Spain | Tour Code: 14697
Unpack Once, Explore More. Enjoy the best of both relaxation and exploration with this escorted group tour, where you’ll stay in one hotel for the entire duration and take daily excursions to uncover the region’s highlights. Skip the hassle of constant travel and immerse yourself in local culture and landscapes on guided day trips, returning each evening to the comfort of your “home away from home.” Perfect for travellers who value a balance between adventure and relaxation, this tour combines the ease of settling in with the thrill of discovering new places every day.
Highlights
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Guaranteed Departures
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Explore the hstoric Villefranche-de-Conflent UNESCO-listed fortified town before a scenic train ride through the French Pyrenees.
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Take the Nuria rack railway up 1000m to this peaceful pilgrimage site in the heart of the Pyrenees.
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Travel along the historic Red Train route, and ride through vineyards, castles, and viaducts on a historic railway before exploring charming Axat.
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Enjoy stunning coastal views as the train winds through Cap de Creus Nature Park, where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean.
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Step into the surreal world of Salvador Dalí at this fascinating museum showcasing his greatest works.
Overview
Step aboard the Little Train of the Pyrenees Tour and journey through breathtaking landscapes where the mountains meet the Mediterranean. Discover historic towns, scenic railways, and the charm of Roses, all while enjoying a delightful blend of culture and relaxation.
Inclusions
- 7 nights in Roses at Hotel Monterrey Roses by Pierre & Vacances or similar
- Daily Buffet Breakfast
- Daily Hotel Dinner
- Half Day Excursion to Cap de Creus Nature Park on the Roses Express train
- Full Day Excursion to Villefranche, including the Little Yellow Train to Mont Louis
- Full Day Excursion to Nuria Valley & Sanctuary
- Full Day Excursion on the Red Train from Rivesaltes to Axat
- Half Day Excursion to Figueres, including entry to the Dalí Museum
- Professional English-speaking Tour Director for the entire duration of the tour
Itinerary
Arrival on your own at the hotel.
After check-in, the rest of the day is at leisure. This evening, let's get totgether with our fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Roses at Hotel Monterrey Roses by Pierre & Vacances or similar.
We will have the morning and afternoon at leisure to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Roses. Later today, Let’s set off on the Roses Express for a half day excursion to the Cap de Creus Nature Park where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean. Here we will enjoy the panoramic views of the bay of Roses and the surrounding coves. Train duration: 2 hrs (approx. 30km).
Overnight stay in Roses at Hotel Monterrey Roses by Pierre & Vacances or similar.
Today, let’s uncover more of the beauty of the Pyrenees. We will depart the hotel for a full-day guided excursion of the Spanish side of the Pyrenees and to the magnificent Nuria Valley as well as a trip on the Nuria rack railway. The train will climb almost 1000m before arriving at the remote town of Nuria. Railway is the only form of access to this small town and pilgrimage centre, home to an image of the Virgin Mary. We will finish the day with a visit to the Sanctuary, before returning down the valley on the train once more. Train duration: 1 hr (approx. 25km).
Overnight stay in Roses at Hotel Monterrey Roses by Pierre & Vacances or similar.
Let’s discover more this morning as we cross the border to France where we spend the day exploring the French side of the Pyrenees. First, we will visit the fortified town of Villefranche-de-Conflent, a UNESCO world heritage site. Here we will have some free time to explore the fortresses built during the time of Louis XIV and designed by the French engineer Vauban.
In the afternoon, let’s admire the scenery from the comfort of our carriage as the train winds its way up into the Tet valley, passing through forests and tunnels and across ravines and viaducts, including the Pont Gisclard suspension bridge and the Séjourné viaduct with its dramatic double-decker arches. We will finish this scenic journey at the small village of Mont Louis before returning to our hotel by coach. Train duration: 1.15 hrs (approx. 29km).
Overnight stay in Roses at Hotel Monterrey Roses by Pierre & Vacances or similar.
We will have today to relax and enjoy the scenic seaside town of Roses. Our local guide will be happy to suggest activities and advise which highlights are a must – see. Why not relax on the beach or enjoy some souvenir shopping followed by lunch in the Spanish sunshine.
Overnight stay in Roses at Hotel Monterrey Roses by Pierre & Vacances or similar.
Due to an early start, a packed breakfast to go will be arranged this morning.
Let’s explore more as we board the Red Train. Here we will travel from Rivesalets to Axat along the 100-yearold line, passing castles, vineyards, viaducts and tunnels along the way. On arrival in Axat we will have some time at leisure to explore this pretty town before our transfer by coach back to our hotel.
Train duration: 2:45 hrs (approx. 60km).
On arrival in Axat we will have some time at leisure to explore this pretty town, before our transfer by coach back to our hotel.
Train duration: 1 hour (approx. 60km).
Please note that the longer advertised route from Rivesaltes has been changed to above due to maintenance works on the tracks between Caudies and Rivesaltes. We will have the evening at leisure to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Roses.
Overnight stay in Roses at Hotel Monterrey Roses by Pierre & Vacances or similar.
Today we will experience more as we travel to the town of Figueres, to visit the Dalí Museum (entrance included). Salvador Dalí was born in Figueres and he is considered the father of surrealism. His artistic repertoire includes a great variety of paintings, films, sculptures, and photographs. The heart of the museum is the building that housed the Figueres town theatre when Dalí was a child and is where the young Dalí’s first exhibitions were showcased. The museum now displays the largest and most diverse collection of his works.
In the afternoon we will return to the hotel and where will have the afternoon at leisure.
Overnight stay in Roses at Hotel Monterrey Roses by Pierre & Vacances or similar.
It's time to say 'adios' to the beautiful seaside town of Roses and set off for home.
Check out.
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Additional Information
- Please note that the order of some of the tours and experiences may vary in order without affecting the tour or experience.
- Guaranteed Departures with a minimum of 2 participants booked.
Excluded
- International airfares and taxes
- Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
- Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
- Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
- Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
- Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
- Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package
