Girona & Trains of the Pyrenees for Christmas
Girona & Trains of the Pyrenees for Christmas
Girona & Trains of the Pyrenees for Christmas
8 Days Starting and ending in London, UK
Visiting: London, Girona, Le Train Rouge, Vall de Núria, Pyrenees, Figueres, Dalí Theatre and Museum
Tour operator:
Tour code:
l-repxyr
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
From:
$2154 (USD)NB: Prices correct on 20-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Make your festive season one to remember and join us on this enchanting holiday! From our base in the charming city of Girona, we’ll embark on three remarkable train rides that are guaranteed to leave you with lasting memories. Enjoy an awe-inspiring journey on the Red Train, take in breathtaking landscapes from aboard the Yellow Train, and soak up spectacular scenery with a ride on the Núria Valley Rack Railway. With an included walking tour of Girona and a day at leisure on Christmas Day, there really is no better way to spend Christmas.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Dec 22 London St. Pancras International – Girona
Location: London, Girona
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Best Western Premier CMC Girona
Meals Included: No Meals
We journey aboard Eurostar from
London to Paris and continue by TGV to Girona. On arrival, we are transferred by coach to a city centre hotel, our base for the next seven nights.
Day 2 : Dec 23 Girona
Location: Girona
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Best Western Premier CMC Girona
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, spend the morning at leisure. We enjoy a three-course lunch at the hotel, before our local guide takes us on a walking tour of Girona. This charming city is situated in the northeast of Catalonia, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees, and is rich with historical and cultural heritage. The walled medieval quarter, which sits on a hill overlooking the city, is a delight to explore, and the riverbanks are lined with brightly painted houses. The historic centre is a maze of stunning churches, art galleries, fine squares, and cobbled streets. A wealthy city in medieval times, many superb Gothic and Romanesque buildings were constructed, and a Jewish community flourished here until 1492 – the old Jewish Quarter, Europe’s largest, has now been restored. The splendid cathedral features ornate stained-glass windows and the world’s widest Gothic nave. Our local guide will provide a comprehensive introduction to this fascinating city this afternoon.
This evening, we enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Day 3 : Christmas Eve The Red Train Of The Pyrenees
Location: Le Train Rouge
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Best Western Premier CMC Girona
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we discover the French Pyrenees in the company of a local guide. We travel by coach to join the Train du pays Cathere et du Fenouillèdes, affectionately called the Red Train, which passes through a land of vineyards and castles as it slowly climbs over an impressive 60km from Rivesaltes to Axat. We enjoy some free time in the pretty town of Axat, high in the Aude valley, before returning to our hotel by coach.
Day 4 : Christmas Day Girona
Location: Girona
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Best Western Premier CMC Girona
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Light Supper
Merry Christmas! Do as much or as little as you choose with a day at leisure in Girona. We include Christmas lunch at the hotel, and the afternoon is free for you to relax before enjoying a light buffet at the hotel this evening.
Day 5 : Boxing Day Núria Valley Rack Railway
Location: Vall de Núria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Best Western Premier CMC Girona
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today’s journey is in Spain on the Núria Valley Rack Railway, which is twinned with the Jungfrau Rack Railway in Switzerland. We travel by coach to join the Rack Railway. It’s the only means of transport to access the valley, so you are guaranteed breathtaking views of mountains and meadows as we climb more than 1,000m. With the help of a local guide, we can learn more about this remote region and enjoy a tasting of local produce. We return to our hotel by coach and enjoy dinner this evening.
Day 6 : Dec 27 Yellow Train Of The Pyrenees
Location: Pyrenees
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Best Western Premier CMC Girona
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our included excursion takes us to France and the French Pyrenees. We travel by coach to Villefranche where there's free time before joining the Yellow Train for an unforgettable journey through the Pyrenees. Sit back and relax as the line winds up the Tet valley, travelling 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 alight from the train at the small village of Mont Louis and return to our hotel by coach.
Day 7 : Dec 28 Figueres & Dalí Museum
Location: Figueres, Dalí Theatre and Museum
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Best Western Premier CMC Girona
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we board our coach for the journey to the Catalan town of Figueres, named after the sweet fig trees that once thrived here. A mix of architectural styles can be found in the old town along with various cultural attractions, the most popular being the Dalí Museum, which we include entry to. This amazing building is dedicated to the town’s most famous son, Salvador Dalí, and is highly recommended for anyone visiting northern Spain. We return to the hotel by coach and enjoy dinner in the hotel this evening.
Day 8 : Dec 29 Girona - London St. Pancras International
Location: Girona, London
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave Girona behind and transfer by
coach to Girona station then rail to Paris where we join the Eurostar for the return journey to London.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for seven nights on a half-board basis at the 4-star Best Western Premier CMC Girona.
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Dates & Availability
Sunday - Sunday
Dec 22, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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