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Discover the best of Barcelona, the Costa Brava and wider Catalonia on this 8-day group tour. Stay for 7 nights on the blissful Costa Brava, at a hotel located outside Barcelona. Explore the Catalan capital on a guided sightseeing tour and return later for a leisure day in the city. Enjoy included wine tasting, visit Girona, explore the Dali Museum in Figueres and see the iconic Benedictine abbey at Montserrat. Plus enjoy plenty of free time for eating out, shopping, and relaxing on the beach!

Inclusions
Itinerary
Prices & Dates

Trip Highlights

Barcelona - Explore Barcelona with a panoramic coach tour and a guided tour of the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas, plus return to the city for a full day at leisure
Figueres - Visit the Dali Museum, showcasing the largest and most complete collections of the works of Salvador Dali
Penedes Region - Tour a local cava winery and cellars, concluding with a tasting of their renowned sparkling Cava wine
Girona - Take a walking tour of the Jewish Quarter, visit Santa Maria Cathedral and explore the main Plaza
Montserrat - Visit the Benedictine Abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat and ride a cable car over the mountains for stunning views

Included

7 breakfasts & 7 dinners
Escorted by a professional English-speaking tour leader, with local guides for included sightseeing
Full day guided excursion to Barcelona, including Montjuic Mountain and a walking tour of the Old Town
Full Day guided excursion to Figueres and Girona (Dali Museum entrance included)
7 Nights in 4-star hotels
All relevant transportation in private, air-conditioned vehicles
Full day guided excursion to Montserrat, including the Benedictine Monastery and a visit to a local cava cellar with a tasting included
Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go

Not Included

International flights and Visas
Tips for your guide - this is an entirely personal gesture
Hotel city tax
Airport transfers
Optional Excursions

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to the Costa Brava

You will mostly likely arrive at Barcelona's Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport. From here, make your way to our hotel on the Costa Brava, located just outside Barcelona. In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Costa Brava  |  Dinner

Day 2

Barcelona city tour

Costa Brava - Barcelona - Costa Brava. Today after breakfast, we explore the vibrant Catalan capital, Barcelona, for the day. We will kick off our adventure with a panoramic coach tour of this cosmopolitan city, taking in sights such as the Barceloneta neighbourhood, Montjuic mountain, the Olympic Stadium, and Plaza d'Espanya.

In the afternoon, we will head to the city centre, where you’ll have some free time for lunch. Afterwards, we’ll delve deeper into Barcelona with a guided tour of the central Gothic Quarter, renowned for its winding stone streets, as well as the famous Las Ramblas boulevard.
Overnight: Costa Brava  |  Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3

Girona & Figueres

Costa Brava - Girona - Figueres - Costa Brava. This morning, we discover Girona, where we will enjoy a walking tour through the town’s beautifully preserved Jewish Quarter, leading us to the Santa Maria Cathedral, an outstanding example of Gothic Catalan architecture. We will conclude our visit in the town’s main plaza, where you will have some free time to explore more of this medieval city.

Next, we’ll learn about the famous figures of Catalonia in the town of Figueres, where we will visit the Dali Museum. Salvador Dali was born in Figueres and is widely regarded as one of the most influential surrealist artists of his time. This museum, which showcased the young Dali’s first exhibitions, now displays the largest and most diverse collection of his works, including his paintings, films, sculptures, and photography. We return to our hotel along the Costa Brava for the evening.
Overnight: Costa Brava  |  Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4

Costa Brava at leisure

You will have today to relax and savour the charms of the Costa Brava. Our local tour leader will be happy to suggest activities and recommend must-see highlights. Why not take a stroll along the seaside promenade or unwind by the hotel pool. Alternatively, you could enjoy a glass of Sangria or a spot of tapas outdoors in the Spanish sunshine.
Overnight: Costa Brava  |  Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5

Exploring Montserrat & Cava

Costa Brava - Montserrat - Penedes Region - Costa Brava. We continue to explore and uncover the beauty of Catalonia today. Our day begins with a visit to the mountaintop location of Montserrat, home to the stunning Benedictine Abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat. Our expert local guide will take us on a cable car ride to the abbey and explain the significance of this religious and historic site.

You will then have the freedom to explore the abbey or the on-site museum, or perhaps take a funicular to the highest point of the mountain range, where you can admire spectacular views of Barcelona and the coast.

After a morning of discovery in Montserrat, we will continue our journey to the wine region of Penedes. Let’s enjoy a tour of the Freixanet winery and cellars, followed by a tasting of their famous sparkling Cava wine. After a glass or two of the region's finest, we make our way back to Barcelona for the night.
Overnight: Costa Brava  |  Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6

Barcelona at leisure

Costa Brava - Barcelona - Costa Brava. Today you will have free time in Barcelona, starting with an included transfer into the city centre. You can spend the day exploring at your own pace. You might like to revisit some of the places we saw during our city tour, or you can visit La Sagrada Familia to admire its intricate outdoor decoration and stunning open interior.

Another option is to take the cable car to the top of Montjuic and enjoy the views and walks. Perhaps you’ll choose to visit one of the many markets or museums in the city, stopping for refreshments in one of the numerous bars and restaurants by the port or at La Boqueria, the famous food market off Las Ramblas. You will have a guided transfer back to your hotel this evening.
Overnight: Costa Brava  |  Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7

Costa Brava at leisure

Today is completely free for you to unwind at our Costa Brava hotel, just outside Barcelona. You can pick up some last-minute souvenirs in the local town, relax on the beach, or enjoy a coffee while watching the world go by at a waterfront cafe.
Overnight: Costa Brava  |  Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8

Adios Catalonia

Our tour will come to an end after breakfast and check out from out hotel.
Breakfast

Prices & Dates

Departure dates are guaranteed with 2 travellers. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers wanting the privacy of their own room, or if your booking party cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons in a room. Single Rooms can also be booked by any other person wanting the comfort and privacy of their own room. Room sharing is not available on this tour.

At a Glance

Range
Trip Type
Starts
Costa Brava
Ends
Costa Brava
Departs
March - October
Group Size
Min 2 / Max 45
Hotel Rating
4-star hotels
Tour Guide
Yes - escorted by a tour leader
Meals
Breakfast: 7, Dinner: 7
Countries
Minimum Age
No minimum age
Arr. Transfer
No - can be booked on request
Dep. Transfer
No - can be booked on request
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