Description
Travel in deluxe style on this holiday aboard a JG Explorer coach!
Why not escape for the festive season and spend Christmas on the picturesque Costa Brava with its milder climate and sandy beaches? There's plenty of time to relax and enjoy the festivities in our resort, as well as included excursions to the beautiful medieval towns of Besalú and Pals, along with the charming city of Girona - who says Christmas has to be freezing cold?!
Itinerary
What's Included?
Includes- Return coach travel (see JG Explorer Coachestab for more info)- Ferry crossings- First & last night on a bed & breakfast basis in France (last night with a light evening meal)- 5 nights all-inclusive at a selected hotel on the Costa Brava (JG4 rating): - Buffet-style breakfast, lunch & dinner- Selected local brand spirits, wine, beer, soft drinks, tea & coffee (10am-11pm)- Hot & cold snacks (10:30am-12pm & 3:30-6pm)- Entertainment some evenings- Excursions to Girona, Besalú & Pals- Services of a resort representative on selected daysOptional excursion to Barcelona with guided city tour (£25pp)*Please note: drinks are not included in the restaurant during meals.
Itinerary
22nd DecemberFerry to Calais and overnight stay in France.23rd DecemberCross the border into Spain, reaching our hotel on the Costa Brava in time for dinner.Christmas Eve - GironaToday we visit Girona, a compact and charming city located halfway between the sea and mountains. There is plenty to see during our day out here, from discovering the grandiose Gothic cathedral to exploring the beautifully-preserved Jewish quarter.Christmas DayChristmas Day is a lovely day of leisure and celebration in the resort, where we make the most of our hotel's entertainment and plentiful food.Boxing Day - Besalú & PalsWe enjoy a relaxing excursion to Besalú, a beautiful example of a medieval town, before continuing onward to the quaint winding cobblestones of Pals where many of its ancient buildings are still standing.27th December - Optional excursion to Barcelona with guided city tour (£25pp)Join us for an optional excursion to Barcelona. We discover the highlights of this vibrant, beachside city with our guided city tour, including the bustling streets of the Ramblas, the awe-inspiring Sagrada Familia cathedral and the area built for the 1992 Olympics.28th DecemberTravel to our overnight hotel in France, with a light evening meal included.29th DecemberContinue on to Calais for our return ferry home.
Costa Brava
It's easy to see why Spain's northernmost Costa, the Costa Brava, remains so popular with coach holidaymakers.
With a spectacular coastline made up of dramatic cliffs and secluded coves framed by towering pines and only interrupted by pretty harbours and seaside towns, the Costa Brava, which translates as 'wild coast', is the place to go for romantic unspoilt scenery, breathtaking views and some of Europe's finest Blue Flag beaches, not to mention a mild year-round climate.
Coach holidays to the Costa Brava have something for everyone.
JG Explorer
JG Explorer coachesnWe are pleased to introduceJG Explorer- a brand-new deluxe coach, thoughtfully designed to provide an elevated coach experience and ensure your journey is special and memorable.
Exclusive to the JG Travel Group, the design of these coaches has been meticulously thought through with your comfort in mind - with only 44 seats meaning more room on board and padded seats. There's improved legroom and a footrest, making certain that wherever you sit, you'll be able to relax and enjoy your journey. We know it's the small things that make a big difference in terms of ease and added convenience, so ourJG Explorercoaches feature a floor-level, rear-mounted toilet, accessible to all customers.
On-board entertainment throughout your journey is easy to find on theJG Explorer,with access to Azimut, our wireless media system, providing films and quizzes. Simply bring along your smartphone or iPad and enjoy this entertainment interruption-free, with the use of our extra reliable Wi-Fi, free to all passengers and a handy USB port at each seat.nnThe layout of theJG Explorerincludes a floor-level, rear-mounted kitchen with a sink, an espresso machine to purchase delicious Nespresso coffee, dispensed by your driver during comfort breaks, and a fridge stocked with cold drinks and milk. Customers are welcome to help themselves to complimentary JG bottles, that can be used for refill at the built-in cold-water filter, cutting down on the need for disposable plastic bottles and doing our part for the environment.
Venue Information
Hotel
Selected HotelJG4 ratingWe'll stay at a selected hotel on the Costa Brava (JG4 rating). The hotel boasts comfortable en-suite bedrooms, balconies, buffet-style meals and regular entertainment.Hotel accessibility informationYour hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.Hotel RatingJG4 ratingAccommodation in our JG4 category is of an even higher standard, typically offering a wide range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are designed to make your stay the most comfortable possible and the staff provide a service that reflects the detail and quality. You can also expect higher standards of food and beverages.