Catalonia Wine Tour

Catalonia Wine Tour

Wine and cava are a part of Catalan history. Each glass preserves a small piece of the past, which is why wine tourism in Catalonia is about much more than wine tasting. Catalonia is a land of contrasts, one being the agricultural landscape of Priorat where the elevated terrain in terraced llicorella soil requires the planting of small plots which gives the wine that unique taste.

Another being the vineyards by the sea that are twisted by the winds of the Empordà DO where grapes are grown at 1,000 metres altitude on the Vi de Lleida route, and also the vineyards of Bages, which are protected by the bulk of Montserrat Mountains.

On this tour, you'll discover the varied landscape and Catalan cultural heritage through more than 300 wineries that will open their doors to you. You'll cover two of the twelve wine designations of origin throughout Catalan including one cava Designation of Origin.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Barcelona

Pass By: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
Upon arrival at Barcelona Airport you will pick up the car at the rental office and then drive to the hotel.

Stop At: Plaça de Catalunya, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Arrival a Barcelona and free time to discover the city
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in Barcelona

Day 2: Barcelona - Emporda wine region - Figueres

Stop At: Plaça de Catalunya, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Today you'll leave this cosmopolitan city behind and begin your drive across Catalonia's famous wine regions. En route to your next destination of Figueres, you'll stop in the Emporda wine region. After exploring the vineyard, you'll continue towards Figueres, the famous hometown of Salvador Dali. Once checked in you'll have time to explore this beautiful town and visit the Dali Museum home to the largest collection of the artist's work.
Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: La Rambla de Figueres, La Rambla s/n, 17600, Figueres Spain
Arrival and accommodation in Figueres

Stop At: Dali Theatre-Museum, Gala-Salvador Dali Square, 5 Salvador Dali 5, 17600, Figueres Spain
Set in the heart of Salvador Dali's hometown of Figueres is the Dalí Theatre and Museum dedicated to the creative genius' life and works. The museum itself was inaugurated in 1974 and sits on the remains of the Municipal Theatre that Dali would have known as a child.

The theatre was destroyed in the Spanish Civil War and remained as ruins until 1960 when the Major of Figueres and Dali decided to turn it into a museum of Dali's work. The Museum opened its doors in September 1974 and was where one of the first public exhibitions of Dali's work was shown.

Nowadays, the museum displayed the single largest and most varied collections of Dali's work. The museum aims to enable visitors to capture the creative and artistic journey of Salvador Dali by displaying personal items and a large collection of his personal work, unique to this museum. Dali is buried in a crypt beneath the stage at this museum.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Figueres.

Day 3: Figueres to Girona

Stop At: La Rambla de Figueres, La Rambla s/n, 17600, Figueres Spain
Today, you'll leave Figueres after breakfast and head towards the ancient Catalan city of Girona stopping en route to visit another Emporda winery.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Plaça Calvet i Rubalcaba, 15, Mercat del Lleó, p-203, 17002 Girona, Spain
Girona is an ancient city and one of the major cities in the heart

of Catalonia. It sits on the confluence of the rivers Ter, Onyar,

Galligants, and Guell which has made it popular since the

Roman empire. Girona is often overlooked by travellers eager

to make their way to the nearby Barcelona but it is a beautiful

city with a lot to offer.

Think of a large Spanish city with stunning architecture, but

without the crowds. Girona's old town and Jewish quarter entice

visitors in to learn more about one of the most historical

centres in Catalonia. The Girona Cathedral preserves elements

of the first Romanesque building, and the nave is the widest

arched span in the world.

Whilst in Girona, you should also visit the church San Pere de

Galligans, the church of Sant Nicolau and the church of Sant

Feliu. The Jewish Quarter in Girona is one of the largest and

most well-preserved in Europe, where you'll also find Arab

baths.

Girona's stone architecture, beautiful squares and steep

alleyways offer spectacular views and photo opportunities as

you wander around this city. One of the most emblematic views

being the Houses of the Onyar where the river flows past and it

sits against a stunning backdrop made up of Sant Feliu Church

and the Cathedral.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in Girona

Day 4: Girona - Penedes wine region - Barcelona

Stop At: Plaça Calvet i Rubalcaba, 15, Mercat del Lleó, p-203, 17002 Girona, Spain
Today, you'll leave Girona and cross into the Penedes wine region. Here, you'll have a chance to visit the cellar, the

vineyard, learn about organic wine production and even sample some of their delicious wines. Once you arrive

in Vilafranca del Penedes, not far from Barcelona, you'll visit another winery that has dedicated over 140 years to wine production in the Penedes
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Plaça de Catalunya, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
From Vilafranca del Penedes,you'll make the 60-kilometre drive to Barcelona. Free time.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Barcelona and departure

Stop At: Plaça de Catalunya, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Departure to Barcelona airport where you will return your rental car and continue your onward journey to your next destination.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.