Discover Mallorca & the Orange Blossom Train

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From your base in historic Palma, discover the beautiful hinterland and some stunning natural wonders of Europe’s most celebrated holiday isle. Enjoy a relaxed, warming break discovering beautiful Mallorca, a fragrant island paradise of citrus orchards, vineyards and spectacular, pine-covered hills, overlooking a sun-kissed plain and fringed by a stunning coastline, largely free of the high-rise developments of modern packaged tourism. Soak up the atmosphere of historic Palma, one of Europe’s most attractive cities, journey through the scenic countryside by historic train and comfortable coach, and uncover the unspoilt ‘other side’ of a true Mediterranean gem.

Highlights

Enjoy a stay in Palma, Mallorca’s historic capital
Walking tour of the atmospheric Old Town and the majestic cathedral
Board the Orange Blossom Train for the hour-long journey through the pretty countryside
A vintage tram takes you from hilltop Sóller to the port-resort below
Included tour of the island’s mountain-backed northwest coast
Cross the central plain Es Pla to the east coast
Explore the extraordinary caves and spectacular underground lake at Cuevas del Drach
Taste Mallorca’s fine wines and local produce on a ‘foodies’ optional excursion

Inclusions

Five nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star THB Mirador, Palma
Return flights to Palma
Coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Day 1

Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and make the short transfer into the city and your hotel. Rest and relax after the journey and this evening, perhaps, enjoy your first taste of warm and welcoming Palma. Whether you choose to wander through streets of the Old Town, with its tapas bars, cafés and restaurants, to stroll along the sweeping seafront boulevard, or to wander the elegant shopping streets, you’ll discover a vibrant, colourful match for any mainland city.

Day 2

Join your tour manager for a guided introduction to the Balearics’ largest and most important settlement. Enclosed by ancient walls, replaced in sections by wide boulevards, the Old Town is fronted by the monumental cathedral, La Seu, which in turn overlooks the sweeping harbour-front. Enjoy an included visit to the magnificent sandstone building, the world’s second-largest Gothic church, with its vast nave, ornate chapels and altar canopy designed by famed Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. This afternoon, explore the city, which in addition to the cathedral boasts the Moorish Palace that is the King of Spain’s official Mallorca residence, the turreted former stock exchange and the seafront Parc de la Mar, with its gigantic Miró mural centrepiece. Enjoy a second evening in the city.

Day 3

Today features a wonderful journey from Palma into the interior, as you leave the city aboard the vintage Orange Blossom Train, journeying through the citrus and almond groves that surround the city – which flower at different times of the year - towards the towering Serra de Tramuntana, the pine-forest covered ribbon of mountains that separates the island’s sun-kissed interior from the rugged northwest coast. Journey though tunnels and across a viaduct, and enjoy some spectacular views as you head towards historic hill town Sóller. Upon arrival, take a stroll through the delightful lanes and bustling main square, set beneath its imposing church, then board the wonderfully quirky vintage tram for the 15-minute journey down to Port de Sóller, a delightful, low-key modern resort set on a crescent-shaped bay, where sheltered waters are fringed by a narrow sandy beach and beachside cafés and restaurants – a perfect place for lunch. This afternoon, the wonderful day continues with a further tour of the beautiful, rugged coast and the mountains beyond. Take in pretty Deia, former home to poet Robert Graves, as well as hill town Valldemossa, where composer Chopin and his lover, novelist George Sand, once spent a winter in a monastic cell, part of a complex of church, cloisters and monastery that is now open to visitors. Return to Palma after a wonderful day

Day 4

Today you're free to enjoy the delights of Palma once again, or to join an optional excursion to one of the island’s increasingly celebrated wine-producers. Learn how grape varieties have been re-introduced to Mallorca to take advantage of its perfect climate and good soil conditions, and how quality has been improved over the past decades. Taste a selection of island vintages accompanied by local produce, including ham, cheese and bread dipped in olive oil.

Day 5

The last included tour sees you head east across the island’s central plain, Es Pla, towards the Serres de Llevant hills and the beautiful, unspoiled coastal strip beyond. Take in ancient Arta, famed for its basket-weaving, and the fortified town of Capdepera with its stout walls. Several wonderful beaches and less developed resorts dot the largely unspoiled coast, which is lapped by some of the Mediterranean’s bluest waters. A final highlight of the holiday will be the visit to the extraordinary limestone caverns of the Cuevas del Drach, one of the island’s most striking attractions. Head underground to explore some stupendous chasms, which boast fantastical, stunningly illuminated stalactite and stalagmite formations, as well several subterranean lakes, upon which boat rides might be taken. Return to Palma at the end of a wonderful day, to spend a last evening in the city.

Day 6

Dependent upon your flight time, enjoy a few more hours in Palma, before transferring to the airport for the flight home, at the end of a delightful few days.

Further Information

Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from the airport to your hotel on arrival is approximately 20 minutes.

Itinerary Changes

Please note, the tour may operate in reverse, with the tram/train journey taken back to Palma in the afternoon. Also, despite its name, the train will only afford views of the orange blossom during certain spring months, usually late March and April. Almond blossom occurs earlier in the year. Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.

Combining hotel transfers

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Foreign Office Travel Advice

Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.

Travelling to Europe after Brexit

New rules apply when travelling to European Union countries and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. Note that these new rules do NOT apply when travelling within the United Kingdom or to the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland. You do require government issued ID when travelling by air though. Passport - British passport holders need to have at least six months validity left on their passport and it needs to be less than ten years old; passports which have a longer validity than ten years are not valid for travel once the tenth anniversary of issue has passed. These rules do not apply to travel to Ireland where you can continue to use your passport as long as it’s valid for the length of your stay. Visa - If you’re a tourist, you do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. Different rules will apply to Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania; if you visit these countries, visits to other EU countries will not count towards the 90-day total. Travel to Ireland will not change and stays there will not count towards the 90-day total. European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Towards the end of 2022, it is likely that non EU citizens will be required to apply online for an authorisation to visit most European countries. The current details suggest there will be a charge of €7 per person and the authorisation will be valid for all trips made to the EU in a three year period from issue. We will advise you of confirmed details prior to your tour’s departure. Border Control - At border control, you may need to show proof of your return journey - your travel documentation issued by us will be sufficient for this. You will also need to use separate lanes from EU, EEA and Swiss citizens if manual checks are required. Healthcare Cover - You should always get appropriate travel insurance with healthcare cover before you go abroad which covers pre-existing conditions. You should understand the terms and conditions of your travel insurance and be happy with its cover for healthcare and travel disruption. Newmarket sell a comprehensive travel insurance policy. Ask our travel consultants for more information. You should also apply for a UK Global Heath Insurance Card (GHIC) which lets you get urgent state healthcare in Europe at a reduced cost or sometimes for free. Note GHIC is only valid in EU countries and not in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Mobile Roaming - Roaming charges have been re-introduced by some UK providers when visiting the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Prior to travel, please do check with your phone operator for the most up to date information.

Terms and conditions

10% discount applies to specific holidays and tours only. The 'Reconnect with the World offer applies to new bookings only for 2022 and 2023 departures booked between 4th January and 28th February 2022 inclusive. The Offer does not apply to holidays with late availability pricing and excludes Ocean Cruise, River Cruise, Andre Rieu events, Lapland and Wimbledon. This offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other discount, promotion or concession. When booking a holiday as described above, prices shown will automatically have the 10% applied on our website. The discount applies to the tour price (excluding extras and holiday insurance) at the time of booking. The Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.