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Highlights of the Spanish Coast and Barcelona - 9 days from £529, 12 days from £749

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9-Day Break

  • Day 1 – Local departure by coach, then onwards to the Paris area for an overnight stay.
    • Flying Start/Return available on this tour
  • Day 2 – To Calella on the Costa del Maresme for a six-night stay. B,D
  • Day 3 – Costa Brava Coastal Tour Optional excursion (included on Silver Service) first, to Tossa de Mar, a typical Catalan coastal town with narrow cobbled streets, medieval walls, a 14th-century church and plenty of bars. Then it’s on to Lloret de Mar, the liveliest resort on the Costa Brava, and finally historic Blanes, once famous for its lace making. B,D
  • Day 4 – Barcelona Included full-day excursion to Barcelona. Enjoy the delightful relaxed atmosphere, particularly along Las Ramblas. Our optional guided Barcelona sightseeing tour takes in many of the city’s sights, such as Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, a spectacular church begun in 1882 and still under construction, the impressive 1992 Olympic Stadium and the bustling Las Ramblas, with free time to explore the bars, cafés and shops. B,D
  • Day 5 – Girona and Besalu Included visit to Girona. Behind its charming colourful houses lining the River Onyar lies the Old Town, with its imposing Gothic cathedral, maze of narrow streets and ‘Rambla de la Libertat’. We then make our way to the charming medieval town of Besalu. B,D
  • Day 6 – Catalan Country Tour Optional excursion to the cool of the wooded hills with a local guide. Our first stop is the delightful spa-town of Sant Hilari Sacalm. Enjoy a delicious Catalan lunch, before returning to the coast. B,D
  • Day 7 – Montserrat Optional excursion to the 9thcentury Benedictine monastery, spectacularly situated its beautiful Basilica and turbulent history make this a fascinating place to visit. B,D
  • Day 8 – To the Paris area or northern France for an overnight stay.  B
  • Day 9 – To Calais then return home. B

12-Day Break Extra Leisure Tour

Our new 12-day tour offers an extra night in Spain and a more leisurely journey to and from Spain with extra overnight stays en route. 

  • Day 1 – Local departure by coach, then onwards to the Paris area for an overnight stay.
    • Flying Start/Return available on this tour
  • Day 2 – To Calella on the Costa Brava for a nine-night stay. B,D
  • Day 3Costa Brava Coastal Tour Optional excursion (included on Silver Service) first, to Tossa de Mar, a typical Catalan coastal town with narrow cobbled streets, medieval walls, a 14th-century church and plenty of bars. Then it’s on to Lloret de Mar, the liveliest resort on the Costa Brava, and finally historic Blanes, once famous for its lace making. B,D
  • Day 4Barcelona Included full-day excursion to Barcelona. Enjoy the delightful relaxed atmosphere, particularly along Las Ramblas. Our optional guided Barcelona sightseeing tour takes in many of the city’s sights, such as Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, a spectacular church begun in 1882 and still under construction, the impressive 1992 Olympic Stadium and the bustling Las Ramblas, with free time to explore the bars, cafés and shops. B,D
  • Day 5Girona and Besalu Included visit to Girona. Behind its charming colourful houses lining the River Onyar lies the Old Town, with its imposing Gothic cathedral, maze of narrow streets and ‘Rambla de la Libertat’. We then make our way to the charming medieval town of Besalu. B,D
  • Day 6Catalan Country Tour Optional excursion to the cool of the wooded hills with a local guide. Our first stop is the delightful spa-town of Sant Hilari Sacalm. Enjoy a delicious Catalan lunch, before returning to the coast. B,D
  • Day 7Montserrat Optional excursion to the 9thcentury Benedictine monastery, spectacularly situated its beautiful Basilica and turbulent history make this a fascinating place to visit. B,D
  • Day 8 – Vic Included visit to this small country town built around the large gothic Plaça Major. Dating back to 3rd century BC, and with many Roman influences, including the cathedral, a classic in design and well worth a visit. B,D
  • Day 9 – Free Time In Resort. B  
  • Day 10 – Free Time In Resort. B
  • Day 11 – Continue to northern France for an overnight stay. 
  • Day 12 – To Calais then return home. B 

    Included Meals: B=Breakfast D=Dinner

    Notes

    Prices are per person, based on two sharing.

    Extras:

    • Optional excursions;
    • Single room supplement £189 (9 days), £269 (12 days)
    • Travel insurance from £44.95 (9 days), £46-£95 (12 days)

    Passengers :

    Tour Includes

    • Free local joining points
    • Travel by executive coach
    • 8 or 11 nights’ accommodation
    • 8 or 11 continental breakfasts
    • 6 or 9 evening meals 
    • Included excursions:
      • Girona & Besalu – charming medieval towns
      • Barcelona – impressive cultural city

    Optional Excursions

    • Costa Brava (included on Silver Service) – coastal resorts and villages
    • Montserrat – spectacular monastery
    • Barcelona City Tour – see the main sights
    • Catalan Country Tour – lovely spa town and traditions
    • Vic (12-day break only) – small country town

    Silver Service

    Upgrade to Silver Service and enjoy these extras

    • Travel by Silver Service luxury coach which includes:
      • Extra legroom for your added comfort
      • Comfortable rear lounge to relax and chat
      • FREE personal headphones with a choice of music & DVDs
    • Porterage in all hotels
    • Smaller, more personal group
    • Extra included excursion:
      • Costa Brava Coastal Tour

    Tour Dates

    Highlights Of The Costas & Barcelona (9 Days) - Silver Service
    Tour Ref: 9ESSV/1

    28 April 2012 - £599.00

    02 June 2012 - £649.00

    04 August 2012 - £729.00

    01 September 2012 - £699.00

    15 September 2012 - £659.00

    06 October 2012 - £569.00

    20 October 2012 - £549.00


    Highlights Of The Costas & Barcelona (9 Days)
    Tour Ref: 9ESS/1

    22 September 2012 - £529.00