Little Boats of the Mediterranean
Little Boats of the Mediterranean
Little Boats of the Mediterranean
9 Days Starting in paris and ending in Paris, France
Visiting: Paris, Roses, Cadaqués, Canal du Midi, Béziers, Banyoles, Besalú, Barcelona
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Tour code:
ebm
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Join this exciting tour as we explore Catalonia and neighbouring France from a different perspective. We include four very different boat trips, ranging from coastal cruises and a cruise on Lake Banyoles, to a trip along the famous Canal du Midi. Relax and relish in the beautiful passing scenery and enjoy the Little Boats of the Mediterranean, all based from Roses, the largest resort on the rugged northern stretch of Spain's Costa Brava
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Paris Area
Location: Paris
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Paris area for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Continue To Roses
Location: Roses
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Prestige Hotel Victoria Elit
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue south into Spain to Roses in Costa Brava for a six-night stay.
Day 3 : Coastal Cruise & Cadaques
Location: Cadaqués, Roses
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Prestige Hotel Victoria Elit
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we include a boat cruise along the coast to Cadaques. The hour-long journey takes us alongside spectacular cliffs dotted with caves. We arrive in the pretty fishing village of Cadaques, a favourite haunt of Picasso, Matisse and Salvador Dali. The white-chalked resort has managed to retain its charm and enjoys a fabulous setting on the edge of the Cap de Creus Peninsula, where the Pyrenees Mountains meet the sea.
Our guide will take us on a brief walking tour, after which there is free time to enjoy the pretty cobbled streets at leisure. We'll then re-board the boat to return to Roses, arriving at around lunch time.
The afternoon is yours to explore in Roses.
Day 4 : Béziers & Canal Du Midi Boat Trip
Location: Canal du Midi, Béziers
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Prestige Hotel Victoria Elit
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we head into France and to Béziers for our included guided excursion, where we enjoy a trip on the amazing Canal du Midi. An incredible engineering feat, the canal links the Mediterranean with the Atlantic via network of navigable waterways. See the famous ‘staircase’ locks of Fonseranes, the 17th century Malpas tunnel and more, as you discover part of this 150-mile long canal. The waterway has become a favourite destination, famed for its beauty and tranquillity. The trip will last around four hours and you will be served a typically French lunch on-board with wine and coffee. Relax and enjoy views of medieval bridges, delightful villages and lovely countryside.
Day 5 Lake Banyoles Cruise & Besalu
Location: Banyoles, Besalú
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Prestige Hotel Victoria Elit
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join our included guided excursion to Banyoles, where we take a relaxing 40-minute boat trip on the Lake of Banyoles. As Catalonia’s largest lake, Banyoles boasts a backdrop of vast rolling hills and the shoreline is dotted with little villages.
Afterwards, join your guide for an afternoon visit to the beautiful town of Besalu, in the volcanic region of La Garrotxa. Explore the old town of this wonderfully preserved medieval gem, with its churches, stone facades and narrow cobbled streets lined with pretty houses. Be sure to see the 12th-century fortified bridges!
Day 6 : Barcelona & Harbour Cruise
Location: Barcelona
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Prestige Hotel Victoria Elit
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 Las Ramblas, where you can join the locals casually strolling along the tree-lined walkway. A city of unique character, rich in history, folklore and tradition, Barcelona boasts a distinctive architectural style, born from the extraordinary work of Gaudi.
We include a shortnboat trip along the city coastline around Barcelona's harbour and the Olympic Port, allowing you to enjoy the city from a different perspective.
Later, our guide will give you a short tour of the main Barcelona highlights. The bustling and iconic Las Ramblas runs from Plaza de Catalunya to the Christopher Columbus monument near the harbour at Port Vell. You can explore the shops, cafes 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.
Day 7 : Day At Leisure
Location: Roses
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Prestige Hotel Victoria Elit
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a leisurely final day in the resort - time for last minute shopping!
Day 8 : Travel Back To Paris Area
Location: Paris
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
We head north through France to reach our overnight hotel in the Paris area.
Day 9 : Return Home
Location: Paris
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You’ll stay for six nights at the 3-star Prestige Hotel Victoria Elit, located on the seafront overlooking Santa Margarita Beach, about 2km from the centre of Roses in Costa Brava. There is an outdoor pool (seasonal) as well as a spa (additional charge). Meals are taken in the buffet restaurant which offers a variety of Mediterranean and international dishes. There is also a bar and terrace. Overnight stays in the Paris area will be in city-style hotels.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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