Want to enrich your Spain experience even more? Join our post-trip to Barcelona and you’ll see why it’s one of the most loved cities in all of Europe! Stroll Las Ramblas, taste tapas and paella and be wowed by Antonio Gaudi’s architectural flights of fancy, including the unfinished masterpiece Sagrada Familia. While you’re here, don’t miss the Picasso Gallery where several adjoining 15th-century palaces house a huge collection of Picasso’s work. We will also visit the fascinating and culturally impactful city of Girona where we will visit the home of Ramban, the great Kabbalist.
Our Post-Tour Package Includes:
- 3 Night Tour in First Class Centrally Located Hotel
- 5 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Flight from Malaga to Barcelona
- Comfortable, air-conditioned touring coach
- All Transportation and Sightseeing as Outlined in the Itinerary
- Experienced, Professional English-Speaking Tour Guide
- Amazing Journeys Onsite Travel Coordinator
- Gratuities for Guide, Driver, Porters, Included Meals
- All Taxes and Service Charges
- Baggage Handling Throughout (one bag per person)
- Roommate Matching
- Amazing Service Throughout
What’s Not Included:
- Optional Tours and Entrance Fees not listed on the Itinerary
- International Flights
- Travel Protection
- Beverages
- Departure Transfers
- Meals not mentioned on the Itinerary
- Arrival or Departure Airport Taxes
- Incidentals
Thursday, September 19 – Barcelona
Welcome to Barcelona, the most modern and European city in all of Spain, and the capital of the region of Cataluña (Catalonia). We will hit the ground running as we head to Montjuïc (Mount of the Jews), where the ancient Jewish cemetery was located until the end of the 14th century. It was declared a landmark site in 2009 at the petition of local Jewish congregations and the civil society. From this vantage point we gain a breathtaking view of the whole city, especially the Olympic Stadium situated high above the city and the harbor below. We will continue back into the city and walk through the pulsing heart of Barcelona, the Gothic Quarter. We will see the impressive Gothic Cathedral, the Royal Square (Plaça Real), the place of the famous Jewish-Christian dispute of 1263, and the Carrer dell Call (the old Jewish Quarter). We stop by the Sinagoga Mayor, the Main Synagogue of Barcelona which was not only the oldest in Spain but in all of Europe. Despite the temple’s importance, it was discovered almost by accident – after many centuries of use for other purposes, the building reopened as a synagogue and museum in 2002 after steps were taken to ensure its restoration. (B)
Friday, September 20 – Barcelona – Girona – Barcelona
This morning we will travel north for a visit of Girona, probably the best preserved old Jewish Quarter in all of Spain and also considered the cradle of the Jewish Kabbalah. Girona’s Medieval Quarter is surrounded by ramparts that rise from the original Roman walls. At its heart is the old Call, restored in 1980. From its main street, once an old Roman Road, walk on the steep and narrow cobbled alleys which wind under archways and between stone buildings that sunlight rarely reaches. It is here that we will visit the home of Ramban or Rabbi Moshe Ben Nahman known in Spanish as Nahmánides from the 13th century, the great Kabbalist, which today houses the Jewish Museum. Returning to Barcelona in the afternoon, we will celebrate Shabbat as a community and enjoy dinner together. (B, D)
Saturday, September 21 – Barcelona
Our last day in Barcelona is dedicated to Gaudi and his impressive architecture throughout the city, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and whose uniqueness will impress and amaze you. We will begin with a panoramic tour of Antonio Gaudi’s buildings and monuments, including the famous sights of Parc Güell, Casa Batlló and La Pedrera on the fancy Paseo de Gracia, And of course, no trip to Barcelona is complete without visiting the still unfinished Sagrada Familia which began construction in 1882. We will finish our tour on the renowned Las Ramblas, a mile-long lively pedestrian promenade, lined with trees, cafes and shops. The remainder of the day is yours to explore how you’d like, whether visiting the Boquarila Market, exploring the harbor area or relaxing at a sidewalk café and people watching. This evening we will come together as a group for one final farewell dinner. (B, D)
Sunday, September 22 – Barcelona – Tour Ends
Our tour ends today in Barcelona where we say goodbye to another Amazing Journey as we head home. (B)
Please note:
The order of the tour may be change.
This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, be able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.
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A deposit of $250 is due with your reservation. Full payment is due May 1, 2019.
Roommate matching available.
Rates are subject to change based on availability.
These rates are based on an all-inclusive, custom-designed package that differs from offerings seen in public advertising. We are unable to make any of our package components available to anyone who is not part of our Amazing Journeys group.
Items listed on this website are subject to change at any time. By providing payment you agree to the terms and conditions as outlined on this website.
Cancellation Policy: From the time of deposit until February 4, 2019, there is a $100.00 penalty for cancellation. From February 5 – April 30, 2019, the cancellation penalty is the amount of the deposit. From May 1 – July 1, 2019, the cancellation penalty is 50% of the package price including the post-tour in Barcelona. From July 2 – August 1, 2019, the cancellation penalty is 75% of the package price including the post-tour in Barcelona. From August 2, 2019 until the day of travel, the cancellation penalty is 100% of the total package price. Cancellations made on the day of departure and “no-shows” will receive no refund. There is no refund in the event of interruption or cancellation by the passenger after the start of the journey.
Travel Protection: Amazing Journeys recommends you purchase Travel Protection. Information will be sent with your trip confirmation.
Flights: International airfare is not included in the tour rate. Arrival is into Lisbon, Portugal (LIS). Departure is out of Malaga, Spain (AGP) or Barcelona, Spain (BCN, if adding the Barcelona Post-Trip). Intra-Spain Air Package is included in the cost of the post-tour package (Malaga to Barcelona). Please note that the included airlines will not provide advanced seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Upgrades are not available. It is important that you not purchase airfare until you receive a confirmation letter from Amazing Journeys which will contain specific flight parameters.
Transfers: The meeting location for the tour begins and ends at our starting and ending hotels. Transfers from and to the airport are not included. Further details will be provided in the weeks prior to the tour departure.
Taxes and Gratuities: Taxes, surcharges, visa fees and government fees are subject to change. Gratuities for the tour manager, local drivers, specialty guides, luggage porters and included meals are included in the cost of the tour.
Passport and Visa: A passport is necessary to travel on this itinerary. It must be valid for six months beyond the last day of the trip. At this time, no visas are necessary to enter Portugal or Spain for those from the US, Canada, UK or EU countries. If you are a citizen of another country, please check the website for the Embassies of Spain and Portugal to see if a visa is necessary.
Exchange Rate: If the rate of exchange between the US Dollar and the Euro is greater than 3%, we reserve the right to change the price of the tour. Once final payment is made, the price will not change.
This tour is operated by Jewish Sevilla
