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Take an Excursion to Barcelona Valencia and Girona with Athanasiadis Travel knowing that Spain is a land of charming color contrasts, architecture and pulse. The trip we have planned, guarantees acquaintance with its irresistible diversity. From Castile and the imposing Madrid, with the vibrant life and culture of the metropolis of the Latin world as well as medieval Toledo, we are transported to the country's Mediterranean coastline and the impressive holiday destination of Valencia. We are driven to the beautiful Barcelona of endless attractions, influenced by Gaudí's unique architecture, for a sensual taste from Catalonia.
Early morning meeting at the airport and flight to the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona. Arrival, boarding the coach and departure for Valencia, capital of the Autonomous Community of the same name and birthplace of the famous architect Santiago Calatrava. Arrival and check-in at our hotel. Overnight.
Breakfast at our hotel. Today we will take our panoramic tour where we will see the complex of 3 of buildings "the City of Arts and Science" in the Turia River Park. We will then be transferred to the historic center of the city to see the building that houses the Post Office with the winged statues, the Town Hall building, the Historical Museum and the imposing Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady of the Helpless. Rest of the day free to enjoy as we wish in the beautiful decorated city. Overnight.
Breakfast at our hotel and today we will get to know Barcelona and its hidden treasures. Walking down the Rambla, τον διασημότερο πεζόδρομο της Βαρκελώνης με την αγορά των λουλουδιών και την αστείρευτη ζωντάνια του, θα δούμε το Μνημείο αφιερωμένο στον Κολόμβο, the Naval and Military Headquarters as well as the Maritime museum (former Royal Dockyards). We will not miss to visit the central food and fruit market "La Boqueria", in which you can try delicious local cold meats, as well as to taste fresh fish and tapas. It's the Lyric Stage's turn, in which the greatest tenors and sopranos of the world have appeared, See Palace of the Virgin, Palace of the Consort, an 18th century baroque building. On our way, we will meet the Canaletas fountain, where according to local tradition, whoever drinks water from it will return to Barcelona again. At the same time, is a meeting point for Warsaw football team fans to celebrate each new trophy. In the sequel, we will meet at Plaza de Catalunya, i.e. in the center of the city and in the kilometer 0 of Catalonia as it is considered. The shops will attract our interest, but no more so than the original Mural del beso artwork (Τοιχογραφία του φιλιού), που επισήμως ονομάζεται «Ο κόσμος γεννιέται σε κάθε φιλί». Από την ξενάγησή μας στην Γοτθική συνοικία δεν θα μπορούσε να λείπει ο Καθεδρικός Ναός, trademark of Barcelona, which is dedicated to Saint Eulalia and the Holy Cross, Vasileos Square, this monumental square surrounded by Gothic and Renaissance buildings, as well as Sant Jaume square, which is the political center of Catalonia. Little by little we are moving to the new Barcelona, passing by Port Vell Marina, Barceloneta, the old fishing village with the beautiful beaches and the Olympic museum, to reach the Sagrada Familia (Holy Family). It is the most important work of Antonio Gaudi, while it rightfully holds the title of the most visited monument in Barcelona. In the sequel, we are about to cross the most beautiful and expensive avenue in the city, την Paseo De Gracia, where we will meet its best hotels, the most famous fashion houses as well as the two most famous houses of A. Gaudi, the Casa Mila or Pedrera and the Casa Batllo. End, passing through Plaza Espana, we will admire the fountains of Montjuic and the Spanish village, ένα υπαίθριο αρχιτεκτονικό μουσείο που αποτελεί μία μικρογραφία της παραδοσιακής Ισπανικής αρχιτεκτονικής από την έκθεση του 1929. Going down the hill we will see the tourist port which is the first in the Mediterranean in number of passengers, the Olympic ring and the Maremagnum, το μοναδικό εμπορικό κέντρο της πόλης με άδεια λειτουργίας 365 μέρες τον χρόνο. Return to the hotel. Leisure. Overnight.
Μετά το πρωινό στο ξενοδοχείο θα αναχωρήσουμε για την Ιστορική πόλη της Χιρόνα, where we will admire, among other things, the cathedral and the Jewish quarter. Free time to explore the picturesque alleys of the castle. Στη συνέχεια θα επισκεφθούμε το Φιγκέρες, όπου βρίσκεται το μουσείο-θέατρο του διάσημου ζωγράφου Σαλβαδόρ Νταλί. Αφεθείτε στη σουρεαλιστική ατμόσφαιρα που αποπνέουν τα έργα του από τα πρώτα χρόνια της καλλιτεχνικής του δραστηριότητας ως και τα τελευταία χρόνια της ζωής του. Βγαίνοντας από το μουσείο σας προτείνουμε να επισκεφθείτε την Καθολική εκκλησία του Αγ. Παύλου. Θαυμάστε τη Γοτθική αρχιτεκτονική του με τις τοξωτές οροφές και την απλότητα του ναού. Return to Barcelona. Free time. For your meal, prefer local specialties, always accompanied by an adult, oak wine of Catalonia. Return to Barcelona and free time. Overnight.
Breakfast at the hotel and we have today free at our disposal to utilize it exactly as we wish. No doubt, we recommend visiting Parque Guell, the park designed by the architect A. Gaudi, the greatest exponent of Catalan modernism, of great architectural interest. It is a huge balcony, decorated with colorful marbles, mosaics and dragon fountains, from where one can enjoy their coffee with a view of the whole city of Barcelona. For the little kid inside you, we suggest you visit the Barcelona Aquarium, one of the most important in Europe, the largest Park in the city "Parc de la Ciutadella", with its zoo, while don't miss the famous CampNou stadium, which is the headquarters of F.C.Barcelona. For art lovers, the Picasso Museum and the Museum of the Surrealist painter Juan Miro will be an unforgettable experience. In the evening we recommend the traditional Flamenco show. Surrender to its intense and passionate rhythm. The price is €35 with a show and a glass of wine. Overnight.
Early morning breakfast at the hotel. Just before we take off stock up on some Churros, the favorite fried dough, with sugar but also hot melted chocolate and promise that you will return soon to the city that enchanted you with color, its intense pulses and its cultural wealth. Transfer to Barcelona airport and return flight to Athens.
| Charges | Early Booking | Price |
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Double Room |
425€ |
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| Single room | 625€ | |
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Airport taxes & checkpoint |
225€ | |