CRETE AND THE PELOPONNESE BY SEA ITINERARY
Trip Length: 6 days/5 nights
Start/Finish: Barcelona/Barcelona
Butterfield & Robinson CEO Benson Cowan will be one of the
guides for our September 26 departure. Please call a Travel
Advisor for more information.
You may be surprised to hear that we think Greece requires a
little effort. Yes, its magical qualities are evident
everywhere, but its true essence is found far beyond the tourist
sites and usual stops. Hiking through almond groves on forgotten
islands, listening to traditional musicians in seaside villages,
and splashing into the sparkling Aegean off dramatic coastlines,
one begins to sense it.
The history is important – ancient Kings, Byzantine ruins,
tangled vines hiding crumbling parapets. But just as important
are the natural treasures and the people – living history, you
could say. Aboard the Callisto, we’re able to pause in tiny
ports and anchor off undiscovered beaches. In fact, waking to a
new, spectacular setting each day is arguably a highlight of the
trip. And exploring by bike and on foot, we access island
interiors and enjoy breathtaking views – with the option,
always, of pausing under an olive tree or stopping to taste the
retsina. With millennia-old ruins, there’s really no hurry. Trip
Highlights:
- Cycle from Meranges through the Cerdanya Valley to a
garden dinner of Catalan barbecue
- Cross the border into France for a café au lait, before
cruising downhill through Puigcerda, a typical Pyrénées town
- Enjoy an à la carte dinner at Torre del Remei, a Relais
& Châteaux property
- Bike through the quaint villages of the Alt and Baix
Empordà
- Tour the Dalí Theatre Museum with a local expert
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Accommodations:
Torre del Remei, Bolvir
Relais & Châteaux
Sometimes our trip planners have to scour a region to find
the best hotels. Other times the answer is very obvious; Torre
del Remei in Catalonia is one such place. Built in 1910 as a
gift for the daughter of a wealthy Catalan family, this Relais &
Châteaux hotel has spacious rooms with private terraces,
beautiful gardens, an outdoor pool, a gym, and a very charming
owner, Señor Boix, who understands B&R to a tee and makes us
feel right at home. If only it were always this easy.
Mas Falgarona, Avinyonet de Puigventós
This serene hotel is located just outside of Figueres. Built in
the 15th century, it is now a stylish, contemporary hotel with
all modern amenities, yet it still retains its country charm
thanks to the surrounding farmland. Mas Falgarona is a labour of
love of owners Severino and Brigitta, and much of the hotel’s
photography is the work of their son.
Mas de Torrent, Torrent
Relais & Châteaux
Mas de Torrent, located in the heart of Empordà, is one of
Catalonia’s most beautiful hotels, and a very welcome sight at
the end of a long day on the trail. It was once an old Catalan
masia, a typical farmhouse, dating from the 18th century. Fully
restored and the pride of the locals, it now boasts a swimming
pool, tennis courts and massage service.
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DATES & RATES |
2008 Departure:
Jun 01 - 6, 2008
Jun 22 - 27, 2008*
Sep 14 - 19, 2008
Sep 21 - 26, 2008
Oct 05 - 10, 2008
Trip Length: 6 days/ 5 Nights
Price per Person from: $5,795
Single Supplement: $800
*Unique Departure: On this departure we welcome young adults
aged 16+
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