Description
- Air-conditioned, round-trip motor coach transportation from your excursion meeting point!
- English-speaking certified guides!
- Admission to the Dali Theater Museum and Dali Jones!
- Onboard transportation hostess!
- A guided walking visit to Girona's medieval town!
- Free time to explore on your own!
On this unique full-day Barcelona Spain Cruise Shore Excursion visit and explore the 2 largest, historical cities north of Barcelona - Girona, a medieval city with one of the best preserved Jewish Quarters in Europe, and Figueras with its unique Dali Theater and Museum.
Your shore excursion meeting point is just a 20-minute taxi ride from your Barcelona cruise ship pier where you will be greeted by your excursion guide staff then you'll board the air-conditioned transport. Departing from Barcelona's city center, your onboard hostess will pass out guidebooks so you can plan your day during the approximately 90-minute drive to Girona.
Upon arrival in Girona, your professional local cruise excursion guide will be waiting for you and will lead you on a 90-minute walking excursion of the city's old town. The historic center dates back more than 2000 years. The Forca Vella (city fortification) dates back to the Roman fortifications of 1 BC.
You will visit the Girona Cathedral which is a mix of architectural styles. Construction began around 1060 AD, on the site of a former mosque, in the Romanesque style (the cloister and Charlemagne tower). Over the next 700 years, additions to Baroque and Gothic styles were made. Its interior includes the world's widest Gothic nave (72 feet).
The Jewish Quarter or call, is a labyrinth of narrow streets, squares, and patios that look almost the same as they did in medieval times. Although much of its history disappeared with the expulsion of the Jews in 1492, it is still one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in the world. After your walking excursion, you will have approximately 90 minutes to explore further and have lunch on your own. Your Barcelona Sightseeing shore excursion guide can assist you with restaurant suggestions if you wish.
At the appointed time, you will rejoin your hostess and drive to the town of Figueres, approximately 60 minutes away and the birthplace of artist Salvador Dali. You will be given free time to explore the museum that he built. Displays include some of his first artistic experiments as well as the surreal creations from his later years. The art ranges from paintings to whole rooms, including the Rainy Taxi, the Sala Mae West, and Dali's crypt where he and his wife are buried. Your Barcelona Girona, Figueres, and Salvador Dali Excursion also include entrance to the Jones Dali, a separate two-floor exhibit that houses a jewelry collection he designed.
You will then meet your transportation for the two-hour drive back to Barcelona, arriving in the city center in the evening. From here, you may choose to return to your cruise ship directly, at your own expense, or explore and return at your leisure if time allows. Taxis are readily available.
Please note: Although your onboard transportation hostess is not a trained Barcelona cruise excursion guide, they will be able to assist with suggestions on sightseeing, shopping, and dining in both Girona and Figueres. The guidebook you will receive will also include discounts at many local establishments.
Where we meet
For this Barcelona Girona, Figueres and Salvador Dali Excursion, you will meet your local shore excursion guide at Plaza de Catalunya, a 20-minute taxi ride from your Barcelona cruise pier area. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket. Taxi fare to the meeting point is not included in your excursion cost.
Cancellation
For the Barcelona Girona, Figueres and Salvador Dali Excursion, we issue full refund for your deposit or full payment to us if: Canceled by client prior to excursion date with a minimum of 24 hours prior notice by email to reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com.
For cancellation reasons below, you must contact us via email within 14 days after your excursion:
- Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
- Your ship skips/misses the port.
- Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
- A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
- Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
- Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.
