The Principality of Andorra, situated high in the Pyrenees, has amazing mountain scenery and a whole range of Duty Free shopping to enjoy. We have combined it with a stay in the world-famous bull-running city of Pamplona and an included visit to the wine region of La Rioja to create a memorable tour.
TOUR INCLUDES
- Return ferry Rosslare-Pembroke with en-suite cabins on the
- return journey
- Return overnight cruise ferry (2 nights out, 1 night return)
- Portsmouth-Bilbao with en-suite cabins and meals on board
- Luxury coach with fully qualified Driver/Escort
- 6 nights hotel accommodation with dinner, bed & breakfast
- Half day tour of Andorra with local guide
- Mountain lunch feast at La Rabassa in Andorra
- Half day city tour of Pamplona with local guide
- Excursion to La Rioja wine region with bodega visit and wine
- tasting
HOTEL
Sport Hotel Resort & Spa, Soldeu
Hotel Maisonnave, Pamplona
COST
€1,125 per person sharing
€195 single supplement
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ITINERARY
THURSDAY 24TH JUNE
After local pick ups we drive to Rosslare for the Irish Ferries service to Pembroke in South Wales. Then it’s on to Portsmouth, with rest stops en route, arriving in time to board the P&O cruise ferry to Bilbao with en suite cabins, evening dinners and breakfasts on board. (Dinner, B&B)
FRIDAY 25TH JUNE
A full day’s cruising to relax and enjoy all the amenities and entertainment on board ship. (Dinner, B&B)
SATURDAY 26TH JUNE
We dock in Bilbao this morning then travel across the border into France near Biarritz. Our journey continues past the cities of Pau and Toulouse until we head into the foothills of the Pyrenees to reach the landlocked Principality of Andorra, high in the mountains. We check in to our hotel in the resort of Soldeu, amidst superb mountain scenery, for a three night stay. (Dinner, B&B)
SUNDAY 27TH JUNE
After breakfast this morning we enjoy a half day tour with a local guide, introducing Andorra and its people. Afterwards there will be time to take advantage of the Duty Free shopping possibilities then the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax, admire the stunning views, or maybe enjoy our hotel’s heated outdoor swimming pool and spa. (Dinner, B&B)
MONDAY 28TH JUNE
Today’s highlight is a trip to the picturesque village of Os de Civis, high up in the mountains close to the Spanish border. We will be picked up from the hotel by a special 4x4 bus for the very scenic route, not accessible by standard coaches, and taken to a restaurant where a traditional Andorran lunchtime feast of local specialities with wine, sangria and live music awaits us. We are transferred back to the hotel this afternoon then there’s free time until dinner this evening. (Lunch, Dinner, B&B)
TUESDAY 29TH JUNE
Check out of the hotel after breakfast then we leave Andorra and travel through the Aragon region of Spain, passing the city of Zaragoza, to our next destination Pamplona. We spend three nights in this fascinating city and our centrally located hotel has wonderful views over the city centre from its restaurant and lounges. (Dinner, B&B)
WEDNESDAY 30TH JUNE
A local guide joins us this morning for a city sightseeing tour. Pamplona, the capital of the Navarra region, is famous worldwide for its annual bull-running festival. Ernest Hemingway loved the city – his book ‘The Sun Also Rises’ was set here and features this event. We see the 16th century town walls, the Plaza de Toros bullring, and the elegant tree-lined Plaza de Castillo where bullfights took place until 1893. Nowadays, this square is surrounded by restaurants and cafes and is a popular meeting place in the heart of the old town. We also see the fine Gothic cathedral and the Town Hall with its Baroque façade. This afternoon you may wish to take a stroll in beautiful Tejera Park or simply to explore further. Pamplona’s hidden corners full of charm and history mean that the best way to discover it is on foot. (Dinner, B&B)
THURSDAY 1ST JULY
Today we head out to the region of La Rioja, one of Spain’s most famous wine producing areas. This very fertile part of Spain is rich in natural resources and has an abundant supply of water due to the seven major rivers that flow through it. As well as an interesting landscape the region has an important historical heritage. The Camino de Santiago (the Way of St James) pilgrimage route leads right through La Rioja and through its capital city, Logroño. During the day we will explore this fascinating area and visit a typical bodega to taste some local wines. We return to the hotel for dinner. (Dinner, B&B)
FRIDAY 2ND JULY
We leave Pamplona this morning and head back to Bilbao where we board the overnight cruise ferry at midday for our return sailing to Portsmouth. Dinner and breakfast are included on board. (Dinner, B&B)
SATURDAY 3RD JULY
After disembarking in Portsmouth at 18.00hrs we travel to Pembroke for the 02.00hrs ferry to Rosslare with en-suite cabins on board.
SUNDAY 4TH JULY
We arrive Rosslare at 07.00hrs with immediate transfers to original pick up points. |