Description
Description
Travel in deluxe style on this holiday aboard a JG Explorer coach!With its temperate climate and fresh sea breeze, it's easy to see why the Costa Brava is a firm favourite during the festive season. So why not celebrate Christmas and New Year abroad this year and replace the cold weather and dark skies with the Costa Brava's sandy beaches, azure waters, and charming ambience? With visits to picturesque Catalan towns scattered along the coast as well as plenty of festive fun and relaxation at the hotel, this is a wonderful way to spend the Christmas holidays.
Itinerary
Coach Itinerary
22nd DecemberFerry to Calais and overnight stay in France.nn23rd DecemberCross the border into Spain, reaching our hotel on the Costa Brava in time for dinner.nnChristmas Eve - Tossa de MarWe take a morning trip to Tossa de Mar, once a tiny fishing village and now a popular seaside resort that has managed to retain all of its original charm and character.nnChristmas Day & Boxing Day We relax and soak up the resort's friendly atmosphere with plenty of good food, fun and festive entertainment.nn27th 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.nn28th December - Day at leisure in our resortnn29th December - GironaGirona is a compact and charming city located halfway between the sea and mountains. There is plenty to see during our day out here, from exploring the grandiose Gothic cathedral to the beautifully preserved Jewish quarter.nn30th December - Besalú & PalsWe enjoy a relaxing excursion to Besalú, a beautiful example of a medieval town, before continuing onwards to the quaint winding cobblestones of Pals where many of its ancient buildings are still standing.nnNew Year's Eve & New Year's DayWe spend a couple of days at leisure in our resort and enjoy a gala dinner on New Year's Eve, bringing in the New Year in style.nn2nd JanuaryTravel to our overnight hotel in France, with a light evening meal included.nn3rd January - Paris We travel north to Paris for an afternoon at leisure. Explore the many sights of the iconic 'City of Lights' before enjoying free time for dinner in Paris (not included). Tonight, we stay in a hotel on the outskirts of Paris on a bed and breakfast basis.nn4th JanuaryContinue on to Calais for our return ferry home.
Coach Bullets
- Return coach travelon a JG Explorer Coach (seeHelpful Informationbelow)- Ferry crossings- First & last night on a bed & breakfast basis in France- Additional overnight stay on the return journey with a light evening meal and breakfast in France- 10 nights at a selected hotel on the Costa Brava (JG4 rating) with full board (includes a gala dinner on New Year's Eve):- Buffet-style breakfast, lunch & dinner- Selected local brand spirits, wine, beer, soft drinks, tea & coffee (10am-11pm)- Hot & cold snacks (10:30am-12:0pp & 3:30-6pm)- Entertainment some evenings- Excursions to Tossa de Mar, Girona, Besalú & Pals- En-route visit to Paris- 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.
Search Bullets
- 10 nights at a selected hotel on the Costa Brava (JG3 rating) with full board (includes a gala dinner on New Year's Eve)- Free bar* (3pm-9pm) on the Costa Brava on local brands including spirits- Excursions to Tossa de Mar, Girona, Besalú & Pals
JG4
Accommodation 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.
Venue Information
Selected Hotel (JG4 rating)
We'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.nnHotel 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.