Winter invites travellers to see cities differently. Squares light up for the holidays and markets fill with the aromas and flavours of tradition, while museums, historic neighbourhoods and cafés offer ways to discover a city’s distinctive character. Italy’s Immaculate Conception long weekend, from 5 to 8 December, offers an opportunity to take a few days away and explore somewhere new.
For travellers departing from Venice, the calendar makes it possible to plan a break around Wizz Air services scheduled on Saturdays and Tuesdays, spending four days away from everyday routines. From Spain and its food and Christmas traditions to Central and Eastern European cities, Georgia and the Italian destination of Naples, the proposed routes reveal different ways of experiencing the colder season through culture, flavours and winter atmospheres.
Spain: the Mediterranean beyond summer
Bilbao, architecture and gastronomy. In northern Spain, Bilbao is an ideal city-break destination combining contemporary art, local identity and food culture. Wizz Air services on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays make it an option for the 5-8 December long weekend. From the futuristic Guggenheim Museum to the lanes of the Casco Viejo, with its traditional shops and bars, the city invites unhurried exploration. Pintxos, the small dishes emblematic of the Basque Country, turn a food stop into an encounter with local conviviality.
Seville, Advent traditions. The Andalusian capital is another option for the Immaculate Conception holiday, with Wizz Air flights available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Christmas unfolds through markets, handmade nativity scenes and decorations across the historic centre. Between visits to the Real Alcázar and walks in Triana, travellers can seek out the belenes, central to a cherished local tradition, and stop for tapas and festive sweets. It is an opportunity to discover Andalusian identity through its longstanding customs.
Alicante, flavours of the Costa Blanca. Santa Bárbara Castle, the lanes of Santa Cruz and the Explanada promenade form an itinerary of views, history and local life. At the table, rice features in many traditional recipes and expresses the city’s connection with its surroundings. Turrón, a festive sweet closely associated with Alicante province, adds a seasonal flavour. The destination offers another way to experience the Mediterranean through seaside walks and food traditions, with Wizz Air flights from Venice on Saturdays and Tuesdays allowing a departure during the long weekend.
Central and Eastern Europe: traditions, history and winter atmospheres
Kraków, the appeal of a historic Christmas. The medieval Rynek Główny square becomes the centre of the festive season, with stalls, food specialities and crafts. Another discovery is the szopki krakowskie, elaborate architectural nativity scenes recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. Between Wawel Castle and Kazimierz, Kraków offers a journey through history, traditions and Polish cuisine, with Wizz Air flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Kutaisi, Georgian nature and culture. In the heart of Georgia, Kutaisi offers an original destination for discovering the Caucasus. Ancient cathedrals, UNESCO-listed monasteries and markets full of aromas and local produce create an encounter with Georgian history and traditions. The winter atmosphere invites leisurely exploration of the centre and tastings of local cooking, including khachapuri, khinkali and regional wines. For visitors with more time, the surrounding countryside offers striking scenery, from karst caves to mountain views. Wizz Air flights from Venice are scheduled on Tuesdays and Saturdays, making it an unusual choice for the long weekend.
Italy: Naples, nativity scenes and traditional flavours
Naples, the magic of a Neapolitan Christmas. In December, the historic centre fills with lights, decorations and visitors discovering one of Italy’s most distinctive Christmas traditions: the handmade nativity scenes of San Gregorio Armeno. The Spanish Quarters, city-centre squares and seafront combine history, popular culture and views across the gulf. Food is integral to the experience, from pizza to festive sweets such as struffoli and roccocò. Wizz Air’s daily service from Venice, strengthened for the winter season, provides another option for spending the long weekend discovering an Italian city full of character.
A new way to enjoy the calendar
From Spanish cities, where the colder season brings food and popular traditions, to Central and Eastern European destinations with markets and historic centres, and the lively Christmas atmosphere of Naples, December offers many opportunities to change perspective and explore new places.
The Immaculate Conception holiday becomes an opportunity to choose a city, a flavour or a tradition and build a short break around it. Getting away from everyday routines does not always require waiting for summer: a few days off and curiosity about how winter is experienced elsewhere in Europe, or in an Italian city waiting to be rediscovered, can be enough.
About Wizz Air
According to the company profile supplied with the release, Wizz Air operates a fleet of 277 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. Its team of aviation professionals provides a high-quality service and competitive fares, making it the airline of choice for 68.6 million passengers in 2025. Through WIZZ Holidays, the company offers competitively priced holiday packages combining Wizz Air flights with selected accommodation and travel services across its network. Wizz Air is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WIZZ. The company states that it was named among the world’s ten safest airlines by airlineratings.com, an agency specialising in airline safety and product ratings, and was named Airline of the Year at the Air Transport Awards in 2019 and 2023. It also cites recognition as Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline at the World Finance Sustainability Awards from 2021 to 2025. In 2026, the airline ranked second in the global airline emissions ranking presented by aviation analytics company Cirium, reflecting its work to reduce emissions intensity.
Sources and images: Press release from Wizz Air / Barabino & Partners. Schedules and company figures refer to the materials issued by the airline on 3 November 2026. Photo credits: see individual captions. All image rights are reserved to their respective rights holders.
