Winter Sun in Benidorm – All Inclusive

Join the coach at your chosen pickup point and travel to Dover for the ferry crossing to France. We then travel south, reaching our first overnight stay in the charming city of Troyes.

Winter Sun in Benidorm – All Inclusive

We continue our scenic journey through France, stopping in Macon for a leisurely lunch before arriving in Montpellier for our second overnight stay.

Winter Sun in Benidorm – All Inclusive

After a relaxed breakfast, we travel south, crossing the border into Spain. Our route takes us through stunning landscapes as we make our way to the Costa Brava for our third overnight stop.

Winter Sun in Benidorm – All Inclusive

The final leg of our journey takes us along the beautiful Mediterranean coast, passing through Barcelona before reaching our hotel on the Costa Blanca.

Winter Sun in Benidorm – All Inclusive

Enjoy your extended stay in Costa Blanca at your chosen hotel. Whether you prefer to unwind by the sea, explore colourful local markets on our included programme of visits or sign up for one of the exciting optional excursions available to purchase locally, every day offers something new to discover.

Winter Sun in Benidorm – All Inclusive

After breakfast, we bid farewell to the Costa Blanca and begin our journey north. We stop in Lloret de Mar, arriving in time for lunch and an overnight stay.

Winter Sun in Benidorm – All Inclusive

Continuing our return journey, we travel through France, pausing for lunch en route before reaching our overnight hotel in Dijon.

Winter Sun in Benidorm – All Inclusive

The final stretch of our journey brings us back to Calais, with a stop for lunch along the way. Upon arrival, we board the ferry for our crossing to the UK before completing our onward journey home.

Winter Sun in Benidorm – All Inclusive

We travel to the city of Altea for a half-day excursion to browse the many wares on display at the famous local market. This fixture of the city takes place every week and offers a wide range of great quality products at bargain prices, from leather goods, clothing and jewellery to fresh food, sweet treats and colourful flowers, all sold by local stallholders.

Winter Sun in Benidorm – All Inclusive

Take a trip to Albir Market, held every Sunday in this vibrant little town. With over 160 stalls, you’re sure to find that perfect souvenir and unique new piece of clothing, or take the chance to sample some delicious local produce!

Winter Sun in Benidorm – All Inclusive

Calpe Market is a vibrant and bustling hub in the heart of Calpe, offering a true taste of Spanish culture. Stroll through colorful stalls filled with fresh produce, artisanal delicacies and handmade crafts, while soaking up the lively atmosphere. From ripe fruits and gourmet cheeses to jewellery, accessories and unique souvenirs, there’s something for everyone. With its rich aromas, friendly vendors and authentic charm, Calpe Market is more than just a shopping spot – it’s a must-visit experience on the Costa Blanca!

Join a morning excursion to Albir Market, held every Sunday in this easy-going resort between Benidorm and Altea. With more than 160 stalls, it’s the place to sample regional produce, pick up beachwear or a handmade belt, and chat with friendly stallholders. Enjoy free time to wander towards Playa del Albir, where smooth pebbles and views to the Sierra Helada cliffs create a restful coastal backdrop.

Albir’s weekly market reflects the area’s blend of residents and winter sun visitors, offering everyday Spanish flavors—cured meats, cheeses, oranges—alongside crafts and clothing. Expect a convivial pace, a chance to soak in the lakeside atmosphere of nearby park areas, and plenty of opportunities to practice a few words of Spanish as you compare colors, textures and tastes.

Travel to Calpe for its bustling weekly market, commonly held on Saturday mornings near the old town. Meander through rows of produce, cheeses and artisan goods, then follow cobbled streets up past tiled stairways and murals. The dramatic Peñón de Ifach looms ahead, a limestone outcrop that anchors the town’s skyline and the fishing heritage of its harbor.

Beyond the market buzz, Calpe reveals traces of Roman fish-salting pools and a compact historic center of whitewashed houses and flowered balconies. Enjoy time to pause for photos and reflection on a sunny square or café terrace, taking in sea breezes and the scent of citrus. Return to Benidorm around lunchtime, with your finds tucked safely away.

Settle into Benidorm with a friendly welcome drink at your hotel. Meet fellow travellers and meet your resort representative, who will outline the days ahead, share practical tips on local buses and the coastal tram, and highlight the included market visits and optional day trips available to book.

This relaxed gathering typically takes place on your first evening in Benidorm, giving you time to ask questions and get your bearings. Expect suggestions for comfortable seafront walks between Poniente and Levante Beaches, pointers to the Old Town’s tapas lanes, and advice on local customs—making your long-stay feel easy from the very first night.

During your stay, enjoy a hosted drinks reception at the hotel—an easygoing chance to meet your Tour Team, mingle with companions and swap tips on favorite promenades and cafés. Raise a glass as you soak in the lakeside atmosphere of Benidorm’s palm-lined terraces and plan the week’s market visits or optional excursions.

Held in the early evening, the reception pairs light conversation with a taste of the region’s social rhythm. Your representative can answer questions about the Old Town, beach facilities and local events, ensuring you step into the following days with confidence and a few new friends.

Make the most of your all-inclusive base with a rotating programme of hotel activities and entertainment. By day, join gentle sessions such as aquagym or dance taster classes, unwind by the pool, or try a low-key quiz. After dinner, expect relaxed live music, occasional dance nights and convivial gatherings that bring the lounge to life.

These offerings run throughout your stay and reflect Benidorm’s sociable spirit, where winter sun regulars and newcomers share easy conversation. Dip in as you wish—between market mornings and seaside strolls—and let the warm, unhurried rhythm of the Costa Blanca shape your evenings.

Enjoy exclusive access to a JG lounge within the hotel—a comfortable space to enjoy a free afternoon with tea, coffee and conversation. Settle into soft seating with a book, plan tomorrow’s market visit, or play cards with fellow travellers between sunlit walks along the promenade.

Open throughout your stay, the lounge offers a calm retreat from the bustle outside. It’s a natural meeting point to exchange local tips—best cafés, scenic viewpoints, bus routes—and to ease into Benidorm’s leisurely pace while staying connected to the group’s social thread.

Begin your journey with the classic ferry crossing over the English Channel. Step onto the outer decks to watch the White Cliffs of Dover recede and the busy shipping lanes come to life, or relax inside with a hot drink as you enjoy a free afternoon of sea views and gentle motion.

Typically experienced on the first travel day, this short voyage sets a relaxed tone before the coach continues south through France. It’s a timeless travel moment—part maritime corridor, part scenic interlude—linking you smoothly to the sunshine of the Costa Blanca ahead.

As the itinerary carries you south, the coach follows the Mediterranean coast, passing Barcelona with glimpses of its skyline. Settle by the window to watch misty mountain passes, terraced vineyards and saffron-hued villages give way to palms and sea-light—the landscape gradually shifting toward the Costa Blanca.

Experienced during the outward journey, this scenic run is as much part of the holiday as the destination, offering context for Spain’s varied regions. Look out for the profile of Montjuïc and the spires of the Sagrada Família from the ring road before the route continues toward warmer shores and your Benidorm base.

Each week, meet your resort representative for a friendly catch-up and practical briefing. Get the latest on optional excursions bookable on tour, market days in Altea, Albir and Calpe, and simple directions for the local TRAM service linking Benidorm with Altea, Calpe and Alicante.

Held during the stay at the hotel, these sessions keep you abreast of local events, weather considerations and easy walks along Poniente and Levante. It’s the perfect moment to fine-tune plans, ask questions, and make the most of your extended time on the Costa Blanca.

Venture to Valencia for a day that blends Old Town heritage with bold modern design. A guided stroll reveals the Silk Exchange (La Lonja de la Seda), the cathedral associated with the Holy Grail tradition, and the aromatic stalls of the Central Market. Later, admire the futuristic curves of the City of Arts and Sciences set within the green ribbon of the Turia Gardens.

Usually offered as a full-day optional excursion at additional cost, bookable on tour, this visit showcases the arc of Valencian history—from medieval merchants to Calatrava’s gleaming architecture. Expect free time for a leisurely lunch, perhaps classic paella where the dish first rose to fame.

Head inland to the cliff-perched village of Guadalest, crowned by its castle and facing a turquoise reservoir. Explore tiny museums and whitewashed lanes before continuing to the Algar Waterfalls (Fonts de l’Algar), where clear cascades carve limestone pools amid Mediterranean woodland. Bring comfortable shoes for short, stepped paths and pause for photos and reflection by the water.

Offered as an optional excursion at additional cost, bookable on tour, this day reveals the rugged beauty behind the coast: Moorish fortifications, mountain scents of pine and rosemary, and cool river air—an invigorating counterpoint to Benidorm’s seafront.

Discover Alicante, a coastal city anchored by the hilltop Santa Bárbara Castle. Stroll the palm-lined Explanada de España with its mosaic waves, dip into the old quarter’s lanes, and ascend by elevator to the fortress for sweeping views across the bay. Learn how the castle’s bastions guarded the port through centuries of trade and conflict.

Typically arranged as an optional excursion at additional cost, bookable on tour, this outing balances history and seaside ambiance, with time for a coffee overlooking the marina or a gentle promenade before returning to Benidorm in the late afternoon.

As twilight softens the Old Town, follow your guide to Benidorm’s Tapas Alley around Calle Santo Domingo. Step inside traditional bars to sample regional wines and small plates—garlic prawns, tortilla, jamón and pintxos—while the hum of conversation and clink of glasses sets the mood. It’s a relaxed, sociable introduction to the city’s culinary corners.

Offered as an evening optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour, this guided tasting celebrates everyday Spanish flavors and the convivial ritual of tapeo. Expect short walks between venues, a touch of history and plenty of local color.

Travel south to colorful Villajoyosa, where fishermen’s houses painted in bright hues line the seafront. Stroll the old quarter before visiting a renowned chocolate museum to learn about the town’s sweet-making heritage and enjoy a guided tasting. The seaside promenade invites a leisurely coffee as waves lap the palm-lined shore.

Running as an optional excursion at additional cost, bookable on tour, this half-day blends coastal charm with craftsmanship, tracing how cocoa arrived by sea and became a local specialty. Return to Benidorm with a deeper sense of Costa Blanca tradition—and perhaps a bar or two for later.

Set out to the whitewashed town of Altea for its lively weekly market, typically held on a Tuesday morning. Wander lanes lined with stalls as you browse leather goods, handwoven textiles and fresh Valencian citrus, pausing to sample local olives and sweet nougat. Enjoy time to pause for photos and reflection beneath the blue-domed Church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo that crowns the hilltop old town.

As you explore, your senses tune to the chatter of local vendors, the scent of herbs, and the glint of Mediterranean light on white facades. This half-day visit reveals the rhythm of everyday life on the Costa Blanca, connecting you with Altea’s artisan tradition and serene seaside atmosphere before returning to Benidorm for a relaxed afternoon.