Majorca – An Island of Contrasts

Majorca – An Island of Contrasts

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Majorca – An Island of Contrasts

12 Days Starting and ending in Paris, France

Visiting: Paris, Costa del Maresme, Barcelona, Majorca, Cala Millor, Valldemossa, Sóller, Artà, Drach Caves

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

maj

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English
Interests:

Cultural, Photography

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Tour Overview

The Balearic Island of Majorca is a firm favourite with the British holidaymaker, boasting an excellent climate, a fascinating history and culture, and, of course, beautiful sandy beaches, lapped by crystal blue waters. The rugged inland mountain terrain, and the traditional villages perched upon them, provide the perfect contrast to the popular resorts, dotted around the coastline. Each of Majorca’s coasts offer something different, with the ‘Rocky Coast’ to the north to the stunning beaches of the south. This is a truly magnificent isle, waiting to be explored

Highlights

  • Visit Barcelona. The city has a delightfully relaxed atmosphere – particularly along the Ramblas, where you can join the locals casually strolling along the tree-lined walkway

  • Join our included excursion to explore ‘the Rocky Coast’, La Costa Rocosa and head to the old mountain town of Valldemossa, situated on the slopes of the Tramuntana Mountains

  • Visit Soller, which is set in a lush valley of orange groves between the mountains and the Mediterranean

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Travel To Paris

Location: Paris

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Meals Included: No Meals

Local departure by coach then to the Paris area for an overnight stay.

Day 2 : To The Costa Del Maresme

Location: Costa del Maresme

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we head south into Spain, to the Costa del Maresme for an overnight stay.

Day 3 : Barcelona

Location: Barcelona, Majorca

Accommodation: Overnight Ferry

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we head to Barcelona. The city has a delightfully relaxed atmosphere – particularly along the Ramblas, where you can join the locals casually strolling along the tree-lined walkway, perhaps stopping to enjoy the entertainment offered by the many mime-artists and musicians.


An optional guided sightseeing tour, by coach and on foot, will introduce you to the most important sights of the city, including the Eixample district as well as the huge Olympic stadium.


We finish the tour on foot at the bustling Las Ramblas, which runs from the Plaza de Catalunya to the Christopher Columbus monument near the harbour at Port Vell.


Here you can explore the cafés and see the mime artists, and from here you will be ideally situated to explore independently the 'Barri Gotic', or Gothic Quarter in the centre of the Old Town, where some of buildings date back to medieval and Roman times.


Later, we board the ferry for the overnight sailing to Majorca. Accommodation is in en-suite cabins.

Day 4 : To Cala Millor

Location: Cala Millor

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star Universal Hotel Bikini or the 4-star Universal Hotel Perla in S’Illot

Meals Included: Dinner

This morning we arrive in Palma de Majorca and transfer to our hotel in Cala Millor on Majorca’s east coast for a six-night stay.


Cala Millor has grown from a small traditional Majorcan fishing village into a popular resort, where you can enjoy the shops, restaurants and bars.

Day 5 : La Costa Rocosa – Valldemossa & Soller

Location: Valldemossa, Sóller

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star Universal Hotel Bikini or the 4-star Universal Hotel Perla in S’Illot

Meals Included: Breakfast

Join us today on our included excursion to explore ‘the Rocky Coast’, La Costa Rocosa.


We head to the old mountain town of Valldemossa, situated on the slopes of the Tramuntana Mountains. Famous inhabitants of the area have included Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones.


We also visit Soller, which is set in a lush valley of orange groves between the mountains and the Mediterranean. Relax in one of the cafés n Placa Constitucid, soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying the tapas bars.

Day 6 : Arta And Cuevas Del Drach

Location: Artà, Drach Caves

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star Universal Hotel Bikini or the 4-star Universal Hotel Perla in S’Illot

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today’s included excursion takes us to visit a weekly market, then to Arta, a pretty, historic town framed by the mountains of the Llevant Natural Park.


Later, we continue to the legendary ‘Dragon’s Cave’, Cuevas del Drach (entrance included). There are three main chambers: Black Cave, White Cave and Luis Salvator Cave.


A steep flight of steps through the caves ends at Lake Martel, considered to be one of the largest subterranean lakes in the world, with beautiful limestone formations, including stalagmites and stalactites.


As part of your journey underground, visitors are accompanied by the sound of musicians performing classical music every hour on a boat.


*Please note that unfortunately the Cuevas del Drach may not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties due to the number of steps. You will need to wear appropriate footwear for the Cuevas del Drach as some areas of the cave floor may be wet.

Day 7 : Free Time Or Alcudia And Pollença

Location: Cala Millor

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star Universal Hotel Bikini or the 4-star Universal Hotel Perla in S’Illot

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Join us on our optional full-day excursion to explore the north of the island.


We start with a visit to Pollenca then Port de Pollenca where there will be free time to obtain lunch.


We continue to the popular resort of Alcudia.


Day 8 : Free Time Or Palma & Guided Sightseeing

Location: Cala Millor

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star Universal Hotel Bikini or the 4-star Universal Hotel Perla in S’Illot

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Join our full-day optional excursion to Palma, the capital of the island. Despite having a modern appearance, Palma is deeply enriched with history and culture.


The origins of the city can be traced back to before Roman times, and even today, inhabitants of homes in the old quarter are often still discovering Roman remains less than a metre beneath the ground.


Our guided sightseeing tour will introduce you to the sights of the city, including the Castell de Bellver, the only castle in Spain that is totally circular in design, and the huge Gothic cathedral, which overlooks the waterfront.

Afterwards, there will be free time for you to explore the city further at your own pace. The city boasts wide, palm-lined promenades, dotted with pavement cafés, with the main hub being the Passeig des Born.

Day 9 : Day At Leisure In Resort

Location: Cala Millor

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star Universal Hotel Bikini or the 4-star Universal Hotel Perla in S’Illot

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a full day in our resort. Wander around the shops, restaurants and bars of the resort or simply relax on the beach, admiring the views.

Day 10 : Travel Back To Barcelona

Location: Barcelona, Costa del Maresme

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Following breakfast, we head to the port for our return day sailing to Barcelona. The crossing takes approximately seven hours. Upon arrival, we disembark and head to our overnight hotel on Spain's Costa del Maresme.

Day 11 : Back To Paris

Location: Paris

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast

We continue on to the Paris area, or northern France, for an overnight stay.

Day 12 : Return Home

Location: Barcelona

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point

  • Fully Guided

  • International Travel

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Transport

    Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach

What's Not Included

Accommodation

You will stay for six nights at the 3-star Universal Hotel Bikini in Cala Millor or the 4-star Universal Hotel Perla in S’Illot.

Overnight stays in Spain and France will be in city-style hotels.

On the overnight ferry sailing, accommodation will be in en suite inside cabins (meals at extra cost).

Check out our Q&As

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What type of coach will be used?

    You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Sue Sinfield (Google Reviewer)  

Due to covid it was...

21-Jul-2022

Due to covid it was 3rd time lucky for us to visit lake Garda, what a treat. One or two hiccups but no fault of Legers at all. Praise to Graham and Chris for their excellent driving and coffee service. Our visit to Verona, our guide was very informative but did walk at a pace sometimes had to hurry to keep up. A lovely holiday

Michael Stephen Shilleto   England

Four Countries New Year & the Swiss Glacier Express

07-Jan-2024

Firstly we must thank Alex and Dave our tour guide / drivers who entertained us through out . The tour was fantastic so was the hotel’s food and entertainment. The tour was through the new year holidays as expected lots of shops closed and hotels were understaffed which was lost on some travelers. We travelled back from stop 24 on a luxuria coach I would recommend paying the extra for the comfort alone

Roy Williams (Google Reviewer)  

Great company. We did the...

03-Apr-2024

Great company. We did the 4 day D Day Normandy Landing tour.We had 2 great driver's John and Ian.. Nothing was a problem for them. They kept us safe and entertained.Then we had Fred Greenhow as our guide And he was outstanding. He told us everything we wanted to know. Can't praise them enough Thank you all. We will do more tours with them......

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

Andy (Google Reviewer)  

Booked a surprise Birthday treat...

12-Jan-2024

Booked a surprise Birthday treat for my wife 40th to visit The Edinburgh Military Tattoo, All done via work,put all information in the B/card,so excited, one week before trip Cancelled!!! Due to not enough interest?? No Alternative! Never touch them again

Victoria Smith (Google Reviewer)  

I'd like to go lowerthan...

26-Dec-2023

I'd like to go lowerthan one star .my trip over to Italy nearly 36 hours in total.the driver and his wife gave thier mother a seat that was paid for and reserved at a price by another lady who was finally allowed to sit at the front with the drivers mother .( that was good of them considering the lady had paid for 2 holidays and one couldn't make it . I had the cheek to ask for coffee only the women driver to have conversation loud enough for my earshot to her husband then put over the tannoy that coffee will be when they are ready. ( i had bought 24 tickets for drinks on steves advice )but i quietly corrected them saying that they really shouldn't do that so I could hear.Then a barrage of abuse came from her for then her husband to face me off at my seat and a threats to get my case off and find my own way home his face red with rage pointing in my face with comments saying they don't have to take that from me.as they are fed up with people and they have to work 21 hours etc etc .they people were shouting STOP STOP STOP .he continued his rant and saying I would be dropped at the next service station. ( FRANCE) it was raining and I had no idea where I was going or had been.He the gave me a can of diet coke and said i could have it free but no oppology! 15 hours later in italy I wanted to leave and get a plane home .legers were no help but another coach arrived same sort of holiday shearings with nice drivers .No Rome visit and I could be with them for the remainder of time. I did go out on a couple of trips and the bus and drivers were amazing .I was told by legers eventually I can do the return journey with then but my holiday was ruined I cried and slept and am emotionally traumatised . On the plus side the coach i arrived on the doors kept opening in the wind the coach had to pull over and close the door so we could only use side door which was a fire hazzard ! Still no apology last day is today I'm spending in my room .I just want to return to England because I will be getting a solicitor for the abuse i suffered and the money I paid and for the wasted week over Christmas not to mention the anxiety I have suffered .the hotel and food was abysmal. The worse week ever and £1500 spent my nerves are in shreads .I can't wait to see the reviews and already I am flooded with statements from other passengers about how bad it is and my how I should fight for my injustice of it all .this time it must go to court so people are heard and intimidation like this is not allowed

TU  

Many thanks to Molly.

03-Jan-2023

I have recently booked a trip to Le Mans and had the good fortune to speak to Molly. She was very helpful and a pleasure to talk to. She was able to answer all but one of my queries with clarity and promised to ring me with the answer to the un-answered question as it required further investigation. This she duly did. An unusually pleasant experience when making a booking over the phone, if only it could be this easy every the time.

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    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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