Itinerary - 6 Night Holiday by Rail

Day 1

London to Montpellier

Board the Eurostar and speed under the Channel before arriving in Lille.

Take the high-speed TGV from Lille to Montpellier. Journey time is approximately 5 hours. Enjoy stunning French countryside and experience the beauty of the Rhone Valley and Provence whilst relaxing in your seat!

Check in at the Holiday Inn Montpellier for your overnight stay.

Spend your evening in this elegant city in the heart of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, only a stone’s throw from the sun-kissed Mediterranean sea. Its sunny climate provides a vibrant social scene full of artists and writers. Montpellier has plenty to offer when it comes to a tasty meal. Rue des Ecoles Laiques and nearby rue du Pila Saint Gely offer a variety of choices, including Italian, Moroccan, Turkish, Lebanese and of course French cuisine.

Day 2

Montpellier to Girona

After breakfast, take the high speed train through the newly opened Perthus Tunnel and down across the Spanish border to Girona.

Check in at the Peninsular Girona for your 2 night stay.

Spend the rest of your day exploring the sights and sounds of the charming city of Girona. Packed with activity and plenty of sightseeing opportunities, Girona is a Catalonian treasure. The Old Town is one of the most evocative historical centres in the country boasting unique artefacts such as the Carolingian wall and the Cathedral, one of the finest specimens of Gothic architecture in Spain.

Day 3

Girona

Spend a second day in Girona uncovering the rest of the city's delights. Take a leisurely stroll around the city walls, built in the 9th century AD, a wonderful way to discover some of the city’s vast history. Although parts of the wall have been destroyed in battles across the years breathtaking views await those who wish to climb it. Spend your last evening in Girona sipping a glass of Cava and enjoying a traditional Catalan meal.

Day 4

Girona to Figueres

Make the brief 20 minute journey from Girona to Figueres passing through picturesque Catalan countryside.

Check in at the Emporda Figueres for your 2 night stay.

Famous as the birthplace of the celebrated Salvador Dali, Figueres is a small town with a big history. Open your eyes to some of Dali’s most fascinating surrealist works and explore his musuem, a one-of-a-kind experience full of interactive artistic works and creative optical games! Don’t miss out on other Dali attractions such as the Casa-Museu de Portlligat in Cadaques, his official residence from 1948 to 1982.

Relax on your first evening in one of the many delightful restaurants Figueres has to offer.

Day 5

Figueres

Spend the following day in Figueres discovering the rest of this charming town.

Treat yourself to a lunch of traditional tapas and a glass of local wine or take a stroll though the Castle of Sant Ferran, built in 1743 during the reign of Ferdinand VI of Spain.

Day 6

Figueres to Lille

Travel back through the Spanish countryside and across the border to France whizzing past vineyards and lemon groves as you travel. Change on to your TGV train at Montpellier and continue to Lille.

Check in at the Crowne Plaza Lille for a well deserved rest.

Day 7

Lille to London

Spend the morning in Lille, soaking up the atmosphere in the Grand Place or doing some last minute shopping before taking the Eurostar back to London.