BARCELONA, Spain - Private Countryside Tours Tours & Transfers Main | Spain Tours & Transfers JDB Tours do not have to be booked in conjunction with a hotel booking or villa rental. Most vehicles used for Barcelona tours are Opel Omega or Peugeot for 1 - 2 passengers; Mercedes Viano or VW Caravelle for 3 - 6 passengers, and 25 seat coaches for 7 or more passengers. However, JDB Ground retains the right to substitute a different vehicle type if necessary. Tour itineraries are subject to change due to site closings, inclement weather, strikes or other unforeseen circumstances. JDB Ground reserves the right to substitute a venue or site during a tour in the event the scheduled site is not available. In rare instances it may be necessary to reschedule the starting time of the tour; in such situations, clients will be notified in advance. Entrance fees to museums and exhibits are not included in the rate unless indicated, nor are gratuities for drivers and guides; a meal allowance for the driver and guide is included. Unless otherwise indicated in the tour description, tours begin at 9:30 a.m. and are available daily. The guide will meet clients at their hotel, unless another meeting point is designated in the itinerary. Rates are subject to change. CUSTOM TOURS in Spain can be arranged by emailing customground@jdbhotels.com or contacting JDB Reservations at 1-800-346-5358. IMPORTANT: Please read our Payment and Cancellation Policy. Penedès Wine and the Golden Beaches of Sitges 8 Hours Depart your hotel at 9:30 a.m. for a drive through the beautiful wine region of the Penedès, where 95% of Spain's Cava, or sparkling wine is made. At the Codorníu Cellars, where the same family has been producing wine since the 16th century, the first bottle of cava was produced. Tour the imposing winery buildings, designed specifically for the production and aging of cava. This impressive architectural complex has been declared a Monument of Historical and Artistic Interest. Learn the process of wine production and the history of the cellar, and enjoy a glass of cava. Next visit the beautiful seaside village of Sitges, where Picasso and Dali both spent time. Walk the narrow streets of its historic quarter, a former medieval fortress; visit the Cau Ferrat Museum created by the Catalán artist Santiago Rusiñol from two 16th century cottages that features works of El Greco and Picasso as well as Rusiñol; and then enjoy a seafood lunch by the Seaside Promenade (additional cost). In the afternoon, return to the wine country to visit Bodegas Torres, awarded the 2006 prize for best European Winery of the year by Wine Enthusiast. The Torres family surname has been linked with wine for more than three centuries, and its vineyards produce both outstanding red and white wines, as well as rosé. Tour the cellars and enjoy a wine tasting that will reveal the subtle differences between the three types of wine, before returning to Barcelona. Number of Persons: 1 - 2 (Car) 3 - 6 (Minivan) 7 - 14 (Coach) Monday - Friday € 856 € 945 € 867 Saturday, Sunday & Holidays € 978 € 1067 € 990 NOTE: Includes private car, driver and guide; wine tours and tasting at two premium cellars. Lunch is not included in the rate, nor are entry fees of approximately € 3.50 per person. Dali's Costa Brava: Figueres, Rosas and Cadaques 9 Hours Visit the picturesque towns of the Costa Brava, beginning with Figueres, the beautiful village where Salvador Dali, Spain's most famous surrealist, was born. Tour the Teatre Museu Dali, a museum built by Dali that contains many of his masterpieces in various art forms including paintings, watercolors, charcoal and sculpture. Continue along the Costa Brava to Rosas (a Greek colony of Rhodes), a seaside village with lovely beaches and transparent blue water. Take a stroll inside the Citadel; cross the impressive XVI century gate, Puerta de Mar, to discover Greek ruins dating to 776 B.C., the remains of 200 B.C. - 400 A.D. Roman cities, and the XI century Santa Maria Romanic monastery. Then enjoy a delicious Mediterranean lunch featuring grilled fish (additional cost). The last stop is considered the jewel of the coast: Cadaqués, the place that was Dali's inspiration. Unspoiled and remote, the village is known for its crystal blue water, whitewashed houses and sandy beaches. Dali spent summers in nearby Port-Lligat for over 50 years; his house is now a museum that will be visited before returning to Barcelona. Number of Persons: 1 - 2 (Car) 3 - 6 (Minivan) 7 - 14 (Coach) Monday - Friday € 959 € 1028 € 925 Saturday, Sunday & Holidays € 1066 € 1135 € 1031 NOTE: Includes private car, driver and guide. Lunch is not included in the price; entry fees of approximately € 20 per person are additional. Medieval Catalonia: Girona and Besalú 9 Hours Besalú, a picturesque medieval town, has several buildings dating from the XII century that make it unique in Catalonia. Walk across its fortified Roman bridge, complete with crenellated battlements, and enjoy a guided tour of the town, including the Miqve or ritual Jewish baths that date from the 11th or 12th century. Enjoy lunch (additional cost) in a medieval building in the city center, where both traditional Catalonian and Mediterranean cuisine are offered. In the afternoon depart for Girona, one of the most important historical sites in Spain. Founded by the Romans, occupied by Muslims from the 8th - 11th centuries, it was repeatedly invaded by Napolean with little success. Take a walking tour through its labyrinthine historic center, with its narrow, steep alleyways and streets and its ancient stone houses. Visit the 12th century Arab baths; El Call, its magnificent Jewish Quarter, one of the best preserved in Europe; and its magnificent Gothic cathedral containing many works of art. Number of Persons: 1 - 2 (Car) 3 - 6 (Minivan) 7 - 14 (Coach) Monday - Friday € 959 € 1028 € 925 Saturday, Sunday & Holidays € 1066 € 1135 € 1031 NOTE: Includes private car, driver and guide. Lunch is not included in the price; entry fees of approximately € 2 - 8 per person, depending on the number of sites visited, are additional. Montserrat: The Sacred Mountain 5 Hours The incomparable mountain of Montserrat is unique in the world for its distinctive shape and form: eerie rock formations and steep sided lofty mountain spires conspire to create a magnificent, dramatic landscape. Its historic monastery complex, founded in the 9th century by Benedictine monks, is the pre-eminent religious shrine of Catalonia, which together with the mountain has become the symbol and emblem of Catalan identity. Visit the Basilica to see the medieval statue of La Moreneta, the black madonna, which was found in a nearby cave by shepherds. One of Europe's oldest and renowned boys' choirs, the 50 member Escolania was formed in the 13th century and sings daily in the Basilica. Montserrat also has an interesting museum containing the works of Caravaggio, Tiepolo, Monet, Degas, Dali and Picasso, among others. Although most of the monastery is not open to the public, visitors can enjoy a virtual tour of the monastery's most symbolic parts in the exhibition "Montserrat Indoors". Number of Persons: 1 - 2 (Car) 3 - 6 (Minivan) 7 - 14 (Coach) Monday - Friday € 519 € 552 € 632 Saturday, Sunday & Holidays € 598 € 631 € 711 NOTE: Includes private car, driver and guide. Entry fees of approximately € 6 per person are additional.