
Cataluña & Madrid "Prime"
Discover the essential Catalonia and the unforgettable Madrid in this 8-day circuit visiting impressive places such as the volcanic area of Garrotxa, Dali and Gaudi routes or the Montserrat massif. Discover the must-see places you should not miss if you come to Spain!
Descubre la imprescindible Cataluña y la inolvidable Madrid en este circuito de 8 días recorriendo lugares tan impresionantes como la zona volcánica de la Garrotxa, rutas de Dalí y Gaudí o el macizo de Montserrat. ¡Descubre los lugares imprescindibles que no debes perderte si vienes a España!
Breathtaking natural landscapes, Catalan modernism and avant-garde, historical gems, authentic masterpieces of geniuses like Dalí or Gaudí... All this and much more you will discover with our organized tour to Barcelona and Girona. Are you in? Fabulous days in unique and special places in Catalonia are just a click away, so don't miss this great opportunity and enjoy your well-deserved vacation in Spain. In addition, in Premium category: Our star product. Taking care of all the details of the circuit, from the complete breakfast buffet every morning, to your hotel every night, going through every visit on the route, including most of the main attractions of the trip: tickets, experiences, visits, etc. and with a carefully selected gastronomic offer. Our Premium product will make your dream trip come true.
Day 1: City of origin - Madrid (RO)
Arrival in Madrid. Transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. As long as your flight arrival time allows, you will meet your escort guide at the hotel reception at the end of the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Madrid - Barcelona (HB)
Breakfast and departure to Medinaceli, through which Celts, Romans, Christians and Arabs passed. Free time to walk through its streets where you will enjoy its rich artistic heritage, such as the Roman arch of the first century, the only one with triple arches in Spain, the castle, built in the fourteenth century, on the structure of the ancient Arab fortress, highlighting the walls with the Arab gate that gives access to the old town with its narrow streets with remarkable buildings and the Plaza Mayor, arcaded and surrounded by historic buildings. Continuation to the Catalan Autonomous Community, to visit the Monastery of Vallbona de las Monjas (entrance included) in the province of Lérida, which is one of the main architectural examples of the Cistercian Route. Continuation to Barcelona. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Barcelona (HB)
Breakfast and panoramic tour of Barcelona with local guide. We will start at Montjuic and walk through the so-called "Gothic Quarter", where we will find some of the most emblematic monuments and places of the capital. To say Barcelona is to say the Rambla, the colorful and lively promenade that connects the Plaza de Cataluña with the Plaza de Colón, has outstanding places such as: the Boqueria market, the Liceu or the Plaza Real. At the end of the 19th century, a new concept of urbanism emerged in Barcelona, shown in the Eixample and a new architectural style, called Modernisme, another hallmark of the city's identity. It will always be linked to the figure of Gaudí, leaving samples of his creativity in the famous Casa Milá, the Güell Park and the unfinished Sagrada Familia. The port, vibrant and lively center, beaches like Barceloneta or Camp Nou are also symbols of Barcelona. Lunch and free afternoon. Overnight stay.
Day 4: Barcelona - Volcanoes of La Garrotxa - Girona (HB)
Breakfast. Departure to the province of Girona which is located in the northwest of the autonomous community, has the largest expanse of forest in Spain, some of the most beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean, and the volcanic area of the Garrotxa, which today we will visit. Its name means "rough, broken and hard to walk on land". The tour begins in Santa Pau, its main square has been the scene of films and commercials, the structure of its streets in the ramparts reminds us of the medieval past of the population. We continue to the Natural Park of the Volcanic Zone of the Garrotxa that has more than 40 volcanoes, and an interesting landscape of fertile lava valleys. The Croscat volcano is one of the most accessible, thanks to the route that is done in what is now a tourist train, the Carrilet, which takes us to the heart of it. Lunch. After the experience, departure to Besal. One of the most beautiful villages in Spain, which has an interesting historic center presided over by the magnificent medieval bridge, the tour of the old Jewish quarter will take us to another era. and to finish the day, visit Girona with a local guide. The capital of the homonymous province welcomes us with the typical colorful houses located on the banks of the river Onyar. The city has many attractions for the visitor, which we will know accompanied by our local guide, are among others: the cathedral built in the highest part of the medieval city, in the walled Old Quarter (Barri Vell), which also highlights the Roman ruins of the fortress Força Vella, the ornamental gardens bordering the Archaeological Walk, the ancient Arab baths and the magnificent Romanesque church of San Feliu. The city has been the setting for thousands of movies and series, perhaps the most famous in recent times has been Game of Thrones. Free time to enjoy the atmosphere of the city. Lodging.
Day 5: Girona - Dalí Route (Figueras - Cadaqués) - Peratallada - Barcelona (HB)
Breakfast. Departure to Figueras, where we will visit Dali's house museum (entrance included). The controversial and brilliant creator decided to link part of his works to the town where he was born, to enter this space is to enter the artist's universe. We continue the tour and the next stop will be Cadaqués, a quiet fishing village located at the foot of the steep mountains of Cap de Creus, the easternmost point of Spain, whose whimsical landscape inspired Dalí. The walk through Cadaqués is a real delight, with its white houses, narrow and steep stone streets, crystal clear water coves surrounding the village considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. Lunch typical of these lands. On the way back to Barcelona we stop in a typical town of the Costa Brava, Peratallada, a town built on stoneware rock, has been declared a historic-artistic site, a cultural asset of national interest and is one of the most important centers of Catalonia in terms of medieval architecture. It preserves its old feudal aspect, with narrow and winding streets. After a stroll through the town we leave for Barcelona. Overnight stay.
Day 6: Barcelona - Gaudí Route: (Sagrada Familia and Park Güell) (HB)
Breakfast. Today we will visit with a local guide two of the most important works of Antoni Gaudí: the Sagrada Familia, and the Gu¨ell Park, in which he paid attention to every detail, using admirably the materials that the place offered to the architect and studying very carefully the topography of the mountain in which it is located to achieve a masterpiece that would damage as little as possible to nature. Since it did not work as a real estate project, it was bought by the Barcelona City Council to turn it into a public park. Rest of the day at leisure to stroll through the typical neighborhood of La Mercé or enjoy the wide range of cultural and leisure activities that Barcelona has to offer. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Barcelona - Montserrat - Madrid (BB)
Breakfast and departure to Montserrat, where we will visit the monastery located on a steep mountain that can be accessed by taking the cable car, which is also one of the tourist attractions of this place. The religious space dates back to the year 888, when Count Wilfredo the Belloso decided to grant it to the congregation of Benedictine monks for the construction of a monastery. Here is the image of the Virgin of Montserrat, popularly known as the Moreneta, a polychrome Romanesque carving from the late twelfth century, enjoys great devotion. The mountain of Montserrat is a natural park since 1987, and all the elements that make it up are protected. Continuation to Madrid. Arrival and accommodation.
Day 8: Madrid - City of destination (B)
Breakfast: Free time until transfer to the airport for your flight to your destination city. End of our services.
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