163 activitati in Barcelona, SPAIN

Combine the main attractions of Barcelona with a visit to one of Catalunya’s finest vineyards in this enjoyable guided full-day tour. Admire some of the most important buildings of visionary architect Antoni Gaudi as well as some of those of his contemporaries, then enjoy a gourmet experience at the Oller del Mas wine cellars and golf club, situated in a 10th Century castle at the foot of the Mont Combine the main attractions of Barcelona with a visit to one of Catalunya’s finest vineyards in this enjoyable guided full-day tour. Admire some of the most important buildings of visionary architect Antoni Gaudi as well as some of those of his contemporaries, then enjoy a gourmet experience at the Oller del Mas wine cellars and golf club, situated in a 10th Century castle at the foot of the Montserrat mountain range. The tour will start at Montjuic, site of the famous Olympic Ring before we head for the Passeig de Gracia, one of the city's most famous boulevards. Your guide will explain how the budding Catalan bourgeoisie flocked here to display their newly made wealth through the construction of extravagant apartment blocks. Admire two of Gaudi's greatest creations, Casa Batlló and Casa Milà. Next stop is the Parc Guell. These gardens were first commissioned by the Guell family as a part of a landscaped housing development. However the venture was unsuccessful and the area was bought up by the municipality and turned into a public park. On this guided walking tour you'll see all the main features including the world-famous dragon staircase with its mosaic of broken tiles. The last stop is the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece. The Basilica can be seen a synthesis of the great architect's overall conception of architecture. Your guide will point out the richness of detail and explaining its meaning so you can appreciate this fascinating and extraordinary building in full. Round off the tour with a visit to the Oller del Mas wine cellars and golf club, situated in a 10th Century castle at the foot of the Montserrat mountain range. Enjoy a delicious traditional meal in the clubhouse restaurant and then go for a stroll around the vineyards before going on a guided tour of the wine cellars and sampling some of estate's best wines and local cheeses in the company of a wine expert. Meeting/ pick-up point: Hotel pick up. Duration: 9 hours. Start/opening time: 9.30am. End/closing time: 6.30pm. Others: Includes admission to Sagrada Familia, Full menu at Oller del Mas Winery, guided tour of bodegas, wine, cheese and ham tasting .

Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens) & Toledo / Tour escort during the tour / high speed AVE train Barcelona-Madrid (tourist class) / Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach / Transfer Madrid station to hotel / Accommodation at selected class / Daily breakfast and 5 dinners / Travel insurance.

Admire the work of art that is the Alt Emporda region, which is renowned throughout Spain for its stunning scenery, picturesque fishing villages, fine wines and for being the birthplace of surrealist genius Salvador Dali. This delightful day trip takes in a visit to the mad-as-a-hatter museum dedicate to Dali’s life and work that is his inimitable legacy to his hometown of Figueres. As you approach the museum you will be instantly astounded by its design which represents the largest surrealist object in the world. Discover the immense collection of thousands of pieces ranging from paintings to sculptures, jewellery to photography and even holograms. Unveil the genius of the surrealist as you wander through endless passageways of splendour. Next visit a local winery to sample the delights of the region and uncover the secrets of its production before continuing to the gorgeous harbour town of Cadaques. Dali chose Cadaques to be his hometown and it is easy to see why. Prepare to be seriously impressed by the harmonious feel of the port with its whitewashed houses nestled at the foot of the mountains. Uncover the raw beauty of the Cap de Creus National Park which is a marine and nature reserve bursting with a rich natural heritage. Look out for eagles, kestrels and even scorpion fish.