directions_busStops

  • Barcelona
  • Tossa de Mar
  • Girona
  • Cadaques
  • Figueres
  • Besalu
  • Rupit
  • Vic
  • Montserrat
  • Penedes
  • Tarragona
  • Sitges
  • Barcelona
Monday

Barcelona - Tossa de Mar - Girona - Cadaques (213 km)

In the morning, our driver-guide will meet you at the pre-arranged time and location to begin the journey.

Tossa de Mar – a charming Mediterranean seaside town and a favourite inspiration spot for artists.
-Medieval Walls: perched on cliffs, Tossa de Mar is the only town on the Catalan coast with fully preserved medieval city walls (12th century), offering dramatic views. Actress Ava Gardner filmed here; her statue stands in town.

Girona – a city layered with Roman, medieval and Arab heritage, and a key filming location for Game of Thrones.
-Girona Cathedral: a magnificent Gothic cathedral famed for the world’s second-widest unsupported Gothic nave; its grand staircase appears in major Game of Thrones scenes.
-City Walls Walkway: stroll along Roman and medieval walls for panoramic views and unique photo spots over the old town.
-Arab Baths: a 12th-century Romanesque building inspired by Moorish bathhouse design; explore the cold, warm and hot rooms to experience ancient bathing culture.
-Rambla de la Llibertat (Liberty Street): one of the liveliest pedestrian streets, lined with cafés, shops and restaurants—great for a relaxed stroll
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Cadaqués – a postcard-perfect white fishing village that inspired artists including the Surrealist master Salvador Dalí.
-Salvador Dalí House-Museum (Portlligat): Dalí and Gala’s former home and studio—converted from fishermen’s huts, filled with surreal design elements such as giant egg sculptures and irregular windows.
-Santa Maria Church: a 17th-century Baroque church on higher ground overlooking the bay and the white village.

Tuesday

Cadaques - Figueres - Besalu - Rupit - Vic (150 km)

Figueres – birthplace of Salvador Dalí, known for its unique artistic atmosphere.

-Dalí Theatre-Museum: Figueres’ most iconic landmark and Dalí’s “largest artwork”. The former theatre was transformed with giant egg sculptures on the façade; inside are paintings, sculptures and installations. Dalí’s tomb lies beneath the stage. (Highly recommended to book tickets in advance on the official website.)
-Castell de Sant Ferran: a massive 18th-century military fortress—one of the largest in Europe—with wide-open viewpoints over the city.
Plaça de l'Ajuntament / central promenade: stroll through the pedestrian area with shops, restaurants and cafés to feel local life.

Besalú – a well-preserved medieval town of cobblestone lanes, like an open-air museum.
-Besalú Old Bridge: the town’s signature 12th-century Romanesque stone bridge spanning the Fluvià River, with seven arches; in medieval times, a toll was collected to cross.
-Jewish Quarter & Mikveh: discover Besalú’s Jewish heritage—see traces of a 13th-century synagogue and a remarkably preserved ritual bath.

Rupit – a hidden medieval gem, famous for stone houses, wooden balconies and cobbled streets—like stepping back in time.
-Iconic Suspension Bridge: the main entrance is a swaying wooden bridge built in 1945; a symbol of the village (limited to 10 people at a time), adding a touch of adventure.
-Rustic Stone Houses: many date back to the 16th–17th centuries, with carved construction dates—full of old-world charm.
-Church of Sant Miquel: a Baroque church in the village centre; climb the bell tower for panoramic views.
-Salt de Sallent (Sallent Waterfall): surrounded by rugged cliffs and forests; admire the powerful cascade and gorge views from above.

Wednesday

Vic - Montserrat - Penedes (120 km)

Montserrat – a unique place of deep religious and cultural significance, famous for its saw-tooth mountain formations and the Benedictine monastery.
-Montserrat Monastery: founded in the 11th century and Catalonia’s most important pilgrimage site, blending Gothic and Renaissance styles. The museum features works by El Greco, Dalí and Picasso. The world-famous boys’ choir performs at set times (advance booking recommended; typically on break in July and around Christmas).
-Black Madonna (La Moreneta): venerated in the basilica. Pilgrims can enter the chamber behind the altar to pay respects and touch the orb in her hand for blessings.
-Funicular / viewpoint ride: ascend to higher viewpoints for sweeping views over the monastery and surrounding mountains. The route is known for steep gradients up to 65%, among Spain’s steepest.

San Sebastián – renowned for its magnificent shell-shaped bay and one of Europe’s highest concentrations of Michelin-star restaurants.
-La Concha Beach: an elegant crescent bay with golden sand and a famous seafront promenade; nearby are quieter Ondarreta Beach and surfer-friendly Zurriola Beach.
-A paradise for food lovers: in the Old Town, bar counters are filled with pintxos. A classic way to enjoy is to order one signature pintxo with a glass of Txakoli white wine or Rioja red wine, then move on to the next bar.

Thursday

Penedes - Tarragona - Sitges - Barcelona (155 km)

Penedès – a mild-climate wine region famous worldwide for Cava sparkling wine.
-Cavas Codorníu Winery (optional visit): history dates back to 1551; in 1872 Josep Raventós Fatjó first used the traditional method (as in Champagne) to create Spanish sparkling wine, marking the beginning of Cava’s history.

Tarragona – a seaside town combining Roman remains, medieval architecture and modern scenery; listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
-Devil’s Bridge Aqueduct: a 1st-century Roman aqueduct built under Emperor Augustus to supply water to ancient Tarraco (today’s Tarragona).
-Roman Archaeological Sites: Tarragona was the capital of Roman Hispania Citerior. Key remains include the amphitheatre, circus, defensive walls and archaeological promenade.

Sitges – a famous coastal resort known for golden beaches and a lively arts scene.
-City of Arts: since the late 19th century, modernist artist Santiago Rusiñol attracted many artists here, making Sitges a bohemian cultural hub.
-White houses & the ‘pink’ seaside church: traditional whitewashed buildings and the iconic Church of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla are must-see photo spots.

Arrive in Barcelona in the early evening; the driver-guide will drop you off at the pre-arranged location. Tour ends.

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