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Glorious Girona by High Speed TrainPrivate guided day trip to Girona from BarcelonaDURATION: 6 to 8 hrs
START TIME: 9AM BEST FOR: Adults, Families, History & Culture buffs |
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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TOUR DESCRIPTION & ITINERARYAs wonderful as Catalonia's capital is, the rest of the region provides some pretty spectacular offerings too. One easily accessible day trip from Barcelona is a high-speed train ride to Girona; the 65-mile journey takes just 38 minutes, and you will be met by your guide at Girona's railway station to begin your private day trip.
Once in Girona, you'll get to fully experience what makes this place special. For one thing, this is one of the most historic places in Spain. A cool activity that you can do to experience this history is walk along its walls, which date to the 14th century. They provide a great view of the city as well. Girona has also played a role in Jewish history as Jews have lived here since before they were given a choice of converting to Catholicism or leaving, which occurred in 1391 during the Papel Inquisition. Girona's Jewish quarter is one of the world's best-preserved while the city is also home to a fascinating Museum of Jewish History. A historic mikvah is one of the most famous things on display here. Other interesting religious items in Girona include the Tapestry of Creation, which may be viewed in the Museum of the Cathedral of Girona. It dates to the 11th century and is as mysterious as it is fascinating. An intriguing non-religious stop would be the Arab Baths, which were constructed by the Romans in the 12th century. They're conveniently located next to the Cathedral of Girona, and fans of "Game of Thrones" will recognize them as where Arya Stark hid from the Waif. In fact, many parts of Girona have been used as settings for "Games of Thrones" scenes and popular stops on our day trips to Girona. Interestingly, the confluence of four rivers - Galligants, Güell, Onyar and Ter - occurs in Girona. This fortunate positioning of so many forms of water transport helped Girona become a major trading town, a value that led to it transitioning from one ruler to another over the years. The earliest known inhabitants were Iberians, and it has been ruled by Romans, Visigoths, Moors, Catalans and Spaniards. Why not take a day trip glorious Girona on your next trip to Catalonia? It's worth the quick train ride from Barcelona solely to relax in its charming cafes, browse its quaint boutiques, walk along its cobblestone streets and cross the Eiffel Bridge. Add on everything else mentioned above, and you're sure to have a great day out of the city with our expert guides! WHAT'S INCLUDED
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
FAQSDOES THIS TOUR COVER JEWISH HISTORY?Yes! The Jewish community has played important roles in the history of Girona & Catalonia. The Jewish quarter is always part of our tour, but if you would like your tour to focus on Jewish history, please let your guide know.
TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN?We love touring families too and our experience shows us that this tour is an excellent choice for teenagers and older, but not ideal of very young children.
CAN I CHANGE THE START TIME?Absolutely, but please let us know in advance at the time of booking. Last minute schedule changes are very difficult to accommodate due to train ticket limitations. Just drop us a line and let us know what time you would like to start: nancy@enchantingbarcelonatours.com
WHERE DO WE MEET?For this tour, your guide, a local of Girona, with excellent English, will meet you at the train station upon your arrival to Girona.
CANCELLATION POLICYIn the unlikely event that you would need to cancel your tour, 75% of your payment is refundable up to five (5) calendar days before the start of your tour. Cancellation after five (5) calendar days before your tour date, no refund is possible.
Barcelona & Catalonia boast a bountiful amount of sunshine. We tour rain or shine. In the event of rain, we will attempt to modify your plan if the weather is so inclement as to endanger your discovery. |
"Making Barcelona Special"
We went on a day trip with Nancy to Figueres to see the Dali Museum and explore the fascinating history of the churches and Jewish Quarter in Girona. Nancy added tremendously to the success of this trip. Her knowledge about history and anecdotes she shared during the outings captivated the attention of everyone, even the kids. Personally, I really appreciate the value added by a great tour guide over trying to read a tour book on the fly. Enchanting Barcelona Tours can make a big difference to how much you get out of a trip to Barcelona.
~ Vicky from Boston
We went on a day trip with Nancy to Figueres to see the Dali Museum and explore the fascinating history of the churches and Jewish Quarter in Girona. Nancy added tremendously to the success of this trip. Her knowledge about history and anecdotes she shared during the outings captivated the attention of everyone, even the kids. Personally, I really appreciate the value added by a great tour guide over trying to read a tour book on the fly. Enchanting Barcelona Tours can make a big difference to how much you get out of a trip to Barcelona.
~ Vicky from Boston
"Barcelona with Kids"
Our tour was informative, engaging and lots of fun! We arranged a tour through Enchanting Barcelona to go outside the city for a trip to Girona and Figueres. Very well worth it. Highly recommend working with Nancy in Barcelona!
~ Ellen from New Jersey
Our tour was informative, engaging and lots of fun! We arranged a tour through Enchanting Barcelona to go outside the city for a trip to Girona and Figueres. Very well worth it. Highly recommend working with Nancy in Barcelona!
~ Ellen from New Jersey
