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Barcelona and Catalonia accessible tour: Barcelona is a city with a very rich historical past.

The culture and traditions of Barcelona and Catalonia are the result of historical events with global impact.
AccessiblEurope and its local parner invite you to explore the Barcelona City and Catalonia.
Get to know the culture and customs of the region.
A program diversified in content and rich in cultural activities based in culture, traditions and gastronomic experiences it is the perfect choice to free your senses!

Immerse yourself in 2,000 years of history as you explore the old town. The popular Gothic Quarter, with its bustling squares and inviting, narrow streets, is world renowned for its fine landmarks and bohemian atmosphere.
Travel back in time; each one of its hidden corners will tell you countless stories, legends and anecdotes which will take you back to another era.
Experience history at first hand as you stroll through Barcelona, capital of Catalonia, a nation with its own language and culture, and view a showcase of all the cultures that have plied the Mediterranean. Admire the rich architectural legacy, which makes Barcelona the only city in the world with nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
As you walk through the Eixample district, you’ll be able to admire the city’s finest modernista buildings, designed by some of the finest architects in history. A walk through Barcelona will allow you to see and touch some of the most representative works by Josep Puig i Cadafalch, who created distinguished buildings such as the Casa Amatller; Domènech i Montaner, who we have to thank for the splendid monumental ensemble, the Hospital de Sant Pau, and the great Antoni Gaudí, who is certainly the most unique and emblematic of them all. Let yourself be intoxicated by the Passeig de Gràcia, one of the city’s most elegant avenues, which showcases two of Gaudí’s most fascinating landmarks: the Casa Batlló and the Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera.
A few blocks east stands the unfinished church of the Sagrada Família, which is certainly the city’s most iconic landmark and the building which best encapsulates Gaudí’s genius.

Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city where you can live unique experiences. Its location, between the mountains and the Mediterranean, makes it the ideal city to be discovered from the sky and the sea. A private tour of Catalan art-nouveau, or modernista house designed by Gaudí; an exclusive visit to an art museum; a master class with a famous chef to discover the secrets of the Mediterranean market cuisine; the hire of all kinds of luxury transport, including yachts, limousines or vintage cars, and even the opportunity to drive a Formula 1 car are some of the experiences you can live in Barcelona.
The city is an excellent destination to relax and pamper yourself, where you will find a wide range of health and fitness activities in luxury spas and exclusive clubs.
You can also see the world’s top sportsmen, sportswomen and teams compete in Barcelona. Throughout the year, the city’s hosts a number of top-class sporting events, such as the Conde de Godó Tennis Tournament and the Formula 1 World Championships. And not forgetting Barcelona Football Club -Barça-, which has done so much to put the city in the world spotlight.

Day 1- Arrival to the City

Arrival at Barcelona airport. Transfer to the hotel (4*) / chosen hotel

Day 2 – Secret Barcelona

Visit to the ”Plaza Catalunya”, the most central point of Barcelona, and also the crossing point between the old part and the new part of the city as well as the starting of the most import routes of Barcelona, “Las Rambas”, that if you go down, it will lead you to San Jose Market.
Visit the Gothic Quarter, the old part of the city where you will explore some famous gourmet shops – the Escribà pastry, the chocolate shop “La Farga”, the “Casa Gispert” specializes in traditional products (roasted beans, jellies, jams, etc.), the Coffee “El Magnifico”, the herbal shop “Del Rey”, among others.
Visit to the Santa Catarina Market, a building with an exuberant architecture thanks to its
colorful roof (like a flying carpet, a masterpiece of Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue. This market has more than 100 stalls and many restaurants. Enjoy shopping here, because this market is full of creativity.
Free afternoon to enjoy the typical Mediterranean food, to rest, to explore the city or to do any other kind of activity.
Finish the day enjoying some tapas and Flamenco Dancing!
Flamenco Dinner & Show
Enjoy a tapas dinner with the colours of Southern Spain, the light from the white lanterns and the simplicity of a venue whose sole purpose is to highlight the purity and originality of the Flamenco art form and everything related to the world of flamenco.

Day 3 – Montserrat

You will go up to Montserrat by vehicle which leaves you in the middle of the mountain of Montserrat which rises majestically to 4,051 feet (1,236 meter) above the sea level.
The rocks of Montserrat formed by natural cement of sand during the centuries affected by the wind and rain that shaped the mountain with strange and varied forms.
Visit the Benedict sanctuary of Montserrat which was founded in 1025 and provides a mystical backdrop for the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia who is enshrined in the monastery’s Royal Basilica. Delightful taste liquors of Montserrat End the
day Enjoying a traditional Lunch at the Steps to the mountain.

Day 4 – Penedes Gastronomic Experience: Wine & Chocolate

Start your day with an early visit to one of the most important “Cava” brands (a sparkling kind of wine, made of various wine bases) in the world, the “Cava Codorniu”. Through a guided tour and an audiovisual aid, you will learn the history of this brand: how the wine is transformed into “cava” and you will have the opportunity to make your own “cava”!
Visit the chocolate factory Simón Coll, one of the best brands of chocolates in the world. Through an innovative visual presentation you will have the opportunity to find out how chocolate is made from cocoa bean to molded chocolate.
You will also have the opportunity to visit the production lines of this factory and also to participate in a workshop where you will be taught how to make chocolate.

Day 5 –Walking tour with audioguide App Visit Barcelona with our free off-line audiouguide App.

Enjoy the city at your own way while you are learning about its history.
The app offers different tours from different areas of the city so you will not miss any interesting spot.

Day 6- Barcelona of Gaudí

Start with and early tour and visit the most important and well known attracions in Barcelona in a comfortable van tour aroung the city.
Barcelona is the only city where you can find examples of all the phases of Gaudí’s career and artworks. We invite you to discover the hidden secrets of the genius’ creations and of his time. Starting with the fateful accident that was to cut short his life, we submerge ourselves in Gaudi’s universe, a charismatic character either as a result of his personality or because of his inexhaustible imagination able to turn dreams into stones.
Visit the Sagrada Familia, La Predrera, Casa Batlló, Parc Güell

Day 7 – Departure

Departure. Transfer to Barcelona airport or wharf according to schedule.

Please be advised that, upon request, we may provide the following services for people with special needs:

• Daily Care Services (anytime or anywhere, we can provide our services – hotel, tours, activities, etc.)
• Rehabilitation (you can reconcile treatments with tourism on the same day)
• Health services (hemodialysis, nursing, nutritionist, physical therapy etc.)
• Meals (prepare and distribute food and drink with special textures, consistencies, etc.)

Informations:

• Possible delays of all means of transport, caused by technical or other reasons, related to the transportation itself or companies, are preserved.
• For the convenience of our customers, in resource management matters or for reasons beyond the organizations control, the organizer may change the route, the departure time of the tours and visits or replace any of the hotels for a similar unit in location and category.
• The photographs and maps reproduced in the catalogs are intended, solely to provide more information for the customer. In cases where changes take place in the selected establishments, such cannot be considered as misleading advertising by AccessiblEurope or its partners.
• The prices indicated are always subject to availability, not applicable in periods of fairs, congresses and high occupancy events.

IMPORTANT:
Quotes for groups of at least 20 participants for the “Barcelona and Catalonia accessible tour” program and other programs in Spain available on request
Prices are subject to reconfirmation and may be subject to variations

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