b'DiscoveriesExperience the shining peaks of the Pyrenees on captivating train journeys and enjoy the sparkling coast of Catalonia8 DAYS fromfrom the charming seaside town of Roses. 1,099 ppYOUR ITINERARYTO PARISAxatDays 1-2. Catalonia and a day to explore beautiful RosesYour holiday begins when we meet the Tour Manager and group at LondonRivesaltesSt Pancras, before boarding the Eurostar to Paris. We then change trains andPerpignanhead to the Catalan town of Figueres. From here, we have a short transfer toFROMour base for the next weekRoses. After checking into our hotel, we dine withNuria PARISour group this evening. Day 2 is free to explore our coastal surroundings. WithBesala laid-back atmosphere and white-washed buildings, the town centre containsRibes 7 Rosesthe church of Santa Mara and an ornate Modernist house, Casa Mallol, whileFigueresthe Bay of Roses has several blue flag beaches.SPAINGironaDay 3. Riding the Nria Valley Rack Railway up the PyreneesToday, we drive to Ribes de Freser to board the Nria Valley Rack Railway, which takes tourists and pilgrims to the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Nria.WHATS INCLUDED:Travelling up the Pyrenean valley, we pass verdant mountains and rugged gorges. The railway is the only access to Nria, making it a car-free haven of 7 nights 3 or 4-Star hotel tranquillity. At the top, the Sanctuary overlooks a blue lake with Pyreneanaccommodation (dependingpeaks behind. We have time to explore before the return journey. on departure)Days 4-5. Discovering Girona and a day in RosesEurostar StandardAfter breakfast, we drive to Girona to enjoy some free time in this well-Standard Class rail travelpreserved medieval Spanish city. Its old town is a maze of winding alleys, All rail and coach travel throughout colourful buildings, galleries and museums, located to the northeast of itsyour tourmodern centre. The old Jewish Quarter, a labyrinth of cobbled streets, ancientExpertise of a UK Tour Manager synagogues and cafes, is close to the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Girona. Onfrom start to finishDay 5 you have the opportunity to relax or explore further*. Our hotel is well equipped with everything you may need for relaxing in the sun, taking anBreakfast and dinner each dayoccasional dip in one of the pools and enjoying a drink from the pool bar. For aWine included with dinnerchange of scenery, there are two miles of beaches almost on your doorstep.All guided tours and excursions*Please note: On select departures, Day 5 and Day 7 have been swapped.Day 6. A journey on the Little Red Train into the French PyreneesToday a coach takes us to Rivesaltes near Perpignan to board the Little Red Train. Officially called the Train du Pays Cathare et des Fenouilldes (TPCF), this line was built over 100 years ago to link Rivesaltes and Carcassonne. Now, tourists ride in red carriages that stand out against the green Pyrenees on theTour Code: FRS| per person based onjourney to Axat in the Aude Valley. Explore this rural village, a cluster of rustic2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers houses nestled between imposing peaks, before we return to Roses by coach. from 300.Day 7. Ancient Besal, artistic Figueres and the Salvador Dal Museum 2025 Departures: This morning, we visit Besal, a well-preserved medieval town at the foot ofMAR, APR, MAY, JUN, AUG, SEP, OCTthe Garrotxa Volcanic Natural Park. Accessed by a 12th-century Romanesque bridge, the town boasts ancient buildings, pretty squares, and cobblestone alleys. Enjoy a free morning to explore before we continue by coach to Figueres. Here, we visit the largest surrealistic object in the world - the DalMobilityTheatre-Museum, housing the largest collection of Salvador Dals works. Rating 1 2 3 4Day 8. Homeward boundA coach transfer takes us to Perpignan to catch our train connection to Paris. In Paris, we change to the Eurostar back to London St Pancras, where its timeSecure your place nowto say our goodbyes and head home.with a 250pp depositSearch greatrail.com/25FRSSPAIN & PORTUGAL 77'