Spain, Costa Brava

Saturday: Following an early start we travel to Dover where we board the ferry for the short sea crossing to Calais. On arrival we rejoin our coach and travel through Northern France passing Arras, Reims, Troyes and on towards Dijon. Here we spend our first night at the Ibis Dijon Gare Hotel (Station).

Sunday: This morning we leave Dijon, travelling southwards passing Chalon-sur-Saône, Macon. This is close to the Beaujolais wine region and on passing Lyon Valence in the Ardeche region and later passing Nimes, Montpellier and Perpignan. Soon we are in Spain and onto Roses on the Costa Brava. Here we will spend six nights at the Victoria Hotel and Spa Elit. The hotel occupies a lovely sea front position and is a short distance from the main town of Roses.

Monday: Today we have a free day at leisure in Roses.

Tuesday: This morning we have included a boat trip from Roses to Cadaqués. On arrival we have time at leisure to enjoy this pretty coastal town, later we return to Roses by coach.

Wednesday: This morning we board our coach and travel towards the French City of Perpignan and onwards into the Pyrenees to the pretty medieval walled town of Villefranche-de-Conflent. Later we return to Roses.

Thursday: Today we travel to the popular coastal resort of L’Estartit. Here we have included a cruise on a glass bottomed boat, taking in the Medes Islands.

Friday: Today we have a free day at leisure to relax in Roses.

Saturday: This morning we leave Roses and commence the homeward journey through France retracing the outward journey as we head towards Dijon. Once again we spend the night at the Ibis Dijon Gare Hotel.

Sunday: An earlier start today as we leave Dijon and make our way to Calais where we board the ferry for the return crossing to Dover. On arrival we rejoin our coach and continue towards home, arriving during the evening.