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Paradors of Catalonia & the Spanish Pyrenees
Join us on this wonderful holiday to Catalonia and the Spanish Pyrenees. Staying in truly exquisite Paradors steeped in history, these unique hotels offer something spectacular to your tour. You will explore the beautiful town of Bergerac, the royal city of Pau and the delightful cobblestone streets of Pamplona, before enjoying the world-renowned La Rioja region – with a spot of wine tasting, of course! We head to the atmospheric city of Barcelona, famed for its extraordinary architecture, before discovering the historic towns of Girona, Besalù and France's Carcassonne. This magnificent tour is filled will incredible experiences, guaranteed to leave you wanting more.
Tour Includes
- 11 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 9 evening meals
- Drinks package at the Paradors – ¼ bottle of wine (white or red), ½ bottle of mineral water, and tea or coffee included with each of the seven evening meals at the Paradors
- Convenient local joining points
12 days from £2,579pp
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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to the Paris area for an overnight stay.
Travel south through the heart of France to the south west of France for an overnight stay.
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We continue our journey south today, with a brief stop in Pau, a royal city scenically set between the mountains and ocean. On a clear day, the Boulevard des Pyrenées provides majestic views of the mountains – this long avenue is dotted with cafés which offer the perfect spot to take in the atmosphere.
We then travel through magnificent scenery and cross the border into Spain to reach our panoramically located Parador.
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Enjoy an included excursion today as we visit nearby Pamplona – world-famous for the ‘Running of the Bulls’ which takes place every July. Explore the old town and wander the cobblestone streets to uncover the town’s history, and simply enjoy the medieval centre.
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Join our included excursion, as we explore the region of La Rioja, famous across the world for its rich red, fine white and crisp rose wines.
During this tour we discover the numerous delights of this region and, of course, sample the world famous wine. We make a stop in bustling Haro, the centre of the Rioja Alta. Haro, is regarded as the wine capital of La Rioja. The Old Quarter has a maze of streets and arcades and, of course endless wine shops.
During the day we will visit one of its historic bodegas for a wine tasting.
We will also call at the town of Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a popular stop on the fabled Camino de Santiago pilgrims' trail that snakes its way through the vine-covered landscape.
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We leave Sos del Rey Católico this morning and travel to the city of Zaragoza, the capital of the Aragon region and situated in a lovely location on the banks of the Ebro River. There is time to discover the historic centre with its famous multi-domed Basilica del Pilar, with paintings by Goya adorning its ceiling. The city is known for its gastronomy too and sampling a taste of the local tapas is not to be missed.
We continue to the outskirts of Vic where we spend four nights at the beautiful Parador de Vic-Sau.
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Today we travel to the fascinating coastal city of Barcelona – the cosmopolitan capital of the Catalonia region and Spain’s second largest city. A delightfully relaxed atmosphere pervades the city whilst extraordinary architecture, such as Antonio Gaudí’s unique Sagrada Familia and Casa Batlló, provide a spectacular backdrop.
An optional guided sightseeing tour by coach and on foot will introduce you to the most important sights of the city, including the Eixample district, as well as the vast Olympic Stadium.
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Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Barcelona Guided Sightseeing Tour | 2025 TBC | 2026 TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Today we offer an optional excursion to Montserrat, known locally as the ‘serrated mountain’.
We travel to the site of the famous Benedictine monastery, which is today home to around one hundred monks who follow the Order of St. Benedict. One of Catalonia’s most visited sights, and regarded by many as the region’s holiest place, the chapels, beautiful Basilica and often-turbulent history make this a fascinating place to visit. The views are incredible too!
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Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Montserrat | 2025 TBC | 2026 TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Our first stop on our included excursion today is the town of Girona. Behind the colourful houses lining the River Onyar is the old town, with its imposing Gothic cathedral and maze of narrow streets.
We then make our way to the medieval town of Besalù, in the volcanic region of La Garrotxa. Step back in time as you explore this fascinating old centre, with its historic churches, stone façades and narrow cobbled streets lined with pretty houses.
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After breakfast, we begin our journey back to France, first stopping in the walled town of Carcassonne, famous for the defences which encircle the medieval city. The walled ‘Cité Médieval,’ with its cobbled lanes, is a joy to explore, offering spectacular views towards the Pyrenées.
We stay overnight in the Toulouse area.
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To the outskirts of Paris for an overnight stay.
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Return home.
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Accommodation
Your Luxuria
Signature Paradors:
You will stay for three nights at the Parador de Sos del Rey
Católico, set in the foothills of the Pyrenees near Zaragoza, before moving on to
the beautiful Parador de Vic-Sau for four nights. Overnight stays in France will be in city-style hotels.
Parador de Sos del
Rey Católico – This magnificent Parador is a former stately home set in the
perfectly preserved 10th century medieval town of Sos del Rey
Católico. Part of the Cinco Villas or “Five High Towns”, Sos del Rey Católico
was the birthplace of King Ferdinand II of Aragon (the “Catholic King”). The
Parador skilfully combines nods to its medieval past such as a coat of arms in
the communal area and elegant Castilian-style furniture, with more contemporary
features. Breathtaking views abound over the Aragonese landscape of foothills,
mountains and valleys and the outdoor terrace provides an exceptional spot from
which to enjoy the scenery.
Parador de Vic-Sau – Built in the traditional style of a stone mansion, the four-star Parador de Vic-Sau is set in a building which was once an old Catalan farmhouse. Located 14km from the charming town of Vic, it boasts superb views of the Guillerias Mountains and Sau reservoir – a natural paradise. The interiors are bright and elegant, with large, arched windows offering plenty of natural light, and a striking stained-glass ceiling in the main vestibule. Guests can get comfortable in the spacious bedrooms which are comfortably furnished with neutral colours, whilst the charming restaurant offers tempting dining options, specialising in typical Catalan cooking and regional favourites. Outside, the Parador truly makes the most of its stunning setting, surrounding itself with well-tended gardens and a magnificent outdoor (seasonal) swimming pool with panoramic views of the valley below.
Luxuria Coach
Stylish and modern, state-of-the-art Luxuria is the business class of coaches. Boasting comfort of the highest standard, sink into the deluxe armchair-style seats, stretch out with much more space around you, and enjoy a vast choice of entertainment on your personal touch-screen TV.
Luxuria Features
- Deluxe armchair-style seats with leather exterior, central arm rests* with cup holders, adjustable headrests and retractable calf rests on most seats to give you a more comfortable journey.
*Face to face seats are forward and rear facing with a table and will not have a calf rest. - Every seat has its own, fully interactive, touch-screen TV offering a wide choice of entertainment so you can control what you want to watch and when.
- There’s a selection of double and single seats, including six face-to-face seats with tables, and five single seats which are ideal for passengers travelling independently.
- Plug sockets and USB points at each seat mean you can keep your devices fully charged throughout your journey.
- Onboard toilet.
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