Barcelona to Costa Brava: On the Trail of Gaudi & Dali

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Combine the hidden gems of Spain's Costa Brava...

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... With our unique Pura Aventura take on Barcelona

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Begin with world-famous Gaudí treasures...

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Blended with our 'local-famous' secrets...

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To take you off the beaten track...

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... And share the spice of life in modern-day Barcelona

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Take the train to the photogenic city of Girona...

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cadaques harbour and bay from above

Then drive out to the fishing harbour of Cadaqués...

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Where great seafood is never far away...

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... And Salvador Dalí's bonkers legacy is all around

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Hike in Dalí's favorite coastal landscapes...

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Drink wine in a vineyard hidden in the hills...

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... And explore charming coastal villages

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From the gothic heart of Barcelona to the Mediterranean sea, blend the indulgent joys of city life with a coastline of quiet coves, golden sand and traditional fishing villages.

  • Barcelona like a local
  • Gaudí night visit
  • Quiet coves & beaches
  • Salvador Dalí stories
  • Coastal walks
  • Seafood & wine
  • Tasting menu dinner
  • Fresh sea air
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

8 nights in first-class hotels

All breakfasts

Special tasting menu dinner

Guided activities as described

Private transfers throughout

Return train Girona to Barcelona


Guided Activities

Private eBike tour (can be walking tour)

Shared Gaudí house night visit

Private Cadaqués walking tour

Entrances to Dalí house


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Travel Guide app with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture


Please note: International travel not included.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Barcelona


We'll be waiting as you land this morning (train travel via Paris available) and transfer to your boutique hotel on the leafy Montjuic hill. Walk into the old town to begin to explore along La Rambla and down the lively backstreets of the Gothic Quarter. If you prefer to keep it simple, enjoy a leisurely lunch with a view over the port.

Day 2

Soak in stunning views from Montjuic


Day 3

Discover hidden corners of the old town


Day 4

Cycle by day, experience Gaudí at night


Day 5

Take the train to Girona


Day 6

Travel to the Mediterranean for a guided tour


Day 7

Walk in Dalí's favourite landscapes


Day 8

Relax & enjoy Cadaqués life


Day 9

Head for home, or explore further


Memorable moments you can look forward to...

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Stay...

In small boutique hotels

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Delve into...

Bountiful food markets

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Discover...

Barcelona's hidden gems

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Pedal...

In Barcelona's 'village' barrios

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Eat & drink...

Like the locals do

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Experience...

A Gaudí wonder at night

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Marvel...

At Modernist masterpieces

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Be in the know...

For the best places to eat

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Wander...

Along Girona's hanging houses

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Stroll...

In a pretty fishing harbors

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Visit...

An organic family winery

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Explore...

Dalí's favourite landscapes

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Swim...

Off quiet beach coves

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