From Languedoc to Catalonia Through the Pyrenees: A Cross Border Discovery

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Explore the French and Spanish Pyrenees, discovering pristine wilderness, medieval villages, picturesque vineyards and secrets of wine and cheese making in this unique region of Europe.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Venture into the Spanish Pyrenees via the tiny country of Andorra and its capital
    • Explore Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Cathar Capital
    • Learn about flora and fauna found nowhere else on Earth

What's this trip about?

    Explore the French and Spanish Pyrenees, discovering pristine wilderness, medieval villages, picturesque vineyards and secrets of wine and cheese making in this unique region of Europe.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

Day
1 In Transit to Program In Flight

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2 Arrive Montpellier, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Pezenas D La Distillerie Activity note: Hotel check-in available from 3:00 p.m. Afternoon: Upon arrival at the hotel, check in and take some time to unpack and to relax before orientation. Orientation...
Day
3 The Languedoc, Pézenas, Weekly Market Pezenas B,D La Distillerie Activity note: Walking approx. 2 miles total throughout the day; uneven surfaces, cobblestones; periods of standing. Breakfast: At the hotel, the buffet features a variety of choices including ...
Day
4 Abbaye Valmagne, Local Wines, Contemporary France Pezenas B,D La Distillerie Activity note: Driving approx. 12 miles (20 km) each way to the Abbaye; about 1/2 hour. Walking up to 2 miles total during group activities; periods of standing; more walking dependent o...
Day
5 Intro to the Cathars, Beziers, Minerve, Arrive Couiza Couiza B,L,D Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse Activity note: Driving approx. 105 miles (170 km) total throughout the day, about 3.5 hours: about 1 hour to Beziers, 1/2 hour to Minerve, and 1.5 hours to Couiza. Walk...
Day
6 Carcassonne, Free Time Couiza B,D Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse Activity note: Driving approx. 30 miles (50 km); about 1 hour each way to Carcassonne. Walking up to 2 miles around Carcassonne during group activities; cobblestones, gentle inclines; additional walkin...
Day
7 Châteaux and Historic Villages Couiza B,L,D Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse Activity note: Driving approx. 90 miles (145 km) throughout the whole day; about 3 hours total on the bus. Walking up to 3 miles, with stops; some uneven surfaces, steep inclines, many steps,...
Day
8 Foix, Andorra, La Seu d'Urgell La Seu D'Urgell B,D Parador - La Seu d'Urgell Activity note: Driving approx. 95 miles (150 km) total throughout the day; about 4 hours total, with stops for field trips; winding, mountainous roads. Walking up to 1 mile throughout th...
Day
9 La Seu D'Urgell, Local Cheese La Seu D'Urgell B,D Parador - La Seu d'Urgell Activity note: Driving approximately 25 miles (45 km); about 1/2 hour each way to the cheese maker’s property. Walking up to 2 miles total throughout the day; flat terrain; some periods o...
Day
10 The Aran Valley, The High Pyrenees, Freedom Trail Vielha B,L,D Parador - Vielha Activity note: Driving approx. 80 miles (130 km); about 3 hours total with frequent stops; narrow, winding mountain roads. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day; some cobblestones...
Day
11 National Park of Aigüestortes, Romanesque Villages Vielha B,L,D Parador - Vielha Activity note: Driving approx. 50 miles (80 km); about 1 hour each way; some winding, mountainous roads. Walking approx. up to 2 miles total throughout the day; some uneven ground; ...
Day
12 Historic Cardona, To Barcelona Barcelona B,L Balmoral Hotel Activity note: Driving approx. 200 miles (330 km) from Vielha to Barcelona via Cardona; about 4 hours total, with stops for field trips. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day; steep inclines, uneven ...
Day
13 Barcelona, Gaudi, La Sagrada Familia Barcelona B,D Balmoral Hotel Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles during group activities throughout the day; additional walking dependent on personal interest. La Sagrada Familia entrance times are strictly regulated and sub...
Day
14 Program Concludes In Flight B Activity note: Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m. Breakfast: Hotel buffet if flight times permit. This concludes our program. Morning: If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderf...

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Last Updated: 2/9/2022

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Meals Included
  • 28 Meals
  • 12 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 11 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Salt, Low Fat, Gluten Free
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