Barcelona Trip Overview
This is a tour designed for those who have little time to stay in our land, but want to take back the best of Catalonia in their memory.
It is a long journey, but as complete as possible. It is a circular route of contrasts, from the Sea, the famous Costa Brava, the medieval villages with 1000 years of history, and the famous basilica of Montserrat.
You will be able to know the best of Catalonia, in this circular route from Barcelona.
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* Duration: 14 hours
* Starts: Barcelona, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
This is a tour designed for those who have little time to stay in our land, but want to take back the best of Catalonia in their memory.
It is a long journey, but as complete as possible. It is a circular route of contrasts, from the Sea, the famous Costa Brava, the medieval villages with 1000 years of history, and the famous basilica of Montserrat.
You will be able to know the best of Catalonia, in this circular route from Barcelona.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Far de Sant Sebastia, Passeig de Pau Casals, 64, 17211 Llafranc, Palafrugell Spain
We will start early, at 6.30 am, heading towards the fabulous Costa Brava. A photogenic image will be retained in our pupils when we arrive at the Sant Sebastià Lighthouse. Upon arrival, we will tell you about this iconic 19th century building with more than 160 meters. From this height you will have one of the best panoramic views of the Costa Brava.
In winter, we will have a perfect sunrise.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pals, Pals, Costa Brava, Province of Girona, Catalonia
Nearby, we will make a stop in the town of PALS, one of the most romantic towns on the Costa Brava. With 1000 years of history, in Pals we will visit moats, walls, Romanesque towers and cobbled streets that make this town one of the most visited.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Girona, Girona, Province of Girona, Catalonia
Girona, medieval city, essential to know Catalonia. With its own character, and friendly people, full of color.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Girona Cathedral (Catedral), Placa de la Catedral, s/n, 17004 Girona Spain
Tour of the Cathedral of Girona, and the famous stairways reproduced in the Game of Thrones movie
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Museum of Jewish History, Carrer de la Forca, 8, 17004 Girona Spain
Entry into the Museum of the history of the Jews in Girona. One of the best preserved JEWISH CALLS in Europe. Here the Jews lived 500 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Vic, Vic, Catalonia
We will continue on our way to VIC, the regional capital, and a historical-industrial center of Catalonia. We go through the medieval center of the city, from the Placa Major, the most attractive urban enclave of the medieval nucleus, to the Palau dels Montcada and the ruins of an ancient Roman temple from the 2nd century AD. In this area we can see Gothic-style buildings such as Casa Beuló or more modern styles such as Casa Tolosa.
VIC has one of the most prestigious museums of episcopal art in the world, only comparable to the Vatican museum in Rome.
At VIC, we will carry out a gastronomic tasting of local products from the area, such as sausages and cheeses.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Montserrat, Montserrat, Catalonia
In the middle of the afternoon, we will leave for our last visit of the day, the MONTSERRAT basilica. The base is located in the Natural Park of the same name, with its very peculiar peaks, which protects the spiritual essence of Catalonia. For almost 1000 years, a Benedictine community has lived in these mountains.
A magical, spiritual and cultural visit to end this magnificent day in Catalonia. Along the way, hear some interesting stories about Catalonia and its link to the sacred mountain, the scene of pilgrims since ancient times and part of the route to Santiago de Compostela. Your guide will share important information to understand the heritage that you will discover during the tour
Duration: 2 hours
