Travel back in time on this intimate tour as you visit some of Catalonia's best preserved medieval places. From stunning Girona {the filming location of Game of Thrones!} to the hidden jewel of Besalu and finally to the lakeside town of Banyoles, you'll discover a time long forgotten irona is one of the most interesting and medieval cities, that invites visitors to trace its more than 2000 years of history through two fortified enclosures and the Medieval Quarter, along the Onyar river. Admire Besalu 's arcaded streets, which was declared a national historic-artistic site, with its superb Romanesque bridge leading to the village center over the waters of the Fluvià river. Finally enjoy the lakeside town of Banyoles, home to Catalonia's largest natural lake, a crater of an inactive volcano, enjoying a lake cruise and try to find the Monster hidden in it!{according to an old legend} Banyoles is also an interesting historic and cultural town, with a prehistoric site as well !
Tour Details
Tour Type(s)
Adventure / Active
Day Trip / Out of Town
Local Experience
Shore Excursion
Tour Number
232072
Activity Level
Light
Details
Kid Friendly: Yes.
Friendly: Yes.
You must be able to get in and out of a car.
Only light wheel chairs.
In this tour, some areas have stairway roads which we will avoid and some old cobblestoned streets will be bumpy!
Maximum travelers:7
Language(s)
Italian - Conversional, Catalan - Fluent, English - Fluent, German - Fluent, Greek - Fluent
Itenerary
After Hotel pick up we will be driving about an hour to Girona.
We are going to walk through the fortified city and the Jewish quarter.
Then, we will continue to Besalu, to discover the beauty of this medieval city and walk along its cobbled streets.
Optional we could have a lunch there at one of the most special restaurants in the area.
The next destination will be Banyoles. We will walk through the old town's center. The main square has been protected as a Cultural Property of National interest and we will end up at the lake to take the boat for our cruise along the lake. We will hear about Monster Nessie's cousin, which dominates the lake according to an old urban legend.
We will drive to Banyoles Olympic facilities hosted in 1992 the rowing games and next to the prehistoric village site. Finally we will drive back to Barcelona !
Meeting Location + Tour Duration
Meeting location: at your Hotel's lobby or wherever you want me to.
End location: Drop off place , will be your hotel or wherever you want me to.
Duration: 7 hours.
In the winter time , the bad weather could affect the lake cruise!
Transportation
In a new full Air Conditioned 8 seat Van Opel Vivaro , or a 6 seat KIA Carnival.
NO extra transportation cost
What’s Included
Transportation
The lake cruise
My guiding throughout the tour
Complimentary water, refreshments and Cava Champagne
Estimated Local Cash Needed
25 euros - For a good lunch per person.
What’s Extra
Any Museum or church entrances
Souvenir and Shopping
Lunch