FRANCE & SPAIN – VACATION IN CATALONIA “BETWEEN SEA AND MOUNTAINS”

FRANCE & SPAIN

DEPARTURE FROM PERPIGNAN (France) – OCCITANIE

REF # 1007-ACC

REGIONAL HIKE – TOURISM – GASTRONOMY

GETAWAY IN CATALOGNE
“BETWEEN SEA AND MOUNTAINS ON THE COASTAL PATHS”

ACCOMPANIED TRAVEL
SMALL GROUP: from 5 to 15 people

GUARANTEED DEPARTURE: from 5 participants
LENGTH: 8 days – 7 nights
7 breakfasts – 5 picnics – 6 dinners

HIKING LEVEL: EASY to MODERATE (altitude difference 100 to 450 m).

LUGGAGE TRANSPORTED: Hiking with only a small day pack.

ALL INCLUSIVE tour accompanied by French speaking guides.

ADD TO THIS STAY IN THE REGION A FEW DAYS IN A BIG CITY TO COMPLETE YOUR TRIP IN FRANCE (Available upon request).

For one week and on the shores of the Mediterranean, enjoy the softness of the coastal paths and the panoramic views of the peaks of the Eastern Pyrenees descending to the sea: a maritime route where the magic of the couple “sea and mountain” still works!


HIGHLIGHTS

Straddling the French-Spanish border, this symbolic semi-holiday route (3 hotels) is the quintessence of Catalan culture: landscapes, architectural heritage, small authentic ports, vineyards and gastronomy are all on offer in this region immortalized by the painters of Fauvism – Dali, Matisse and others – attracted by the mildness of the Mediterranean climate and its colors.


DEPARTURE DATES FROM

PERPIGNAN (France)

TOUR DATES

Start of the Tour
A Sunday at 4 pm.
End of the Tour
A Saturday at 1 pm.
First Departure
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Other Departures
May 21 & May 28, 2023
June 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2023
September 10, 17 & 24, 2023
October 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2023
October 29, 2023

AIRPORTS

Suggested airports of arrival and departure:

  • TOULOUSE, then by train to Perpignan (Approximately 2.5 hrs).
  • BORDEAUX, then by train to Perpignan (Approximately 4.5 hrs).

Please note: Direct flights from/to Canada are only available on certain days of the week to this destination.

  • Or PARIS then by train to Perpignan (Approximately 6 hrs). Daily direct return flights.

Reservations for flights and transfers (trains) to and from PERPIGNAN according to your choice of dates and destinations.


PROGRAM

FRIDAY – Departure from Montréal or other Canadian airport.

DAY 1 (SATURDAY): PERPIGNAN (France)
Arrival in Perpignan and drop off at hotel at the end of the day. As the tour starts on Sunday, this night is essential to be ready and rested for the next day’s departure. Dinner is on your own.
NOTE: Depending on the time of arrival in France, it is possible to go directly to Collioure that same day and have a free day the next day in this charming village and fishing port before the departure of the tour.

DAY 2 (SUNDAY) : PERPIGNAN – COLLIOURE
Meet at 4:30 pm in front of the PERPIGNAN train station and transfer to COLLIOURE (about 1 hour). Visit the city along the Paths of Fauvisme, in the footsteps of Matisse and Derain. Colorful streets, multicolored boats and the fortifications of the Royal Castle. Check-in at the hotel for 2 nights. Dinner.
NOTE : Meeting with the guide and the group at the end of the day at the hotel in COLLIOURE for participants who arrived the day before.

DAY 3 (MONDAY) : COLLIOURE – CAP BEAR – BANYULS – COLLIOURE
From Collioure to Banyuls by Cape Bear and from the cove of Paulilles, an excursion in the vineyards by small paths between sea and vineyard before arriving at Banyuls. At the end of the day, return by shuttle to Collioure. Dinner and lodging.
Hiking: 4 to 5 hrs

DAY 4 (TUESDAY) : (COLLIOURE) – BANYULS – CAP CERBÈRE – LLANÇA
Drive to Cap Cerbère, cross into Spain and again walk along the coast with the beautiful Garbet beach inviting to swim, the pine trees and the creeks of Cap Ras. Arrival in Llança with its white houses. Check-in at the hotel for 2 nights. Supper will be served.
Hiking: 4 to 5 hrs

DAY 5 (WEDNESDAY) : LLANÇA – PORT DE LA SELVA – LLANÇA
The path evolves between the rich villas and the sea, then beyond the beautiful Port de la Selva, the first wild coves of Cap de Creus. Return to Llança. Dinner and lodging.
Hiking: 3 to 4 hrs

DAY 6 (THURSDAY) : PORT DE LA SELVA – CADAQUÈS
Crossing Cap de Creus with a visit to the beautiful Cala Taballera followed by a superb descent in front of Cadaques, between dry stone walls and olive trees. Check-in at the hotel for 2 nights. Supper will be served.
Hiking: 4 hrs

DAY 7 (FRIDAY) : CADAQUÈS – CAP DE CREUS – CADAQUÈS
The Cap de Creus and its succession of wild and idyllic coves towards Port Lligat, Salvador Dali’s place of life (possible visit of his house). The access to the Cape can also be done by boat according to the weather conditions (option). Dinner in a small typical restaurant in Cadaques and lodging.
Hiking: 5 hrs

DAY 8 (SATURDAY):
After lunch, transfer back to France with a stop and visit of the Dali Museum in Figueras. Dinner at leisure. Arrival in Perpignan around 1 pm. End of the program.

SUGGESTION :
At the end of this regional trip, why not plan a few days to discover one or two major cities before returning to Canada?

By train and from PERPIGNAN, you are 2.5 hours from TOULOUSE and 4.5 hours from BORDEAUX, two regional capitals worth a visit and airports with direct return flights to Montreal on certain weekdays. A LA CARTE program upon request.

 


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • The departure of a group is guaranteed from 5 participants.
  • Luggage transported: During the walking tours, you walk only with a small daypack.
  • French speaking tour guide.
  • The guide will sometimes let the group walk alone – on easy and frequented sections of the route – in order to ensure certain logistical aspects of this tour.
  • Depending on the size of the group (min. 5 participants, max. 15 participants), transfers can be made by bus, minibus or cab.

RATES

Land only program, from PERPIGNAN to PERPIGNAN (Days 1 to 9).
  • From CAD $ 1,585 per person, double occupancy.
  • Single room supplement: on request and according to availability.

INCLUDED

  • Accommodation: 5 nights in 3*** hotels and 2 nights in 2** hotels.
  • All rooms with bath and/or shower, toilets.
  • All inclusive: 7 breakfasts– 5 picnic lunches – 6 dinners.
  • Certified local guide (French speaking) from day 2 to day 8.
  • Luggage transport.
  • All transfers indicated in the program.

NOT INCLUDED

  • International and/or domestic flights and return train transfers at the beginning and end of the program (rates on request depending on your choice of dates and destinations).
  • Dinner on day 1 and dinner on day 8.
  • Drinks – Gratuities
  • Travel insurance (recommended).
  • Additional tourist stay in a major city at the end of the tour (if desired).*

* Stay “à la carte” and on request. Take advantage of our experience and advice.


INFORMATION / RESERVATIONS :

www.nicolevoyage.com 450-455-0991 Toll Free: 1-877-455-0991
www.euro-rando.com 514-386-1704

 

Program (In French, PDF Format) (Acrobat Reader required)

 


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