Girona and Besalu Day Excursion From Barcelona

Jewish Heritage Tour From Barcelona - Girona & Besalu Private Excursions

"Discover the medieval Catalonia and its ancient Jewish community with this fantastic day tour from Barcelona visiting the Jewish Heritage in Girona and the small village of Besalu."

As with all our excursions your driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel. Cruise port or airport, and we start our journey to the medieval Catalonia where you will learn the historical past of Jewish community in our old middle age, our first stop is the city of Girona, considered one of the oldest medieval cities in Europe, within this beautiful city you will visit the old Jewish quarter, walk through its narrow streets and visit the impressive Roman cathedral and many other landmarks of the city, of course you have free time if you want to do some shopping for crafts and souvenirs of the city .

We continue our excursion towards the pretty village of Besalu where there is the unique medieval Jewish baths (mikhva)  found in Spain at the moment, and where you can learn much more of its former Jewish heritage, Besalu is one of those towns which will transport you to the days of knights, counts, maidens and troubadours, impressive ancient bridge leads to the walled city not to be missed, within the village can visit its many shops medieval crafts and enjoy a fantastic lunch of typical products of the earth.

GIRONA EXCURSION ITINERARY:

• View from the Onyar river bridges
• Medieval Baths - Tickets not included (Optional visit - €2/person) - PAID ON SITE
• Medieval Walls
• Cathedral - Tickets not included (Optional visit - €7/person) - PAID ON SITE
• Call – Jewish Section
• Museum of History of the Jewish of Girona - Tickets not included (Optional visit - €4/person) - PAID ON SITE
• Alleys, backstreets and plazas

* Fees given as an orientation only. Sites might decide to change them without notice. Discounts might apply for students and/or seniors.

BESALU EXCURSION ITINERARY:

• The fortified bridge of Besalú
• Besalú Mikhva (on request only): €2.25/person
• The Jewish quarter
• Sant Pere monastery
• Sant Vincenç church

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Discover medieval Catalonia and ancient Jewish community by visiting the famous city of Girona and the lovely town of Besalu.

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INCLUDES:

• 8 Hours tour for groups up to 7 persons
• 9 Hours tour for groups of more than 7 persons
• Personal Pick-up and Drop-off from Hotel/Port/Airport (No extra cost).
• Totally private service.
• Transportation + Private licensed guide
• Mercedes sedan for 1/2 pax
• Mercedes Viano for groups until 7 pax
• Micro bus for groups of more than 7 people.

ADDIITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Entrance fees are not included.
• If you are interested in visiting the Mikvah in Besalú, PLEASE INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION IN PRE BOOKING FROM as we need to arrange access in advance (otherwise we can’t guarantee we’ll be able to visit it).
• Monday: the Museum of History of the Jewish of Girona is closed
• Sunday: the interior of the Cathedral of Girona is not available for visits as there is mass going on (you can visit the Cloister and the Treasure Museum, though.
• In May, Girona celebrates the “Time of Flowers” festival. A great time to visit it and see the usual sites covered in flower decorations.

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