About this tour
A 10-hour small-group tour departing Barcelona that takes you deep into medieval Girona and the dramatic Costa Brava coastline. Minivan transport drops you right into Girona's old quarter, where you'll navigate narrow lanes past the Jewish Quarter and the cathedral's sweeping Gothic nave. From there, explore the hilltop town of Pals and Calella de Palafrugell's working fishing harbour before reaching the crystalline coves of Costa Brava. Limited to eight travellers with hotel pickup and return.
Highlights
- Medieval Jewish Quarter's cramped atmospheric passageways
- Gothic cathedral interior—Europe's widest single nave
- Onyar riverfront's reflection of pastel façades
- Gustave Eiffel's 19th-century bridge spanning the Ter
- Pals village perched on a hilltop with coastal views
- Calella de Palafrugell's active fishing village charm
- Costa Brava's sheltered swimming bays and rock formations
What to expect
You'll be collected from your Barcelona hotel between 8 and 9 am and driven north into Catalonia. The first stop is Girona's medieval core—a labyrinth where Jewish residents once lived alongside Christians, with tight quarters and ancient stone buildings. Your guide navigates you through cramped lanes to the cathedral, its interior strikingly open compared to Gothic norms elsewhere. After doubling back across the Eiffel bridge, you'll drive inland to Pals, a fortified village with sweeping countryside views. The afternoon takes you to Calella, where locals still haul fishing nets, before finishing at Costa Brava's rocky inlets for a final look at the Mediterranean.
Good to know
Food and drinks aren't included; bring cash for cafés in each village. Wear comfortable shoes—Girona and Pals involve substantial uphill walking on cobblestones. The tour suits all fitness levels but steep medieval streets aren't bypassed. Prams and infant seats available. Hotel drop-off occurs late afternoon.
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