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What to expect on your guided tour

Mediterranean Gardens

Mediterranean Gardens

Stunning gardens of Costa Brava

Girona & Peratallada

Girona & Peratallada

Charming medieval towns

Barcelona Icons

Barcelona Icons

Gaudí’s gardens and vibrant Barcelona

Coastal Escape

Coastal Escape

Roses at your own pace

About this trip...

Discover the beauty of the Costa Brava on this relaxing seven-day escape, based in the coastal town of Roses. From spectacular Mediterranean gardens and charming medieval villages to the vibrant streets of Barcelona and historic Girona, we’ll uncover some of Catalonia’s most beautiful sights. Along the way, admire stunning coastal landscapes, explore Gaudí’s iconic Park Güell and enjoy a full day to relax and soak up the Mediterranean atmosphere. With a small group of solo travellers by your side, this holiday combines beautiful gardens, culture and coastal charm for a memorable taste of Catalonia.

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What's included?

  • Return flights & transfers
  • One piece of checked baggage
  • Airport taxes & charges
  • Double/Twin room for sole use
  • Half board
  • Lunch at Parc de les Olors
  • Entrance to Marimurtra and Cap Roig Botanical Gardens
  • Entrance to Park Güell
  • Entrance to Santa Clotilde Gardens
  • Entrance to Gala’s Castle in Púbol
  • Dedicated WhatsApp group for your trip
  • Free Solos app with all your travel documents
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
  • Fully financially protected

What's extra:

  • Insurance, see here

Itinerary

  • Arrive in Barcelona & travel to Roses
  • Girona & Marimurtra Botanical Garden
  • Cap Roig & Peratallada
  • Barcelona, gardens & Park Güell
  • Santa Clotilde & Gala’s Castle
  • A free day in Roses
  • Departure Day

What you'll be doing

Day One: Arrive in Barcelona & travel to Roses

Day One: Arrive in Barcelona & travel to Roses

Arrive in Barcelona and meet your group before travelling north to the Costa Brava. Settle into the four-star Prestige Hotel Sant Marc in Roses, your base for the week, before enjoying dinner at the hotel.

  • Dinner included
Day Two: Girona & Marimurtra Botanical Garden

Day Two: Girona & Marimurtra Botanical Garden

Discover the historic city of Girona on a guided visit, exploring its atmospheric old town and fascinating heritage. Afterwards, continue to Marimurtra Botanical Garden, one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful gardens, with spectacular views overlooking the coast. Return to Roses for the evening.

  • Breakfast and dinner included
Day Three: Cap Roig & Peratallada

Day Three: Cap Roig & Peratallada

Today takes you along the Costa Brava to Cap Roig Botanical Garden, where Mediterranean landscapes meet the sea. Take time to explore its colourful collection of plants and enjoy the beautiful coastal setting before visiting the charming medieval village of Peratallada. Return to Roses in the late afternoon.


  • Breakfast and dinner included

Day Four: Barcelona, gardens & Park Güell

Day Four: Barcelona, gardens & Park Güell

Head south to Barcelona for a day combining the city’s vibrant atmosphere with some of its most distinctive green spaces. Visit Parc de les Olors and enjoy lunch before continuing to Park Güell, Gaudí’s famous garden city and one of Barcelona’s most recognisable landmarks. Return to Roses after a full day of sightseeing.


  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Day Five: Santa Clotilde & Gala’s Castle

Day Five: Santa Clotilde & Gala’s Castle

Continue your exploration of Catalonia’s gardens with a visit to the spectacular Santa Clotilde Gardens, perched above the Mediterranean and designed in the style of an Italian Renaissance garden. Later, discover Gala’s Castle in Púbol, the former home of Gala, Salvador Dalí’s wife and muse. There will also be time for lunch at leisure during the day.


  • Breakfast and dinner included

Day Six: Free Time in Roses

Day Six: Free Time in Roses

Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Relax at the hotel, head down to the nearby beach, explore Roses independently or simply enjoy some downtime after several days of sightseeing. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience the Costa Brava your way.


  • Breakfast & dinner included

Day Seven: Departure Day

Day Seven: Departure Day

After breakfast, say goodbye to Roses and travel back to Barcelona Airport for your flight home, taking with you a week of Mediterranean gardens, historic towns and beautiful Costa Brava scenery.


  • Breakfast included

Accommodation

Prestige Hotel Sant Marc

The 4-star Prestige Hotel Sant Marc is set in the relaxed Santa Margarida area of Roses, surrounded by canals and just 400 metres from the beach. With a swimming pool, spacious terraces, buffet restaurant and bars, it’s a comfortable base for exploring the Costa Brava, while the centre of Roses is around 2km away.

Facilities include
Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, sun terrace, buffet restaurant, two bars, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, 24-hour reception and air conditioning.
Room includes

Your comfortable room includes a private balcony, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV, safe, minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, hairdryer and a shower.

Dates & Prices

Departure Return Nights Price from Other Info Regional flights
1 Oct 2027 7 Oct 2027 6
£1885
  Please call for regional flights

Essential Information

Important Information
A reasonable level of fitness/mobility is required as we include plenty of sightseeing/travelling.
Dress Code
The dress code for during the day is casual. In the evenings the dress code is smart casual. Comfortable shoes for walking and sightseeing are recommended.
Gratuities
We suggest a Group Collection to cover guides, transfer drivers, and hotel staff of minimum EUR 35.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % to add on.
Passports & Visas Spain
A full 10-year passport is required valid for at least the duration of your stay. Holders of passports with the inscription “British Citizen” or “European Union” do not require a visa.
 
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. 
 
For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Spain Foreign Advice 
 
If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements. 

From the 12th October 2025 the EU is introducing a new European Entry System (EES) that will be phased in and fully operational by the 10th April 2026. Non-EU nationals including British passport holders will now be required to complete biometric checks on arrival and exit to Schengen countries, which will include facial recognition and fingerprints. There is no cost for this, and no action needs to be taken prior to departure.

Health requirements Spain
Compulsory vaccinations: None. All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change.   You can also visit the travel health website for more information;  Travel Health Spain
Electrical Appliances Spain
Voltage 230v Travel adaptor type C (EuroPlug)
WhatsApp Group
Shortly before your holiday, you will be invited to join an optional WhatsApp group to connect with your fellow travellers and your Tour Leader.
Booking Information
It is important to consider whether this holiday is suitable for your level of fitness, mobility, and any medical conditions. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments wherever possible. Please tell us about any disability, medical condition, or additional requirements before booking so we can assess whether we can safely and appropriately accommodate your needs. If you are unsure whether this holiday is suitable for you, please contact us before booking. We will be happy to discuss the holiday requirements and your individual circumstances.

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