Medieval Three Villages Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona | La Vacanza Travel

Medieval Three Villages Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona

Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Spain, Cataluña, Barcelona
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  • 10 hours 30 minutes
  • Barcelona
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Leave Barcelona and travel back to ancient times on this small-group tour of Catalonia’s medieval villages. Visit the beautifully preserved villages of Besalú and Tavertet and learn interesting facts about these historical locations from your guide. Have free time in Rupit village to see the Baroque-era Church of Sant Miquel and have a traditional Catalan lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant. Take in views of the remains of the Castle of Rupit, Castellfollit de la Roca and the Cingles de Tavertet sandstone cliffs. This small-group tour ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Palace of Catalan Music, Carrer Palau de la Musica, 4-6, 08003 Barcelona Spain

8.15am - You will start your day at our main office, which is right next to the famous Palau de la Musica. You will meet your guide, have time to use the restrooms, and perhaps even grab a quick coffee before the tour begin. Your guide will explain all about the day ahead and what to expect as you wait for you tour to leave.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Eixample, Barcelona, Spain

8.30am - You will leave Barcelona though the Example district of town. As you head out of the city, your guide will give you a brief history of Barcelona, before letting you sit back and relax on the 90 minute drive to Besalu.


Stop At: Besalu, Besalu, Province of Girona, Catalonia

10.00am - The charming medieval village of Besalú is our first stop of the day.
You will begin with a walking tour of this ancient town, stopping to admire its streets lined with medieval-era architecture. You will have free time to wander around the narrow streets or to find a secluded café and sit back to watch people pass by.
Some of the highlights to visit are the 12th Century Romanesque Medieval bridge, the 11th Century Monastery of St. Pere, and the Jewish Baths, otherwise known as the Mikveh, dating back to the 12 Century.


Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Castellfollit de la Roca, Castellfollit de la Roca, Province of Girona, Catalonia

12.30pm - From Besalú, we will head to Rupit. On the way, we will pass by Castellfollit de la Roca, located high up on the edge of a basalt precipice. It's one of the smallest towns in Catalonia with just 1,000 habitants living in just 3,280 square feet (1,000 square meters)

Stop At: Rupit, Rupit, Catalonia

1.00pm - Once in Rupit, you’ll have around two hours to wander around this beautiful hamlet at your leisure.
You will be able to stroll the cobblestone roads lined with 16th-century houses, cross the city’s hanging wooden bridge, and make a visit Rupit’s baroque-era Church of Sant Miquel.
This is also where you will have lunch. There are a number of traditional restaurants to choose from. Your guide will be happy to help you, or even make a reservation for you. After lunch, you can visit the ruins of the Castle of Rupit set on a picturesque rocky peak, or you could even take a picnic and eat outside there.
From Rupit, we take a scenic drive towards the sandstone cliffs at Cingles de Tavertet.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Tavertet, Tavertet, Catalonia

4.00pm - In Tavertet, the final medieval village we visit, enjoy a short walk to the stunning cliffs overlooking Pantà de Sau lake. Hear a few details about the village from your guide before checking out the 11th-century romanesque Church of Sant Cristòfol.


Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Montseny, Montseny, Catalonia

5.30pm - Finish your trip with a ride back to Barcelona, during which you’ll enjoy vistas of verdant-green forests like Magatalls, along with the UNESCO Man and Biosphere-listed El Montseny natural park.

Pass By: Plaza de Catalunya, Placa de Catalunya, 08206 Barcelona Spain

6.45pm - After a day stepping back in time we will arrive in Barcelona around 6.45pm. You guide will help you find a taxi or the way to the metro to return to your hotel, or recommend some restaurants where to have dinner.

Inclusions
  • Local guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour operates only in English
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Explore Catalunya, C/ Palau de la Música, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain


Departure Time

08:30 AM


Return Details

Hard Rock Cafè, Pl. de Catalunya, 21, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

10 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

sschmitz01

16 Apr, 2024

This was an outstanding tour! David, our guide, did a great job giving interesting historical information and making suggestions for the use of our free time in each place. Each village was unique and had its own significant points of interest. Besalu was really charming, with a beautifully preserved bridge and buildings. David gave us excellent explanations about the history of the village, the Jewish quarter, and other details of the buildings. He also got us there early so we could enjoy it without the crowds. Rupit was much smaller and was beautiful and unique. It is much more “off the beaten path” and had a scenic path with lots of birds singing and pretty flowers. Travertet and the cliffs offered spectacular views. David’s driving was very skilled on the roads, which were narrow and curvy. It was a really enjoyable day. I highly recommend this tour!

G3754JAsb

16 Apr, 2024

David was a great guide! He's very knowledgeable and helpful. In addition to the normal planned tour highlights, he quickly picked up on interests of the people in our group and pointed out special aspects and details for each individual. His passion for Catylan history and playful attitude were infectious to our whole group! I highly recommend this tour with David

Michael S

16 Apr, 2024

This day trip was absolutely gorgeous and really was a wonderful way to see the countryside and medieval villages of a beautiful part of Catalonia. David is an awesome tour guide with keen insights into the best sights. He is also quite entertaining with excellent historical knowledge and sense of humor. This will be one of our best days on this trip.

C1933YIpaigem

16 Apr, 2024

The views were amazing! Our tour guide was very fun and gave so much information. We did the Medieval Tour and each town is worth a visit. Not a moment to waste either!

Donald_L

14 Apr, 2024

Pickup was easy at it's a full fledged tour operator. Our tour guide was friendly and chatty. There was ample time to explore the villages. Bring an umbrella and a jacket. The mountain villages in April were a bit colder and wetter than we anticipated. The drive was half the fun.

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