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About the tour: Paradors of Catalonia and the Spanish Pyrenees
Join us on this wonderful holiday to the delights of Catalonia and the Spanish Pyrenees. Staying in truly exquisite Paradors steeped in history, these unique hotels offer something spectacular to your tour. You will explore the beautiful town of Bergerac, the royal city of Pau and the delightful cobblestone streets of Pamplona, before enjoying the world-renowned La Rioja region – with a spot of wine tasting, of course! We head to the atmospheric city of Barcelona, famed for its extraordinary architecture, before discovering the historic towns of Girona, Besalù and France's Carcassonne. This magnificent tour is filled will incredible experiences, guaranteed to leave you wanting more!
Tour Includes
- 11 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 9 evening meals
- Drinks package at the Paradors – ¼ bottle of wine (white or red), ½ bottle of mineral water, and tea or coffee included with each of the seven evening meals at the Paradors
- Convenient local joining points
12 days from £2119 pp
We offer flexible payment options
Once you have booked your tour either online, or by telephone ( 01709 787 463 ), you have the flexibility of how you pay off the remainder of your balance. You can:
- Use our balance payment facility online to make and track your card payments. You can pay as much as you want up until your final due date or pay it all, the choice is yours.
- Send payments via online banking.
- Send payments via cheque.
- Call us and make a card payment, either a small amount or as lump sum until your final due date.
Our contact and online banking payment details will be on your confirmation invoice to remind you of your choices.
Tour Itinerary
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
Yes, you will receive one with your Travel Documents, which are sent 7-10 days before departure.
We believe that our holidays may not be suitable for children under 8 years old (except for Disneyland Paris bookings) however, we will
consider individual requests on application. Customers aged 18 and under at the time of travel must be accompanied by an adult, parent or
guardian aged over 18 years old.
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Day 1
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to the Paris area for an overnight stay.
Day 2 - Bergerac
Travel south through the heart of France, making a short visit to the beautiful town of Bergerac, located on the northern bank of the Dordogne River. Explore the old town with its tangle of medieval streets, half-timbered houses and flower-filled squares.
Continue to the Agen area for an overnight stay.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Bergerac
Included Highlights
- Bergerac
Day 3 - Pau
We continue our journey south today, with a brief stop in Pau, a royal city scenically set between the mountains and ocean. On a clear day, the Boulevard des Pyrenées provides majestic views of the mountains – this long avenue is dotted with cafés which offer the perfect spot to take in the atmosphere.
We then travel through magnificent scenery and cross the border into Spain to reach our panoramically located Parador.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Pau
Included Highlights
- Pau
Day 4 - Pamplona
Enjoy an included excursion today as we visit nearby Pamplona – world-famous for the ‘Running of the Bulls’ which takes place every July. Explore the old town and wander the cobblestone streets to uncover the town’s history, and simply enjoy the medieval centre.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Pamplona
Included Highlights
- Pamplona
Day 5 - La Rioja & Wine Tasting
Join our included excursion as we explore the revered wine region of La Rioja, famous for its full-bodied reds and crisp white wines.
Our first stop is bustling Haro, regarded as the wine capital of La Rioja. Here we will visit one of its historic bodegas for a wine tasting. Haro’s old quarter has a maze of streets, arcades and, of course, wine shops.
We then continue to the town of Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a popular stop on the fabled Camino de Santiago pilgrims’ trail, which snakes its way through the vine covered landscape.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
La Rioja
Included Highlights
- La Rioja
- Wine Tasting
Day 6 - Zaragoza
We leave Sos del Rey Católico this morning and travel to the city of Zaragoza, the capital of the Aragon region and in a lovely location on the banks of the Ebro River. There is time to discover the historic centre with its famous multi-domed Basilica del Pilar, with paintings by Goya adorning its ceiling. The city is known for its gastronomy too and sampling a taste of the local tapas is not to be missed.
We continue to Cardona where we spend four nights at the picture-postcard castle, the Parador de Cardona.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Zaragoza
Included Highlights
- Zaragoza
Day 7 - Barcelona
Today we travel to the fascinating coastal city of Barcelona – the cosmopolitan capital of the Catalonia region and Spain’s second largest city. A delightfully relaxed atmosphere pervades the city whilst extraordinary architecture, such as Antonio Gaudí’s unique Sagrada Familia and Casa Batlló, provide a spectacular backdrop.
An optional guided sightseeing tour by coach and on foot will introduce you to the most important sights of the city, including the Eixample district, as well as the vast Olympic Stadium.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
National Museum in Barcelona
Included Highlights
- Barcelona
Optional Excursions
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The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments) or sterling (via card payments). Card payments are available on Luxuria and Silver Service only.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments) or sterling (via card payments). Card payments are available on Luxuria and Silver Service only.
Day 8 - Free Time or Montserrat
Today we offer an optional excursion to Montserrat, known locally as the ‘serrated mountain’.
We travel to the site of the famous Benedictine monastery, which is today home to around one hundred monks who follow the Order of St. Benedict. One of Catalonia’s most visited sights, and regarded by many as the region’s holiest place, the chapels, beautiful Basilica and often-turbulent history make this a fascinating place to visit. The views are incredible too!
- Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Montserrat Abbey
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.| 2022 | 2023 | |
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TBC | TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments) or sterling (via card payments). Card payments are available on Luxuria and Silver Service only.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments) or sterling (via card payments). Card payments are available on Luxuria and Silver Service only.
Day 9 - Girona & Besalù
Our first stop on our included excursion today is the town of Girona. Behind the colourful houses lining the River Onyar is the old town, with its imposing Gothic cathedral and maze of narrow streets.
We then make our way to the medieval town of Besalù, in the volcanic region of La Garrotxa. Step back in time as you explore this fascinating old centre, with its historic churches, stone façades and narrow cobbled streets lined with pretty houses.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Girona
Included Highlights
- Girona
- Besalù
Day 10 - Carcassonne
After breakfast, we begin our journey back to France, first stopping in the walled town of Carcassonne, famous for the defences which encircle the medieval city. The walled ‘Cité Médieval,’ with its cobbled lanes, is a joy to explore, offering spectacular views towards the Pyrenées.
We stay overnight in the Toulouse area.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Cite de Carcassonne
Included Highlights
- Carcassonne
Day 11
To the outskirts of Paris for an overnight stay.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Day 12
Return home.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Travel Insurance from £42.00 (12 days) (includes insurance premium tax, prices per person). Single Room Supplement from £499.00 (12 days).
Paradors of Catalonia and the Spanish Pyrenees 12 days from £2119pp
Book online OR call our friendly travel advisers on:
01709 787 463
Accommodation
If you prefer, then you can join the tour at the hotel. To do this, we will require a copy of your passport for identification purposes and you must advise us at the time of booking.
No reduction will be given if you should choose to do this.
All hotel rooms benefit from private bathroom facilities.
Some hotels have tea and coffee making facilities. Please check the tour pages for more
information or call our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333.
Most hotels have a lift, please call our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333 for more information.
Some hotels have ground floor rooms. Please email for information on individual hotels or call our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333.
Your hotels will supply towels in your room.
We are unable to guarantee that the hotel will be able to meet your dietary requirements. We find that the majority of European countries do not generally cater for vegetarians and that the meal supplied may well be what everyone else is having minus the meat.
We will of course endeavour to arrange for a vegetarian meal at the hotel. We do however suggest that you advise us of your dietary requests at the time of booking and recommend that you speak to the receptionist on arrival with regard to your request.
Your Luxuria
Signature Paradors:
You will stay for three nights at the Parador de Sos del Rey
Católico, set in the foothills of the Pyrenees near Zaragoza, before moving onto
the Parador de Cardona, located in a peaceful position above the town of
Cardona, for four nights. Overnight stays in France will be in city-style hotels.
Parador de Sos del
Rey Católico – This magnificent Parador is a former stately home set in the
perfectly preserved 10th century medieval town of Sos del Rey
Católico. Part of the Cinco Villas or “Five High Towns”, Sos del Rey Católico
was the birthplace of King Ferdinand II of Aragon (the “Catholic King”). The
Parador skilfully combines nods to its medieval past such as a coat of arms in
the communal area and elegant Castilian-style furniture, with more contemporary
features. Breathtaking views abound over the Aragonese landscape of foothills,
mountains and valleys and the outdoor terrace provides an exceptional spot from
which to enjoy the scenery.
Parador de Cardona
– The Parador de Cardona is a 14th century castle which perches high
above the town of Cardona, surrounded by 9th century fortified
walls. The Parador is steeped in history and atmosphere with its carefully
restored vaulted ceilings, wooden beams, archways and exposed stonework, whilst
the interior design incorporates magnificent Catalan-inspired medieval furniture,
drapes and tapestries. Striking colours are often used in the decoration of the
public areas, many of these being genuine colours of the original era of the
castle. Views from the battlements across the town, Cardener River and the
surrounding countryside are spectacular.
Brittany Ferries
Travel Options
Departure times given for each region are approximate. Please check your travel documents to confirm the actual timings.
Front row seats can be reserved for £15pp (up to 6 days duration), £25pp (7 and 8 days duration), £30pp (9 to 11 days) or £35pp (12 days or more) on all European tours. This offer is only available for bookings of two or four persons on our Executive and Silver Service coaches and for one or two persons on our Luxuria coaches and is subject to availability. In addition to this, seats on the second row can be reserved for a supplement of £8pp (up to 6 days duration), £15pp (7 and 8 days duration), £18pp (9 to 11 days) or £22pp (12 days or more).
Guaranteed front or second row seats cannot be reserved on transfer journeys to/from the UK port. Occasionally, front and second row seats may be on a request only basis.
Please note: children under 15 years of age are not permitted to sit in the front seats of any coach.
On some coaches the legroom on front seats, central view seats and seats directly in front of the washroom may be slightly less than that available on other seats due to the presence of a modesty board in front.
If your tour is cancelled or merged for any reason and front or second row seats or central view seats or table seats are not available on your tour, you will be refunded any supplement paid. No other compensation will be payable.
Alternatively, we can take seating requests on your booking. However, requests are not guaranteed. All seat numbers are confirmed on travel documents approximately 7-10 days prior to departure.
Central View Seats are available to pre-book free of charge.
Table Seats are available to pre-book free of charge on our Luxuria coaches.
We guarantee that all passengers on the same booking will be seated together on the main tour coach.
Seats on the transfer coaches to and from the interchange are not allocated.
Hot and cold drinks are served on your main tour coach. Prices are approximately £1 or €1.25 Euro per drink. Prices will be confirmed by your driver.
Transfer coaches are routed approximately 2-3 weeks before departure. The route taken depends on where paassengers are booked to travel from on any particular date as to which route is taken. If you require further detailed information regarding the route to the port you can contact our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333 two weeks before you are due to travel.
With regard to the route taken by the main tour coach, this is determined by the driver.
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets. When non-British coaches are
used on transfers and tours (air holidays only) an on-board toilet may not be available. However, comfort stops will be made during long journeys.
All coaches feature air-conditioning. Should the air-conditioning system break down for a period exceeding 12 hours,
compensation will be awarded up to a maximum of £10 per fare-paying passenger per tour.
All our coaches and transfer vehicles operate a 'no smoking on board policy'. The use of electronic cigarettes is strictly forbidden.
In the interest of fellow guests, do not take hot food or ice cream on board.
Customers own alcohol cannot be consumed on board our vehicles.
Depending on the location of your pickup point, you may be picked up by coach (not necessarily the on you are touring on), minibus, taxi, National Express or Megabus service. You may then be taken to another centralised pickup location or service station. We operate a passenger interchange at Stop 24 Services, where you will meet the tour coach you are holidaying on and then continue on with your outbound journey. Similarly, on the way home, you may also change transfer vehicles at another location, to take you to your final drop off point.
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which
should weigh no more than 20kg when full. We
may refuse to carry larger or heavier cases.
Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead
racks aboard the coach. Nothing should be stored under your seat.
When it comes to getting you to your destination, Leger Holidays make it easy, with a selection of travel options for you to choose from.
Luxuria Features
- Deluxe armchair-style seats with leather exterior, central arm rests with cup holders and retractable calf rests give you a more comfortable journey.
- Every seat has its own, fully interactive, touch screen T.V. offering a wide choice of entertainment so you can control what you want to watch and when.
- There’s also a selection of double and single seats, including four seats face-to-face with tables. And with a total of 5 single seats available, these are ideal for passengers travelling independently.
- Plug sockets and USB points at each seat mean you can keep your devices fully charged throughout your journey.
- Onboard toilet.
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Find your nearest joining point
We have hundreds of coach joining points throughout England, Scotland and Wales. To find your nearest joining point, search using your postcode below.
*Please note joining points are subject to availability.
Travel Extras
Why not go the night before your tour for a relaxing start?
You can park for FREE for up to nine days at the Holiday Inn Ashford North and enjoy an overnight stay with English breakfast from just £41.50 per person (Based on 2 sharing a twin/double room on a B&B basis, subject to availability. Single supplements and terms and conditions apply.) We’ll then collect you from the hotel on the day of departure and return you there at the end of your holiday.
To book this package, please call the hotel on 01233 713333, select option 1, quoting ‘Leger Holidays’ and your booking reference. If your holiday is longer than seven days you can pay for additional days’ parking. Ask one of our friendly reservations team for more details when you book your holiday
On most holidays if you’d prefer to join your tour coach at Stop 24 services, you can park your car in the car park which is accredited by the Park Mark safer parking scheme and is monitored 24 hours a day by CCTV. Payment for the parking is made on arrival using the self-service machines. Excludes holidays to Ireland and the U.K. and tours travelling via Brittany Ferries.
On Single Traveller holidays and coach holidays of 7 days’ duration or more, you don’t even have to think about getting to your local joining point. If you live within 20 miles of one of our free joining points we’ll pick you up from your home and take you to meet your transfer vehicle, then return you back home at the end of your holiday. The cost is from £40 per booking each way for up to four people per booking.
If you live a little further afield, you can also take advantage of this convenient option for an additional charge – please enquire at the time of booking.
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To book this tour, just give our friendly team a call on 01709 787 463 or book online at www.leger.co.uk
