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Discover the beautiful vineyards, innovative cellars and excellent wines of Finca Bell LLOC during this bespoke, half-day winery excursion with lunch.

Palamós, Finca Bell LLOC, Vineyard, Wine Cellar, Wine and Olive Oil Tastings

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to Finca Bell LLOC. Designed by the architects RCB (awarded with the Pritzker in 2017), this wine cellar is an underground space integrated in the landscape. It is hidden below the vineyard, which gives this cellar a special, mysterious essence. Upon arrival, take a guided tour of the winery and cellar. During your cellar visit, learn about the vineyard, cellars, and wines produced here during a wine and olive oil tastings.

Catalan Lunch with Wine, Farm-Raised and Locally-Sourced Ingredients

Next, your introduction to the excellent wines produced here continues with a gastronomic lunch created by the local chef, Ángel, who offers traditional menus of Catalan cuisine with ingredients earmarked by the 'Girona' seal of quality. The Ingredients are fresh, with most of them obtained directly from the vegetable garden and farmyard, where they raise chickens, sheep, goats and Iberian pigs (fed mainly with acorns). The fish is brought in directly from the port of Palamós, and is among the featured products here. A delicious lunch served amidst your beautiful surrounds offers a wonderful introduction to the wines of Finca Bell LLOC. After lunch, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Explore one of the most beautiful villages in Costa Brava and a medieval castle owned by Salvador Dalí during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Palamós, Pubol, Dalí's Castle

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to Pubol. Salvador Dalí married Gala, his muse, in 1958. Their relationship was, at certain points, obsessive, and so it was reflected in Dalí's works, thoughts and actions. Gala deserved the universe for him, and Dalí put it at her feet. Dali considered it to be obligatory for a muse to have a special place to reside, and for that purpose he acquired and designed the Castle of Dalí in 1969. Dalí completely reinvented this old, medieval building, always under the watchful eye of Gala. During your visit, your guide explains the main Dalinian decorative elements in each space, and escorts you through the different rooms where Gala lived and Dali worked.

Empordà Region, Begur Village, Medieval Castle Ruins, Indies House, Defencive Towers

Next, re-board your coach and head to the heart of the Empordà region for a visit to Begur, one of the most beautiful villages in Costa Brava. Upon arrival, take a guided stroll through the village to discover one of the most famous images of Begur; the ruins of the medieval castle overlooking the town. Other places to be seen during your walk include several 'Indies' houses, built in the Colonial style by natives who emigrated to America in the 19th century and returned with a considerable fortune. In addition, see the 16th-century defensive towers built by the people of Begur to protect themselves against pirate attacks. At the conclusion of your tour, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Discover the medieval city depicted in the popular HBO series, Game of Thrones, during this immersive, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Girona, Historic City Centre, Guided Walking Tour, Game of Thrones Filming Locations

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 60-75 minutes drive to Girona. The 'Immortal City', beautiful Girona is rich in historic treasures, making it one of the most interesting monumental cities in Spain. Upon arrival, walk from the parking lot to its historic city centre, then begin your guided walking tour through the lovely streets and squares of the Old Town. Along the way, marvel at your surrounds, and discover why this beautifully-preserved medieval town was chosen as the location for filming scenes from the popular HBO series, Game of Thrones.

Jewish Quarter & Museum, Arab Baths

A visit is made to the interesting area of El Call (the Jewish Quarter). Upon arrival, walk through one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters inhabited for almost seven centuries and visit the Jewish Museum. The main aim of the Museum is to preserve and reflect the history of the Jewish communities of Catalonia, which throughout the entire medieval period formed part of, and made a decisive contribution to the history of the country and its cultural and scientific development.

At the very heart of the Jewish Quarter are the Arab Baths with their beautiful arches. In spite of its name, the 12th-century construction of the baths is in the Western-Romanesque style.

Pastry Pause

Following your tour, proceed to a local restaurant to enjoy a coffee or tea and taste a couple of local mini sweets like "xuixo", a viennoiserie pastry typical from Girona. It is a deep-fried, sugar-coated cylindrical pastry filled with crema catalana.

After this delicious pause, walk with your guide back to the coach parking lot, then re-board your coach and commence the approximately 60-75 minutes drive back to the pier.

Experience the artistic genius of Salvador Dali first-hand during this captivating, half-day excursion to the Dali Museum.

Palamos,Figueres, Dali Museum, Bread Bun Sculptures, Golden Mannequins, Giant Eggs

Depart the pier for the approximately 75-minute drive to Figueres, located in the Girona Province. Upon arrival, proceed for a visit to the Dali Museum. The second-most visited museum in Spain after the Prado, the Dali Museum is thoroughly entertaining, and no one is really prepared for it because it is so uniquely different. Dali designed it in the last years of his life, right down to the last detail. The outside walls have small sculptures of bread buns; on top of the museum are golden mannequins and giant eggs.

Patio, Cadillac, Sculpture, Wall of Gold Mannequins, Shape-Shifting Painting, Free Time

Upon entering the museum, take a guided tour of the first floor. Your first stop is the patio, where Dali's Cadillac can be found. On top of the hood of the car is a sculpture of a woman. There is also a wall that contains many more gold mannequins. A large painting by Dali looks like it has several figures of Venus de Milo, but, when you squint your eyes, the painting metamorphoses into the face of Abraham Lincoln. Following your tour, some free time is made available for independent exploration.

City Centre of Figueres, Walking Tour

Leaving the Dali Museum, take a short, guided walking tour through the city centre of Figueres. Along the way, a stop is made at the local cafe for a coffee. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 75-minute drive back to the pier.

Embrace the scenic splendour and Old World charm of the Costa Brava during this panoramic, half-day sightseeing excursion to a pair of medieval villages.

Palamos, Empordà, Peratallada, Historic Centre, Guided Walking Tour

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to Peratallada. Located in the heart of Empordà, Peratallada is an ideal place for a guided walking tour through its historic centre. This lovely village is carved of stone from the moat which surrounds Peratallada. Indeed its name means 'carved stone'. Peratallada is a classified historic site and is one of the most important medieval centres in Catalonia.

Pals Village, Old Quarter, Guided Walking Tour

Next, re-board your coach and head to the nearby village of Pals. This medieval Catalonian village was built on the Costa Brava between the 11th and 13th centuries, and declared a Site of Historical Interest in 1973. This hilltop village was built around a fortress and has kept its medieval appearance thanks to a local doctor, who, after the village had been neglected, took the lead in its restoration. Upon arrival, take a guided stroll through the streets of the Old Quarter, and enjoy breath-taking views of your surrounds.

At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Discover Palamos and surroundings in an invigorating and eco-friendly new way during this picturesque, half-day e-Bike excursion.

Palamos, Guided Electric-Assisted Bicycle (e-Bike) Tour, Coves, Forests, Fields, Medieval Villages

Meet your guide at the pier, receive your safety and riding instructions, then don your helmet and practice using your easy-to-operate, state-of-the-art, and environmentally-friendly electric-assisted bike (e-Bike). Afterward, begin your guided e-bike tour past, and through, diverse scenery that includes coastal coves, forests, fields, and medieval villages.

La Fosca Beach, Route of the Little Train, Les Gavarres, Empordà Plain

Your first stop is La Fosca, a lovely little beach with superb views. From here, continue cycling along the greenway named Ruta del Tren Petit (Route of the Little Train), which used to be a narrow-gauge railway line. Forming a backdrop is Les Gavarres, a massif of hilly woodlands that is important to the production of cork extracted from its oak forests. On the final leg of your journey, cycle through the Empordà Plain en route to the medieval village of Pals.

Medieval Village of Pals, Guided Walking Tour, Old Centre, Roman Tower, Refreshments, Free Time

Upon arrival in Pals, a stop is made for a guided walking tour. The old centre of Pals is dominated by a Roman Tower built between the 11th century and 13th century, and features pebbled streets, half-point arches, façades with ogive windows, and stone balconies. The city wall has four square towers dating from the 4th century. From Pals, take in spectacular views out to the rice fields of the Ter River plain and Medes Islands in the sea. Following your walking tour, a stop is made for refreshments, followed by some free time for independent shopping and exploration. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 40-minute drive back to the pier.

Experience the world of Catalonian rice production in a unique new way during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion via little train.

Palamós, Pals Village, Little Train-Ride, Old Quarter, Empordà Rice Fields

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to Pals. This medieval Catalonian village was built on the Costa Brava between the 11th and 13th centuries, and declared a Site of Historical Interest in 1973. This hilltop village was built around a fortress and has kept its medieval appearance thanks to a local doctor, who, after the village had been neglected, took the lead in its restoration. Upon arrival, board your awaiting little train for a picturesque ride into the Old Quarter of Pals. From here, your train-ride continues into the Empordà rice fields. En route, learn about rice production in this area.

Moli de Pals Mill, Rice-Bleaching Process, Beer Tasting, Little Train-Ride

A stop is made at the Moli de Pals Mill, which dates from 1452. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour. Along the way, observe the production process of bleaching rice, and participate in a tasting of beer made with rice from the Moli d'Arrossa. Following your visit, re-board your train and commence the panoramic ride back to Pals. Upon arrival, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Embrace the exquisite flavours of Spain's lovely Empordà region during this gastronomic, full-day S.A.L.T. Program excursion to Mas Marce, and a gourmet lunch prepared with Mas Marcè products.

Palamos, Empordà Region

Meet you food passionate guide and begin your S.A.L.T. Program with a scenic, approximately one-hour drive to the beautiful Empordà region, located in the far northeast of Spain. The Empordà has two geographically distinct areas; Alt Empordà and Baix Empordà, where Mas Marcè and the Es Portal restaurant are located. The Empordà region has become a major attraction for haute cuisine, headed by famous chef Ferran Adrià. Also, many wineries with Empordà DO (Designation of Origin) wines and initiatives of professionals from the world of gourmet cuisine promote the Empordà region as a first-class gastronomic destination.

Alt Empordà, Siurana Village, Mas Marcè, Organic Sheep and Cheese Farm

Upon arrival to the Alt Empordà region, head to the small village of Siurana for a visit to Mas Marcè. On this CCPAE-certified organic farm, the Marcè family raise quality Ripollesa sheep, and produce the high-quality, organic-certified cheese and food items for which Mas Marcè is renowned.

Guided Walking Tour, Farm, Cheese and Yoghurt Production, Milking Room

Upon arrival, you are escorted on a guided and narrated tour of the farm, milking room, and cheese workshop. Along the way, learn about the history of the family, now in its 6th generation of sheepherding. In addition, learn how Mas Marcè cheeses are produced, processed, packaged, and marketed. Following your tour, proceed for a tasting of four different cheeses, along with yoghurt and recuit.

Es Portal Restaurant, Four-Course Gourmet Lunch Featuring Mas Marcè Products

Next, re-board your coach and proceed for lunch at the renowned Es Portal restaurant. Chef Joan Carles Sánchez and his team masterfully-prepare the cuisine of the Es Portal restaurant utilising the finest, locally-sourced ingredients combined with just the right touch of innovation and creativity. The Es Portal restaurant is part of the Empordà gastronòmic group known as the 'Cuina de l'Empordanet', with an objective of promoting the gourmet food quality of the Empordà region. Your four-course gourmet lunch features the sumptuous flavours of the Empordà region, and is paired with wines. After lunch, your S.A.L.T. Program excursion concludes with an approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.

Explore Palamos at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car, with a guide. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Guides are able to assist with itinerary planning and provide some commentary.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Palamos at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car, with a guide. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Guides are able to assist with itinerary planning and provide some commentary.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Palamos at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van, with a guide. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Guides are able to assist with itinerary planning and provide commentary.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Palamos at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van, with a guide. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Guides are able to assist with itinerary planning and provide some commentary.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.