, airy room. Open the door and find crisp air conditioning, free WiFi, plush bedding, and luxurious bath amenities.
Once you're all settled in, work all your stresses away in the fitness center, or take a walk to nearby Las Ramblas! When you work up an appetite, treat yourself to a yummy snack from the lobby bar and say "cheers" with a drink at the bar.
Day 2. Barcelona
Following breakfast, enjoy a private 2-hour tour of Barcelona, by luxury car with an English-speaking driver. The variety and wealth of Barcelona's heritage provides a number of attractive routes through its various districts, and along the way, you will get to know the most iconic monuments of the city.
As you explore this cosmopolitan Mediterranean city, you’ll visit the façade of the Cathedral, and of course the Sagrada Familia - a unique creation that has become Barcelona's most universal symbol. The tour continues to the Olympic Village, the Columbus monument and then on to the Montjuïc Mountain, where you will be able to see the Olympic Stadium and Sant Jordi Palace.
You’ll come away with a better plan for where you want to spend your free day tomorrow, amidst Barcelona’s holiday festivities!
Day 3. Barcelona
The holidays in Barcelona are exceptionally fun, due to the unique Christmas traditions of the Catalan region. Visitors should not miss the permanent nativity scene at La Sagrada Familia – which took Antoni Gaudi 12 years (of the 53 years total) to complete.
The city center comes alive with other impressive nativity scenes, displays of Christmas lights, open air skating rinks, and a wide array of delightful Christmas markets, selling everything from traditional Spanish sweets and other local specialties to handmade ornaments, gifts, toys, antiques, and much more
Day 4. Barcelona
Visit Fira de Santa Llucia, the largest and most well-known outdoor market, located prominently outside of the cathedral, boasting almost 300 individual stalls. Other popular markets include the ones at Sagrada Familia, Santa Maria del Pi and Fira de Brocanters.
On Fridays and Saturdays throughout the holidays, the Magic Fountain of Montjuic puts on a special Christmas water and music show that is popular for locals and tourists alike!
Day 5. Depart Spain
Following breakfast and in accordance with your return flight time, you’ll be taken by private transfer to the airport in Barcelona, for your journey home.
We have selected the most economical flight schedule for you. Please note that shorter and more convenient flight options may be available at an additional cost.
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