BARCELONA is nowadays one of the main tourist destinations in Spain, with a large number ofvisitors due to trade fairs, business events and different cultural and sport centres. Its major influence in trade, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science and arts in general contribute to its status as one of the most visited cities in the world.Barcelona offers a wide range of life music events and theatre plays, which can take place in the worldwide famous Gran Teatre del Liceu, or in Teatre Nacional de Catalunya, Teatre Lliure and Palau de la Música Catalana concert hall. Barcelona, known all around the world as a tourist destination itself, has got several leisure areas, a mild and warm climate, historical monuments, including eight UNESCO World Heritage sites and many high-quality hotels.

Panoramic sightseeing:• Plaça Espanya, one of the most important squares in the city and one of the busiest as well, next to Montjuïch mountain, which was built for the Barcelona International Exhibition in 1929.• Paral.lel is the most heavily populated neighborhood in Barcelona, famous for its theatres and cabarets. Here we will find El Molino, one of the most popular cabarets in Europe during most of the XIX and XX centuries, which was refurbished in 2010, in order to remain opened as a music-hall, with

shows that can be enjoyed having a drink or during a dinner prepared by renowned chef.• Barcelona port and Plaça Colón with 60-metre Christopher Columbus monument, situated at the end of Les Rambles. The monument serves as a memorial of Christopher Columbus.• Les Rambles is one of the most popular and visited streets in the center on Barcelona. With an extension of 1,2Km. connects Plaça Catalunya in the center and Christopher Columbus Monument in Port Vell. Les Rambles stablishes the limit between eastern Barri Gòtic and western El Raval districts. It is one of the most vibrant streets in the city.• Plaça Catalunya situated at the end of Les Rambles is the connecting point for many important streets such as Passeig de Gràcia, Rambla Catalunya, Portal de l’Àngel, Ronda Sant Pere, Carrer de Vergara or Carrer Pelai. • Sagrada Família is Antoni Gaudí’s best-known work and has become an undisputed symbol of Barcelona. This unique modern temple has been under construction since 1882, and is expected to be completed by 2026. The foundation stone of this colossal basilica was laid in 1882, and building work is still in progress. Although the architect Francesc de Paula Villar was originally commissioned to carry out the Sagrada Família’s project, just a year later he was replaced by the young Gaudí, who devoted himself fully to the task until the time of his death in 1926.

BARCELONA PANORAMIC

The sanctuary of Nostra Sen-yora de Montserrat has its historical origin in Santa Maria chapel and Count Wilfred. In 1025, Oliba, Ripoll abbot and Vic bishop, founded a new monas-tery in Santa Maria de Montse-rrat chapel. Very soon the small monastery started receiving pilgrims and visitors, which contributed to making known the Virgin’s miracles and wonders among the village residents.

In 1409 Montserrat monastery became an independent abbey. Between 1493 and 1835, when the monastery was refurbished, and grew full of splendor, Mont-serrat became part of Valladolid Congregation. Between XVII and XVIII centuries Montserrat became a major cultural centre. Important music composers emergd from Montserrat Music School.

Napoleonic War (1808- 1811) and 1835 seizures brought des-truction and the abandonment of the monastery. However, in 1844

monastic life was restored, and in 1881, when religious celebra-tions for the coronation of the virgin’s image took place, Pope Leo XIII proclaimed the virgin Catalonia Patron Saint. Due to Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), it was abandoned again, however Catalonia government preserved Montserrat from pillaging and destruction. Nowadays, Mont-serrat has modernized in order to welcome pilgrims, 1000 years after its foundation.

The visit to the monastery in-cludes optional tickets for the audiovisual exhibition ‘Mont-serrat Portes Endins’ (Inside Montserrat), a taste of Montse-rrat local liqueurs, the ticket to Montserrat Museum, a visit to the basilica and the virgin sanc-tuary and the possibility to listen Escolanets choir.

MONTSERRAT

MONTSERRAT. The sanctuary of Nostra Senyora de Montserrat has its historical origin in Santa Maria chapel and Count Wilfred. In 1025, Oliba, Ripoll abbot and Vic bishop, founded a new monastery in Santa Maria de Montserrat chapel. Very soon the small monastery star-ted receiving pilgrims and visitors, which contributed to making known the Virgin’s miracles and wonders among the village residents.In 1409 Montserrat monastery beca-me an independent abbey. Between 1493 and 1835, when the monastery was refurbished, and grew full of splendor, Montserrat became part of Valladolid Congregation. Between XVII and XVIII centuries Montserrat became a major cultural centre. Im-portant music composers emerged from Montserrat Music School. Na-poleonic War (1808- 1811) and 1835 seizures brought destruction and the abandonment of the monastery. However, in 1844 monastic life was restored, and in 1881, when religious celebrations for the coronation of the virgin’s image took place, Pope Leo XIII proclaimed the virgin Catalonia Patron Saint. Due to Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), it was abandoned again, however Catalonia govern-ment preserved Montserrat from pillaging and destruction. Nowadays, Montserrat has modernized in order

to welcome pilgrims, 1000 years after its foundation.The visit to the monastery include optional tickets for the audiovisual exhibition ‘Montserrat Portes Endins’ (Inside Montserrat), a taste of Mont-serrat local liqueurs, the ticket to Montserrat Museum,a visit to the basilica and the virgin sanctuary and the possibility to listen Escolanets choir.

TORRES WINERY. Not far from Barcelona, on a privileged site in the heart of Penedès, the Torres Winery is the perfect place to enjoy all kinds of unique activities including wine tastings, a range of food and wine pairings and exclusive, personalized tours. Let yourself be captivated by the culture of wine and come and discover the history of this fami-ly-run winery where the endeavours and passion of five generations have made Torres one of the world’s ico-nic wine brands.

Special remarks: the visit to the cellar or to the monastery can be switched without previous notice.Montserrat tickets (tourist train, Museum and Audiovisual) and Torres Cellar visit with wine tasting inclu-ded.

MONTSERRAT & WINERY

Arrival to FIguERES, visit to DAlí MuSEuM. Figueres is situated in Girona province, where Dalí Mu-seum is based. Visitors will have enough time to discover the artis-tic work of this great genius from the XX century, as well as enjoy the different museum areas where his most iconic artistic works are displayed. The visit also includes an exhibition of the jewelery de-signed by Salvador Dalí himself.

DAlí THEATRE-MuSEuM was opened in 1974. It was built upon the remains of the former Figueres theatre. The museum contains a wide range of works which describe the artistic devel-opmentof Dalí, from his earliest artistic experiences and surrealist creations to the works of the last years of his life. This museum itself is shown as a major Dalí work: both its concept and its design were thought by him. Dalí wanted to offer visitors a unique experience from his captivating world, and he succeeded.

Departure from Figueres.

Arrival to PubOl. The medieval castle of Pubol was not only a present to her beloved wife but also the confirmation of a pas-

sionate love. Gala – Elena Delu-vinova –Dyakonova was born in Rocsii, in the region of Kazan, in 1894. They met in 1929 in Cadaqués, Costa Brava. Since then, Gala and Dalí lived togeth-er. The castle was purchased later on, in 1970, and was Gala’s summer residence. Salvador Dalí himself could only enter the castle with Gala’s previous authoriza-tion. There are paintings by Dalí, sculptures, furniture and jewels. Nowadays in the second floor costumes are also exhibited: most of them where inspired by Dalí’s drawings. In the castle’s basement there is the sarcopha-gus where the love and muse of Salvador Dalí was buried.

Departure from Pubol and return to the hotel.

DALí & PúBOL

GIRONA & SALVADOR DALI Just an hour away lie the narrow streets and stone buildings of Girona. This must-visit town is home to impressive medieval architecture, defensive forts and fittingly, sets from Game of Thrones. A vital piece of Catalan history, Girona has gone under siege twenty five times, been captured seven, and saw the great battles for Spanish independence. Add to that one of the oldest established Jewish quarters in Europe, and walking through the streets of Girona is like taking a journey through the eras. You will visit main sights of Girona, such as the city wall, the Calatan Gothic-style Cathedral and the Plaça de la Independéncia or Square of Independence, named after the war against Napoleon.

From there, we will zip over to Figueres, the birthplace of Salvador Dali,. you’ll realise that you’re not only in the capital of the beautiful county of the Alt Empordà, but you’re in the world capital of surrealism too. You’ll visit the Teatre-Museu Dalí, offers a unique experience about life and work of one of the most extraordinary minds of the 20th century, Salvador Dalí. Everything in it was conceived and designed by the genius in order to offer a real experience inside his captivating and unique world.Contains the largest collection of the artist’s works. It was built, on his instructions, on the site of the city’s former theatre. And today it is much more than a container of surrealist art. It is a surrealist work of art in its own right.Step inside the museum and let yourself be hypnotised by Salvador Dalí’s work. And don’t forget to visit the permanent exhibition, Dalí Jewels. We can guarantee you’re bound to be impressed.After the tour in Figueres you will return to a with a pleasant memory of this exciting journey.

GIRONAGIRONA invites you on a pleasant stroll through its one of the best preserved in Europe and its medieval walls. Is old quarter will take you through 2,000 years of history. The guide will help you relive the great events the city has experienced since it was founded by the Romans and you’ll encounter some of its leading figures and understand how its character has been shaped and why it is so irresistibly charming.

In the old quarter, you’ll also be able to lose yourself among its steep, beautiful streets and porticoed doorways and admire the colourful facades of the houses on the river Onyar, which are arguably the city’s most iconic image.

Did you know that Girona was used as a location for the US series Game of Thrones? It isn’t the first time the city, with its Cathedral, Jewish Quarter, ancient walls and Arab baths (Tickets not included) , has been used as a TV and film set.

Free time to enjoy thorough the old streets and to wander down Les Rambles which is the city’s main shopping district.

Half day excursion.

A full-day excursion to discover the hidden charm and beauty of the Cata-lan countryside.Panoramic visit by bus to bANYOlES, The lake represents the origin and main symbolic identity of the town of Banyoles. The lake and its associated lacustrine basin are regarded as the largest karstic stretch on the Iberian Peninsula, and make up an environ-mental system of enormous value. In addition, the Banyoles Town Council, as well as the local population, are pe-titioning for it to be declared a Nature Reserve.

Arrival to bESAlú, in the province of Girona, is a monumental example of the Catalan Middle Ages. Located in the region of La Garrotxa, the town is only steps away from the spectacular scenery of the Volcanic Zone of La Garrotxa Nature Reserve, on the last spurs of the eastern section of the Pyrenees of Girona. Cobbled streets and façades are the most distinguish-able feature of the city centre, as can be seen in many spots. The rich medi-eval legacy brings the visitor closer to both religious and civil constructions, and to the vestiges of a Sephardic quarter that used to exist in this town during the Middle Ages. Civil architec-ture works include the 12th-century Romanesque bridge that crosses the Fluvià river; the building of Cùria Real, devoted to law enforcement; and the residence of Cornellà, with a great Romanesque arcaded gallery, alternat-ing Romanesque and Gothic elements. Also worthy of note is the lavish ornamentation of the church of Sant Julià (17th century). In addition, in the Jewish quarter we can visit medie-val public baths that were devoted to Hebrew ritual ablutions.

SANTuARI DEl FAR ( OlOT )Optional lunch its exceptional land-scapes over 1000 meters, the richness of its culture, its natural heritage. (lunch not included)

Once in RuPIT, one of the things to pay attention to -apart from the beauty of its buildings and its wonderful set-ting- is a rock wall that dominates the village. The rock, in Latin “rupes”, is the place where the castle was built, and therefore the origin of the name of the village. During the 16th and 17th centuries Rupit had the greatest popu-lation of the area with a great number of craftsmen and traders. A sample of its past glory is engraved in stone on the lintels of many doorways and some show many of the professions that then developed. Hanging wooden bridge This bridge was constructed in 1945 by the Rupit craftsmen Francesc and Pere Rovira, both smiths, Salvi Vila, bricklayer and Joaquim Marsal, innkeeper with the objective to cross the river that meanders around Rupit. With this bridge both sides are joined up and it has become a great attrac-tion for visitors as they experience the exciting feeling of crossing a suspen-sion bridge., one of the few surviving examples of its kind or browse in the shops and buy some typical artisan goods of the region.

Departure from Rupit and return to the hotel.

RUPIT & BESALú

PALS – PERATALLADA

This tour the medieval Catalonia, visiting Pals and Peratallada, is a journey through the cultural and natural heritage where every step you take and every stone you touch is filled with history. Accompanied by your own local guide, you will enjoy personalized attention on your tour. Highlights Free port pickup and drop-off included Informative, friendly and professional guide Step back in time on a history tour Small group ensures personal service What You Can Expect Pals Start your private day trip from Palamos by travelling to Peratallada a town in the county of Baix Empordà. Its name is derived from ‘pedra tallada’, meaning ‘carved stone’. Declared a historic-artistic monument, most of the buildings are built from stone carved from the ‘fosse’ or moat which still encircles parts of this small fortified medieval town. The privately owned Castle of Peratallada is the dominant structure in the center of the town, with a 13th-century Romanesque church dedicated to Sant Esteve (Saint Stephen) outside the town walls. The castle has been documented as early as 1065 AD and it was restored as a luxury hotel in the 1960’s. During restoration, traces of settlement were found that

date back to the Bronze Age. Today, Peratallada is known for its beautiful old stone buildings, rutted stone streets and passageways. Its proximity to the beaches of the Costa Brava and its numerous restaurants, small boutique hotels and artists’ galleries make it a popular destination. The 1991 film ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’ was partly filmed on location here. Then make your way to Pals a medieval town a few kilometers from the sea in the heart of the Bay of Emporda on the Costa Brava. Find yourself on its historic center on a hill surrounded by plains with a medieval Romanesque tower built between the 11th and 13th centuries, known as the Torre de les Hores (Tower of the Hours). A clock tower, it is 15 meters high The Gothic Quarter of the town has been substantially restored and there are cobbled streets interrupted by semicircular arches, façades with pointed arched windows and stone balconies. The town wall contains four square towers which date from the 4th century.

SOUTH OF FRANCE The visit of the South of France will start in Perpignan. The last major town in Languedoc before the Spanish border, it’s easy to see because the flavour of Perpignan is essentially Catalan. There’s a real mix of cultures in this corner of the region: Catalan, Romany and North African all co-exist in this sunny city of palm-lined squares. For the visitor, it’s useful to know that this is not only one of the best places in the region to sample local food and wine. A former capital of the Kings of Majorca and the Counts of Roussillon, Perpignan changed hands repeatedly during the medieval period until finally becoming French territory with the Treaty of the Pyrenees of 1659. Always too far from the coast to become a port, the town developed into a cloth-making centre by the early middle ages.

Perpignan Panoramic Walking Tour: Castellet, Place the Victoria, Saint-

Jean quarter, Saint-Jean quarter, Saint-Jean Cathedral. Free time

Departure from Perpignan, the next visit starts in Colliure, on the way clients can enjoy the Pyrenees mountains views tumbling into the sea, the impressive harbour, the castle, wonderful old church, beach-side restaurants, narrow old streets, bijou boutiques, art trails and three beaches; Colliure is easily the most picturesque coastal resort in South France was first settled by the Phoenicians and Greeks as a trading port on the North western edge of the Mediterranean. Since that time it has been occupied by Romans, Barbarians, Arabs, Spaniards (at least 4 times) and finally after the Treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659, the French. The visit of thetown will mainly consisit on The Mallorca King’s Castel, Church of “Notre Dame Des Anges”, Chapele St. Vicente. ( no tickets included )After enjoying the town with free time, meeting the group the guide will lead the group again to Hotel.

Catalonia’s richest region in historical, cultural and fantastical personality brings the past and present together in its finest offerings: the fruits of the vine and the olive oil. Empordàlia is the living chronicle of an age-old legacy that looks to the future. It has been created out of the union of the cooperative wineries of Pau, Roses and Vilajuïga: three villages, many lands and an exclusive harvest that spreads beyond the municipalities themselves.

Is in area of land on a human scale: 500 hectares of centuries-old olive groves and 350 hectares of both new and old autochthonous vines. Our rocky terrain is swept by the tramuntana wind, receives only moderate rainfall and is permeated by the salt air of the sea. We rise when it is still dark but are the first in the Iberian Peninsula to see the new day’s sun. We strive to preserve the wisdom of our land and to transform nature with love and respect.

VinesGreen vines under the sun, leaves that turn gold at harvest time. Old vines of an excellent, unique quality, with limited production. New vines, more adaptable and generous, with surprising nuances. The soil concentrates the deposit of all the atmospheric agents, the aroma of an exquisite flora, the balance salts of a rich mineralogy. Here the vines take root and intelligently absorb the finest nutrients. Every single berry is a reduction of the land that has seen its birth and growth.

Olive TreesThis sturdy and seemingly immortal tree is inherent to the shores of the ancient

Mediterranean. In the Empordà, its pe-rennial leaves have shaken and danced in the wind for many centuries. Theses olive trees are an indispensable element of this landscape that ranges from the rug-ged hills of the Cap de Creus to the neat, fertile fields of the sun-soaked plain.

The WineryOur commitment is quite simply to com-bine tradition and quality in every bottle, always under the Guarantee of Origin. To do this, our intention is for each vintage to conserve the defining features of this little region, and at the same time to ensure the necessary evolution afforded us by the latest technology.

El TrullThe olive tree and its fruit are the source of natural olive oil, which admits no deceit. We will be able to see the modern mill that now a days crush our olives to get Oli de Pau, and also the old one, made of stones, that 12 years ago still extracted juice from our olives. Extra virgin olive oil, glowing, radiant, the basis of an age-old diet, the keystone of an en-tire culture. An olive oil with a Protected Guarantee of Origin obtained exclusively from the autochthonous Empordanese varieties, from trees that are old but still extremely robust.

Incluided: On the visit clients will taste the wine and products of Empordà and finishing with a gourmet dinner based on local produced products. The Tasting will include 3 wines, olive oil and optional lunch in the winery.

EMPORDALIA TASTING WINE & LUNCH

The wine is elaborated in AlEllA from the time of the Romans, century III a.C. Controlled by families of Barci-no, its wine was even supplied, to the Court of Aragon. In its time of maximum splendor, XIX century until the middle of the XX century it became the preferred wine and cava of the bourgeoisie of Barcelona, being export-ed to America. However, at the end of the 19th century, its expansion was interrupted by phylloxera. The first documented regulations of D.O. Alella, were written in 1953, when due to its success, its name began to be used by other producing regions.

Varieties of wine made with very expressive and daring blends, and together with a very personal presentation, convey a language suitable for consumers with cri-teria cosmopolitan. Trying to raise the champagne in the category of great wine, able to set a new standard with the same base of land and climate, but evolving in terms of varieties and production systems.

THE ENOTOuRISM IN AlTA AlEllA IS: CulTuRE, Ex-CHANgE, CONTACT WITH NATuRE, FOOD AND WINE

ALELLA WINERY

Excursion to the bEST-kNOWN AMuSEMENT PARk IN SPAIN. Many attractions await us to enjoy; water rapids, tightrope walkers, great precipices, furious stampedes, ma-rine depths, mythical and very fast dragons ... challenges and scenes that will make you feel the emotion in pure state.

Once all the clients have been picked up, the coach will head for Port Aventura, close to Salou, a journey of approx 2½ hours. The great variety of shows and attractions makes this an ideal family day-out !

All combined with the best shows of the moment. Enter the spectacu-lar theme park through 6 different worlds: Mediterranea, China, Polyne-sia, Mexico, Far west and Sesamoa-ventura.

Each part has many rides/attrac-

tions for the daring and thrill-see-kers such as the Dragon -Khan, the roller-coaster with the most vertical looping in the world or the Temple of Fire, an exciting trip full of sur-prises and danger in the Mexican jungle. discover SésamoAventura area designed especially for children, and meet its fascinating inhabitants: Bert, Ernie and the rest of the Sesa-me Street.

Inside the park there are a number of restaurants and shops for typical meals of each region and to take home original souvenirs.

• Theexcursionincludes COACH TRANSPORT AND ENTRANCE TO THE PARk.

• nomealsareincluded.

PORTAVENTURA

TOSSA DE MAR & ST FELIU DE GUíXOLS

Enjoy the Mediterranean landscape while you visit along two emblematic

towns of the Costa Brava .

The visit will start on the small fishing village of Tossa de Mar With its quaint houses and spectacular flowers, the medieval old town perched on a hill has a special charm all its own where we will have spectacular views of the coast.

Tossa boasts a lively holiday atmosphere with numerous galleries, restaurants and little shops selling souvenirs and local products. The beaches – especially in summer – are hopping where it is highly recommendable to walk through the streets and alleys of the walled enclosure, even climbing to the Lighthouse of Tossa .

The second part of our itinerary is Sant Feliu de Guixols, a town in the Empordà, in the heart of the Costa Brava, a former village of fishermen, which has an important artistic heritage such as the Benedictine convent or the Porta Ferrada in Romanesque style. To the natural spaces that surround it, Les Gavarres or the massif of the Ardenya, it is necessary to add the cliffs, small coves or its beach.

Half day excursion.

BLANES GARDEN

Blanes is a traditional old fisherman’s port, it is considered the first villa on the Cos-ta Brava, so it is known as the “Portal de la Costa Brava”. Despite the progress of the time and the constant urban growth, Blanes continues showing traces of a quiet town of simple people and lovers of its particular landscape. Its crystalline beaches and Mediterranean climate are a great attraction for practicing all kinds of water sports, sailing, diving, etc.

The visit includes Touristic train tour, and Marimurtra Garden visit which is one of the most beautiful gardens on the Mediterranean. At the top of steep cliffs run-ning along the sea, you can enjoy one of the most spectacular panoramic views over the coastline and get to know more than four thousand plant species, most of them exotic ones, as well as several specimens that are extraordinary because of their age or size.

Marimurtra is the work of a man with a passion for nature. Carl Faust (Hadamar, Germany 1874-Blanes 1952), was a businessman residing in Catalonia who devo-ted his hopes, his efforts and all his fortune to make his dream come true, the Bota-nical Garden Marimurtra.

Half day excursion.

TORDERA MARKET

Every Sunday morning hundreds of stalls can be found in the historic centre to offer you wide range of products and a fabulous service. And that’s because looking, smelling, tasting and touching is the essence of this Sunday morning tradition in Tordera. Considered one of the biggest and oldest markets in the country, visitors from all places, together with local sellers and buyers paint a mixture of languages, cultures and products that links the essence and singularity of this centenary market with medieval roots.

Half day excursion.