b'YOUR ITINERARY 9 DAY HOLIDAYFROM SPAINDay 1London to the Catalan coastboulevard and the citys most famous1,895 PPAt London St Pancras we boardstreet. With an afternoon to explore, the Eurostar to Paris in Standardmaybe walk through the Gothic Premier Class, then travel in Firstquarter to the vibrant Plaa Reial with2024 Departures in: Class to the Spanish town of Figueres.its towering palm trees, or visit theMAY, JUN, SEP, OCTHere, we transfer to our hotel in thePicasso Museum to see some of the picturesque coastal town of Roses. artists finest work. Or take the Rambla de Mar walkway towards the beach. 2 3 41 Everyday Traveller ratedDay 2Discovering delightful RosesTOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT: Enjoy a free day to relax by the poolViewing Gauds fantastical work inUPGRADE YOUR HOLIDAY:or bask on the white-sand beachBarcelona, Casa Mil and Casa Batll Hotel Room upgrades available.opposite our hotel. Roses is a fishingCall to book or for more information.port with typical Catalan charm andDay 6A free day to explore Roses stylea huddle of white-washedYOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:buildings offset by the shimmeringToday you could ride the road train sea. It has a historic church, aalong the seafront, up into the hillsExpertise of a UK Tour Manager Modernist house, and several blue flagoverlooking the sea, or visit the Castellfrom start to finishbeaches. Maybe enjoy lunch with ade la Trinitat. At the other end of townFirst Class rail and all transfers, view in a terraced restaurant. is the Ciutadella de Roses, the site of aEurostar Standard Premierfortress used by Greeks, Romans and Visigoths. The medieval city of Girona8 nights 4-Star hotel Day 3Ancient Besal, Figueresis a short journey away by local bus.accommodation overlooking the and the Salvador Dal Museum Please note: On some departures, wepicturesque Canyelles Petites We visit Besal, a well-preservedwill be travelling on the Little Red Trainbeach in Rosesmedieval town below the volcanictoday, with a free day on Day 7 Breakfast and dinner each day, Garrotxa Natural Park, with a labyrinthand 1 brunchof ancient buildings, pretty squaresDay 7The quaint Little Red Train and narrow cobblestone alleys.All tour excursions In Figueres we explore the DalToday we board the fantastic Little Red Theatre-Museum, a joyous pinkTrain, on a line constructed more than building with the largest collection100 years ago to connect Rivesaltes of Salvador Dals works in the world.and Carcassonne. This scenic trip After our museum visit theres time tochugs past shining vineyards, verdant wander round Figueres, which buzzesforests and rocky outcrops. In open-with cafs, tapas bars and gelaterias. air carriages, immerse yourself in the passing scenery; breathe in the freshFROM/TO PARISmountain air and soak up the views. PerpignanDay 4Cruising around the Cap deThe train stops in the rural valley townAxatCreus to charming Cadaqusof Axat, before embarking on theRivesaltesThis morning, we board a boat atenjoyable journey back to Rivesaltes.the port of Roses for a cruise along aFigueres 8 Cadaqusbeautiful stretch of the Cap de CreusDay 8A vineyard brunch Besal RosesNational Park, an arid peninsulaand a beachfront dinnerdotted with small shrubs and ruggedWe embrace Catalan flavours todayBarcelonacliffs, to Cadaqusset in a cobaltas we travel to a vineyard in theSPAINblue bay. You could visit the artistsEmpord wine region. We enjoy cold former home and studio, once ameats and local cheese served with bohemian retreat for other artists.wine produced on the estate, followedTour Code: FCS |per person based on 2 Picasso was inspired by the light ofby a walk through the vineyards andsharing. Deposit from 350 per person. Cadaqus and the shining seafrontolive trees, before visiting the winery. Supplement for solo travellers from 240 has drawn visitors for decades. This evening, we have a farewell TOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:dinner at a restaurant on the beach.To book and for Sailing round a scenic peninsula tothe gorgeous village of Cadaqus Day 9Homeward boundinformation go toThis morning, we say adios to Rosesgreatrail.com/FCS24 Day 5The unique city of Barcelonaas we transfer by coach to Perpignanor call 01904 527168On a guided tour, we see Barcelonasto board the train to Paris in First spectacular Sagrada Famlia, GaudsClass. In the French capital, we board& speak to ourincomplete masterpiece. We continuethe Eurostar in Standard Premier expert team.down Las Ramblas, a tree-linedClass back to London St Pancras.101'