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- Self-drive tour of Catalonia
- On our two-week self-drive tour of Catalonia, travelers get to discover all the cultural treasures of this unique Spanish destination. Driving around the Catalonian countryside, you’ll understand why this autonomous region takes so much pride in its distinct cultural identity.
Start off in Barcelona, a city with one foot firmly set in modernity and cosmopolitan lifestyle, and another resolutely planted in the city’s rich history. The colorful atmosphere of Barri Gotic and la Rambla will cast their spell on you within minutes. Like everyone else, you will be completely blown away by the fantastic architectural masterpieces of Gaudi. The largest market in Barcelona, La Boqueria will put you in direct contact with market gardeners, fish merchants, bakers, and other merchants offering a wide variety of fresh foods.
After Barcelona, this self-drive tour of Catalonia will take you on a journey of discovery through the region’s incredible variety of landscapes and its rich and diversified history. Nestled in the stunning scenery of the foothills of the Pyrenees, the Montserrat monastery is a lasting testament to the devotion of the monks who settled here in the 9th century. Follow in the footsteps of the Romans and visit the arena in Tarragona, before exploring the Greco-Roman city of Empúries. Sample the region’s delicious local produce and regional dishes by driving through the countryside around Vic and the vineyards surrounding Poblet.
Enjoy the laid-back lifestyle and picturesque charm of the resorts on the Costa Brava and the Costa Daurada. And, if you’re up to the challenge, it’s easy to organize a hike in one of the many beautiful national parks of the Pyrenees.
Of course, there will be plenty of delicious tapas to satisfy your taste buds – before, during, and after all your escapades!
Contact Uniktour’s Spain specialist today for more information on this magnificent self-drive tour of Catalonia!
- Day 1 | International Flight
Flight from Montreal to Barcelona.
- Day 2 | Barcelona
Arrival in Barcelona. A representative will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel, where you’ll be spending the next three nights. Breakfast included.
- Day 3 | Barcelona
Enjoy breakfast. This morning your private English-speaking guide will take you on a day tour of the city, including the Cathedral and the Sagrada Familia. The Sagrada Familia is one of the most famous landmarks of Barcelona, and of Spain itself. Created by the architectural genius of Antonio Gaudi, this unique design blends gothic influences with the famous architect’s distinctive organic style. The result is a gigantic stone masterpiece whose construction is set to be completed in 2026. It never fails to impress visitors. Make sure you climb to the top of the towers to get panoramic views of the whole city.
To catch a glimpse of more classic religious architecture, visit la Catedral de Elna: the soft light of its cloister and the flock of white geese wandering aimlessly around palm trees will certainly cast a soothing spell on you. Close by, the narrow alleys and typical bars of Barri Gotic are a perfect place to sit down and enjoy some fresh tapas.
Lunch is included.
- Day 4 | Barcelona
Free time in Barcelona. You can take this opportunity to visit some of Gaudi’s other creations: his signature style is scattered all across Barcelona. The most impressive of these can be found on Passeig de Gracia, which is also known for its fine boutiques. Though Casa Milà’s soft curves appear like they are slowly melting, it is in fact an original and wonderfully harmonious work of interior trim. One feature to look out for are the curious ‘helmeted’ chimneys. Nearby, Casa Battlo is even more outlandish: its colored and sinuous façade hints at a surreal baroque world, which the interior brings to life. To complete this introduction to the world of Gaudi, head to Park Güell. Its long, wavy ceramic seats and the iconic Salamander statue are universally recognized symbols of Barcelona.
End your day with a refreshing sangria on one of the terraces on Plaça Reial, the city’s liveliest town square: onlookers, musicians, students, and locals all gather here late in the afternoon to take a load off and talk about their days. Or, if you still feel like walking, you can also take a stroll on the famed Ramblas that run across the city from side to side.
- Day 5 | Montserrat
This morning, after breakfast, pick up your vehicle and hit the road to Montserrat where you will spend 2 nights. Take a look at the distinctive shapes of the rock pillars scattered around this mountain, which rises suddenly from the heart of the plains. With a variety of interesting climbing options on the mountainside, this is heaven on earth for rock climbers of all levels. It is also possible to go on hikes in the area. The train ticket and lunch are included.
- Day 6 | Montserrat
Free time in Montserrat.
- Day 7 | Tarragona
After breakfast, pick-up your rental car and start for Tarragona, famous for its Roman past. The city still features many interesting relics from this era. Settle into your hotel for 2 nights, a small, privately-run hotel in the village of Altafulla, only 8 kilometers from Tarragona in the heart of the Golden Coast. Breakfast included.
- Day 8 | Vineyards of Catalonia
After breakfast, take your car to a vineyard where a wine expert will take you on a daylong private visit of the Bodega. This experience is a must for anyone interested in Catalonia’s enological heritage. Lunch is included.
- Day 9 | Vic
After breakfast, get back on the road and head to Vic, an old town famous for its medieval architecture and varied delicatessen.
Settle in at the Parador de Vic-Sau, a member of the superb Paradores Spanish hotels, where you will be staying for two nights. This hotel is set in one of the most beautiful locations of the area, on the shores of Lake Sau, surrounded by mountains, offering visitors breathtaking panoramas. Breakfast included.
- Day 10 | Cardona - Solsona
A day of leisure. You can visit Cardona and/or Salona. Cardona features the region’s most important medieval fortress, overlooking the Cardener River. One of the fortress’ wings includes a Parador – a group of Spanish luxury hotels, often set up inside a restored castle or monastery.
A little bit further, Solsona features magnificent ramparts. You can also visit the Episcopal palace and the cathedral, both of which are fine examples of neo-classical style.
- Day 11 | Girona
Enjoy breakfast. Morning departure for Girona, a city that has the charm and character of the big cities – but without the crowds. It’s like it was specially designed for leisurely strolls: small alleys, celebrations, intimate terraces – make sure you take the time to discover this little Catalonian gem! Girona’s most beautiful monuments can be found in the Barri Vell (literally, “old town”): monastery, cathedral, thermal baths, and countless charming alleyways to discover. Take a walk on the shores of the Onyar River, take a seat in the shade on one of the terraces, and sip a cup of cava, the local sparkling wine, enjoying the area’s quasi-Florentine airs.
Settle in for two nights at your hotel right in the heart of the historical city center. Breakfast included.
- Day 12 | Figueres
After breakfast, take the road to Figueres, cultural capital of Catalonia in 2009, where an English-speaking guide will take you on a tour of the city, including the Dali and Gala museums, whose unique architectural style echoes the famous painter’s surreal universe. Lunch is included.
- Day 13 | Cadaqués - Empuries
Free time to explore the area. Possible visits in the area include Cadaqués and/or Empuries.
Empuries is a splendid Greco-Roman port town whose ruins tell the story of a prosperous past: here you’ll find many monuments dating back to different eras, when the city was an important commercial center. Mosaics, forums, thermal baths, and colonnades blend in perfectly with this Mediterranean landscape of white stone and parasol pines.
Cadaqués is a delicious small fishing village that has managed to maintain a distinctively Catalan identity. Salvador Dali fought tooth and nail to protect this authentic heritage from real estate developers that wanted to transform it into yet another resort town.
You’ll love the small, peaceful port, surrounded by mountains on which grow the vines that have allowed this area to prosper for the last 200 years. A true Catalonian interlude!
- Day 14 | Barcelona
After breakfast, take the road back to Barcelona and drop off your rental car towards the end of the day. Settle in at the Gallery Hotel for your last night.
- Day 15 | Departure
Enjoy your breakfast. A private transfer will pick you up at your hotel to take you to Barcelona airport for your return flight back to Montreal.
| Fares (on-site) | |
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| Price per person | 3200$CAD |
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| Other fees | |
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| International Flight | Contact us |
| Deluxe travel insurance (estimated cost) | 255 $ |
| Deposit required for land portion | 973 $ |
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- The budget for this trip includes:
- Accommodation in double rooms in 4* hotels, breakfasts included
- English-speaking local guides in Barcelona and Montserrat (wine tasting)
- Private transfers in Barcelona
- An economy rental car, manual transmission, full coverage, for 10 days
- Assistance in English from our local operators, in case of need
- The budget for this trip does not include:
- Deluxe travel insurance
- Meals : lunches and dinners
- Drinks
- Activities and entrance fees to sites and monuments not mentioned in the itinerary
- Gas and extra insurances
- Tips and personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the “The budget of this trip includes” section above
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