b'LA ROCHELLE TO WHATS INCLUDED LONDONTHE GARONNE AND DORDOGNE RIVERBy Ship ROCHEFORTBy Rail BORDEAUXROYAN1 Nights on ship FROMPAUILLAC 6 LONDON UK Tour Manager from BORDEAUX LIBOURNE start to finishBORDEAUX START & END CADILLACFrance All tour excursionsBIARRITZ3 Return, escorted rail travel from London St PancrasDay 1 - London and Biarritz 3 nights 4-Star hotel We meet at London St Pancras ahead of our journey to Paris on theaccommodationEurostar. Once in the French capital, we continue by rail to Biarritz, checking into our hotel, the Mercure Biarritz Centre Plaza or Mercure5 meals including 3 Biarritz President, on arrival. breakfasts, 1 lunch and Day 2 - Uncovering Biarritz 1 dinnerYour full first day in Biarritz is free to begin exploring. The resort, with its sweeping promenade and vast beaches, offers a range of activities+ Plus all inclusions on for you to enjoy. You might like to try your luck in the casino or visityour Beautiful Bordeaux, the towns lighthouse. If youre feeling energetic, you could perhapsthe Dordogne and La take a stroll past the atmospheric Old Port to Rocher de la Vierge, aRochelle Cruisestatue on a rocky headland said to protect the safe return of local fishermen, now connected to the town by a footbridge. HOTELSDay 3 - La Rhune Mountain Railway The 4-Star Mercure Biarritz We take a coach to Col de Saint-Ignace, where we connect with theCentre Plaza and the 4-Star superb Petit Train de la Rhune. This classic rack-and-pinion railwayMercure Biarritz Prsident are takes us through the dramatic Atlantic Pyrenees in lovingly restoredboth found in the centre of wooden carriages - overcoming a height difference of 2,969 feetBiarritz, near to the main beach. during the journey. The route takes us through steep-sided rockyGuest rooms are comfortable valleys as we drink in fabulous panoramas over the rolling meadowsand stylish, and come with air-and foothills of the nearby Basque region. Before long, we arrive atconditioning, a television, a mini the summit of La Rhune, which not only marks the border betweenbar and a hairdryer.France and Spain but also offers magnificent views over the Bay of Biscay. After time to admire this impressive setting, we make the return journey down the mountain before continuing to the lively fishing port of St Jean-de- Luz.You have some free time here. Take a stroll along the promenade and watch the charming fishing boats bring their catch back to the sheltered harbour. Otherwise, the medieval centre is a delight to wander around. We enjoy a three-course lunch with wine in a local restaurant before returning to Biarritz.Day 4 - Biarritz and BordeauxWe take the train to Bordeaux, where we transfer to our ship, MS Cyrano de Bergerac, on arrival.For the rest of your holiday, follow the Beautiful Bordeaux, the Dordogne and La Rochelle itinerary on page 902022 Escorted Tour & Cruise from London St PancrasTour Code: BIR | Standard Class Rail TOUR & CRUISEMain Stern Deck Main Deck Middle Deck Upper Deck UPGRADE TO FIRST CLASS RAIL Aug 30 2,495 2,595 2,895 3,095 from just 200 per person.Deposit from 380 per person. Solo Occupancy available. Call us on 01904 521973 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 95Visit your local Travel Agent'