Day 1 | DIRECT FLIGHT TO BARCELONA, TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL
Meet at the airport, check in, and take a direct flight to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. Upon arrival and after collecting our luggage, we will meet the tour leader, who is a permanent resident of the city and an expert on the history and culture of the region. On our way to the city center, we will begin to feel the Catalan vibe. Transfer and check-in at our hotel. For the evening, we recommend visiting one of the dozens of tapas bars serving all kinds of snacks accompanied by beer or wine.
Day 2 | BARCELONA, MONJUIC HILL, CITY TOUR, SAGRADA FAMILIA
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we will begin today's tour from Montjuïc Hill, passing through Plaza de España with the Palau Nacional and the Barcelona International Exhibition. On Montjuïc Hill, we will see the Olympic facilities, including the Olympic Stadium, the Palau Sant Jordi swimming pool, and the Olympic shooting range. We will continue to the city's most famous monument, the Sagrada Familia. This magnificent creation by Antonio Gaudi will be completed in 2026. We will have a complete tour of the exterior of the church and learn about all the symbolism and messages that Antonio Gaudi conveys through hundreds of statues and sculptures. This masterpiece is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in November 2010 it was inaugurated and consecrated by Pope Benedict XVI, so that Holy Mass can now be celebrated there. Next, we will pass by Antonio Gaudi's famous creations, Casa Mila (Pedrera) and Casa Batllo, which is the work in which the creator demonstrated his absolute creative freedom. It is inspired by the Mediterranean Sea. After passing through Catalonia Square, we will go to Christopher Columbus Avenue. There we will get off the bus to walk through the old town and the Gothic Quarter. We will pass through the famous Ramblas pedestrian street and the Reial Square and head to the town hall and the Cathedral of Saint Eulalia. Then, you will have free time to wander around the city center in the cosmopolitan area of Las Ramblas, enjoy this unique city in your own way, and return to the hotel on your own at any time you wish.
Day 3 | BARCELONA, BARCELONA MUSEUM, AQUARIUM, MARKETS
Breakfast at the hotel and today we suggest you visit the famous museum of the Barcelona team, one of the most historic teams in Europe. A visit to the museum is an exciting experience for football fans and non-fans alike. Also, don't miss a visit to the largest aquarium in Europe and the second largest in the world! It has a reputation as a wonderful marine park, which is why over 15 million people have already visited it! It has 35 tanks, 450 different species of fish and marine plants, cute penguins, and an 80-meter-long tunnel where sharks swim above the heads of visitors. However, if you are not satisfied with just watching them and consider yourself quite adventurous, you can get a little closer to these fascinating animals! We put on special suits and tanks and dive into the aquarium, with fish and sharks swimming just a breath away from us! Finally, no trip is complete without shopping, so we suggest you visit one of the city's many shops.
Day 4 | BARCELONA, FIGUERES, DALÍ MUSEUM, BESALU
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for the town of Figueres, birthplace of the famous surrealist painter Salvador Dalí. We will have the opportunity to tour his famous museum and enjoy the paintings of the renowned artist. The museum is his own creation, which he spent 15 years studying and designing. It is built on the site of the city's former theater, which was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War, and was inaugurated in 1974 as the largest surrealist work in the world. The artist chose this particular spot because it was where he had presented his first painting exhibition. The building is impressive even from the outside, with its red wall topped with eggs, giving visitors a hint of what they will see inside. Finally, we will continue to the town of Besalu, a medieval village with its famous Romanesque bridge over the River Fluvia. Return to our hotel. In the evening, we suggest a walk along the famous Barcelonetta, where most of the beachfront road is pedestrianized. The palm trees and the beach create a beautiful atmosphere. Try a cocktail at the famous W Hotel, whose facade resembles a ship's mast.
Day 5 | BARCELONA, MONSERRAT (OPTIONAL)
Our day begins with a hearty breakfast at our hotel. The Monastery of the Virgin of Montserrat, patron saint of Catalonia, which we visit, is located 35 kilometers from Barcelona and will undoubtedly steal our hearts at first sight. It is not only a treasure of religious significance, but also surrounded by unique natural beauty. The word "Montserrat" literally means "irregular mountain" in Catalan. The history of the monastery begins in 880, when a wooden statue of the Virgin Mary was found in a cave. The facilities expanded and its fame grew, especially during the Middle Ages. The Virgin of Montserrat is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in Europe and in Catholicism worldwide, attracting crowds of faithful who flock to the miraculous Virgin Mary. Returning to Barcelona, we will have free time to wander around the picturesque neighborhoods and enjoy local delicacies accompanied by the famous Spanish Sangria.
Day 6 | BARCELONA, FREE TIME, RETURN FLIGHT
Breakfast at the hotel, free time for shopping or to visit the city's most famous street, Las Ramblas, for the last time. Don't forget, La Rambla has a charm that attracts 78 million visitors a year. You can take photos of its impressively beautiful building facades. Then we will head to the airport to catch our return flight. We will arrive in our city in the afternoon with the best impressions.
