Jet off on two fabulous new European city break destinations from Glasgow
The new deals are available from now, over winter and next summer
BREAK AWAY Jet off on two fabulous new European city break destinations from Glasgow
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GET set to hit the highlights of the gorgeous Spanish city of Murcia or the gorgeous Swiss city of Geneva thanks to new city-break trips from Jet2.
The UK's biggest tour operator is expanding its portfolio of city breaks from Glasgow airport for this summer and winter and for summer 26 too.
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The city of Murcia in south eastern Spain.
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Explore Murcia's Cathedral of Saint Mary on a Jet2CityBreak
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Plaza de Santo Domingo with Iglesia de Santo Domingo in Murcia city
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Following continued demand from customers the company has put Murcia on sale all year-round from Glasgow, as well as launching packages to Geneva for Winter 25/26.
Customers can reach Murcia via flights to Alicante airport, with city breaks available to a range of 3* and 4* hotels.
Flights leave daily until November and are then range between three and four times weekly, making short or longer breaks easy.
Murcia is where medieval meets modern. Jam-packed with charm, culture and cosmopolitan vibes, this south-eastern Spanish city offers lovely plazas, beautiful architecture and cosy tapas bars offering delicious local cuisine.
Previously only available as a ski flight only option with Jet2.com, holidaymakers can now enjoy city breaks in Geneva, Switzerland's second biggest city.
Discover the culture of this lake-side gem on a week-long holiday or explore all the cosmopolitan city has to offer for a couple of days before hitting the ski slopes.
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Geneva downtown district and Lake Geneva
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The Rhone river flows through the heart of Geneva
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City breaks to 3* and 4* hotels will be available to Geneva from December 13-April 18 on weekly Saturday flight.
Jet2CityBreaks include flights with Jet2.com, 22kg hold luggage and 10kg cabin baggage and are ATOL protected.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: 'We are seeing strong demand for city breaks for this year and next, so we have responded by expanding our Jet2CityBreaks portfolio from Glasgow Airport.
'The introduction of new city break destinations, Murcia and Geneva, means we are offering customers and independent travel agents a fantastic selection of cultural hotspots to choose from.
I went to Geneva and discovered there is so much more to stunning city than gateway to the ski slopes
'As the largest operator of European city breaks, we know that today's announcement will be welcome news to customers looking to enjoy a city break escape no matter what time of the year.'
Chris Tibbett, Aero Director at AGS Airports, which owns and operates Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton Airports, said: 'We are thrilled to see Jet2CityBreaks expand its product portfolio from Glasgow.
'We support Jet2CityBreaks in their commitment to offering high-quality packages, ensuring travellers choosing to fly from Glasgow can explore new cities with peace of mind, including the additions of Murcia and Geneva.
'We look forward to welcoming more passengers with Jet2.com and help them embark on unforgettable city break experiences.'
For further information see jet2holidays.com/city-breaks
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