Highlights
Selected departures from March to November 2018
It seems incredible that although Spain is one of the most visited countries on earth, vast swathes of it are hardly known at all. But during the past few years its more historic and scenic aspects have been brought to the attention of the discerning traveller. For many centuries Spain did not really exist as a nation state, being more a collection of countries such as Aragon, Castille, Cantabria and of course, Catalonia. Often separated by high mountain ranges, they evolved independently, becoming strikingly different with even their own languages.
- Guided tour of Barcelona, Catalonia’s capital and city of art, music and Gaudi
- Visit to Montserrat and its world famous Benedictine monastery, home to the Black Madonna and one of Spain’s most renowned pilgrimages
- Included timed entrance to and guided tour of Gaudi’s masterpiece, the basilica of Sagrada Familia, symbol of the city and one of the world’s greatest, original and most enthralling buildings
- Walking tour of Tarragona, ancient capital of Roman ‘Iberia’ with a host of monuments to match
- Visit to a Cava vineyard, discovering the ancient art of wine making with a tasting included
- Guided tour of Poblet, an amazingly preserved Cistercian monastery and the final resting place of the Aragonese Royals
- Visit to the beautiful medieval city of Girona and its undeniable Moorish centre
- Services of our experienced tour manager
- Return travel from a selection of regional airports and transfers to and from your hotel included
- Six nights in centrally located four-star accommodation, including all local taxes, with breakfast and three dinners including two at traditionally Catalonian local restaurants
Dates & Prices
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Our tour manager (Claire) was a dream she coped with anything thrown at her, very friendly and accommodating.
Our driver and city guide(Paco)were also top class.No negatives.
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Price Includes
The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a twin room. Single rooms are subject to availability at the relevant supplement. The price includes six nights’ accommodation, daily breakfasts, three dinners, all tours as mentioned, airport departure taxes, return flights to Barcelona and the services of a Riviera tour manager.
Included excursions are: guided tours in Tarragona, timed and guided visit of Sagrada Familia with guided tour of Barcelona, guided tour of Poblet Monastery
Not included: Entrance to Picasso museum €11 approximate cost, payable locally. Balloon ride - see 'Personalise Your Holiday' section for details
