The crown jewel of Catalonia, Barcelona is the largest European city on the Mediterranean Sea. But it doesn't feel that way when you're in the twisting corridors of the Barri Gòtic, or discovering the works of Picasso, Miró and Gaudí scattered throughout the city. A destination with something for everyone, you can discover Barcelona at your own pace on this City Stay.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Barcelona

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to Barcelona aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - Barcelona

Welcome to Barcelona! A Go Ahead representative escorts you to your hotel. The afternoon is free to explore before an included Welcome Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Barcelona

A professional local guide leads a sightseeing tour of Barcelona. Stop to view La Sagrada Família (Church of the Holy Family), Antoni Gaudí’s famous landmark. As you travel through the city, take in panoramic views of the Columbus Monument, the 14th-century Barri Gòtic and Montjuïc Hill, where much of the 1992 Summer Olympic Games took place. You’ll also visit another of Gaudí’s creations, Parc Güell, a garden village perched above the city.
Included meals: breakfast

Day 4 - Barcelona

Today is free to explore Barcelona at leisure. Perhaps you'll interact with the street performers on Las Ramblas, or enjoy a picnic lunch atop Montjuïc. Consider joining this morning's optional excursion to the Dalí Museum in nearby Figueres, or this evening's optional Flamenco Dinner Show.
Included meals: breakfast

$59 USD

Dalí Museum Venture north of Barcelona today for a visit to Figueres, the hometown of Salvador Dalí. Here, you’ll visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum, a collection of the artist’s works housed in the town’s former municipal theatre, which was largely destroyed during the Spanish Civil War. This is the largest single collection of Dalí’s works anywhere, and the artist himself is buried in a crypt beneath the museum. Then, enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant before returning to Barcelona.

$109 USD

Flamenco Dinner Show Experience the drama of flamenco dancing, one of Spain’s most celebrated traditions. Flamenco is a unique and colorful Andalusian art form, combining guitar playing, singing, clapping and dancing. Enjoy an included dinner featuring savory selections of traditional and local food.

Day 5 - Barcelona

Enjoy another day at leisure. You might enjoy our optional excursion to the world-renowned monastery at Montserrat, followed by a wine tasting.
Included meals: breakfast

$69 USD

Montserrat & Cava Cellars Step outside Barcelona this morning on a journey to the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, located about an hour’s drive north of the city. After a guided tour, you’ll enjoy free time to explore this mountainous enclave. You might choose to visit la Moreneta, the black Madonna for which the abbey is famous. You could also ride the St. Joan cable car to the heights of Montserrat where you’ll enjoy sweeping views of Catalonia. Or, you might be able to hear a performance of L’Escolania, the boys’ choir that practices daily at the abbey. Later, you’ll enjoy a light snack before descending into a wine cellar to learn about the production of cava, the sparkling white wine for which Spain is famous.

Day 6 - Barcelona

A Go Ahead representative escorts you to the
airport for your return flight home.
Included meals: breakfast
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast  may not be provided.)