From Barcelona: Montserrat, Girona and Sitges Full-Day Tour
ID: GYG447264-804082
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Enhance an exclusive experience on a full-day tour through 3 sites: the mystic Montserrat, the medieval Girona and the fishing village Sitges and discover Barcelona’s emblematic surroundings.
Enhance an exclusive experience on a full-day tour through 3 iconic sites: Montserrat, Girona and Sitges and discover Barcelona’s emblematic surroundings.
The experience starts in the upper part of Passeig de Gràcia, before journeying to experience the natural splendor of Montserrat, Catalonia’s most emblematic mountain, topped by a Benedictine Monastery. On the way to the Monastery, admire the Massif of Montserrat, a spectacular multi-peaked rocky range packed with unique needle-shape formations. Learn about the cornerstone of the Catalan culture, history, nature and spirituality. Enjoy an exclusive guided tour in the basilica—home to the revered ‘Black Madonna’ statue—and the atrium, cloister and main square.
Continue this amazing experience ahed to Girona, an charming Old Town where the remains of a Roman and medieval past coexist with the present, offering an image full of contrasts. Your guide will reveal all the secrets of the city.
Explore the best-preserved Jewish quarter in Europe. Admire the cathedral, boasting the widest Gothic nave in the world, and marvel at the colorful spectacle of houses along the Onyar River, which splits the city in two. Cross over Pont de les Peixateries Velles, designed by the famous Gustave Eiffel in 1877. Go to the top of Girona’s medieval walls to enjoy the best panoramic views. If you are interested in The Game of Thrones series, the guide will show the locations where the 6th season was filmed. Then you’ll have free time to have lunch and discover the city by yourself.
End this exclusive tour in Sitges is one of the most iconic towns of the Mediterranean. The beauty of its beaches and the peace of its mountains were a natural advertisement for the Catalan bourgeoisie and the modernist intellectuals of the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th, far from mass tourism, you will find narrow streets and modernist buildings that have preserved the charm of a small white fishing village with an exceptional microclimate. Feel the breeze and admire the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea while walking through the San Sebastian beach. Be amazed by this former fishing village that has become an international benchmark of modernity, art and transgression.
Highlights
- Visit three gems of Catalonia's surroundings
- Be amazed by the Magic Mountain & Abbey of Montserrat
- njoy an exclusive guided tour in the basilica—home to the revered ‘Black Madonna
- Experience Girona’s rich history and culture
- Feel the breeze and admire the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
● Please, be at the check in point 15’ minutes before departure time.
● Comfortable clothing and shoes
● This product is subject to cancellation or rescheduling based on inclement weather.
● The visit to the Moreneta is not guaranteed, it is subject to availability and depending on the season, as there may be up to 2hrs of queue.
● There is a minimum of people required to operate the tour. In the event that this minimum is not met, customers will be offered an alternative date, another tour of equal or superior value, or a full refund.
● There is a minimum number of people required to operate on languages that are not English or Spanish. If this minimum is not reached, the tour will be offered in English.
● Tour may be affected due to special circumstances
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
