Discover Catalonia – The Grand Tour CT1
Circular tour of Catalonia Highlights
Based on 14 nights self-drive independent tour in Catalonia
You may be familiar with the charms of Barcelona and the Costa Brava, but our circular tour of Catalonia has so much more to offer! From the snow-clad Pyrenees in the north, down the Mediterranean coast to the Ebro Delta, you’ll find fascinating cities, medieval villages, breathtaking coastal walks as well as some of Spain’s finest food and wine.
Explore the amazing Roman ruins at Tarragona, Girona’s historic Jewish Quarter and delightful Romanesque churches in the Pyrenees. Discover the fascinating Modernista architecture made famous by Gaudi in Barcelona, Tarragona, and even amongst the vineyards!
Hike the Pyrenees or the Costa Brava’s Camí de Ronda coastal path; see flamingos in the rice paddies of the Delta; sample some of Spain’s finest wines in the stunning landscapes of the pocket-sized Priorat region – and take time out to savour the Mediterranean pace of life…
Starting in Barcelona, Girona or Reus this two-week tour of Catalonia really has it all!
- Tour Highlights:
- Barcelona - Catalonia's oh-so-lively capital
- Stunning beaches and coastal walks on the Costa Brava
- 3000m mountains of the Catalan Pyrenees
- Fine wines and scenery of Priorat, Penedés and Empordá
- Romanesque churches in Vall de Boí and Val d'Aran
- World-class bird watching (and paella) in the Delta del Ebro
- Fascinating, monumental Roman ruins at Tarragona
- Mediterranean diet, climate and pace of life!
£1700 p/p
* Indicative mid-season price for 14 nights (including car hire – flights not included) in our suggested hotels.
Day 1 & 2 Barcelona City
- Sagrada Familia - Gaudi's Cathedral, now near completion
- Parque Güell - Gaudí again with great views to the city
- Cable car to Montjuic - Olympic installations, Joan Miró gallery and fantastic views
- Las Ramblas and La Boquería market
- Stroll around the Gothic Quarter, get lost in Born
Day 3 to 5 - Costa Brava
- Fishing villages and beach hopping
- Walk the Camí de Ronda, all along the Costa Brava
- Historic Girona with its profound Jewish Heritage
- Dali museum in Figueras
- Watersports, cycling & wonderful diving
Day 6 & 7 - Vall de Nuria
- Take the Rack Railway to Vall de Nuria
- Discover the Sanctuary of Nuria
- Take the cable car and have a picnic with the nicest views
- Visit nearby Queralbs and its early Romanesque church
- Explore Ribes de Freser and the numerous hiking trails around
Day 8 & 9 - Val d'Aran, Boí and Aneu
- Gateway to the Parc Nacional d’ Aiguestortes i Estany
- Unique culture, architecture in the Val d’Aran
- Parc Nacional del Alt Pirineu with the highest peaks
- Churches – Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque
- Mountain gastronomy with local cheeses, honey and even local caviar!
Day 10 & 11 - Ebro Delta and Tortosa
- Superb bird watching in the Delta
- Delicious rice combined with locally caught seafood
- Tortosa, gateway to the mighty Ebro river
- Head up-river to picturesque Miravet
- Great cycling, among the rice fields or on the Via Verde
- El Ports mountains, soaring to over 1500m
Day 12 to 14 - Priorat & Montsant Wine Region
- The Priorat wine region: Exceptional wines from one of the smallest wine regions
- Montsant Natural Park: Stunning rock formations with breathtaking views
- Walk or cycle amongst the vines
- Catalan Modernist wineries - 'Cathedrals of Wine'
- Explore the historic charm of Siurana and La Cartoixa de Scala Dei
- Take a trip to Reus for Modernist architecture and Vermouth
& why not?
- Fly into Girona or Reus, the tour can be tailor-made to suit your time and travel arrangements
- Add a stop in Tarragona to explore its fascinating Roman remains
- or Alt Penedés - Cava country by the coast
- Ask about superior rooms or a larger car
- or more economical options if you're on a budget...
- Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!
The itinerary includes the following:
- Accommodation in our listed hotels – 2 sharing 1 std. double ensuite, B&B
- Economy 4-door car hire
- Regional guide book
- Personal Travel App including highlights, weather forecast and restaurant suggestions for all areas en-route
- Instructions to find all accommodation
Not included:
- Flights – but we are able to advise
- One-way car hire charges, where applicable (see your quote email)
- The following car hire extras – these can be added at pick-up point
- extra driver
- child seats
- GPS
- Garage parking where applicable (mostly city stops) – please ask us about parking charges
Getting there
Catalonia is extremely well served with flights from the UK with flights from most UK airports to Barcelona, Girona (Costa Brava / Pyrenees) and Reus (Costa Dorada / Tarragona).
This circular tour of Catalonia can be adapted to suit any of those airports as a start point.
See your options in the table below:
| English airports | Barcelona connections | Girona connections | Reus connections |
| London Gatwick | Easyjet, Vueling | TUI | TUI |
| London Stansted | Ryanair | Jet2, Ryanair | Jet2, Ryanair |
| London Heathrow | B.A., Vueling | – | – |
| London Luton | Easyjet, Ryanair | – | Easyjet |
| London City | B.A. | – | – |
| London Southend | – | – | Ryanair, Easyjet |
| Manchester | Easyjet, Jet2, Ryanair, Vueling | Jet2, TUI, Ryanair | Easyjet, Jet2, TUI, Ryanair |
| Birmingham | Jet2, Vueling, Ryanair | Jet2, TUI, Ryanair | Jet2, TUI, Ryanair |
| Bristol | Easyjet, Ryanair | Jet2, Ryanair | Jet2, TUI |
| Newcastle | Ryanair | Jet2 | Jet2, TUI |
| Leeds Bradford | Jet2 | Jet2, Ryanair | Jet2, Ryanair |
| Liverpool | Easyjet, Ryanair | – | Ryanair |
| Nottingham | – | Jet2, Ryanair | Jet2, Ryanair |
| Bournemouth | – | Ryanair | – |
| Cardiff | – | – | TUI |
| Irish airports | Barcelona connections | Girona connections | Reus connections |
| Dublin | Aerlingus, Ryanair, Vueling | Ryanair | Ryanair |
| Cork | Ryanair | Ryanair | Ryanair, TUI |
| Shannon | – | Ryanair | Ryanair |
| Knock | – | Ryanair | – |
| Belfast | Easyjet | – | Jet2, TUI, B.A. (city) |
| Scottish airports | Barcelona connections | Girona connections | Reus connections |
| Glasgow | Easyjet, Ryanair (Prestwick) | Jet2 | Jet2, TUI |
| Edinburgh | Ryanair | – | Jet2 |
| Aberdeen | – | – | TUI |
PLEASE NOTE some flights are seasonal.
NB: Flights are not included
Getting around
As part of your package we will include a hire car. Normally we include a 4 door economy class car but please let us know if you would like something different.
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