+1 888 396 5383 617 776 4441 [email protected] DUVINE.COM Europe / Spain / Costa Brava Costa Brava 4-Day Bike Tour Barcelona's Backyard: Exploring Girona Province © 2021 DuVine Adventure + Cycling Co. Admire the surrealist works of Salvador Dalí at his dedicated museum in Figueres Visit a boutique winery for an exclusive tasting and private dinner in a historic masía Rest and rejuvenate at the ultra-refined Mas de Torrent hotel and spa Pedal to places of cultural and geographic importance, including a 150-year-old lighthouse in Llafranc, the foothills of the Pyrenees, and the Empordà Arrival Details Departure Details Airport City: Airport City: Barcelona, Spain Barcelona, Spain Pick-Up Location: Drop-Off Location: Figueres-Vilafant Train Station (AVE) Girona Pick-Up Time: Drop-Off Time: 10:40 am 12:00 pm NOTE: DuVine provides group transfers to and from the tour, within reason and in accordance with the pick-up and drop-off recommendations. In the event your train, flight, or other travel falls outside the recommended departure or arrival time or location, you may be responsible for extra costs incurred in arranging a separate transfer. Emergency Assistance For urgent assistance on your way to tour or while on tour, please always contact your guides first. You may also contact the Boston office during business hours at +1 617 776 4441 or [email protected]. Tour By Day PRE- TOUR Barcelona Pre-Tour Package Begin your trip in Barcelona, Catalonia’s coastal capital. A private airport transfer will deliver you to the luxurious Grand Hotel Central, ideally located right at the center of Vía Laietana. Take a moment to freshen up, then head out and meet your local guide. Explore this charming city on foot as you visit Barcelona’s renowned attractions such as the Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, Casa Milà, La Rambla, and the Gothic Quarter. The evening is yours to discover Barcelona further and enjoy a restful night before your bicycle tour begins tomorrow. Supplement will apply for a single traveler. Accommodations: Grand Hotel Central Price Per Person: $575 DAY 1 Welcome to Catalonia Meet your DuVine guides at the Vilafant train station for a transfer to the city center of Figueres, just south of the French border and home to our boutique hotel. After a light lunch beside the hotel pool, begin with a warm-up ride on quiet, tree-lined country roads that follow undulating hills with views of the Pyrenees. This afternoon, we return to Figueres for a guided visit of Salvador Dalí’s surreal museum. Stroll to our favorite tapas bar where we’ll end our first day with a glass of local Cava and bite-sized pintxos (gourmet tapas like gazpacho and spicy patatas bravas) for dinner. Meals: Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Figueres, Avinyonet, Llers, Cistella Accomplished: 16 miles / 26 km, elevation gain: 1,033 feet / 315 meters Accommodations: Mas Falgarona Hotel or Hotel Peralada DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications. DAY 2 The Plains of Catalonia Today we ride south over the rolling plains from the Alt Empordà to the Baix Empordà, east of Girona. Pedal through country villages and farming landscapes to Ullastret, the bastion town noted for its 6th-century Iberian settlement. Pedal to the pretty village of Palau-Sator, where Maria and her family prepare lunch for us in the garden of her delightful restaurant; our meal pays homage to traditional Catalan cuisine with an added twist of her Argentine heritage. Then it’s time for a short, easy spin to Mas de Torrent—take a dip in the pool or take advantage of the fabulous spa, then reconvene for dinner at the hotel’s homey restaurant. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Verges, Ullastret, Palau-Sator, Torrent Accomplished: 30 miles / 48 km, elevation gain: 1,568 feet / 478 meters Longer Option: 33 miles / 53 km, elevation gain: 1,768 feet / 539 meters Accommodations: Mas de Torrent Hotel + Spa DAY 3 Braving the Costa Brava Today’s ride showcases the wild Costa Brava coastline. We’ll pedal south through Palafrugell, once an important center of the wine cork industry, and out towards the pretty seaside cove of Tamariu for some beachside refreshments. Continue along quiet back roads and chic holiday homes to the medieval town of Begur, then seize the opportunity to check out some colorful boutiques. Our ride concludes with magnificent coastal vistas at the beachside village of Pals Playa. The day’s cycling achievements are rewarded with a paella lunch and picturesque terrace views—we may even take a celebratory dip in the cool coastal waters. This evening, meet our friends Pepi and Angel for an organic dinner and wine tasting at their unique winery. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Llafranc, Begur, Pals Playa Accomplished: 25 miles / 41 km, elevation gain: 2,424 feet / 739 meters Longer Option: 33 miles / 53 km, elevation gain: 2,906 feet / 886 meters Accommodations: Mas de Torrent Hotel + Spa DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications. DAY 4 Adios to Catalonia Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before our drive to the bustling city of Girona where your guides will see you off at the train station for your journey back to Barcelona. We highly recommend extending your stay an extra night in Girona to explore this vibrant medieval city, its enigmatic cathedral, the Sephardic quarter, and its busy cobblestone streets lined with a variety of small boutiques. Meals: Breakfast DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications..