b'ClassicUncover the hidden gems, coastal charm and appetising flavours of one of Spains most beautiful regions from the9 DAYS frombay of Roses. The gorgeous, unspoilt coastal town of Roses1,995 ppis our base as we explore the rugged Costa Brava.YOUR ITINERARY FROM/TO PARISPerpignanDays 1-2. To the Catalan coast, a free day to discover Roses AxatWe meet at London St Pancras International and board the Eurostar to Paris inRivesaltesPlus Class. Continuing in First Class carriages, we journey through the heart of France to the Spanish coastal town of Figueres. Here, we transfer by coach toFigueres 8 Cadaqusour hotel in the town of Roses where we dine this evening. Day 2 is a free day toBesal Rosesrelax by the pool or bask on the white-sand Canyelles Petites beach opposite our hotel. Or visit the town of Roses, set within the beautiful Bay of Roses, a fishingBarcelonaport with typical Catalan charm and stylewhite-washed buildings contrastingSPAINwith azure blue sea and sky. Dinner is served this evening, and each night of our holiday, at our hotel. Days 3-4. Ancient Besal, Figueres & the Dal Museum, Cadaqus cruise This morning, we visit the medieval town of Besal, at the foot of theWHATS INCLUDED:volcanic Garrotxa Natural Park. Its cobbled streets, 12th-century bridge and sand-coloured buildings burst with history. We have a morning to explore 8 nights 4-Star hotel independently before boarding a coach to Figueres to look around the Dalaccommodation Theatre-Museum. This joyous pink and gold building contains the largest Eurostar Standard Premier/collection of Salvador Dals works in the world. Afterwards, there is time toEurostar Pluswander round the classic Catalan town whose town centre offers cafs, tapas First Class rail travelbars and gelaterias, which open on to picturesque squares. All rail, cruise and coach travel On the morning of Day 4, we board a boat for a cruise along a beautiful stretchthroughout your tourof the Cap de Creus National Park where attractive bays are accessible onlyExpertise of a UK Tour Manager by boat. We disembark in Cadaqus, set in a cobalt blue bay, where you havefrom start to finishtime to look around. A picturesque fishing village of white-washed houses that inspired much of Salvador Dals work, you could visit the famous paintersBreakfast and dinner each day,former house and studio, once a bohemian retreat for other artists. We sail back1 brunchto Roses where your afternoon is free to relax or head out for lunch. You couldAll guided tours and excursionstake a walk along the coastal path before dinner this evening.Days 5-8. Barcelona, The Little Red Train, brunch, homeward boundToday, we travel by coach to Barcelona for a guided sightseeing tour of the Catalan capital. We view the spectacular Sagrada Famlia, Antoni Gauds unfinished masterpiece and walk along Las Ramblas, a tree-lined boulevard that runs from Plaa de Catalunya to the waterfront. Your afternoon is free to explore independently, and you may wish to indulge in some local cuisine. You could walkTour Code: FCS| per person based onthrough the Gothic quarter and visit the Picasso Museum which houses some of2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers the artists finest work. Or take a stroll beside the beach. from 230.Day 6 is free to look around at your own pace. You could ride the Roses Express2025 Departures: road train along the seafront, into the hills above the Mediterranean, or visit theAPR, MAY, JUN, SEP, OCTmighty Castell de la Trinitat. The medieval city of Girona is a short journey by bus and its medieval streets are a treasure trove of winding alleys, colourful buildings and diverse galleries and museums. Tonight, dinner is served at our hotel. We board the Little Red Train after a transfer to Rivesaltes, near Perpignan onMobility 1 2 3 4Day 7, travelling into the foothills of the majestic Pyrenees, from Rivesaltes toRatingthe small town of Axat. Passing vineyards, forests and Cathar castles, you can enjoy the trip from an open-air carriage. Day 8 we enjoy brunch and a tasting at a vineyard, before our final dinner at the hotel. On Day 9 we transfer to PerpignanSecure your place nowand rail home via Paris, where we join the Eurostar to London St Pancras.with a 475pp depositPlease note: on some departures day 6 is the Red Train trip, and day 7 is a free day.Search greatrail.com/FCS25SPAIN 67'