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Explore Spain's Catalonia 8-day Small Group Tour
Enjoy this dynamic region of Spain, the Costa Brava homeland of Salvador Dali, rugged mountainous hinterland, ancient monasteries, Roman arenas and Gaudi’s influence in Barcelona,.
Relax at a charming seaside village and enjoy a boat ride around the bay in Dali’s boat named after his wife, Gala. Fine Spanish wines, fresh foods, tapas and sangria at excellent restaurants are in abundance.
Included in the price are transfers from Perpignan airport or train station and to Barcelona airport after your tour; 7 nights’ accommodation, 7 breakfasts, 7 x 3-course meals (either lunch or dinner) with one or two glasses of wine, all excursions, entry fees, bike and canoe hire for the energetic and boat trips.
Travel is in a comfortable new vehicle
Maximum 14 passengers
This tour follows an 8-day tour in Languedoc-Roussillon
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Arrive in Perpignan, transfer to your hotel, relax before enjoying a welcome dinner
Discover the beautiful bays of Rosas, Cadaques, Port Lligat and visit the fascinating home of Salvador Dali. If time permits, we will take a boat ride around the bay in Dali's boat named after his wife, Gala
After breakfast, we take a scenic drive and walk up the hill to visit the former Benedictine Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes (dating back to 878 AD) where ancient legends abound. From the Monastery there is a wonderful view of the bay of Llianca - then on to Figueres for Dali’s museum and shopping
Leaving our hotel after breakfast, we stop for lunch at Gerona on the way to our hotel near Sitges. Gerona is a city beside the River Onyar, known for its medieval architecture, walled Old Quarter (Barri Vell) and the Roman remains of the Força Vella fortress.
Drive to Aiguamúrcia-Santes Creus to visit the Cistercian Monastery of Santes Creus dating back to 1158. Enjoy a sumptuous Spanish lunch in a local village then spend the afternoon in Tarragona with its Roman arena, old city and cathedral
We take the train for a guided or free day in Barcelona where your day could be on some of the open top buses which go around all quarters of the city, or visiting sites on foot e.g. the cathedral, Sagrada Familia where Gaudi's influence is recognisable, or you can browse and shop in La Rambla
Scenic drive to Montserrat monastery which is built on the top of the mountain Montserrat. After lunch we visit the coastal village of Garraf before dining at one of the many restaurants in the coastal town of Sitges
Transfer and depart from Barcelona airport or train station.
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