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Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour
Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees
Experience the sparkling coast of Catalonia and shimmering peaks of the Pyrenees on this escorted rail tour with our sister company Rail Discoveries.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Roses
From London to Catalonia
Meet the Tour Manager and group at London St Pancras, board the Eurostar to Paris, then transfer to the high-speed TGV for a scenic journey through France to Figueres. Transfer to Roses, arriving late evening. Enjoy a light meal with the group after check-in.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2overnight: Roses
A day to explore beautiful Roses
Free day to explore Roses, set between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains. Visit the church of Santa María, Casa Mallol, the Ciutadella de Roses, Trinitat Castle, and enjoy the blue flag beaches. Excellent restaurants and bars along the coast offer fresh seafood and tapas.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 3railovernight: Roses
Riding the Núria Valley Rack Railway up the Pyrenees
Drive to Ribes de Freser to board the Núria Valley Rack Railway up to the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Núria. Spot deer or marmot along the way through verdant mountains and rugged gorges. Explore the sanctuary and crystalline blue lake before returning to Roses.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 4overnight: Roses
Discovering the old town of Girona
Drive to Girona for free time in this well-preserved medieval city. Explore the old Jewish Quarter, the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Girona (second-widest nave in the world), colourful riverside buildings, and the Pont de les Peixateries Velles designed by Gustave Eiffel. Return to Roses for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 5railovernight: Roses
A free day to explore Roses at leisure
Relax at the hotel with pools and pool bar, or explore two miles of golden sandy beaches along the palm-lined promenade. Optionally take the Roses Express train (payable locally) up to Puig Alt in the Cap de Creus peninsula.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 6railovernight: Roses
The Little Red Train into the French Pyrenees
Coach transfer to Rivesaltes near Perpignan to board the Little Red Train (Train du Pays Cathare et des Fenouillèdes) from Rivesaltes to Axat. Pass vineyards, forests, rocky outcrops and Cathar fortresses. In summer (June–September), open-air carriages are available. Explore Axat before coaching back to Roses.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 7overnight: Roses
Ancient Besalú and artistic Figueres
Journey to Besalú, a medieval town accessed by a 12th-century Romanesque bridge, for a free morning. Continue to Figueres for an included visit to the Dalí Theatre-Museum. Time to explore the town, including the 11th-century church and Sant Ferran Castle. Return to hotel for final dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 8rail
Homeward bound
Coach transfer to Perpignan to catch the train to Paris, travelling through the Occitan region of France and along the Rhône. Change in Paris to the Eurostar back to London St Pancras International, arriving in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
- 7 nights' 4-star hotel accommodation
- Eurostar Standard Class travel
- Standard Class rail travel throughout
- All rail and coach travel throughout the tour
- Breakfast and dinner each day
- 1 glass of wine included with dinner at the Mediterraneo Park Hotel
- All guided tours and excursions
- Included visit to the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance
- Roses Express train (payable locally)
- Optional extras such as Eurostar Plus Class upgrade
- London hotel stays
- UK rail connections
