Scenic Purenees & Coastal Catalonia

Scenic Pyrenees & Coastal Catalonia

12 days from only £899 

Discover the tiny Catalan principality of Andorra, a paradise of rugged mountain peaks and breathtaking scenery, exciting Barcelona with its spectacular architecture and vibrant centre, the walled city of Carcassonne and the picturesque Costa Brava, Spain's wild coast.

Holiday highlights
• Barcelona
• Montserrat
• Andorra and The Pyrenees
• Medieval Carcassonne
• Resort stay on the scenic Costa Brava

Optional excursions
• Guided tour of Carcassonne 
• Val Nord & Ordino
• Guided City Tour of Barcelona

Holiday itinerary
Day 1 UK to Reims - Relax aboard your Grand Tourer coach as we cross to Calais then head to Reims for an overnight stay.
Day 2 Reims to Montpellier - We continue southwards through France to Montpellier for an overnigh stay at the 4* Mercure Montpellier Antigone. (B,D)
Day 3 Montpellier to Andorra la Vella - We visit the medieval fortified town of Carcassonne, famous for its unique roman and medieval fortifications.  We then pass through the delightful town of Foix before crossing the Spanish border and into Andorra and its capital, Andorra la Vella.  Dinner and a three night stay at the 5* Hotel Plaza, a first class hotel with a wealth of leisure facilities. (B,D) 
Day 4 Scenic Andorra - Scenic drive through Andorra’s dramatic Pyrenean landscape as we travel along the high valleys surrounded by awe-inspiring mountains and discover timeless little villages. (B,D)
Day 5 Andorra la Vella - Day at leisure.  Take advantage of the hotel's facilities or enjoy the dramatic scenery. (B,D)
Day 6 Andorra to Costa Brava - We climb across the Pyrenees and pause for sightseeing at Montserrat, where for 700 years pilgrims have ascended to the rock-top monastery to worship in front of the small statue of the Virgin Mary. Then on to Santa Susanna and the 4* Hotel Onabrava for a four night stay. a well-appointed hotel with an outdoor pool. (B,D)
Day 7 Santa Susanna - At leisure in this lovely resort to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and the resort’s many amenities. (B,D)
Day 8 Gerona & Estartit - Today we visit historic Gerona, with time to explore the old town.  We then head to the coastal resort of Estartit for a late lunch and and optional glass bottom boat trip.  Enjoy the scenic drive back to Santa Susanna, passing through Saint Felieu de Guixols and Tossa de Mar, taking in the rugged Costa Brava coastline. (B,D)
Day 9 Barcelona - To stunning Barcelona, for a day at leisure in this historic city.  Stroll around the harbour, or along the vibrant Ramblas. Marvel at the many spelndid examples of Spanish Art Nouveau, represented in the buildings of Antoni Gaudí.  An optional guided city tour will be available. (B,D)
Day 10 Costa Brava to Bourges area - Back into France, across the Millau Bridge and on to Bourges for an overnight stay at the 4* Novotel Bourges. (B,D)
Day 11 Bourges to Amiens - Through France via Paris, with time for sightseeing, to our overnight hotel in Amiens. (B,D) 
Day 12 Amiens to UK - We head to Calais, enjoy our voyage across to Dover, and then home. (B)
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Your Grand Tourer holiday includes
• Travel by Grand Tourer coach
• Complimentary Home Connect service (where available - please ask for details)
• 4 included and 8 optional excursions
• 9 cites and resorts across Spain and France
• 11 nights, daily breakfast, 10 dinners