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JOURNEY FROM BARCELONA TO MALLORCA Fly-drive and rail 10 nights / 11 days
Travel the east coast of Spain from Barcelona to Mallorca , on a luxury tour that combines spectacular landscapes with captivating culture and history . Trace the outline of the Mediterranean Coast by train ; explore the fascinating Spanish cities of Barcelona , Tarragona and Valencia ; and finally embrace the Mallorcan lifestyle .
SUGGESTED TOURING ITINERARY
DAYS ONE AND TWO
Catch a late afternoon flight from Heathrow to Barcelona and check into the Grand Hotel Central , a chic hotel in the heart of the Barri Gòtic . Spend your first day in Spain navigating Barcelona ’ s many diverse quarters , from Las Ramblas to the Eixample , with its famous Sagrada Familia . Amble around the stunning Parc Güell , and take in the lively Barcelona atmosphere .
DAYS THREE AND FOUR
Board the Euromed service from Barcelona Sants Station , and travel along the Costa Dorada to Tarragona . Check into the Mas la Boella , an intimate hotel rich in character . Spend your days exploring the city ’ s finest Roman and Mediaeval monuments , including the Amfiteatre Romà . The Museu Nacional Arqueològic houses the most important collection of Roman and Mediaeval artefacts in Catalonia . A scenic train takes you along the remains of the ancient town wall and its towers .
DAY FIVE
Re-board the Euromed service in the late morning and travel out of Catalonia to Valencia . Spend one night in the deceptively modern Hospes Palau de la Mar , whilst enjoying the bustle of Spain ’ s third largest city . Be sure to seek out the Torres de Serranos , La Lonja , and the Cathedral , to gain a true sense of Valencia ’ s rich and varied heritage . The Art Nouveau Mercado Central is a great place to sample some local produce .
DAY SIX
Fly across to Palma de Mallorca from Valencia , arriving in the late evening , and head to the Convent de la Missio , a former 17th Century convent .
DAYS SEVEN AND EIGHT
Take time to wander around the beautiful cloister of the Gothic Basílica de Sant Francesc , or walk down to the waterfront to see the romantic gold limestone cathedral , adorned with seven rose windows . The low arches and architecture of Palau de L ’ Almudaina on the seafront capture much of the town ’ s Arabian influences . After a morning exploring Palma , perhaps try a traditionally Mallorcan ‘ ensaimada ’ from a local bakery . Pick up your hire car and drive west to Canyamel for two nights at Can Simoneta . Set at the top of a cliff-side stairway , this charming hotel overlooks the enchanting rocky coast . Follow the waterways of the Torrent de Canyamel to the picturesque s ’ Estany de Sa Torre , uncover the fascinating Talayot archaeological sites , or explore the remarkable lakes of the Caves of Drac .
Las Ramblas , Barcelona
Mallorcan coastline
DAYS NINE AND TEN
Your final two nights in Spain are spent at the Belmond la Residencia in the pretty village of Deià . Nestled into the rugged countryside of the Serra de Tramuntana Mountain Range , this stop on your tour is ideal for long , scenic walks . Spend a few hours on your tenth day down at the beautiful Cala de Deià , a secluded cove known only to the locals .
DAY ELEVEN
Return to Palma around lunchtime for an afternoon flight back to Heathrow .
PRICES Prices from £ 2,240 per person for first class rail travel in low season , based on two people sharing . Or from £ 2,730 per person for first class rail travel in high season , based on two people sharing .
WHAT ’ S INCLUDED
• Scheduled flights with British Airways from London Heathrow to Barcelona in Euro Traveller , from Valencia to Palma de Mallorca with Vueling , and Palma de Mallorca to London Heathrow with British Airways in Euro Traveller .
• First class rail travel for all trains in Spain
• Type C hire-car for five days
• Accommodation with bed and breakfast at the following hotels , based on two people sharing a
standard double room : Two nights at Grand Hotel Central in Barcelona Two nights at Mas la Boella in Tarragona One night at Palau de la Mar in Valencia One night at Convent de la Missio in Palma de Mallorca Two nights at Can Simoneta in Canyamel Two nights at Belmond La Residencia in Deia
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