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
Moderate

Highlights

    • Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
    • I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
    • Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game

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 focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityPezenas
End CityBarcelona

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrive Montpellier, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Pezenas

Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.

After checking in at the hotel and getting your room, take some time to freshen up and relax before our Orientation session. Orientation: 6:00 p.m. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-t...

Day 3 The Languedoc, Pézenas, Weekly Market Pezenas

Walking about 2 miles throughout the day and periods of standing; uneven terrain, cobblestones.

We’ll gather in the hotel with our Study Leader for a presentation on the Languedoc-Roussillon region — one of the most fascinating areas of Europe — that borders the...

Day 4 Abbaye Valmagne, Wines, Contemporary France Pezenas

Getting on/off a motorcoach; riding about 12 miles (20 km) each way, approximately 1/2 hour each way. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day; periods of standing. Extent and duration of walking and other activities during free time according to personal choice.

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Day 5 History of the Cathars, Minerve, Arrive Couiza Couiza

Getting on/off a motorcoach; riding about 105 miles (170 km) throughout the day, approximately 3.5 hours total: about 1 hour to Béziers, 1/2 hour to Minerve, and 1.5 hours to Couiza. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day; cobblestones and uneven surfaces, some stee...

Day 6 Carcassonne, Free Time Couiza

Getting on/off a motorcoach; riding about 30 miles (50 km), approximately 1 hour each way. Walking up to 2 miles; cobblestones, gentle inclines. Extent and duration of walking and other activities during free time according to personal choice.

We will set out by...

Day 7 Châteaux de Peyrepertuse & Quéribus, Villerouge-Termenès Couiza

Getting on/off a motorcoach; riding about 90 miles (145 km) throughout the day, approximately 3 hours. Walking up to 3 miles; uneven surfaces, steep inclines, many steps, cobblestones. Quéribus has an extremely steep entrance with cobblestones and a large number of na...

Day 8 Foix, Andorra, La Seu d’Urgell La Seu D'Urgell

Getting on/off a motorcoach; riding about 95 miles (150 km) throughout the day, approximately 4 hours including stops; winding, mountainous roads. Walking up to 1 mile throughout the day; steep, uneven ground around Foix.

After checking out of the hotel, we will...

Day 9 Catalonia, Cathedral de la Seu d’Urgell & Museum, Cheese La Seu D'Urgell

Getting on/off a motorcoach; riding about 25 miles (45 km) each way, approximately 1/2 hour each way. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day, periods of standing; generally flat terrain.

We will gather in the hotel meeting room for an introductory lecture on C...

Day 10 Aran Valley, High Pyrénées, Sort, Freedom Trail, Vielha Vielha

Getting on/off a motorcoach; riding about 80 miles (130 km), approximately 3 hours including stops; narrow, winding mountain roads. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day; cobblestones, some rugged terrain.

Boarding our motorcoach after hotel check-out, we’ll ...

Day 11 National Park of Aigüestortes, Romanesque Villages Vielha

Getting in/out of a motorcoach; riding about 50 miles (80 km) each way, approximately 1 hour each way; winding, mountainous roads. Getting in/out of small cars. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day; moderate pace; some uneven ground.

We’ll set out by motorco...

Day 12 Historic Cardona, Transfer To Barcelona Barcelona

Getting on/off a motorcoach; riding about 200 miles (330 km), approximately 4 hours including stops. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day; steep inclines, cobblestones, many stone steps in Cardona. Comfortable footwear suggested.

We will check out of the hot...

Day 13 Barcelona, Gaudí, La Sagrada Familia, Free Time Barcelona

Getting on/off a motorcoach; riding about 5 miles, approximately 4 hours including stops. Walking up to 2 miles. La Sagrada Familia tickets can be secured only shortly before the requested date with specific time slots. Crowded conditions. Opening times/days may be mo...

Day 14 Program Concludes, In Transit From Program In Flight

Hotel check-out 11:00 a.m. See your program’s Transportation Information regarding transfers, which may begin as early as 4:00 a.m.

If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to an...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,349
Price per day$311
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 12
  • Number of Lunch: 4
  • Number of Dinner: 11
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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