Tauck Value Includes:
TAUCK’S YELLOW ROADS! A drive along the Costa Brava to the village of Collioure, known as the “City of Painters”
A “Degustation dinner” at a family-run vineyard in the Languedoc region of southern France
Indulge your whimsical side at Parc Güell in Barcelona
2. MEDIEVAL LANES & WHIMSICAL PARC GÜELL Boasting a colorful 2,000-year history, Barcelona balances the medieval with the modern in a whimsical parade of fascinating sights. A guided sightseeing tour this morning down the narrow lanes of Barri Gòtic (the Gothic Quarter) in the heart of the city visits its cloistered cathedral to see its carved 15th-century choir stalls and medieval Catalan paintings. Barcelona sizzled with Modernisme artistic creativity around the 1900s, most notably in the Gaudí-inspired, unconventional architecture of Parc Güell and at the fantastical Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, still under construction today after more than 125 years. Your tour ends at Placa Catalunya at the beginning of the pedestrian promenade at Las Ramblas, one of the most famous streets in Spain. The rest of the day is free. Meals B
3. ART ALONG THE COSTA BRAVA It wasn’t just the Moors who were lured to the south of Spain, artists found their inspiration here too. Stop in Figueres en route to Carcassonne, France, to see a town that is alive with images of Salvador Dali. The internationally known, ultra-flamboyant artist was born here in 1904 and died here in 1989; a visit to the museum dedicated to his work showcases his seductive, often shocking, paintings, prints and sculptures. Drive along the Costa Brava across the French border to Collioure for a visit to the “City of Painters.” Artists like Picasso, Matisse and Chagall immortalized the small Catalan harbor you’ll see here in their paintings. The walled citadel town of Carcassonne is your final destination today; its fairy-tale setting of medieval turrets and ramparts is perfectly preserved to offer you an authentic look at life in the Middle Ages. Spend the next two nights right inside the ancient city walls at a former palace, lavishly restored. Meals BD
4. ROMANCE IN CARCASSONNE
Medieval fortifications, dating to the 5th century, provide a storied setting for your explorations this morning; hear stories about the crusaders and conquerors who occupied Carcassonne, then explore the ramparts on your own. Romance is on the menu this evening. Cruise aboard a traditional flat-bottom Gabare along the 17th-century Canal du Midi, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its remarkable engineering features. A line of
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A Gabare cruise along the romantic Canal du Midi A lunch of local hearty fare in a typical Basque village A private farewell dinner at Paris’ famed brasserie, Fouquet’s A private boat cruise on the River Garonne to Bordeaux Visit and tasting at a local winery in the St. Emilion region
Visit to the Grotte Lascaux II, a replica of the most famous Paleolithic sanctuaries in the world
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
25 meals (12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners); service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
Plane trees planted in the 1830s stand like arboreal sentinels over this beautiful man-made waterway, which, according to UNESCO officials “provided the model for the flowering of technology that led directly to the Industrial Revolution and the modern technological age.” Your “Degustation dinner” tonight at a private Languedoc vineyard is another memorable experience, reflecting a tradition among the connoisseurs of this region when your courses are paired with just the right wine. Meals BD
5. DRIVE THE YELLOW ROADS TO BIARRITZ Leave Carcassonne after breakfast and travel along the foothills of the snow-capped Pyrenees towards the southwest corner of France to the Atlantic coast, where beaches line the shores, surfing is a way of life and your oceanfront hotel is a treasured landmark. Lunch will be included along the way in a local restaurant to give you an authentic taste of typical Pyrenees cuisine. Dine tonight as you wish from a full à la carte menu at your hotel. Meals BLD
Savor coastal delights at the elegant Hôtel du Palais Biarritz in France
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