So, you’re eager to dial up the decs, mingle under the mistletoe and step into Christmas? We hear you. And while you can do just that on a seasonal city break with us, you might also be inclined to press pause on partridges in pear trees and book some of the top experiences while you’re in town. A few suggestions coming at you... 

Budapest Candlelit Dinner Cruise 

Budapest 

Roses are Jet2 red in Budapest when you book a romantic candlelit dinner cruise along the Danube. Glide past the city’s glittering landmarks aboard the ‘bubble boat’, while you tuck into fine food, lap up the live music and enjoy the exceptional service. A magical evening in Hungary’s enchanting capital awaits. 

Széchenyi Thermal Bath 

Budapest 

Think less Santa, more soap suds on yet another of Budapest’s must-dos. Head to Széchenyi Thermal Bath, one of Europe’s largest and most legendary spas, to soak in the warm mineral waters. You can relax and recharge in the outdoor pools, saunas and steam rooms, and float beneath the open sky. 

Tatra Thermal Baths & Zakopane 

Krakow 

Who’s for breaking away from central Krakow to go off an adventure? Zakopane is a breathtaking area surrounded by the Tatra Mountains, lakes and forests. You'll get to visit Bacówka to taste traditional smoked cheese, potter along lively Krupówki Street, and unwind in soothing thermal pools before a cable car ride. 

Krakow Sightseeing Private Tour 

Krakow 

Sure, you might be there for the markets, but you’ve got to box off the major landmarks! And this private walking tour through its charming Old Town lets you do just that. See Wawel Cathedral, St. Mary’s Basilica and the bustling Central Square, with the option to extend into the cultural Kazimierz district.  

Vienna to Salzburg Day Trip 

Vienna 

One for the set-jetters! Soak up the postcard Salzkammergut countryside of lakes and mountains before taking a guided walk through Salzburg’s historic centre. Wander around Mirabell Gardens, where The Sound of Music was filmed, then visit Mozart’s birthplace on Getreidegasse Street, with free time included.  

Vienna City Tour & Schönbrunn 

Vienna 

Talk about majestic. You’ll be driven along Vienna’s Ringstrasse to admire the State Opera, Hofburg Palace, Parliament and more before heading to the elegant Schönbrunn Palace. There, you’ll go on a guided tour of the opulent State Rooms and learn why the UNESCO-listed imperial landmark is such a focal point. 

Sagrada Familía 

Barcelona 

Although it’s the furthest from festive looking, Gaudí’s Sagrada Familía is a sense-stirring icon that’s oh-so famous in Barcelona. Skip the lines and roam around this architectural masterpiece as your expert guide shares stories of its history, symbolism and nature-inspired design. Check out the intricate façades! 

Barcelona Highlights 

Barcelona 

Barcelona's best bits are laid bare for you on this guided tour through El Born and the Gothic Quarter. That’s where you’ll find the captivating cathedral. Spy Plaça Sant Felip Neri, the Arc de Triomf and Plaça Sant Jaume before hitting Montjuïc Mountain and gazing at Gaudí’s masterpieces along Passeig de Gràcia. 

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