b'DiscoveriesExperience the shining peaks of the Pyrenees on captivating Catalonia & Li\x15le Trainstrain journeys and enjoy the sparkling coast of Catalonia8 DAYS from 1,199ppfrom the charming seaside town of Roses. 999 ppof the Pyrenees YOUR ITINERARYTO PARISAxatDays 1-2. Catalonia and a day to explore beautiful RosesYour holiday begins when we meet the Tour Manager and group at LondonRivesaltesSt Pancras, before boarding the Eurostar to Paris. We then change trains andPerpignanhead to the Catalan town of Figueres. From here, we have a short transferFROMto our base for the next weekRoses. Day 2 is free to explore our coastalNuria PARISsurroundings. With a laid-back atmosphere and white-washed buildings, theBesaltown centre contains the church of Santa Mara and an ornate ModernistRibes 7 Roseshouse, Casa Mallol, while the Bay of Roses has several blue flag beaches.FigueresDay 3. Riding the Nria Valley Rack Railway up the Pyrenees SPAIN GironaToday, we drive to Ribes de Freser to board the Nria Valley Rack Railway, which takes tourists and pilgrims to the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Nria. Travelling up the Pyrenean valley, we pass verdant mountains and ruggedWHATS INCLUDED:gorges and might be able to spot deer or marmot. The railway is the only access to Nria, making it a car-free haven of tranquillity. At the top, the 7 nights 3 or 4-Star hotel Sanctuary of the Virgin of Nria overlooks a blue lake with Pyrenean peaksaccommodation (dependingbehind. We have time to explore before the return journey. on departure)Days 4-5. Discovering Girona and a day in RosesEurostar StandardAfter breakfast, we drive to Girona for free time in this well-preserved Standard Class rail travelmedieval Spanish city. Its old town is a maze of winding alleys, colourful All rail and coach travel throughout buildings, galleries and museums, located to the northeast of its modernyour tourcentre. The old Jewish Quarter, a labyrinth of cobbled streets, synagogues andExpertise of a UK Tour Manager cafes, is close to the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Girona. On Day 5 you havefrom start to finishthe opportunity to relax or explore further * . Our hotel is well equipped with everything you may need for relaxation and taking an occasional dip in one ofBreakfast and dinner each daythe pools or enjoying a drink from the pool bar. For a change of scenery, hopWine included with dinneraboard the Roses Express tourist train through the Cap de Creus nature park.All guided tours and excursionsA lovely journey * Please note: On select departures, Day 5 and Day 7 have been swapped.- Nria Valley andDay 6. A journey on the Little Red Train into the French Pyreneesthe Dal MuseumToday a coach takes us to Rivesaltes near Perpignan to board the Little Red Train. Officially called the Train du Pays Cathare et des Fenouilldes (TPCF), were amazing. this line was built over 100 years ago to link Rivesaltes and Carcassonne. Now, Oliver, 2024 tourists ride in red carriages that stand out against the green Pyrenees on theTour Code: FRS| per person based onjourney to Axat in the Aude Valley. Explore this rural village, a cluster of rustic2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers houses nestled between imposing peaks, before we return to Roses by coach. from 250.ROSES Day 7. Ancient Besal and the Salvador Dal Museum in Figueres 2025 Departures: This morning, we visit Besal, a well-preserved medieval town at the foot ofMAR, APR, MAY, JUN, AUG, SEP, OCTLITTLE RED TRAIN GIRONA SALVADOR DAL MUSEUM the Garrotxa Volcanic Natural Park. Accessed by a 12th-century Romanesque bridge, the town boasts ancient buildings, pretty squares and cobblestoneEveryday Traveller Ratedalleys. Enjoy a free morning to explore before we continue by coach to the classic Catalan town of Figueres. Here, we visit the largest surrealistic object in1 2 3 4the worldthe Dal Theatre-Museum. Inside this joyous pink building, you can admire the largest collection of Salvador Dals works.Secure your place nowDay 8. Homeward bound with a 250pp depositA coach transfer takes us to Perpignan to catch our train connection to Paris. As we travel through the Occitan region of France, there is time to recall theFor more information on incredible contrasts of Catalonia. In Paris, we change to the Eurostar back to London St Pancras, where its time to say our goodbyes and head home.dates and prices,visit greatrail.com/FRS28 Email our team at grj@greatrail.com SPAIN 29'