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Catalunya highlights
6 days / 5 nights
Barcelona - Montserrat - Barcelona - Girona - Figueres - Barcelona - Sitges - Tarragona - Barcelona

Day 1 Barcelona
Arrival at the Barcelona airport. Transfer and accommodation.

Day 2 Barcelona
The full-day guided tour of Barcelona starts from the Old town and Barcelona’s most famous avenue, Las Ramblas, with the Columbus monument in the end. See the Gothic Quarter, where the 13th century Gothic Cathedral is situated. Proceed to the hill of Montjuic, home of the Olympic Games in 1992. Reach the 17th century fortress on the hill with great panoramic views of the city and the harbour. Also in Montjuic you will find the National Palace and the Magic Fountains. Later, admire Gaudí most impressive works - Casa Milá and Casa Batlló and visit Sagrada Familia, the most prestigious and complex project of the catalan architect.

Day 3 Barcelona - Montserrat (70 km/1,30h) - Barcelona (70 km/1,30h)
A half-day tour to the Monastery of Montserrat, one of the treasures of Catalunya. Explore the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montserrat, the Basilica and the Monastery, home of the famous black virgin and listen one of the oldest boys’ choirs in Europe, singing every day. You will also have time to explore the magnificent natural park of Montserrat, unique in the world for its shapes and size with spectacular views over the plains of Catalunya. In the afternoon, return to Barcelona and free time.

Day 4 Barcelona - Girona (110 km/2h) - Figueres (40 km/1h) - Barcelona (140 km/2,30h)
A full-day tour dedicated to the north part of Catalunya, visiting the cities Girona and Figueres. Start with Girona, the largest city in north part of the region, and its impressive medieval centre. Walk through the Old Town and Passeig Arqueologic, visit the Cathedral built in gothic-baroque style, dating from 1416, and pass through the Jewish quarter-The “Call”. Afterwards, proceed to Figueres, the birthplace of Salvador Dalí, the surrealist spanish painter. Enjoy a guided visit of the Museu de Dalí, the most visited museum in Spain, after Prado, which hosts most of the artist’s unique works. Return to Barcelona.

Day 5 Barcelona - Sitges (50 km/1h)-Tarragona (70 km/1h) - Barcelona (100 km/2h)
A full-day trip, driving through the Catalunya coastline. First head straight to Tarragona, one of the oldest city of Spain and once the Roman capital of the Iberian Peninsula . On the way, see the breathtaking 2000 years old Roman Aqueduct, known as “The Devil’s Bridge”. Continue and visit Tarragona highlights - the Old Quarter, the Cathedral and ancient city walls, and the traditional market. A must-see here is the Roman amphitheatre, with breathtaking sea view, where the gladiators were battling each other to death. In the early afternoon arrive at Sitges, a lovely Mediterranean coastal town, with sandy beach, whitewashed houses and interesting sights. Return to Barcelona.

Day 6 Barcelona
Departure to Barcelona airport.