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Besalu,Banyoles Lake & Garrotxa Volcanoes Small Group from Girona
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Besalu,Banyoles Lake & Garrotxa Volcanoes Small Group from Girona

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Ages 1-95, max of 7 per group
Duration: 8h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Local guide expert in history
  • Bottled water
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Santa Pau


Start:
  • Plaça de Sant Feliu, 17004 Girona, Spain
    Our meeting point is in Sant Feliu Square, beside The River Caffe, Girona city (Spain)
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Infant seats available
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8444P12

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travellers

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    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8444P12

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    • Gumby001
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      Good Introduction To The Jewish History Of Girona…..
      During our 4 day stay in Barcelona, my wife and I decided to make a side trip to Girona so we could see the Old Town and remnants of their Jewish community. Here are the pros and cons. Pros: - Our guide, Ona, walked us through the Medieval Old Town of Girona with an emphasis on items of Jewish interest. She offered lots of anecdotes and stories about various historical people and places along the way. - The most time…1 out of the 3 hour tour…was spent at the Jewish Museum which was certainly worth the visit. - Ona was friendly so we were also able to get to know her on a personal level. Our train got a late start (30 minutes) so I reached her by phone and made simple arrangements to meet. - Cost of the tour was very reasonable…$98 for 2 people. Cons: - Girona is about 40 miles northeast of Barcelona using the high speed train. That might not be a con. In fact, I like trains. But the train station in Barcelona is huge and a zoo. - While Ona was full of information, her accent was quite strong which made understanding her words a bit difficult when she spoke more quickly at times. All in all, it was a worthwhile tour and one we will not forget.
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      A wonderful private tour with spectacular photo opportunities and a great lunch stop.
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    • Llozano01
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      Best experience of the Costa Brava
      This was an amazing experience in every way. Miguel, Jordi and Alex were exceptional guides very kind and knowlegeable about history of the region. Definitely this trip is highly recommended!
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      Very fresh and interesting tour.
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      Great Tour of Girona
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      Wonderful time hitting the Highlights
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      Terrific tour that dove deep into "Game of Thrones" production as well as local history
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    jespascu
    Mataro, Spain6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022 • Couples
    The trip is very interesting with beautiful places to see, like the medieval (and Jewish place) Besalú, Castellfollit de la roca and the small town of La Pau, but the cherry in the cake was our tour guide Àlvar. With all the information and the insights that he gave to us, he made is participant of the story of the places, like if we were living there at that time. Thank you Àlvar, we've learned a lot and we had a lot of fun
    Written 28 July 2022
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    Robin Pigott
    Portland22 contributions
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    My wife and I just returned from a beautiful day exploring some charming medieval villages, hiking up and down into an inactive volcano crater as well enjoying a relaxing lakeside walk. Our tour was well organized by Gironaexperience tours & transfers. Our driver Alex and our guide Eduardo (both fluent in English) were our joyful companions for this full day tour. Eduardo was a font of local knowledge and folklore and kept us both informed and entertained throughout our day together. We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this company. You will not be disappointed. Spending some extra time in the charming city of Girona is also highly recommended, and Gironaexperience can also provide you with a number of in town tours to round out your time here. Have fun and enjoy your stay.
    Written 16 May 2024
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    Scot1110
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2024 • Couples
    A great experience visiting the small picturesque medieval towns - Besalu, Santa Pau, Castellfollit De La Roca - hiking up a volcano and having a 4 course lunch, and to finish off, a short stroll along the Banyoles lake.
    The towns were what I was most looking forward to and they surely did not disappoint! What a stunning part of the country steeped in so much history!
    Our guide Pete did not stutter in telling us all about the history here, he was perfect, charismatic, funny, and very passionate about the historical and present day Catalonia!
    If ever we are back in Girona this company will be first choice for exploring! Save the Castle!

    Thanks for a great day Pete!
    Ailsa & Christian
    Written 6 September 2024
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    Deborah E
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We greatly enjoyed the day we spent with Eduardo and Carme touring Besalú, Banyoles, and an ancient volcano. The day gave us a glimpse into the Pre-Pyrenees area: Besalú and other medieval towns were charming; the ancient volcano was interesting; and the lake at Banyoles was very picturesque. We stopped at a local restaurant with excellent local food for lunch. All in all, a wonderful day!
    Written 4 November 2023
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    RWMDVM
    Boulder, CO10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Couples
    Xavi was friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us a great tour! The day had a nice variety of medieval towns, cathedrals, history and walks up into a volcanic caldera and by the lake. Carmen was a great driver and also very friendly. The countryside was beautiful and I definitely recommend this tour.
    Written 10 October 2024
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    Keeley B
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    Jun 2023 • Couples
    Me and my partner Aaron had a fantastic time on this trip. Excellent communication prior to departure and the lovely new air conditioned minibus was there to meet us with Carmen driving us for the day and Dylan as our guide. The whole tour from start to finish was a perfect day. We loved the medieval villages and Dylan as tour guide spoke excellent English and was really friendly and knowledgeable. The hike up to the volcano and into the crater was steep and I had to take my time but Dylan and the small group were patient, it was a very hot and humid day!!! We went into a volcano crater! Just 😲! Stop for lunch was good. None of the day was rushed and the lake at the end was a beautiful end to the day. There was only 4 people on this tour and the other couple were from Australia and lovely to meet them too. Would recommend to all nature and history lovers. Our favourite tour of the holidays. Many thanks to Carmen and Dylan!!!
    Written 26 June 2023
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    Mark M
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Most enjoyable tour! The tour was extremely comfortable and well organised. Our local guide Dylan was very knowledgeable and his relaxed manner combined for a really great atmosphere. A highly recommended tour!
    Written 25 June 2023
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    shadi913
    San Francisco, CA3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The tour guide, Alvar, is exceptionally knowledgeable, professional and friendly. He patiently guided us and answered all our questions. We enjoyed a vigorous hike into the volcano crater and visited beautiful ancient villages and learned the legends and histories. ThANK YOU!
    Written 12 November 2022
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    faloncc
    Colleyville, TX15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely fantastic and an amazing discovery! The bridge is really cool and it transport you back in time! The town of Besalu was really cool to walk through, parking is available but limited on the out skirts of the town.

    The volcano no longer had a church in the middle of it, but it was the only volcano we found under this name. It was quit the hike up, not for the weary. Bring water!
    Written 1 September 2023
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    Maureen S
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Friends
    Our guide was knowledgable and very well spoken. It was a pleasure to spend the day with him enjoying the beautiful scenery and learn of the history and culture of the region. We enjoyed a delicious lunch of regional cuisine after an interesting hike up and in the volcanoe crater.
    Written 5 May 2024
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