SMALL GROUP TOUR: Take in the best of the autonomous Spanish region of Catalonia on this 3-day escorted group tour. From Barcelona, discover the Middle Ages town of Pals and spend two nights in beautiful Girona. Visit the birthplace of Salvador Dali in Figueres and discover Roman history in Besalu. see the striking Montserrat Abbey, enjoy an included tour and wine tasting at a traditional Catalan winery and spend free time exploring Sitges at leisure.
Trip Highlights
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Itinerary
Barcelona to Girona
Barcelona - Calella de Palafrugell - Pals - Girona. Setting out from Barcelona, we first visit the charming fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell. Known for pretty beaches and coves and whitewashed seafront houses, it's a lovely place to explore. Next, we visit the Middle Ages town of Pals, in Catalonia's north. There's a fabulous mix of Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architecture to enjoy here.
Our final destination today is Girona, a colourful city, home to historic ruins, a fascinating Jewish Quarter and a cathedral to discover. Head out for some delicious Catalonian cuisine for dinner!
Please note: Check-in closes at 08:15 on day 1 (tour departs at 08:30) - Barcelona Abba Sants Hotel, Abba Sants Hotel, Barcelona.
Overnight: Girona
Catalonia's north
Girona - Cadaques - Figueres - Besalu - Girona. We're delving further into Catalonia today, heading first to the coastal town of Cadaques. The artistic and Bohemian atmosphere here is thanks to the strong connection this town has with legendary artist Salvador Dali. It was in our next stop, Figueres, where Dali was born. There's time to visit his theatre and museum and to see the castle or stroll down Rambla, the main street in the town.
Next, we visit medieval Besalu, which was an important Roman stronghold. The narrow alleys of the Jewish Quarter are also ripe for exploration, and there's also free time to take in the hilltop castle, should you wish. Then we return to Girona for the evening.
Overnight: Girona | Breakfast
Montserrat Abbey & Sitges
Girona - Montserrat Abbey - Sitges - Barcelona. Our final day in Catalonia begins with a memorable visit to Montserrat Abbey, surrounded by towering mountain peaks. This is an incredibly important religious site, dating back to 1025.
We then drive through more of Catalonia's finest scenery to a local winery. Here we can enjoy an included tour and wine tasting. Our final stop of the tour is Sitges, a vibrant coastal town. There's free time to stroll along the beach or delve into one of the town's art galleries or museums before we arrive back in Barcelona, and our tour comes to an end.
Please note: This tour ends at 18:45 - Barcelona Abba Sants Hotel Do, Barcelona.
Breakfast
Prices & Dates
All departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 1 person. Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single' price applies for solo travellers who require their own room.
Hotels
The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Girona, Girona
A modern hotel located on the edge of Girona's old town, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Girona offers guests a rooftop swimming pool, rooftop terrace and onsite restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. The popular Plaza de Independencia and its plethora of bars and restaurants is just a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The city's cathedral, city walls and Jewish Quarter are 20-minutes away on foot. Guest rooms are bright and stylish, with wooden floors, free Wi-Fi and ensuite bathrooms.
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