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Gaudí, Modernism & Gothic Tour Highlights & Artistic Barcelona Montserrat7 Montserrat & Artistic Barcelona Tour Girona - Figueres & Dalí Tour Tablao Cordobes Flamenco Show Hop-On Hop-Off8 Barcelona Football Club Costa Brava & Medieval Villages Wines & Cavas Gothic Walking Tour9 Modernism Walking Tour Gourmet Walking Tour Picasso Walking Tour Sagrada Familia Skip the Line10 Gourmet Barcelona Bus Tour Barcelona Scooter Tour Palacio Del Flamenco Tapas Evening Walking Tour11 Opera Show Movie Walking Tour: Barcelona Literary Walking Tour:
The Ghost of Barcelona Literary Walking Tour:
The Shadow of the Wind 12 Literary Walking Tour:
The Cathedral of the Sea Sitges & Cava
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SpainBarcelona
Welcome to SpainStep into a colourful land of contrasts where dreams come true…
To help you make the most of your vacation, Transat Holidays has arranged a varied program of exciting excursions.
This booklet contains information on some of the excursions available, as well as additional information on money matters, shopping and the like.
As we strive to offer the best possible value, we carefully monitor each excursion to ensure it meets our high standards. Therefore, we reserve the right to cancel any excursion which does not provide the utmost satisfaction and similarly we may also vary the itinerary or add new ones as they become available.
BanksThe local currency is the Euro (€)
Banks are open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 or 9 a.m. to 1 or 2 pm and, in large cities, from 4 or 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. In smaller towns and during the summer, banks are closed on Saturday. It’s generally not a good idea to use banks located near monuments or tourist sites. ATMs can be found throughout Barcelona.
TippingTips are not included on the bill. Although not obligatory, it is customary to leave 10% of the total.
Food & drinkMeal times differ from those in Canada, except in some resort areas.
Lunch, which is the largest of the three meals, is served from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and dinner from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Nightclubs rarely get going before 2 a.m.
shoppingStores usually open from 9:30 or 10 a.m. to 1:30 or 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 8 or 9 p.m. Most department stores are open all day. Stores close all day Sunday and some also close on Saturday afternoon.
TaxisMinimum fare: 2.05 euros
The taxi service in Barcelona operates two fares: T-1 applies weekday evenings between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. and 24 hours a day on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays in the Greater Barcelona area. T-2 applies on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. in the Greater Barcelona area. Evening surcharge: 2 euros.
suBwayThe Barcelona Metro is made up of five lines (L1, L2, L3, L4, L5) and the FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat), which includes two additional lines (U6, U7). The metro operates as follows:
Monday to Thursday: 5 a.m. – midnight Friday: 5 a.m. – 2 a.m. Saturday: Continuous service
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BarcelonaSpain’s most popular city is a tantalizing blend of old and new. It features everything from Gothic architecture to Gaudí’s Art Nouveau masterpieces and 21st century buildings. Scattered in between you’ll find bustling bars, lively restaurants and fabulous shopping. Did we mention gorgeous beaches and majestic mountains?
gironaThis northern gem offers all the history, excitement and culture of Barcelona, on a smaller scale. Visitors can expect awe-inspiring architecture, Roman ruins, an amazing restaurant scene, a walled old quarter and a superb cathedral.
cosTa BravaHome to long stretches of golden beaches, intimate coves, stunning Roman ruins, spectacular nature reserves and landscapes dotted with vineyards and olive groves, the Costa Brava is a mosaic of sensations, sights and sounds that reflect the history of a culture.
MuSt-SeeS› Sagrada Familia› Parc Güell› Barri Gotic› La Rambla› Barceloneta Beach (for the atmosphere)› Montjuïc
MuSt-SeeS› Sant Feliu› Plaça de la Independència› Barri Vell› Banys Àrabs› Museu del Cinema› Passeig Arqueològic
MuSt-SeeS› Dalí Museum› Cadaqués› Pubol› The old town of Tossa del Mar› Cap de Creus Natural Park› Sant Pere de Rodes
Barcelona hIGhlIGhtS (half-day guided tour)
artIStIc Barcelona: GauDÍ, MoDernISM & GothIc tour (half-day guided tour)
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of vibrant Barcelona. Explore Plaça de Catalunya, Via Laietana, the Gothic district, Cathedral and Plaça de Sant Jaume, home of the Generalitat of Catalonia and City Hall. Continue to the Olympic Village and Harbour to admire the Columbus Monument in honour of Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to America. We will then continue up to Montjuic by cable car to enjoy a panoramic view from atop. Visit the Olympic Stadium, Palau Sant Jordi and the Calatrava Tower. Admire reproductions of the various architectural styles of Spain and taste Catalan sparkling wine during a tour of the Poble Espanyol open-air museum, known as the Spanish Village.
Tour Barcelona, the capital of Catalan Art Nouveau, where the famous architect, Antonio Gaudí, lived and worked. Stop at Güell Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site designed by Gaudí . See the Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family (Sagrada Familia), Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece. Then our tour follows to Paseo de Gracia to see Gaudi’s famous apartment buildings (façades) like Casa Milà (La Pedrera) and Casa Batlló. The tour ends in Casa Batlló, Paseo de Gracia 43.
hIGhlIGhtS & artIStIc Barcelona(Full-day guided tour)
MontSerrat(half-day guided tour)
This tour combines both the Highlights and Artistic Barcelona tours, with or without lunch.
Drive through small picturesque villages on your way to the majestic mountain of Montserrat, rising 4,051 feet (1,235 metres) above ground. Continue with a visit to the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, one of Spain’s most important pilgrimage sites for hundreds of years, and see the 12th century Romanesque sculpture of the black Virgin of Montserrat, also known as la Moreneta. You might even be fortunate enough to hear one of the delightful midday performances of the children’s choir (except in July and August).
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MontSerrat & artIStIc Barcelona tour(Full-day guided tour)
GIrona - FIGuereS & DalÍ tour(Full-day guided tour)
This is a combination of both the “MONTSERRAT & ARTISTIC BARCELONA” tours, with or without lunch.
Tour two major towns of Northern Catalonia. See Figueres, birthplace of Salvador Dalí and visit the Dalí Theatre and Museum and Dalí-Joies jewel exhibition. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Girona, home to one of Europe’s best-preserved Jewish quarters.
taBlao corDoBeS FlaMenco ShoW(Ticket & dinner)
hoP-on hoP-oFF(1 day - each route takes approximately 2 hours)
Savour authentic local cuisine during a buffet-style dinner-show at the Tablao Cordobes, known since 1970 as one of the most genuine entertainment restaurants in Barcelona. Let the city’s most outstanding flamenco artists captivate you with their live dance performance. Transportation not included. Ticket only also available.
Hop on the double-decker tourist bus and discover Barcelona at your own pace! Travel the east-bound or west-bound route. With the same ticket, you can get on and off all day long, change route and learn about the history of the city in several languages through an audio system with earphones. Use the provided city guide and map to discover all the stops and available discounts at different establishments. The buses are accessible to people with limited mobility, equipped with an electric sliding roof in case of rain and attendants are always on board.
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Barcelona FootBall cluB(Ticket only)
coSta BraVa & MeDIeVal VIllaGeS(Full-day guided tour - including lunch)
The Camp Nou Tour is the best way to experience the Barcelona Football Club, commonly known as Barça. Get a first-hand look at the club’s day-to-day life and feel the magic of a five-star venue. Follow in the footsteps of historic players like Kubala, Cruyff, Maradona, Guardiola and Ronaldinho. See the president’s box, the press area and the changing room. Walk down the tunnel and onto the pitch where you can enjoy a panoramic view. Also visit the Club Museum where you can admire personal belongings of the stars that have helped make the Barcelona Football Club what it is today. Transportation not included.
From your hotel in Barcelona, embark on a tour of the Costa Brava. Shop for handmade pottery in La Bisbal de l Emporda, visit the impressive medieval village of Pals, built in the year 889, and the seaside resort town of Lloret de Mar. After lunch, enjoy a 30-minute cruise along the Costa Brava’s spectacular rocky coastline. Enjoy some leisure time in the ancient fishermen’s village of Tossa de Mar. Visit its castle, take a stroll through the narrow streets of the old town, lined with restaurants and shops, or take a swim and relax on the beach as you take in the beautiful medieval landscape.
WIneS & caVaS(Full-day guided tour)
GothIc WalKInG tour(guided tour - 2 hours)
Visit wineries in Freixenet, Torres and Jean Leon. Taste local cavas, wine, cheeses, Catalan cold cuts, and traditional pa amb tomaquet (bread with olive oil and tomatoes).
Tour Barcelona’s Gothic quarter and be charmed by its streets, squares, hidden corners, and ancient buildings, while expert guides take you on a journey through history.
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MoDernISM WalKInG tour(guided tour - 2 hours)
GourMet WalKInG tour(guided tour - 2 hours)
Discover Modernist Barcelona as you tour the Golden Square in the Eixample district, and experience the Catalan Art Nouveau movement that spanned the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. Take a leisurely stroll through the neighbourhood and admire the modernist architecture of Antonio Gaudí, Lluis Domenech i Montaner and Puig i Cadafalch, among others.
Enjoy a flavour-filled tour through the old town and its markets. Enjoy two different gourmet tastings and learn about the history of Barcelona’s cuisine. Visit a few of its prize restaurants, pastry shops, chocolate factories, olive oil shops and other food outlets.
PIcaSSo WalKInG tour(guided tour - 2 hours)
SaGraDa FaMIlIa SKIP the lIne(guided tour - 3 hours)
Walk in Picasso’s shoes as you learn about his life and discover his work during a visit to the Picasso Museum, one of the Barcelona’s most visited sites.
Gaudí, an innovator of his time, has left behind numerous treasures for the discerning tourist to discover in Barcelona. La Sagrada Familia is one of the most visited buildings in the world. We will visit the astonishing interior of this church, where the ceiling reaches 70 meters high. Antoni Gaudí designed a richly and symbolically decorated Latin cross plan with five aisles. We will also visit La Sagrada Familia’s museum, where you will see drawings, plaster models and pictures about the history and development of this basilica from its early beginnings to the present day. The museum will also provide valuable information on Gaudi s life and career.
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Barcelona Scooter tour(half-day guided tour)
Experience a different kind of fun as you tour the main sites of Barcelona. Cruise the streets on a scooter and see all of the famous landmarks.Must be 21 years and older and have held a driving licence for 3 years. Credit card deposit.
PalacIo Del FlaMenco(Ticket & dinner)
taPaS eVenInG WalKInG tour(guided tour - 3 hours)
Be entertained by a cast of several flamenco artists including singers, dancers, guitar players and other musicians. Enjoy classic Spanish dance performances as well as various flamenco dances. Transportation not included.
Combine gourmet tastings and Catalan culture on a walking tour of Barcelona’s famous tapas bars. Get a great overview of the city as you learn how to order tapas and discover some of the best bars and cafés Barcelona has to offer. Visit La Rambla and the Gothic Quarter and the famous La Boqueria food market. Plus, your friendly, informative guide can offer suggestions to help you get the most from your stay in Barcelona. Transportation not included.
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GourMet Barcelona BuS tour(guided tour - 3.5 hours)
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This innovative and stylish double-decker gourmet bus tour combines sightseeing of the most famous landmarks of Barcelona with haute-cuisine dining. On board a uniquely designed luxury restaurant coach equipped with the very latest audiovisual technology, enjoy a tasting service presented by Carles Gaig, winner of a Michelin star. The panoramic tour includes points of interest such as the Casa Batlló, Pedrera, Sagrada Familia cathedral, Torre Agbar tower, Arc de Triomf, Olympic Harbour, Plaça d’Espanya & Montjuic Mountain. Commentary on individual iPad.
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MoVIe WalKInG tour: Barcelona(guided tour - 2.5 hours)
Opera Fantasy presents its new show: “Allegro”. Four young and wonderful voices from the actual lyrics interpret fragments of known classical and contemporary operas. After enjoying a delicious Mediterranean meal, you will experience a spectacular show with opera segments from Carmen from Bizet, The Phantom of the Opera, Turandot from Puccini, and many more.
Transportation not included.
Barcelona: the movie walking tour shows the main locations where the popular scenes from Woody Allen’s “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” and other master films were shot. You will also discover how films such as “The Shanghai Spell” and “The Parfum”, among others, used parts of the city as a backdrop. Learn about the actors and actresses who were in Barcelona while filming. Visit quarters and emblematic squares that served as settings for movies like: “En Construccion”, “All About My Mother”, “Plaza Real”, “El Rey”, and “Ferran Street”. Check availability with your local representative.
lIterarY WalKInG tour: the GhoSt oF Barcelona(guided tour - 2 hours)
lIterarY WalKInG tour: the ShaDoW oF the WInD (guided tour - 2 hours)
The nighttime walking ghost tour around Sant Pere, Santa Caterina and la Ribera quarters is based on Silvia Lagarda-Mata’s book “Fantasmes de Barcelona”, a collection of documented historical and supernatural events and spectral legends of Barcelona. Let your guide entertain you as you learn about mysterious, hair-raising stories that have haunted these areas for decades: exorcisms, witchcraft, bewitched convents and records of phantom apparitions.
Discover the characters of the book “The Shadow of the Wind” during this literary walking tour. Feel the charm and mystery of early 20th century Barcelona. Visit Santa Anna Street, the Arch of the Theatre, La Rambla, and more. Also discover hidden treasures such as Quatre Gats Café, the Barcelona Athenaeum, Santa Maria del Mar, and Tibidabo Avenue. Available Saturday only.
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lIterarY WalKInG tour: the catheDral oF the Sea(guided tour - 2.5 hours)
Discover settings from the exciting novel “The Cathedral of the Sea” during this Gothic tour. Learn about the prosperity of 14th century Barcelona and how a humble new district of fishermen used their own money and labour to build Santa Maria del Mar church, considered one of the greatest temples to have ever existed. Also hear about the rags to riches story of Bernat and his son Arnau, two servants who escaped from their abusive feudal lord to arrive in Barcelona during the construction of the church, where they become free citizens for the first time in their lives.Available Saturday only.
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included unless otherwise specified. Excursions may be offered in one language or multilingual. Excursion content may vary slightly depending on the service provider. Any of the described excursions may be cancelled for any reason, including lack of participants, and with or without prior notice. In such circumstances, Transat Holidays and Viajes Euroamerica S.A.’s sole responsibility shall be to refund in full all monies paid.
reSPonSIBIlItYThe travel services described in this booklet are provided by service providers independent of Transat Holidays and Viajes Euroamerica S.A. Some excursions or activities may not be suitable for everyone. Participation is at your discretion and at your own risk of loss, damage or injury. Transat Holidays and Viajes Euroamerica S.A. make no representation as to the quality or safety of any excursion provided by these service providers, who are a third party, and over whom Transat Holidays and Viajes Euroamerica S.A. do not have any control. Consequently, Transat Holidays and Viajes Euroamerica S.A. cannot be held responsible for the acts, representations, omissions, fault or negligence of these service providers or that of their employees, nor for any loss or damages suffered as a result thereof, nor for any loss, injury, accident you may suffer or any costs, delays or expenses resulting from, or in connection with, your participation in these travel services. The travel services provided are subject to the terms and conditions imposed by the service providers. By purchasing these tour services and/or other activities you signify your agreement to the Terms & Conditions contained in this booklet.
terms & conditionsreSerVatIonSThe information on excursions contained in this pamphlet is indicative only. These excursions are available through the Transat Holidays or Viajes Euroamerica S.A. representatives at the hospitality desk of your hotel. Please ask your representative about the hours of operation. Excursions other than those outlined in this booklet might be available.
ScheDulInG oF excurSIonSAll tours depart from the bus terminal and/or as indicated in the excursion description and participants are asked to be at the pick-up point 30 minutes prior to departure. At the completion of the tour you will be returned to the bus terminal or meeting point unless you elect to leave the tour en route. In this case, it will be your responsibility to secure transportation back to your hotel, at your own cost.
reFunDS & cancellatIonYour booking for any excursion is confirmed immediately with the excursion operator in each resort. Therefore, no refunds can be given for any unused or partially-used tours.
PrIceS, IncluSIonS & ItInerarIeSExcursion prices and/or itineraries and/or tour inclusions in this booklet are all subject to change without prior notice. Meals and/or beverages are not
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SItGeS & caVa(half-day guided tour)
Immerse yourself in the magical world of Freixenet cava. Your tour begins with a brief audiovisual presentation of the family-owned business’ history, followed by a visit to ancient cellars, built in 1922. You will learn about cava production, along with appropriate serving and drinking methods. Conclude with a cava tasting from the Freixenet range. You will be able to purchase products before continuing on to picturesque Sitges, a tourist favourite, on the Catalan coast. With the Garraf massif as a backdrop, 17 beaches, many cultural opportunities and exceptional cuisine and shopping, Sitges is the perfect spot to enjoy the Mediterranean coast.
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