Historical Garrotxa day trip

Plaça de Catalunya, 10, 17004 Girona, Spain, Girona, Spain
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Overview
Duration
9h 30min
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Discover the most beautiful villages and the history of the interior of Girona! You will start the day trip leaving towards Castellfollit de la Roca, a spectacular Garrotxa village hanging on top of a volcanic cliff. You will walk through the center and, before leaving, you will visit a historic cookie factory and try some freshly made ones!You will continue towards a medieval bridge of uncertain origin but of high historical importance, located on a very popular river in the region. There you will take a short break and soak in nature before continuing to the next town, one of the best known in Girona.Once in Besalú, you will go on a guided tour through its old town and, when finished, you will have free time for lunch and wander around its streets, shops, the Fluvià river and, above all, its spectacular bridge and its important Jewish past.You will end the afternoon in Banyoles, walking around the lake and learning about the geology, biology and configuration of the basin and the area. Did you know that no river reaches the lake? And, if the weather is good enough, you can even have a swim! This place is amazing.

What to remember

Important info

  • Depending on the guests, the language for this activity can be in English and Spanish simultaneously. The guides speak both languages
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What's included
included-item
Transport in a private vehicle. Accompanying guide in English. Guided visit in Besalú. Guided visit around the Banyoles lake. Insurance
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What's not included
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Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
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Highlights

Discover the most emblematic towns of the Garrotxa. Admire the hanging houses of Castellfollit and walk to the end of the cliff. Visit a historic cookie factory and try freshly made ones. Stroll through Besalú and learn about its history with a guided tour. Walk around the Banyoles Lake and have a swim if the weather is good la Roca

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Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance
Provider
Girona Explorers
Meeting Point

Your guide will be waiting for you at the electric vehicle charging station in Plaça de Catalunya