Medieval Castles and Girona Exclusive trip with Catalan Lunch

A Roller Coaster of Intrinsic Sensations

Would you like to visit a well preserved medieval castle in the heart of a beautiful nature reserve? Take this exciting journey into the depths of medieval history to an 11th-century Castle, beautiful Girona city and enjoy an authentic Catalonian meal in an idyllic entourage. Each place is an experience on its own, so 3 great experiences in 1. It has all the ingredients for a memorable tour: Catalonian culture immersion, picturesque natural scenery & breathtaking views, an injection of history and authentic local gastronomy. Plus, a lovely morning hike in the protected Montseny Nature Reserve.

“It’s always a good idea to do at least 1 tour outside of Barcelona, this is a great way to get to know more about the real Catalunya.”

At Joyous Tours we aim for an in-depth approach with a personal touch. Exclusive Service, for Unique Experiences. Private & semi-private tours only. Small groups of max. 6 guests. Personal pickup is always included

8.30 AM Start of the tour and leaving Barcelona city. Buckle up, relax, and sit back, we´ll take it from here!

Hotel pickups will take place between 8:00 and 8:30 (30min approx.) and we’ll drive about 60min to get to our first destination

On our way out we cross this famous part of the city full of landmarks and beautiful architecture

As we leave the highway we immediately enter the protected nature reserve and a castle landscape. We first encounter the impressive medieval castle of Hostalric, which was connected to the castle that we will visit on this tour. Your guide will give you some background as we drive by it, a nice little introductory taste of local history

After only 1 hour of driving we find ourselves amidst very different surroundings with lots of greenery, mountains, and lovely small villages, this is the Montseny Nature Park. We will start getting a glimpse of our first destination, the Montsoriu Castle, proudly perched on top of the Montsoriu hill

09:30 AM We have arrived! Now we´ll have to leave the car at the foot of the Montsoriu hill and start walking. We will climb and conquer this hill just like the knights and warriors did back in the day, our compensation will be grand. This refreshing morning hike will take about 40 minutes and will be a great way to start our day. Once we get to the top we will first be rewarded with views that will take our breath away. So first we take some memorable pictures, and then we take a deep breath of fresh mountain air before we explore all the ins and outs of the castle. Our castle visit will take about 1 hour and we´ll learn all about the history and archaeology, the region and medieval times in general. This will lay a solid foundation for our tour. Afterwards, it will be an easy walk downhill back to the car

12:30 PM Lunch: So much history and hiking has woken up our appetite, so get ready to enjoy a real Catalonian meal! After a 30-minute drive through Montseny Nature Park, we arrive at our secret lunch location, just outside the pretty town of Arbúcies we find a unique restaurant located inside a 15th-century old mill that is tucked away in the woods. It´s an authentic & enchanting experience

3:00 PM After lunch we relax, digest, and enjoy a picturesque drive of about 1 hour as we make our way to the city of Girona. It might be the perfect moment for a little ´siesta´. Girona city is a medieval gem with a very rich history. We will explore the town together during an in-depth walking tour as we dive into 2000 years of history and cover all the main highlights. Later you will have some time on your own for personal exploration or to enjoy a coffee before we head back to Barcelona

6:30 PM (approx.) – After just over an hour’s drive we’ll be back in Barcelona city, welcome home! We bring you back to your accommodation and we finish the tour

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

• Medieval Castles and Girona Exclusive trip with Catalan Lunch
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• Leisure time
• Private pickup & drop-off
• And a fair amount of Joy!
• A fabulous Catalonian Lunch
• Personal expert Guide and driver

• Castle ticket (€7)

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• This Tour is Provided by Joyous Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Madrid.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.