Solo Christmas & New Year on the Costa Brava with Flights – 11 Days
Christmas and New Year by the sea, with Barcelona, Montserrat and Girona, for solo travellers.
Tour overview
This 11-day holiday celebrates Christmas and New Year by the sea in Catalonia, designed for people travelling on their own. Flights from London are included, and a tour director hosts the group, which numbers between fifteen and twenty-seven. You stay ten nights at the four-star Hotel Marsol in Lloret de Mar, with breakfast and dinner daily and four lunches.
On Christmas Eve you visit the mountain monastery of Montserrat, then enjoy Christmas Day at leisure with a festive lunch. A scenic drive follows the Costa Brava coast on Boxing Day.
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You spend a day in Barcelona and visit medieval Besalú and Girona, with free days to relax, before seeing in the New Year with a gala dinner.
The physical rating is low. This holiday suits solo travellers who want a sociable festive season with sunshine.
Trip highlights
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Montserrat on Christmas Eve (Day 2)
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Christmas lunch (Day 3)
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The Costa Brava coast (Day 4)
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Barcelona (Day 5)
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Besalú and Girona (Day 6)
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A New Year's Eve gala dinner (Day 9)
Your route
6 stops from Barcelona to Figueres
- Barcelona Days 1, 5 & 11
- Lloret de Mar Days 1–10
- Montserrat Day 2
- Girona Day 6
- Besalú Day 6
- Figueres Day 9
Why choose this tour
Christmas and New Year in good company. Flights and most meals included.
Best suited to
- Solo travellers
- Travellers who want company over the festive season
- Winter sun seekers
- Culture lovers
Day-by-day itinerary
11 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom
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Day 1 · Barcelona, Lloret de Mar Lloret de Mar
Fly to Spain.
- Hotel
- Hotel Marsol
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Montserrat Montserrat
Christmas Eve.
- Hotel
- Hotel Marsol
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Lloret de Mar Christmas Day
Christmas lunch.
- Hotel
- Hotel Marsol
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Costa Brava Costa Brava
A coastal drive.
- Hotel
- Hotel Marsol
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Barcelona Barcelona
A city day.
- Hotel
- Hotel Marsol
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Besalú, Girona Girona
Medieval towns.
- Hotel
- Hotel Marsol
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Lloret de Mar Lloret de Mar
A free day.
- Hotel
- Hotel Marsol
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Lloret de Mar Lloret de Mar
Another free day.
- Hotel
- Hotel Marsol
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 9 · Lloret de Mar New Year's Eve
A gala dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel Marsol
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 10 · Lloret de Mar New Year's Day
A relaxed day.
- Hotel
- Hotel Marsol
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 · Barcelona, United Kingdom Fly home
Return home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Lloret de Mar (10 nights) Hotel Marsol
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights from London and transfers
- Accommodation 10 nights with a room of your own
- Meals 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 10 dinners
- Christmas lunch and New Year's Eve gala dinner
- Montserrat, Barcelona, Besalú and Girona excursions
- Porterage
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Meals not included 5 lunches
- Optional excursions
- Tips
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are travelling as a couple
- You want an active holiday
- You want a short break
- You want to change hotels
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Departures & prices
From £2,899 per person, twin share, tour only. 1 upcoming departure.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is this only for solo travellers?
Yes, everyone has a room of their own.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights from London and transfers.
Do I need a visa for Spain?
No, UK citizens can visit Spain visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Check gov.uk for the latest EU entry rules before you travel.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast and dinner daily and four lunches, including Christmas and New Year's Day.
When does it run?
From 23 December to 2 January.
Who looks after the group?
A tour director hosts the group throughout.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary