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BARCELONA VISITA

Upon entering Barcelona we drive along FC Barcelona Camp Noustadium and if possible we do make a brief (photo) stop. We continue our visit towards Barcelona’s most important landmark: the Sagrada Família, Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece. Regardless of all the controversy surrounding the Sagrada Familia it is a truly magnificent building and an absolute must-see when you visit Barcelona. We make a stop close by so you can walk around and take pictures of this wonderful building.

During the panoramic tour through Barcelona you will also see the Arc de Triomph, the Olympic village and much more. Before we enter the city centre of Barcelona Barcelona, we will drive along the beautiful houses built in the modernist style of Gaudí: Casa Mila and Casa Batllo. In the city center of Barcelona you can enjoy some free time (± 2.5 hours). You can choose to stroll along the Ramblas with its famous living statues and various stalls of flowers and birds or to walk around the Plaza Catalunya or the Gothic Quarter with its Cathedral of Santa Eulalia and the many side streets plenty of shops and markets.

After this we drive past the OIympic Stadium on our way to Montjuïc, Barcelona’s broad shallow hill overlooking the harbour and the city center, where we end our day.

±9:00 ±19:00Departure from Salou

BARCELONA VISITA & SPANISH VILLAGE

Upon entering Barcelona you will soon see the beautiful Spain Square (Plaça Espanya). Located at Montjuïc, Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village) is one of Barcelona’s biggest attractions. Particularly impressive is the fascinating blend of Spanish architecture in the village, with replicas of 117 different buildings from all around Spain. Equally striking is the Museum with works of Dalí, Miró and Picasso. In addition, in the village there are more than 20 craft workshops, where you can watch the artisans at work. These make Poble Espanyol a truly unique place to shop. Last but not least, there is no shortage of bars and restaurants where you can sit outside on one of the terraces. After the visit of Poble Espanyol we go further up the mountain, we will pass the Olympic Ring and make a brief stop at the Mayor´s Viewpoint, ‘Mirador del Alcalde’. Where you can enjoy breath taking views over the whole city, the harbour and the sea. On the way down we pass the Monument of Columbus, the old harbour, the Arc de Triomf and the houses Batllò and Milà, both designed by Antoni Gaudi. Of course we will stop close to Barcelona’s most famous landmark: La Sagrada Familia, the lifework of Gaudi. Here you will have time to take pictures of this still unfinished cathedral. You will have about two hours of free time in the centre of Barcelona, near the Catalonia Square. From here you can stroll on the Ramblas, through the Gothic Quarter, where you can find the Santa Eulalia cathedral and monuments of Roman times. You can go shopping in the many boutiques and shops or in the covered and famous Market “la Boqueria” and have a snack in one of the numerous bars or restaurants in the area.


BARCELONA CENTRE

For those who visited Barcelona before, join us and we’ll drop you in the city center of Barcelona where you can enjoy your free time (± 6 hours). You can choose to stroll along the Ramblas with its famous living statues and various stalls of flowers and birds or to walk around the Plaza Catalunya or the Gothic Quarter with its Cathedral of Santa Eulalia and the many side streets plenty of shops and markets.


BARCELONA CENTRE& CAMP NOU

Camp Nou (incl. and ± 2.5 hours) has become an obligatory stop for visitors in Barcelona. This tour gives the chance to walk through the most emblematic areas of the stadium: the away team changing room and the players’ tunnel, the dugouts, the press room, commentators box and of course the Museum.

The Museum is the most modern football museum thanks to its interactive wall spaces, large scale audiovisual displays and an extensive display of objects to explain the history of FC Barcelona and understand the values that make Barça “més que un club” – “more than a club”.

In the city center of Barcelona you can enjoy some free time (± 3 hours). You can choose to stroll along the Ramblas with its famous living statues and various stalls of flowers and birds or to walk around the Plaza Catalunya or the Gothic Quarter with its Cathedral of Santa Eulalia and the many side streets plenty of shops and markets.


BARCELONA CENTRE & AQUARIUM

The aquarium of Barcelona (± 1,5 hour) in Port Vell is one of Europe’s biggest marine leisure and education center. A tour of the aquarium reveals all the secrets of the ocean. The highlight is the vast oceanarium, which is home to sharks, ocean sunfish and rays. You’ll feel as if you’re walking along the seabed as you pass through the 80-metre-long underwater glass tunnel. The tour is rounded off with large Mediterranean and tropical aquariums, and the "Miniaquària", a space where kids can discover curious details of marine flora and fauna.

In the city center of Barcelona you can enjoy some free time (± 3 hours). You can choose to stroll along the Ramblas with its famous living statues and various stalls of flowers and birds or to walk around the Plaza Catalunya or the Gothic Quarter with its Cathedral of Santa Eulalia and the many side streets plenty of shops and markets.


BARCELONA SAGRADA FAMILIA & CITY CENTRE

After a brief photostop at Barcelona’s famous Camp Nou, we’ll drive into the city centre of Barcelona where you will have free time. You may choose to stroll along the Ramblas with its famous living statues and various stalls of floweres, books, ice cream, waffles and much more, or you go to the Mare Magnum shopping centre which is situated next to the Aquarium of Barcelona. In the Gothic quarter you find the Santa Eulalia Cathedral, the Picasso Museum, the Wax Museum and lots terraces and restaurants.

We'll make a stop at Barcelona’s most important landmark: the Sagrada Família, Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece. You have time walk around and to take pictures of all the sides of this truly magnificent building and enjoy the artistic neighbourhood.


BARCELONA CAMP NOU, SAGRADA FAMILIA & CITY CENTRE

On Sunday we first take you to te famous Camp Nou Football Stadium where we will aproximately stay two hours. You will take the ‘camp nou experience tour’ which will guide you through the pressroom, the dugouts, the players tunnel, changingroom and of course the famous Museum. This is the most modern football museum thanks to its interactive wall spaces, large scale audiovisual displays and an extensive display of objects in order to explain the history of FC Barcelona.

We will take you into the city centre where you have free time to stroll along the Rambla with its famous living statues and various stalls of flowers, books, icecream, waffles and much more. You can also walk around Plaza the Catalunya, the beautiful Gothic Quarter with the Santa Eulalia cathedral.

Before we leave Barcelona you don’t want to miss out on Barcelona’s most famous monument, the expectacular masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi: the Sagrada Familia. This building is still unfinished! You have time (aprox. 40 min.) to walk around this building and take pictures of all the sides of this wonderful Cathedral and enjoy the atmosphere of this nice artistic area.


BARCELONA CAMP NOU, PANORAMIC TOUR & MAGIC FOUNTAINS

Today we'll visit FC Barcelona Camp Nou stadium, which has become an obligatory stop for visitors in Barcelona. This aproximately 2 hour stay gives you the chance to walk through the most emblematic areas of the stadium: the away team changing room and the players' tunnel, the dugouts, the press room, commentators box and of course the Museum. The Museum is the most modern football museum thanks to its interactive wall spaces, large scale audiovisual displays and an extensive display of objects to explain the history of FC Barcelona.

We'll make a stop at Barcelona’s most important landmark: the Sagrada Família, Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece. You have the chance to take pictures and walk around this magnificent building. During the panoramic tour you will also see Gaudí's houses, Milá and Batlló, the Statue of Columbus, the viewpoint of the Mayor and much more. In the city centre of Barcelona you will have about 2 hours of free time to enjoy. You could choose to stroll along the Ramblas with its famous living statues and various stalls of flowers, books, ice cream, waffles and much more, or to walk around the Plaza Catalunya, the Gothic Quarter with its Cathedral of Santa Eulalia and the many side streets with plenty of shops and markets including the well known ‘boquería’covered market.

We end the evening with Montjuic's Magic Fountain (± 50 min). The colourful dance of the water is synchronized with music and lights. It continues to be one of Barcelona's most popular attractions. A full day to get to know Barcelona’s most important touristic assets.


BARCELONA EVENING CENTRE & MAGIC FOUNTAINS

For those who visited Barcelona before, join us and we’ll drop you in the city center of Barcelona where you can enjoy some free time (± 6 hours). You can choose to stroll along the Ramblas with its famous living statues and various stalls of flowers and birds or to walk around the Plaza Catalunya or the Gothic Quarter with its Cathedral of Santa Eulalia and the many side streets plenty of shops and markets. We end the evening together with Montjuic's Magic Fountain performance of water, music and lights (± 50 min). The Magic Fountain's display of moving jets of water are illuminated in many different colors. The dance of the water is synchronized with music and lights. This was probably the first synchronized water, music and light show in the world and it continues to be one of Barcelona's most popular attractions.


During this day we´ll take you away from the coast onto a scenic route right through the beautiful interior of Catalonia with olive groves and vineyards.

First we’ll drive on to the medieval village of Mont Blanc, famous for its annual knights Festival. The walls surrounding Montblanc are one of the best preserved in Catalonia. Here, you´ll have the opportunity to have a nice walk around and take your seat on one of the terraces for a drink and/or a bite.

After visiting Montblanc we’ll stop at the Monastery of Poblet, which is still inhabited by monks that live in almost total seclusion. Poblet is therefore the main example of the famous strict Cistercian order. Poblet is not only a monastery but also a military fort, a palace, a pantheon and famous for its high artistic value. It is therefore quite logical that it´s been placed on the UNESCO Worldheritage list in 1991. A beautiful morning!

POBLET & MONTBLANC


MONTSERRAT & ROC SANT GAIETA

MONTSERRATThe Benedictine Abbey at Montserrat is at an altitude of 725 meters. From the monastery’s terrace you have spectacular views on the rugged mountain peaks above and the valleys far below. This mountain top monastery is very popular among Catalans, and Catholic pilgrims come from far and wide to see the Black Madonna, hence its familiar Catalan name, la Moreneta ("The little dark-skinned one"). The Escolania music school in Montserrat’s monastery is one of the oldest of its kind in Europe. The Montserrat boys choir consists of around fifty escolanets aged 10-14.You can listen to their performances in the basilica almost every day except saturdays and the July and August holidays.

VISIT ROC SAN GAIETAVisit San Roc Gaieta seaside Spanish village where the streets and patios harmoniously blend all styles and typical Iberian architecture: Gothic, Romanesque and Mediterranean houses. Free time.


PEÑISCOLA & TORTOSA

We make a stop in Tortosa. Capital of an ancient kingdom in the Muslim taifa, the castle of Tortosa stands guard from on high over the strategic crossroads between the Roman Via Augusta and the Ebro river. We offer you the possibility to discover the center and to take a cop of coffee.

After our stop in Tortosa we bring you to Peñíscola, also known as the City in the Sea, is crowned at the top of rock surrounded by the set of walls that protect the Old Town, which once was even the residence of Pope ‘Luna’. Peniscola is characterized by its narrow streets, whitewashed houses and colorful balconies. Its also known for its colorful ceramics and porcelain. All these features make Peñiscola one of the most picturesque towns of the Spanish coast. You have the opportunity to visit the Castle (excl) during your stay in Peñiscola (± 2 to 3 hours).


INLAND TOUR

This tour goes through the back and takes you to places where no mass tourism exists . Mostly away from the coast. We will not describe this excursion exactly because we change it on purpose every year so that you see something new every time. Further, it may be that (in part) an alternative route is chosen related to such as local holidays or weather conditions. In any case, you often end in small villages where for example you can have coffee, a sandwich, you can eat a small menu, or if you prefer you can have a Spanish tapa, or your packed lunch. The guide on the bus will advise you on the nice spots in the village.

Usually we visit a monument , this can be a castle or a monastery for example . We drive through the beautiful wine regions and of course we will be tasting wine or cava. During this trip we also try to visit a local museum and/or show you an ancient craft. We drive through the land of the almond trees, olives and hazelnuts!

A nice day, let us surprise you!


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