Full Day Girona and Costa Brava from Barcelona by Minivan  Starting from USD $79.14 per person Duration: 11 hours Commences at Placa Catalunya outside Banco de Espana opposite the Tourist Information Center   Introduction: Girona has a long history, believed to be founded around 76 BC. The river Onyar neatly divides the city in two, separating the old town from the new. The tour will then head to the Santuari dels Angels, this spot offers panoramic views of the whole Girona region. From here you will make your way to Pals, a small city that grew from a fortress. From Pals head to the fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell, passing Begur on the way. The clean lines of the whitewashed houses will be evident here and you'll have time to explore the rocky coastline or perhaps even take a dip in the inviting waters. The tour leaves Barcelona at 8:30am and heads straight up to Girona, a well-established city that has survived many a siege in the course of its long history, since its founding in around 76 BC. It has been dominated by many different peoples, and as a result has a great richness of architectural heritage. The Cathedral, founded in 1038 on the site of a former Mosque, and the spectacular Roman walls, along which you can walk when they are open, are just two examples of this. The river Onyar neatly divides the city in two, separating the old town from the new town. There is a wide variety of museums and sites of historical interest in Girona, or if you prefer, the narrow streets of the old town are very pleasant just to wander around, for window shopping or for a quiet coffee watching people pass by. From Girona, the tour will head to the Santuari dels Angels, a beauty spot of such attraction that Salvador Dali chose it for his wedding to Gala. On a clear day, this spot offers panoramic views of the whole Girona region. Continue to Pals, a small city that grew from a fortress. The name of the city comes from palus, the Latin word for marshlands, as this is just what the fortress used to be surrounded by, although they have long since dried out. More recently, the town's beach became famous as the location of the masts for Radio Liberty, a US radio station used to broadcast pro-capitalist programs into the Eastern bloc during the cold war; the masts can still be seen. Stop in Pals for lunch. From Pals, head to the fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell, passing Begur on the way. Begur, with its hilly landscape and therefore commanding views of the surrounding area, was also the site of a fortress and castle; in total, these were destroyed three times throughout their long history, and now only ruins remain. There will be opportunities to stop for photographs along this road. Arriving in Calella de Palafrugell, you will be struck by the clean lines of the whitewashed houses that almost reach right down to the seafront. Here, you can explore the rocky coastline, perhaps taking a dip in the inviting waters, or you can follow the coastline round to the beautiful cliff top botanic gardens at Cap Roig, the result of a romantic 1920s love story, which took 50 years to complete.   Dates: Wednesday and Friday - except December 24 to 26 December 30 to January 01 Time: 8:30am Hotel Pickup: Hotel pick up not available Return Details: Tour returns to original departure point at approximately 7:30pm Inclusions: Professional English speaking guide Transport by comfortable air-conditioned minivan Exclusions: Lunch and refreshments Hotel pick up and drop off Entrance to the Botanic Gardens at Cap Roig Additional Info: Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated. There will be time off the bus at your leisure, so please bring suitable clothing, footwear, and sun protection. You will also have an opportunity to go swimming at Calella de Palafrugell, so if you want, bring your swimming costume and a beach towel. Pricing Policy: This tour is not suitable for children aged 4 years and under Child prices are not applicable. Adult prices apply to all travelers