Leave bustling Barcelona behind to travel back in time and discover the medieval city of Girona. Take a walk through the walls that defended the city and enjoy the excellent views of its surroundings; It is also essential to visit the best preserved Jewish Quarter in Europe and be impressed by the great magnitude of space that the Gothic Cathedral of Girona has, it is the largest in the world.
Lively follow the tour on the way to discover the surrealist life and mind of Salvador Dalí, visiting his hometown, Figueres and exploring his most precious gift that he left the city and classified as the longest surrealist element in the world, the Museum-Theater of Dalí.
Prepare to get picked up by your guide at your accommodation in the city center of Barcelona, and enjoy a comfortable private vehicle for you and your small group, to travel for about 1 hour to reach the colorful city of Girona, one of the most emblematic cities of Catalonia. Founded by the Romans in 77 B.C., Girona will surprise you with its fusion between past and present times. During the drive, learn about Girona’s long and rich history, from its ancient Roman roots through a thriving medieval era and evolution into a hip, modern Spanish city. When you arrive, explore Old Town on a walking tour that takes you through past landmarks like the Girona Cathedral and an iron bridge designed by famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel. Marvel through the colorful façades of the houses on the shores of the Onyar River, and visit the Call, one of the most well-preserved Jewish Neighborhoods in Europe. Get a sense of life in medieval Spain while wandering through the city’s labyrinthine Jewish quarter, and rest your feet over a cup of coffee in a charming Old Town cafe.
Continue to a small town called Figueres near the French border. This is one of the three points that make up the so-called Dalí triangle. Dalí was born and raised in this town. Become familiar with the streets and corners that marked his early years and passed some of his favorite places. Dalí wanted to leave a mark on his native city and decided to build the Dalí Theatre Museum upon the ruins of the old municipal theatre. This present that Dali gave to the city is considered the largest work of surrealist art in the world. Plunge deep into the painter's creative mind by visiting the museum and experiencing a comprehensive collection of peculiar exhibitions. Get amazed by this inspiring piece of art that will mark your day.
Relax on the return drive through the countryside to Barcelona, where the 10-hour tour concludes with drop-off at your original departure point in the evening.
10 hours approximately
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