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Difficulty Level
The perfect trip for those who want to experience the history and culture
of this vibrant and beautiful part of Spain while travelling in comfortable
style. The trip is fast paced, but there is time to pursue your own interests.
Accommodation
7 nights comfortable hotels.
Transportation
Local bus, train, private van.
Food Included
Continental breakfast daily.
Duration
8 days
Tour leader
throughout.
Budget
Budget 15 - 20 Euros/dinner and 10 - 15 Euros/lunch for meals not included.
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Tour Itinerary
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History, Culture, Art, Food and Scenery along the
Costa Brava. The rugged Costa Brava ranks among Spain’s most
beautiful coastlines. Accompanying the fantastic scenery is a rich artistic
and cultural history. The Costa Brava is the birthplace of the eccentric
and surreal artist Salvador Dali, who received much of his inspiration
from the wonderful landscapes of the region. We’ll have the chance
to visit many of the sites and museums associated with this visionary
artist. Finding yourself immersed in the regions history is inevitable,
with visits to the ruins of Empúries, and the medieval towns and
villages of Gerona, Sta Pau and Castelfollit. We’ll also take time
to enjoy the Catalonian culture’s fantastic cuisine. A wonderful
mix of styles and flavours, the local dishes are some of Spain’s
most well known and include mouth-watering sauces, local specialties and
an abundance of seafood…And let’s not forget Barcelona! A
trip to the Costa Brava is truly a feast for the senses.
Day 1 Arrive Barcelona
Arrive and check into the hotel. There are no planned activities so take
your time exploring one of the world's most fascinating and stylish cities.
Day 2, 3 Girona
A short bus or train ride brings us to Girona where we have time to explore
the city. The following day we take a trip through the many nearby medieval
villages of Sta. Pau, Castelfollit and Besalu before exploring the ancient
ruins of Empúries.
Day 4 Figueres
We continue on by private van to Figueres, the birthplace of Salvador
Dali. Here we will have the opportunity to visit the Dali museum in the
afternoon.
Day 5, 6 Cadaques
Moving towards the coast, we pass an old Monestary before arriving at
Cadaques, a beautiful little village on a rocky bay. Optional activities
abound here, including local walks, biking, beaches, and the surreal scenery
that inspired Salvador Dali.
Day 7 Barcelona
We return to Barcelona in the morning, allowing ourselves time for an
included city tour in the afternoon.
Day 8 Depart Barcelona
Included Highlights
Medieval village tour from Girona
Guided Tour of the Ruins of Empuries
Guided Tour of Castell de Pubol
Excursion to St. Pere de Rodes Monastery
Excursion to Dali House & Museum
City tour of Barcelona
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