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The Beauty of the Costa Brava & Andorra
By merging the picturesque principality of Andorra with the bustling city of Barcelona and the beautiful beaches of the Costa Brava, we have created the ultimate escorted coach holiday for those looking to return home with fabulous finds and amazing memories. This two-centred tour begins on the beautiful Costa Brava, where we visit Tossa de Mar and the sea front city of Barcelona, where culture and shopping go hand in hand. We then head over into Andorra, where we take a tour of the historic town centre of Andorra La Vella, the highest capital city in Europe. Here you can visit the famous Casa de la Val, home to Andorra’s parliament. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to visit Monserrat, the Benedictine monastery, and the walled town of Carcassonne.
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- 8 nights with continental breakfast
- 6 evening meals
- Convenient local joining points
- Travel by Silver Service coach
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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to our overnight hotel in the Paris area.
To the resort of Tossa de Mar, Spain, for a three-night stay.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Join us today on our optional excursion to Montserrat known locally as the 'serrated mountain'. We travel through the mountains to the north of Barcelona and the site of the famous Benedictine monastery. In 1025 the Abbot of Ripoli and Bishop of Vic officially founded the Monastery of Montserrat. During the twelfth and thirteenth centuries a Romanesque church was built containing a carving of the image of the Mother of God. Over this period pilgrims began to come to Montserrat. Throughout the following centuries the importance of Montserrat grew: in 1223 there is the first account of a boys’ choir there, in 1409 the Monastery became an independent abbey and in 1490 Montserrat's printing press was installed. In 1493 the Monastery's word was spread even further when one of the monks – Bernal Boil – went on a voyage to America with Christopher Columbus. One of the islands in the Antilles was named after Montserrat and this began the spread of the worship of the Mother of God in the Americas. Today there are around one hundred monks who are based at Montserrat Monastery. They follow the Order of St. Benedict and can be distinguished from other orders of Monks by their philosophy – 'that there is an importance to everything that every person is'. Montserrat Monastery means different things to different people and this is all reflected in its tourist attractions. For many pilgrims to Montserrat it is an entirely spiritual experience. However, if you are not a religious person you will still find that there is a great deal of interest at Montserrat Mountain and monastery. Surrounded by spectacular scenery a camera is a must on this memorable day.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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 travel to the fascinating city of Barcelona, Spain’s second largest city and one of the Mediterranean’s busiest ports. The city has a delightfully relaxed atmosphere, particularly along the Ramblas, where you can join the locals casually strolling along the tree-lined walkway, perhaps stopping to enjoy the entertainment offered by the many mime-artists and musicians. Barcelona boasts many amazing buildings designed during the artistic explosion of Modernisme – be sure to see the extraordinary Sagrada Familia, a very unconventional church, whose construction is still being finished today. An optional guided tour will introduce you to the most important sights of the city. Starting by coach, the tour takes us past many of the famous sights of the city to ensure that you see all of the important places of interest. You can admire the unusual scenery of the Eixample district as well the huge Olympic stadium, scene of the great athletic achievements in 1992. We finish the tour on foot at the bustling Las Ramblas, the iconic street in the centre, which runs from the Plaza de Catalunya to the Christopher Columbus monument near the harbour at Port Vell. Here you can explore the cafés and see the mime artists, and from here you will be ideally situated to explore independently the Barri Gotic, or Gothic Quarter in the centre of the Old Town, where some of buildings date back to medieval and Roman times.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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).
Spend a leisurely final morning in Tossa de Mar before we head north to our resort in Andorra, making a stop en route in the pretty, riverside town of Puigcerda. There will be free time for you to explore. Perhaps discover the Gothic church of Santo Domingo, or the artificial lake, surrounded by black poplars, which was built in the second half of the 13th century. We stay for three nights in Andorra La Vella.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Join our optional excursion into France to the medieval, walled town of Carcassonne. The town is dominated by the castle which, after the Eiffel Tower, is France's most visited tourist spot. The city offers two distinct parts – the more modern Bastide St. Louis which is Carcassonne's lower town and the walled Cité Médieval. Enter inside the outer walls and walk around the circumference of the fortified town (over an hour’s walk) for the most impressive feeling of the defences and the architecture. You will also have good views of the surrounding countryside and the town below from the frequent apertures. Inside the inner walls, the area is very medieval, with narrow cobblestone streets and ancient buildings. You will find little squares filled with souvenir shops and cafés and there will be ample free time for you to explore all the city has to offer.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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 spend time in the country's capital, Andorra la Vella. The name literally means 'Andorra the Old' and the original site of the city has had settlements since the late Neolithic period. Andorra la Vella has been the principal city of Andorra since 1278 and the Old Town (the Barri Antic) includes streets and buildings dating from this time. The most notable building is the Casa de la Vall, which was constructed in the early sixteenth century and has been the state's parliamentary house since 1702. The city is divided into two parts. The newer section is located in the north and is very commercial with lots of shops. The older half is located across the river and to the south and west. Here you will find many shops and places to eat as well as the historic centre. Enjoy time exploring the city at your leisure. Perhaps see the Church of Sant Esteve and the Church of Sant Andreu, both dating from the 12th century. Spend time in the town square, which is a lovely place to relax and enjoy a panoramic view of the Valley of Andorra.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
We head north to our overnight hotel in the Paris area.
Includes Breakfast
Return home.
Includes Breakfast
Accommodation
You will stay for three nights at the 4-star Hotel Oasis, situated only a 10-minute walk from Tossa de Mar's sea front. The Oasis offers entertainment most nights, a large swimming pool, Jacuzzi and a sun terrace for those relaxing sunny days.
You will then stay for three nights at the 4-star Hotel Magic, situated in the centre of Andorra La Vella. The hotel offers a restaurant, café-bar and spa facilities including a hot tub, sauna and fitness centre.
Overnight stays in the Paris area will be in city-style hotels.
