The Roses of the Mediterranean Coast

The gorgeous coastal town of Roses is our base as we explore Costa Brava, uncovering the region's highlights. Enjoy a cruise around the Cap de Creus peninsula to the picture-perfect fishing village of Cadaqués, and explore buzzing Barcelona, the Catalan capital that showcases the eye-catching architecture of Antoni Gaudí. Visit ancient Besalú as we uncover the surreal world of famed artist Salvador Dali, and embark on a captivating rail journey through the mountains to Nuria Valley.

Holiday Inclusions
* Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
* Door-to-Door service
* Return ferry crossings
* Coach travel throughout
* Excursions as listed

Additional Information
This holiday requires a full UK Passport with at least 6 months of validity from the date your holiday returns to the UK.Outbound Journey
After your home collection we take you to the port to join our overnight crossing to Holland. Dinner, breakfast, and lower berth cabin is included. On day 2 we journey by coach through Holland to our overnight hotel in France.

Roses
On day 3 we continue to Roses, an authentic Spanish fishing port with sandy beaches on the Costa Brava, near the Spanish-French border of Catalonia. You can take a dip in azure seas or laze on sandy shores in Roses. It's one of the best places to enjoy life like a true Spaniard - slow and relaxed.

Cap de Creus Park
Enjoy a morning at leisure in Roses, before we join the Roses Little Town Train for a two-hour journey along the coast to Cap de Creus Nature Park. Enjoy magnificent panoramic views and Mediterranean landscapes, charming coves with crystal-clear water and sea caves in natural sites of national interest, and the fully protected nature reserve of the Cap de Creus nature park. We will discover marvellous places to take some of the best photos of the Costa Brava so don't forget to bring your camera.

Besalú Rail & Cruise
We are joined by a local guide on day 5 for a full-day excursion to the middle-age town of Besalú. Our day begins with a ride on the little town train, a great way to see this historic town. Enjoy some free time to relax and have a bite to eat, before we continue to Banyoles for a one-hour boat trip on the Lake to round off the day. Day 6 is a free day.

City of Barcelona
On day 7 we include a morning guided tour of Barcelona, including a boat trip around the harbour and along the coastline. Then it's free time for lunch in the city, and an afternoon at leisure before we return to the hotel. The Catalan capital offers a wide range of leisure options and a rich cultural scene, famous for Gaudí and other Art Nouveau architecture.

Cadaqués
After breakfast on day 8, we make the short walk to Santa Margarita for a one-hour boat trip to Cadaqués, with a guided walking tour on arrival. Situated right on the Cap de Creus peninsula, Cadaqués is one of the most symbolic places on the Gironese Costa Brava, made famous by Salvador Dalí. The artistic genius spent long periods here during his childhood as well as establishing his home there. His house-museum, beside Port Lligat bay, to the north of the town, enables you to get to know part of the extensive work of this master of Surrealism. This afternoon we return to Roses with time free to relax before dinner.

Núria Valley
On day 9 we journey into the mountains to Ribes de Freser for a trip on the rack railway through to the Sanctuary of Núria. It is the only way to access Núria Valley and has exceptional features: a rack railway covering a distance of 12.5 km over an incline of more than 1,000 metres. There will be time for refreshments before the return journey by train and coach.

Return Journey
On day 10 we depart our resort hotel and journey to our overnight hotel in France. On day 11 we return to the port for our North Sea overnight crossing. Again, dinner, breakfast, and lower berth cabins are included. On day 12 we disembark our cruise ferry and return home by coach.Our Accommodation

Overnight Ferry - 2 nights
Our ship offers a variety of entertainment whilst we sail to Europe from either Newcastle or Hull. Your lower birth cabin, dinner, and breakfast are included.

Overnight Hotel - 2 nights
Our overnight hotel will be ideally located for our route and will offer comfortable, en-suite accommodation, restaurant, and bar. There will be a lift, or ground floor bedrooms available on request.

Prestige Victoria Hotel & Spa Elit, Roses - 7 nights
The hotel Victoria is located on the seafront, with direct access to the beach, and just 2km away from the centre of Roses. Hotel Facilities include a restaurant, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, poolside bar, fitness centre with gym, spa, games room, garden, and terrace. Free Wi-Fi is available. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities and feature air-conditioning, telephone, flatscreen TV, minibar, safe, and hairdryer. Upgrades to Panoramic rooms may be available on request. This hotel has a lift.