Barcelona In Depth & Catalonia - 8 Days

You will mostly likely arrive at Barcelona Airport. From here, make your way to our hotel in Pineda De Mar on the Costa Brava. In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at the hotel.

Tour Style: On this tour you will stay in the same hotel throughout, with included excursions and free time to spend at leisure. On the excursions the maximum group size is 45. A tour leader is on hand at the hotel to provide information and assistance throughout your stay. Please note: The order of some of the tours and experiences may vary in order without affecting the tour or experience.

Spend the day at your own pace, soaking up the charm of the Costa Brava. Whether you fancy a stroll along the seaside promenade, an afternoon by the pool, or a leisurely lunch al fresco, the choice is yours. Our local guide is on hand to recommend the area's highlights and help you make the most of your free time.

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. Then we head to the city centre where we continue with a guided walking tour of the iconic Gothic Quarter. Known as Barri Gotic, it forms the heart of the old city, with many buildings dating back to medieval times and even the Roman era. The area is a maze of narrow streets branching off Las Ramblas, often opening into squares with churches and basilicas.

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. Here we enjoy a tour of the winery and cellars, followed by a tasting of their famous sparkling Cava wine.

Spend the day at leisure on the Costa Brava. Pick up some souvenirs in the local town, relax on the beach or enjoy a coffee and watch the world go by in a waterfront café. If you wish to explore more of this beautiful region our local guide is on hand at the hotel to give you recommendations.

Costa Brava - Girona - Figueres - Costa Brava. Today we discover more of this beautiful region. We start with a visit to 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.

This afternoon we learn about the famous figures of Catalonia in the town of Figueres, where we 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.

This morning we discover more of Barcelona with a walking tour around the Sagrada Familia - one of Barcelona's most extraordinary landmarks. Gaudí's iconic basilica, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, has been under continuous construction for over a century and remains a breathtaking work in progress. Your guided tour takes in an exterior walk around its two magnificent façades, each richly detailed and strikingly different in style.

The afternoon is yours to enjoy at your own pace. You might choose to head inside the Sagrada Familia to discover its remarkable interior — tickets must be booked in advance, and your guide will be happy to assist. Alternatively, take the cable car up to Montjuïc for sweeping panoramic views over the city and the chance to explore its scenic hillside walks. Or simply wander back through the streets of Barcelona and revisit any of the highlights that caught your eye earlier in the trip

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