Classic Catalonia

Coastal Charm and Timeless Flavours

Medieval villages, glittering shores and markets alive with colour – Catalonia reveals a land shaped by sea and time, from its craggy coastline to its fortified hilltop towns. Visit the home of Salvador Dalí in Figueres, explore Girona’s medieval streets on market day, and taste the prized gambas de Palamos fresh from the boats. With visits to Perelada’s castle and the fishing villages of the Costa Brava, this is a journey rich in art, history and Catalan flavour.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Fly to Spain
Fly from London Heathrow to Barcelona, then transfer to Figueres for check-in to hotel. Evening welcome drink and dinner.

Day 2: Morning walking tour of Figueres with afternoon free 
Birthplace of Surrealist Salvador Dalí, Figueres is an attractive town with a wide, leafy boulevard lined with outdoor cafes as its main thoroughfare. The main attraction is Dalí’s homage to Surrealism, the Teatre-Museu Gala Salvador Dalí (entrance included) which is suitably bizarre! We will discover the museum and the attractive town on a morning walking tour. This afternoon is free to enjoy the town or simply relax at your leisure.

Day 3: Full day tour to Besalú and Banyoles
An important town in the early Middle Ages, Besalú is a gorgeous small town of stone houses and arcaded cobbled streets. Its most impressive feature is the 12th-century Romanesque bridge crossing the Fluvià river. Surrounded by green hills and on the shore of the lake, Banyoles is an attractive town with a lake, 14th century church, arcaded square and archaeological museum.

Day 4: Portlligat and Cadaqués
Visit the Salvador Dalí House Museum in Portlligat, then enjoy free time in the charming coastal town of Cadaqués. Later, explore Roses at your own pace.

Day 5: Peralada
Discover Peralada and tour the Castillo Peralada, followed by a wine tasting and lunch at the winery. Afternoon at leisure in Figueres.

Day 6: Pals and Palamós
Start the day by exploring medieval Pals before we transfer to Palamós in time for free time for lunch to try the famous gambas de Palamós. Afternoon we visit the Museu de la Pesca and a visit to the famous fish auction.

Day 7: Full day tour to Girona 
The elegant city of Girona is a delight to explore. Highlights include a splendid walled medieval quarter - which sits on a hill overlooking the city, river banks lined with brightly painted houses, a wonderfully preserved medieval Jewish quarter and  its very own “Rambla” a la Barcelona. It has plenty of excellent museums too, including one devoted to cinema and a host of superb restaurants. 

Day 8: Departure
Transfer to Barcelona for free time before transfer to the airport for return flight to London Heathrow.

NB: Exact order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and tour manager’s discretion.

Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 30 passengers.

Tour Grading: This tour has been graded as moderate due to the amount of time spent walking and standing for viewing at attractions.

INCLUDED

• Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow to Barcelona
• Seven nights’ accommodation at Hotel Pirineos, Figueres based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room
• One dinner and one lunch included as detailed in the itinerary
• All tours and entrance fees as detailed
• Airport transfers and full coach touring itinerary
• Tour manager throughout

NOT INCLUDED

• Double room for sole use supplement £378
• Meals other than those stated
• Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc
• Porterage and gratuities

HOTELS

Hotel Pirineos

This modern four-star hotel located in central Figueres, offers 53 stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi, an on-site restaurant serving regional cuisine, and offers a prime location near the Dalí Theatre-Museum, making it perfect for exploring the city and nearby Costa Brava.

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