Day 3
Merry Christmas! Enjoy this morning at your own pace or choose to join your tour manager for a scenic and gentle 35-mintue stroll to Girona Cathedral, also known as Catedral de Santa Maria. Located at the highest point in the city, this symbol of the city is where you can enjoy the Christmas Day service with the locals.
Settle back into the hotel as you’ll be treated to a special Christmas lunch alongside the other travellers.
You’ll then have the rest of the day to spend however you see fit; perhaps setting off on a stroll through the city’s illuminated streets.
After a relaxing day, return to the hotel for dinner.
Day 4
On Boxing day, following breakfast, you’ll continue your mountain adventures by travelling to Núria Valley - a remote glacial valley steeped in folklore and tradition. From here, you’ll board the Vall de Núria Rack Railway, which dates back to 1931, and travel deep into the Catalan Pyrenees. The iconic railway spans over 12 kilometres, across an elevation of over 1,000 meters, making it the highest-running rail line in southern Europe.
You’ll travel high up along the tracks to Núria's Sanctuary, located at an altitude of almost 2,000 metres. This ancient refuge, completely untouched by motor traffic, encompasses a neo-Romanesque church, a hotel, Sant Gil chapel, and the nearby Sant Gil spring.
It’s believed that Sant Gil came to Núria in the 6th century and hid a hand-crafted carving of Mare de Déu (Mother of God) there. The relic was later found by a pilgrim, resulting in the location becoming a popular place of pilgrimage for Christians across the world.
While taking in the spectacular vistas, you’ll also have a chance to sample some local products from the region before taking advantage of free time to walk around.
After the day’s exploration, you’ll journey back to Girona for a final dinner with your new-found friends.
Day 5
Once you’ve had breakfast, you’ll bid farewell to idyllic Girona, transferring to Barcelona for your return flight.