Spain Extension Itinerary
Barcelona
Tuesday, May 25
Malta to Barcelona
Your Day Includes
- Arrive Barcelona (BCN) - you will be met at the airport and introduced to your guide and driver
Accommodations
Almanac Barcelona – Barcelona
Wednesday, May 26
Exploring Barcelona
Your Day Includes
- Casa Batllo Museum - known as the “House of Bones” for its skeletal facade, this is one of Antoni Gaudí’s most iconic and whimsical works, inspired by marine life and nature
- Casa Mila - this final civil work by Antoni Gaudí is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famously known as “La Pedrera” (the stone quarry) for its rough, undulating façade
- Sagrada Familia - Antoni Gaudí’s magnum opus and an enduring symbol of Barcelona, the Sagrada Familia is a colossal Roman Catholic basilica that has been under construction for over a century
- Free Afternoon / Dinner on own
Accommodations
Almanac Barcelona – Barcelona
Casa Battlo
Montserrat Monastery
Thursday, May 27
Barcelona
Your Day Includes
- Montserrat Monastery and Nature Park - a spectacular Benedictine monastery perched atop a uniquely-shaped mountain and surrounded by tranquil nature which features scenic hiking trails and the revered “Black Madonna” statue
- Museum and La Moreneta - this museum houses an impressive collection of art, most notably the statue of La Moreneta (The Black Madonna), the 12th-century Romanesque carving which is the patron saint of Catalonia and a significant pilgrimage destination
- Culture and Cuisine Tour of Barcelona - a curated journey through the city’s vibrant world of artisanry, culture, and cuisine with a knowledgeable local guide
- Catalan Culinary Experience - a celebration of this journey’s end with a progressive, full-course meal across three beloved local establishments, including an award-winning heritage bakery
Accommodations
Almanac Barcelona – Barcelona
Friday, May 28
Homeward Bound
With heart-changing memories of our walk in the footsteps of history, we arrive back home. May we never be the same!
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*Itinerary is subject to change. To best serve the group, the schedule may be altered or substitutions made at the discretion of your tour leader and guide.