Girona & Trains of the Pyrenees for Christmas

Girona & Trains of the Pyrenees for Christmas

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Girona & Trains of the Pyrenees for Christmas

8 Days Starting and ending in London, UK

Visiting: London, Girona, Le Train Rouge, Vall de Núria, Pyrenees, Figueres, Dalí Theatre and Museum

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

l-repxyr

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English
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Tour Overview

Make your festive season one to remember and join us on this enchanting holiday! From our base in the charming city of Girona, we’ll embark on three remarkable train rides that are guaranteed to leave you with lasting memories. Enjoy an awe-inspiring journey on the Red Train, take in breathtaking landscapes from aboard the Yellow Train, and soak up spectacular scenery with a ride on the Núria Valley Rack Railway. With an included walking tour of Girona and a day at leisure on Christmas Day, there really is no better way to spend Christmas.

Highlights

  • Enjoy an awe-inspiring journey on the Red Train, take in breathtaking landscapes from aboard the Yellow Train, and soak up spectacular scenery with a ride on the Núria Valley Rack Railway

  • Visit the Catalan town of Figueres, named after the sweet fig trees that once thrived here. A mix of architectural styles can be found in the old town along with various cultural attractions, the most popular being the Dalí Museum

  • With an included walking tour of Girona and a day at leisure on Christmas Day, there really is no better way to spend Christmas

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Dec 22 London St. Pancras International – Girona

Location: London, Girona

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Best Western Premier CMC Girona

Meals Included: No Meals

We journey aboard Eurostar from
London to Paris and continue by TGV to Girona. On arrival, we are transferred by coach to a city centre hotel, our base for the next seven nights.

Day 2 : Dec 23 Girona

Location: Girona

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Best Western Premier CMC Girona

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel, spend the morning at leisure. We enjoy a three-course lunch at the hotel, before our local guide takes us on a walking tour of Girona. This charming city is situated in the northeast of Catalonia, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees, and is rich with historical and cultural heritage. The walled medieval quarter, which sits on a hill overlooking the city, is a delight to explore, and the riverbanks are lined with brightly painted houses. The historic centre is a maze of stunning churches, art galleries, fine squares, and cobbled streets. A wealthy city in medieval times, many superb Gothic and Romanesque buildings were constructed, and a Jewish community flourished here until 1492 – the old Jewish Quarter, Europe’s largest, has now been restored. The splendid cathedral features ornate stained-glass windows and the world’s widest Gothic nave. Our local guide will provide a comprehensive introduction to this fascinating city this afternoon.


This evening, we enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Day 3 : Christmas Eve The Red Train Of The Pyrenees

Location: Le Train Rouge

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Best Western Premier CMC Girona

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, we discover the French Pyrenees in the company of a local guide. We travel by coach to join the Train du pays Cathere et du Fenouillèdes, affectionately called the Red Train, which passes through a land of vineyards and castles as it slowly climbs over an impressive 60km from Rivesaltes to Axat. We enjoy some free time in the pretty town of Axat, high in the Aude valley, before returning to our hotel by coach.

Day 4 : Christmas Day Girona

Location: Girona

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Best Western Premier CMC Girona

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Light Supper

Merry Christmas! Do as much or as little as you choose with a day at leisure in Girona. We include Christmas lunch at the hotel, and the afternoon is free for you to relax before enjoying a light buffet at the hotel this evening.

Day 5 : Boxing Day Núria Valley Rack Railway

Location: Vall de Núria

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Best Western Premier CMC Girona

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today’s journey is in Spain on the Núria Valley Rack Railway, which is twinned with the Jungfrau Rack Railway in Switzerland. We travel by coach to join the Rack Railway. It’s the only means of transport to access the valley, so you are guaranteed breathtaking views of mountains and meadows as we climb more than 1,000m. With the help of a local guide, we can learn more about this remote region and enjoy a tasting of local produce. We return to our hotel by coach and enjoy dinner this evening.

Day 6 : Dec 27 Yellow Train Of The Pyrenees

Location: Pyrenees

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Best Western Premier CMC Girona

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Our included excursion takes us to France and the French Pyrenees. We travel by coach to Villefranche where there's free time before joining the Yellow Train for an unforgettable journey through the Pyrenees. Sit back and relax as the line winds up the Tet valley, travelling through forests and tunnels and across ravines and viaducts, including the Pont Gisclard suspension bridge and the Séjourné viaduct with its dramatic double-decker arches.


We alight from the train at the small village of Mont Louis and return to our hotel by coach.

Day 7 : Dec 28 Figueres & Dalí Museum

Location: Figueres, Dalí Theatre and Museum

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Best Western Premier CMC Girona

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, we board our coach for the journey to the Catalan town of Figueres, named after the sweet fig trees that once thrived here. A mix of architectural styles can be found in the old town along with various cultural attractions, the most popular being the Dalí Museum, which we include entry to. This amazing building is dedicated to the town’s most famous son, Salvador Dalí, and is highly recommended for anyone visiting northern Spain. We return to the hotel by coach and enjoy dinner in the hotel this evening.

Day 8 : Dec 29 Girona - London St. Pancras International

Location: Girona, London

Meals Included: Breakfast

We leave Girona behind and transfer by
coach to Girona station then rail to Paris where we join the Eurostar for the return journey to London.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • 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.

  • Fully Guided

  • International Travel

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Transport

    Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach

What's Not Included

Accommodation

You will stay for seven nights on a half-board basis at the 4-star Best Western Premier CMC Girona.

Check out our Q&As

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • 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.

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • 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

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • 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.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • 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.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Sue Sinfield (Google Reviewer)  

Due to covid it was...

21-Jul-2022

Due to covid it was 3rd time lucky for us to visit lake Garda, what a treat. One or two hiccups but no fault of Legers at all. Praise to Graham and Chris for their excellent driving and coffee service. Our visit to Verona, our guide was very informative but did walk at a pace sometimes had to hurry to keep up. A lovely holiday

Michael Stephen Shilleto   England

Four Countries New Year & the Swiss Glacier Express

07-Jan-2024

Firstly we must thank Alex and Dave our tour guide / drivers who entertained us through out . The tour was fantastic so was the hotel’s food and entertainment. The tour was through the new year holidays as expected lots of shops closed and hotels were understaffed which was lost on some travelers. We travelled back from stop 24 on a luxuria coach I would recommend paying the extra for the comfort alone

Roy Williams (Google Reviewer)  

Great company. We did the...

03-Apr-2024

Great company. We did the 4 day D Day Normandy Landing tour.We had 2 great driver's John and Ian.. Nothing was a problem for them. They kept us safe and entertained.Then we had Fred Greenhow as our guide And he was outstanding. He told us everything we wanted to know. Can't praise them enough Thank you all. We will do more tours with them......

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

Mary Elmhirst (Google Reviewer)  

I was told by a...

19-May-2024

I was told by a customer service advisor (Michael) , our hotel overlooked the River Seine, which was totally untrue. It was nowhere in sight and a good walk to get to it. My view from the hotel room was a wall and a window, There was no porterage available and although our drivers offered, after a 15 hour journey to France, we all opted to take our own luggage. To get into the shower there was a step to it and the floor of the shower was like an ice rink when wet, with nothing to hold onto. ( I showered wearing my slippers to avoid slipping). The plunger to the sink was unusable; (the lever to retrieve it was broken). The staff were pleasant and helpful, the bed was comfortable and clean abd the breakfast was worthy of the 3 stars given. Otherwise, I have stayed in a better 2* hotel in France. The driver and travel rep, Paul were both very friendly and pleasant but it was the first time Paul had been on this trip and therefore had little knowledge of the places we visited! There was no commentary and the history of Monet and Versailles was read out from a book! All in all, nothing would persuade me to take part in another Leger tour.

TU  

Many thanks to Molly.

03-Jan-2023

I have recently booked a trip to Le Mans and had the good fortune to speak to Molly. She was very helpful and a pleasure to talk to. She was able to answer all but one of my queries with clarity and promised to ring me with the answer to the un-answered question as it required further investigation. This she duly did. An unusually pleasant experience when making a booking over the phone, if only it could be this easy every the time.

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