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TOUR CODE:
CAF
An exceptional journey on foot to discover why
Catalonia is at the cutting edge of Spanish cuisine
While the focus is on the food, this trip could also easily be described
as the best of Catalonia. Travel from the vibrant city of Barcelona to the
beauty of the Pyrenees and along the famous Costa Brava, to absorb
the local food and wine traditions all while taking in some of the best
walks the area has to offer ‑ complete with rich history, breathtaking scenery, art and architecture to boot. In
Barcelona, visit the famous Boqueria market on the Rambla to source fresh produce for your Catalan cooking
class. You'll also be inspired by Gaudi's remarkable Sagrada Familia before tapas crawling with a local expert.
Heading north west, experience a high altitude vineyard in the Pyrenees and taste its wine and cheese before
dining in a Michelin starred restaurant renowned for its slow food and 'km zero' philosophy. You'll soon walk
off the calories among the natural beauty of the Sant Maurici Lake, through the unspoiled Aneu valley and
the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone, with its impressive volcanoes blanketed in greenery. You'll also visit the beautiful
towns of Peratallada, Besalu and Girona to enjoy local wine and dining in chefs choice restaurants before
following Salvador Dali's traces at coastal Cadaques and Figueres and visiting the famous Dali museum. This
trip is truly a feast for all your senses.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 |
Arrive Barcelona, vibrant capital of Catalonia
2 |
Boqueria market and Catalan cooking
class, explore Gaudi's magnificent Sagrada Familia before tapas crawl through the Gothic quarter
3 |
Transfer
to the Pyrenees (4hrs), vineyard visit & tasting before Michelin star restaurant dinner
4 |
Transfer to Aigues
Tortes National Park and walk around the lake (4 hrs), afternoon at leisure before 'km zero' tapas
5 |
Transfer to
Esterri d'Aneu and walk through the unspoiled Aneu valley with its ancient mountain villages (5hrs)
6 |
Drive
east to Girona province (4hrs), en route walk in the volcanic Garrotxa region (3hrs) and visit stunning Besalu
7 |
Visit Pals and Peratallada en route to historic Girona, afternoon wine tasting
8 |
To seaside Cadaques and
coastal walk (3-4 hrs)
9 |
Visit the famous Dali Theatre-Museum at Figueres before driving to Barcelona, where
the trip concludes in the afternoon (3-4pm)
INCLUSIONS: 
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8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners (including 1 Michelin Star restaurant dinner)
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8 nights
accommodation in boutique hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities
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bilingual tour guide throughout
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all bus or taxi transfers as per itinerary
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cooking class with lunch in Barcelona, 2 wine tastings, local guide for
tapas
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guided walks as described in itinerary
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entrance fees Sagrada Familia and Dali Museum Figueras
Food Lover's Catalonia
Barcelona
Aigues Tortes
National Park
Girona
Figueres
Spain
France
Catalonia: home
to the vibrant
city of Barcelona
and a stunning
coastline
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DATES | 2015
16 May-24 May
19 Sep-27 Sep
Joining Barcelona
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