Riviera Travel Grand Tour of Spain’s Hidden Gems

• Enjoy a tapas and wine tour in Girona
• Learn how to make authentic paella
• Visit the Benedictine monastery in Montserrat

• Return flights & transfers
• 9nts in 4* accommodation
• Bed & Breakfast
• Welcome drink
• 10 included experiences
• Services of an expert tour manager

Day 1: Arrival in Girona
Fly to Spain. On arrival, transfer to your hotel in Girona. After some time to settle in and perhaps start exploring, enjoy a drinks reception at the hotel.

Day 2: Girona
After breakfast, enjoy an introduction to Girona with a guided tour. Explore some of the key highlights, finishing at the cathedral, which you can explore at your own pace as the rest of the day is at leisure. In the evening, reconvene for a tapas and wine tour through the city.

Day 3: Barcelona
Spend the day in Barcelona, visiting the Gothic Quarter, the Ribera district and the Picasso Museum to name a few. The tour ends at La Sagrada Familia, which you can explore with an included self-guided entrance.  The rest of the day is at leisure to spend as you wish.

Day 4: Montserrat to Zaragoza
In the morning, visit the famous Benedictine Monastery at Montserrat. Here you can visit the Throne of the Virgin, the Open-Air Museum and the Museum of Montserrat. There’s some free time for lunch before travelling for the Penedes region, known for its Cava production. Here you’ll stop at Codorniu, one of the countries most famous wineries. On a guided tour, learn about the production process and the wine cellar before a tasting session. Depart for Zaragoza.

Day 5: Zaragoza
Today, take a guided tour of Zaragoza, visiting the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, one of the most important Marian shrines in the world. Other highlights included Plaza del Pilar, where you’ll find more landmarks such as the Palacio Arzobispal. The tour ends with a visit to Aljaferia Palace, a Moorish fortress, which now house the regional parliament.

Day 6: Free day in Zaragoza
Spend a day exploring Zaragoza independently

Day 7: Teruel
Head to the city of Teruel today. Here you’ll get to admire the unique Mudejar architectural style of the buildings here, from the towers of San Martin and San Salvador to the incredible cathedral. Later in the day, continue to Valencia.

Day 8: Valencia
Take a coach tour of Valencia this morning to uncover its main sights. Admire the urban park that stretches from the port to the Parc de Capcalera, full of manicured gardens, water features and monuments. See the City of Arts & Sciences, design by a local architect and home to an opera house, science museum and cinema. Following the coach tour, join a guide on a walking tour through the old town. The afternoon is at leisure before heading to a nearby masia (farm villa) where you’ll learn how make paella before enjoying your creation for dinner.

Day 9: Free day in Valencia
Enjoy a full day to explore Valencia independently

Day 10: Return home
Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Ciutat de Girona****
Located in the historic centre of Girona, this hotel is modern and comfortable. On site you’ll find a bar and a restaurant.

Catalonia El Pilar, Zaragoza****
Situated in the old town, you’re just 2 minutes away from major attractions such as the Basilica del Pila. The hotel itself features comfortable rooms, equipped with a tv and minibar.,

NH Ciudad de Zaragoza****
Located in the heart of the city, this hotel offers spacious and elegant rooms, as well as a restaurant and bar.

SH Valencia Palace****
Sitting near the City of Arts and Sciences, this hotel makes an excellent base from which to explore Valencia. There’s a range of amenities including a restaurant, bar and rooftop pool.

Fact File

• Currency: Euro
• Flight time: Approx. 2 hrs 45 mins to 3 hrs 30 mins
• Language: Spanish
• Time zone: GMT+1
• Country: Spain

*All transfer times listed here are approximate and dependent on traffic.