Cycling Tour in Catalonia

Spain is ascendant in its reputation as one of the most innovative food destinations in the world. This should not surprise us given the rich array of its culinary influences. Greek, Roman, Goth, Muslim, and Frank (French-German) civilizations have each stood triumphant upon Spanish soil, contributing their particular flavors to Spanish culture and cuisine.

 

About the Catalonia Region

 

This tour centers on the northeastern region of Catalonia, tucked beneath the Pyrenees Mountains. We’ll explore four of its most charming towns – Girona, Vic, Cardona and Sitges – and savor the best of Catalan cuisine, an edible mosaic of mountains and sea. We’ll meet a producer of the world-famous jamon (cured ham, one of the signature foods of Spain) and winemakers of vino tinto and Cava, the Spanish answer to Champagne.

Cycling Tour in Catalonia

Dates & Pricing

DATES (8 days)

May 22-29, 2024 Private tour (sold out)

For more info, dates and availability please contact us.

 

TOUR PRICE

Per person in double occupancy: from $4,790

 

Single Supplement: $790 

 

For travel in 2021 and beyond, your tour is carbon neutral! In addition, we donate more than 1% of your trip price to food-literacy and environmental non-profits that share our values. (Details here)

Tour Highlights

  • Discover wine, Jamon (ham), and olive oil over delectable meals, visits and tastings that demonstrate the best of Catalan culinary heritage
  • Exposure to local culture and history with native, bilingual, local experienced Tour Leaders
  • Elegant and traditional accommodation mostly in 4-star hotels and paradors
  • Unforgettable meals featuring the local cuisine
  • Discover the must-see towns of Girona, Vic, Sitges and Cardona
  • Exhilarating rides and opportunities to improve your cycling skills with your Tour Leaders
  • Traditional, local recipes to bring home with you!
Cycling Level 3 – Antipasto, Primo, and Secondo (Entrée)

What's Included

  • 7 nights of accommodation in mostly 4-star hotels
  • 7 breakfasts and 2 lunches
  • 6 dinners with either a 3- or 4-course menu
  • Guided walking tour in Girona
  • Explore Vic, Sitges, Cardona and other small villages
  • Visits and tasting to a local winery
  • Visit and tasting to a Jamon (ham) seller
  • 1 cooking demo featuring Catalan cuisine and 1 visit at the salt mines in Cardona
  • Bike rental (see more info here) and Garmin Touring Edge unit (if you have one, bring yours and we’ll upload the routes onto your unit)
  • Comfortable transportation and assistance by 9-seat van for all travel on tour as cited in the itinerary
  • Refreshments, snacks, fruits and other local delicacies during our rides
  • Two bilingual, professional Tour Leaders
  • One group transfer to Barcelona airport at the end of tour
  • Local taxes and gratuities for luggage porters and restaurant servers during tour

What's Not Included

  • 5 lunches and 1 dinner on your own  
  • Alcoholic beverages at group meals (including wine, beer and spirits)                                                                                
  • Round-trip airfare and expenses to/from the tour
  • E-bike, upon request and availability. (See more info here)
  • Transfer to first hotel from airport
  • Trip cancellation, baggage loss or travel delay insurance (this optional coverage is highly recommended. See more info here)
  • Gratuities for your Tour Leaders. (Info here)
  • Personal expenses, such as, but not limited to, phone calls, laundry, emails, snacks, gifts

Itinerary

 

To request the itinerary as a PDF or to ask us any questions please contact us today!