El Catalán:
Barcelona and Surroundings

Tour Code: IT0IB1BCN

8 Days / 6 Nights

Day 1 - Departure

Evening departure. Dinner and breakfast served on board.

Day 2 - Barcelona

Upon arrival, you will be met by a Bravo representative and transferred to your hotel. Dinner and lodging.

Day 3 - Barcelona - City Tour

Breakfast. Half day tour of the capital of Cataluña, where you will see its Cathedral, Gothic Quarter, Town Hall, Chamber of Deputies, Montjuich Mountain, the Olympic Village, Stadium, and el Puerto Olímpico with its vast amount of restaurants. Later, visit “El Pueblo Español” to see replicas of Spain’s most typical villages. In the afternoon, visit the Barcelona Zoo on your own. Dinner and lodging.

Day 4 - Barcelona - Montserrat

Breakfast. Half day excursion to the Monastery of Montserrat, where you will see the “Moreneta” — patron saint of Cataluña. Return to Barcelona. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5 - Barcelona- Gaudí and Picasso Museums

Breakfast. Your morning is free for shopping at El Corte Inglés or any of the wide variety of interesting catalonian shops, or you may choose to walk along Las Ramblas, see the flower stalls, the book sellers, or the mimes which line this fabulous promenade. In the afternoon your tour takes you along el Paseo de Gracia for a panoramic view of the city with special emphasis on the unique and exciting architecture of Gaudí. La Casa Batlló, Casa Mila and the famous Sagrada Familia are all viewed. Then a stop at El Museu Gaudí is made. The culmination of the day is a visit to the Picasso Museum. Dinner and lodging.

Day 6 - Barcelona (Costa Brava)

Breakfast. Should you decide on this optional excursion, you will drive along the breathtaking Costa Brava. You will pass through Badalona, Mataro, Caldetas, Arenys de Mar, Catella, Lloret de Mar, Tossa de Mar — the Pearl of the Costa Brava. Weather permitting, you will take a boat trip to the Beach of Fanals where you will have free time for bathing and lunch. Afternoon return to Barcelona for dinner and overnight.

Day 7 - Barcelona - Gerona - Figueras - Museo Dalí

Breakfast. This excursion begins with a drive along the highway to the historical city of Gerona, where you will visit the Cathedral and the Jewish Quarter. Afterwards, continue on to Figueras for lunch and a visit to the fantastic Dalí Museum. Afternoon return to Barcelona for dinner and lodging.

Day 8 - Departure

Breakfast. Time for packing and transfer to the airport for your return flight.

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