Girona Castell Hostalric and Roca Village Tour from Palamos
A full tour from Palamós: medieval history in Girona and Hostalric, local lunch, luxury shopping in La Roca Village and return to your cruise surrounded by culture, scenery and style.
Explore Girona and its Cathedral, scene of “Game of Thrones” Discover the history of Hostalric Castle with local guide Enjoy premium shopping in La Roca Village with up to 60% off
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Girona Castell Hostalric and Roca Village Tour from Palamos
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What's included in Girona Castell Hostalric and Roca Village Tour from Palamos
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Palamos
We will start our trip at the agreed time from the cruise terminal of Palamós.
Girona
Our first stop will be Girona, known as the "city of four rivers". We will start the tour at the Stone Bridge (Pont de Pedra), one of the most iconic points of the city, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Onyar River and the famous colored houses that line its banks. From there, we will head to Barri Vell, Girona’s old town, a maze of narrow, cobblestone streets full of history. In this picturesque neighborhood, we will visit Girona Cathedral, famous for its impressive Baroque facade and for housing the widest Gothic nave in the world. The cathedral is also a prominent setting of the popular Game of Thrones series. We will finish our visit to Girona with a walk along the old city walls. Then we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant, where you can enjoy the gastronomy of the region.
Hostalric Castle
Then we will go to Hostalric Castle, where you will enjoy a guided tour by accredited local guides who will accompany you in the discovery of this imposing fortress, which has played an important role in different episodes of the history of Catalonia. The guided tour, lasting approximately 1h30, will allow you to understand the evolution of this medieval castle into a modern fortress. You will learn about the motives behind its transformation, the construction system used and the defensive elements typical of this fortification. During the tour, you can access the noblest room of the castle, the knight, a space of the old castle of the Cabrera, where you will be explained the most surprising details of the history of the building. The visit culminates in the courtyard, where you can enjoy an excellent panorama of the area, overlooking the Montseny massif, the Montsoriu Castle and the Montengre Corridor mountain range.
Inclusions
- Tourist guide-driver throughout the itinerary.
- Visit Girona, visit Hostalric Castle, visit La Roca Village.
- Small group tour of up to 8 participants.
- Pick-up and drop-off service at the Palamós Cruise Terminal.
- Lunch
- Tips for guides or drivers.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will pick you up at the door of your hotel, airport or port. The conductor guide is communicate with the customer to advise their arrival.
