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Vineyards in the Pyrenees
Catalonia on Foot
8 DAY GUIDED WALKING
An exceptional journey on foot to
discover the treasures of Catalonia
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Barcelona, vibrant capital of Catalonia 2 | Morning walk on Collserola mountain overlooking the city, evening tapas crawl in old town (2.5hrs) 3 | Transfer to Tavertet and walk to Rupit, the prettiest medieval village in Catalonia (3.5hrs) 4 | Walk to Ermita de Salut chapel, transfer to Olot (4.5hrs) 5 | Walk in the heart of the Garrotxa volcanic region (4hrs) 6 | Drive to Port de la Selva on the coast stopping enroute for wine and cheese tasting 7 | Walk to Cap de Creus, return to hotel via Cadaques (6hrs) 8 | Transfer to Barcelona Airport, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 4 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 2‐4 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities GUIDES: bilingual tour guide & guided walks as described in itinerary TRANSPORT: all transfers as per itinerary PLUS: wine & cheese tasting on day 6
BOUTIQUE HOTELS
GRADE 2
Walkers on the Algarve coastline at Carrapateira Beach
Rota Vicentina: to the Algarve
9 DAY SELF GUIDED WALKING
Discover the Algarve’s hidden beaches along the unspoiled west coast from Zambujeira do Mar to Cape St Vincent ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Zambujeira do Mar
2 | Transfer to Almograve and walk along the coast back to Zambujeira (6‐7hrs) 3 | Pass by rolling dunes en route to Odeceixe (5‐6hrs) 4 | Choice of 2 routes to Aljezur (5‐6hrs) 5 | Transfer to Arrifana and continue to Carrapateira with choice of 2 routes (4‐7hrs) 6 | Choice of two loop walks (3‐6.5hrs) or rest day in Carrapateira 7 | Walk to the historic town of Vila do Bispo (6‐7hrs) 8 | Last stage of the walk to Cape St Vincent, transfer back to Vila do Bispo (4‐5hrs) 9 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 8 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 4 nights in simple family run pensions, 4 nights in hotels with swimming pool, all twin share with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room & luggage transfers on days 3, 4, 5 & 7 TRANSPORT: private transfers on days 2, 5 & 8
NOTES: Mid season is from 1 Apr to 24 Jun and 1 to 31 Oct. High season is from 25 Jun to 30 Sep. A supplement applies for mid and high season departures.
HOTEL
GRADE 2
Portugal Sintra
HOTEL / PENSIONS
GRADE 3
Zambujeira Odeceixe
Portugal
Portugal Palaces and Coast Walk
8 DAY SELF GUIDED WALKING
Visit extravagant palaces, mansions and gardens on this self
guided walk centred around Sintra and the rugged western coast
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Sintra 2 | Sintra palaces walk (4.5hrs) 3 | Transfer to Convento dos Capuchos, follow trails through mystical Mediterranean woodlands to Azoia, return to Sintra (5hrs) 4 | Loop walk to discover Sintra’s manor houses (2‐3hrs) 5 | Walk through vineyards and pine forest to the coast and Praia Grande (5hrs) 6 | Circular route along the GR11, Costa Atlantica and return through villages (5hrs) 7 | Transfer to Azoia, follow the GR11 along the coast to Cascais with option to shorten (3/5hrs) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 2‐3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: detailed information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, luggage transfers on day 5 and 7 & emergency hotline TRANSPORT: private transfers on day 3 (Sintra to Convento dos Capuchos) and 7 (Praia Grande to Azoia)
NOTES: High season is from 25 Jun to 24 Sep. Mid season is from 27 Mar to 24 Jun, 25 Sep to 31 Oct and 26 to 31 Dec. A supplement applies to mid and high season departures. .
Praia Grande
Azoia
Lisbon
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France
Olot Rupit
Spain Barcelona
DATES
12 May ‐ 19 May 15 Sep ‐ 22 Sep 06 Oct ‐ 13 Oct
El Port de la Selva
DATES
Daily
Cascais
Aljezur Vila do Bispo
DATES
Daily 1 Feb to 30 Nov
A fisherman on the coast near Cascais in Portugal