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Historic escape

Soak up the stunning countrysid­e views as you travel on this fabulous route between France and Spain

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Discover this very special corner of the world straddling south-west France and Spain’s Catalan north-east by train. Journey into the heart of the stunning Pyrenean countrysid­e aboard some delightful, historic railway lines, winding your way upwards aboard sometimes modern, sometimes historic rolling stock, and across some marvels of railway engineerin­g. With a stay in a colourful Costa Brava resort – and another ‘road train’ journey to enjoy – this is a perfect holiday choice.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

◆ Unspoiled Roses, the holiday base,

sits on a sweeping bay ◆ Enjoy the views from the Roses

Express road train ◆ The historic Little Yellow Train climbs into the French Pyrenees from Unesco-listed Villefranc­he-deconflent, one of France’s prettiest towns ◆ The Núria Rack Railway offers the only access to the year-round Spanish mountain resort, with tastings of local produce ◆ Discover the stunning Upper Aude

Valley on France’s Red Train

WHAT DOES THE PRICE INCLUDE?

◆ Three heritage train journeys and

a ticket for the Roses ‘road-train’ ◆ Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodat­ion at the three-star Prestige Hotel Coral Platja, Roses, including a glass of wine and water at dinner (upgrade rooms with a sea view are available for a supplement) ◆ Return flights to Barcelona or Girona and coach travel and transfers throughout ◆ Fully escorted by a friendly,

experience­d tour manager

 ??  ?? Travel over spectacula­r railway lines, such as the Sejourne bridge
Travel over spectacula­r railway lines, such as the Sejourne bridge

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