SAT 12OCT24 Barcelona, Spain 07:00 AMEscapades in Barcelona and Beyond
3 Nights POST Cruise
Explore Barcelona and Girona in depth by visiting their architectural landmarks, often on guided walking tours and on your own with a liberating Hop On Hop Off bus voucher in the capital of Catalonia.
Operational Note: The Hotel Sophia is now called the Grand Hyatt Barcelona.
Day 1
After disembarking the ship in Barcelona, you will begin a guided tour of the city. You will pass the Columbus monument and the waterfront
on the way to Sagrada Familia, the extraordinary still-unfinished church that famed architect Antoni Gaudí worked on until his death in 1926.
The guide will explain the history of the church and its lengthy ongoing construction during your outside visit.
Continuing on, you will begin a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter, passing landmarks such as the La Seu Cathedral and city hall. A more
sweeping view of Barcelona awaits you upon reaching Mount Juic hill, where you may pause for photos. You will then visit Spanish Village,
an open-air museum with replicas of characteristic houses from throughout Spain. As you meander the grounds, you may observe artists
such as glassblowers demonstrating their talents.
A tapas-style lunch follows, after which you will check into your hotel to spend the first of three nights. The remainder of the day will be at
your leisure.
Day 2
After breakfast, you will settle in for a direct transfer to Girona, accompanied by a guide. Northern Catalonia’s largest city, Girona is full of
museums, galleries and Gothic churches, strung around a tangle of cobbled lanes and medieval walls. Reflections of modernist
mansions shimmer in the river that divides the historic center from the gleaming commercial center.
During the comprehensive walking tour of the city center, you will enjoy an inside visit of the 12th-century Arab baths and see the remains of
Girona’s historical Jewish community. During free time that follows, you might savor lunch on your own before transferring back to
Barcelona to spend the evening at the hotel.
Day 3
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will receive a Hop On Hop Off bus voucher that will allow you to explore the attractions that interest you
the most. Simply hop on the buses and hop off whenever you wish. The buses travel in a continuous loop between attractions that include
the Picasso Museum, the Gaudí-designed houses Casa Battló and Casa Mila, and various shopping areas.
The entire day will be yours to spend as you please, with all meals on your own before retiring to the hotel for the evening.
Day 4
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will check out by noon (subject to change). Transfers to the airport will be based on flight times. See
your Welcome Letter for details. For guests with late-departing flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel.
Day 1
08:30am Disembark the ship, meet your guide
09:00am Panoramic drive to Sagrada Familia and outside visit
10:30am Drive to Gothic Quarter and walking tour
12:30pm Panoramic drive to Mont Juic and walking tour
01:30pm Lunch at a local restaurant
03:00pm Transfer to your hotel and check in
Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own
Overnight at the Grand Hyatt Barcelona or similar
Day 2
AM Breakfast at the hotel
09:00am Begin transfer to Girona
10:30am Walking tour of Girona
12:30pm Free time for lunch and further exploration
03:30pm Return to Barcelona
Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own
Overnight at the Grand Hyatt Barcelona or similar
Day 3
AM Breakfast at the hotel
The day is at your leisure to use the complimentary Hop On Hop Off bus ticket
Lunch and dinner are on your own
Overnight at the Grand Hyatt Barcelona or similar
Day 4
AM Breakfast at the hotel
12:00pm Check out from the hotel
Transfer to the airport based on the time of your flight. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your
transfer time.
PRELIMINARY VACATION SUMMARY
Currency: Euro. USD are not accepted
Electricity: 220 volts. Bring a travel adaptor if you have electrical devices, as converters aren’t typically available at the hotels.
Documents and Visa Requirements: A valid passport is required.
Hotel Accommodations:
Grand Hyatt Barcelona or similar
Plaça de Pius XII, 4, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 935 08 10 00
Program Includes:
•3-nights at the Grand Hyatt Barcelona- King Room (or similar hotel) with buffet breakfast daily including juice, tea or coffee and water
•English-speaking official guides on Day 1 and Day 2
•Lunch on Day 1 including water and 1 glass wine, beer or a soft drink
•1-day voucher for the Hop On Hop Off bus
•Luggage handling at the hotel for up to 2 suitcases per person
•VAT and city taxes
Program Excludes:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Gratuities to drivers and guides or at restaurants
•Hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar
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