Costa Brava & Catalonia including Barcelona - Solo Traveller

Join us on a guided holiday to the Costa Brava, where we’ll discover Barcelona and explore more of Catalonia’s historic towns, coastal scenery and local traditions.

On arrival, our local guide will welcome us and accompany us to our hotel. After checking in, the remainder of the day is free for you to settle in and become familiar with the surroundings.

We will have a welcome drink while our guide is talking us through what we will experience during the next few days. In the case of late arrival, the welcome drink will be on the next day.

Today we travel to Barcelona to discover some of the best-known sights of the Catalan capital.
Our excursion begins with a visit to the exterior of the Sagrada Família. We then continue on a panoramic coach tour, passing some of Antoni Gaudí’s best-known buildings before travelling towards Montjuïc to take in views across the city.

From the port area, we continue on foot along Las Ramblas and through the Gothic Quarter. Together with our guide, we discover:

• Las Ramblas
• The narrow streets and historic squares of the Gothic Quarter
• Barcelona Cathedral
• Some of the city’s main historic landmarks

After the tour, you will have free time for lunch and independent sightseeing. We then walk back to the coach for our return journey to the hotel.

This morning, we travel to Freixenet, one of the best-known Cava producers in Catalonia.

During our visit, we learn more about the region’s Cava-making tradition and enjoy a tasting of Freixenet Cava before continuing to Tarragona.
 

On arrival in Tarragona, we join our guide for an introduction to the city’s Roman heritage and historic centre.

During our guided tour, we see:

• Tarragona Old Town
• The exterior of Tarragona Cathedral
• The Roman Walls
• The Roman Circus
• The Mediterranean Balcony
• The Roman Amphitheatre

You will then have free time to explore independently before we return to our hotel.

Please note: All sightseeing in Tarragona is external. Entrance tickets are not included.

Today is free for you to enjoy the Costa Brava at your own pace. You may wish to:

• Relax beside the hotel pool
• Take a stroll along the seafront
• Browse the local shops
• Enjoy lunch or a coffee overlooking the Mediterranean

If you would like to explore more of the surrounding area, our guide will be happy to recommend places to visit.

Today we travel to Olesa de Montserrat, where we board the rack railway and make our way up to Montserrat.

Our visit includes:

•  Entrance to the Montserrat Museum
• Time to visit the Basilica
• An opportunity to see the Black Madonna
• A tasting of traditional sweet wine and Catalan cake

We return to our hotel in the early afternoon, leaving the rest of the day free for you.

Please note: The choir performance is not included.

This morning, we travel to Girona to explore its historic centre with our guide and visit Girona Cathedral.

During our guided tour, we discover:

• Girona Cathedral (entrance included)
• The historic Jewish Quarter
• The city walls
• The streets and squares of the old town

We then continue to the coastal town of Tossa de Mar.

On arrival, we board the tourist train for the journey up to the lighthouse. From here, we can enjoy the coastal surroundings before returning to the town centre.

You will also have free time to explore Tossa de Mar at your own pace before we return to our hotel.

Our final full day offers a choice. You may prefer to enjoy the Costa Brava at your own pace and:

• Spend time relaxing at the hotel
• Return to a favourite local spot
• Browse for some last-minute souvenirs
• Enjoy a final stroll along the coast

Alternatively, join us on an optional excursion to Figueres, the birthplace of Salvador Dalí. 

In Figueres, we visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum, which houses a varied collection of the surrealist artist’s work.
The collection includes paintings, sculptures, photography and film, offering an insight into one of Spain’s best-known artists.

Please note: The optional excursion needs to be booked in advance at minimum 30 days before the departure, and depends on minimum numbers to operate.

Today we say farewell to the Costa Brava and transfer to the airport for our flight home with guide assistance.