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Medieval Three Villages Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona
Girona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe
$117.84
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Overview
Small-Group Medieval Villages Day Trip from Barcelona offers a captivating journey back in time through Catalonia's historical gems. This tour highlights the charm of ancient villages while providing personalized attention from your guide.
- 🕰️ Begin your adventure at 8:15 AM near the iconic Palau de la Musica, where you’ll meet your guide and prepare for the day ahead.
- 🚍 Depart Barcelona at 8:30 AM, enjoying a 90-minute drive while your guide shares fascinating insights about the city’s history.
- 🏰 Arrive in the medieval village of Besalú at 10:00 AM for a walking tour, exploring its stunning Romanesque architecture and historical landmarks.
- 🌉 Visit the 12th-century Romanesque bridge, the 11th-century Monastery of St. Pere, and the 12th-century Jewish Baths, known as the Mikveh.
- 🍽️ Enjoy free time in Rupit from 1:00 PM to savor a traditional Catalan lunch at local restaurants (meal at own expense) and explore the charming cobblestone streets.
- 🏞️ Experience the breathtaking views of the Castle of Rupit, perched on a rocky peak, and take a scenic drive to admire the Cingles de Tavertet cliffs.
- 🌅 Conclude your visit in Tavertet at 4:00 PM with a short walk to stunning cliffs overlooking Pantà de Sau lake and visit the 11th-century Church of Sant Cristòfol.
- 🌳 Return to Barcelona by 6:45 PM, enjoying views of lush forests and the UNESCO-listed El Montseny natural park along the way.
- 🚌 Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned vehicle, and benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off included in your tour.
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Small-Group Medieval Villages Day Trip from Barcelona
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Explore Catalunya Office. We are located in a little alley between the Palau de la Música building and Via Laietana, opposite the Palau de la Música's cafeteria.
Return details
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Palace of Catalan Music8.15am - You will start your day at our main office, which is right next to the famous Palau de la Musica. You will meet your guide, have time to use the restrooms, and perhaps even grab a quick coffee before the tour begin. Your guide will explain all about the day ahead and what to expect as you wait for you tour to leave.
- 8.30am - You will leave Barcelona though the Example district of town. As you head out of the city, your guide will give you a brief history of Barcelona, before letting you sit back and relax on the 90 minute drive to Besalu. (pass by)
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Puente de Besalua10.00am - The charming medieval village of Besalú is our first stop of the day. You will begin with a walking tour of this ancient town, stopping to admire its streets lined with medieval-era architecture. You will have free time to wander around the narrow streets or to find a secluded café and sit back to watch people pass by. Some of the highlights to visit are the 12th Century Romanesque Medieval bridge, the 11th Century Monastery of St. Pere, and the Jewish Baths, otherwise known as the Mikveh, dating back to the 12 Century.
- 12.30pm - From Besalú, we will head to Rupit. On the way, we will pass by Castellfollit de la Roca, located high up on the edge of a basalt precipice. It's one of the smallest towns in Catalonia with just 1,000 habitants living in just 3,280 square feet (1,000 square meters) (pass by)
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Rupit1.00pm - Once in Rupit, you’ll have around two hours to wander around this beautiful hamlet at your leisure. You will be able to stroll the cobblestone roads lined with 16th-century houses, cross the city’s hanging wooden bridge, and make a visit Rupit’s baroque-era Church of Sant Miquel. This is also where you will have lunch. There are a number of traditional restaurants to choose from. Your guide will be happy to help you, or even make a reservation for you. After lunch, you can visit the ruins of the Castle of Rupit set on a picturesque rocky peak, or you could even take a picnic and eat outside there. From Rupit, we take a scenic drive towards the sandstone cliffs at Cingles de Tavertet.
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Tavertet4.00pm - In Tavertet, the final medieval village we visit, enjoy a short walk to the stunning cliffs overlooking Pantà de Sau lake. Hear a few details about the village from your guide before checking out the 11th-century romanesque Church of Sant Cristòfol.
- 5.30pm - Finish your trip with a ride back to Barcelona, during which you’ll enjoy vistas of verdant-green forests like Magatalls, along with the UNESCO Man and Biosphere-listed El Montseny natural park. (pass by)
- 6.45pm - After a day stepping back in time we will arrive in Barcelona around 6.45pm. You guide will help you find a taxi or the way to the metro to return to your hotel, or recommend some restaurants where to have dinner. (pass by)
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
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Medieval Three Villages Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona
Girona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe
$117.84
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!