Artistic. Proud. Unmistakable. Catalonia’s unique spirit flows through Gaudí’s dreamlike geometry, the fluid intensity of Dalí’s brushwork, and the shifting dialogue between countryside and coast. Led by your handpicked Signature Guide, this journey shares that spirit with you, from Barcelona’s artistic pulse to the forested calm of Oller del Mas and the whitewashed bays that shaped Dalí’s imagination. Each day brings encounters with the makers and producers who keep Catalan traditions alive, offering a deep connection to a region defined by creativity, heritage, and the clarity of Mediterranean light.
Venture to the very heart of each destination on our Signature Collection, where every journey is shaped by our unrivalled local connections and insider expertise. Step beyond the ordinary with private invitations, rare encounters, and experiences few will ever share. So when someone says, “I’ve been there,” you’ll simply smile, knowing you’ve experienced it differently.
Signature Experiences:
Connect with Barcelona’s new wave of pioneering artisans and artists in the creative Gràcia district, tasting local delicacies and creating your own Catalan-style mosaic
Enjoy exclusive access to two small-batch vineyards in the Penedès, sampling their fine wines, dining on a traditional Catalan lunch, and exploring their vines and cellars
Join a local chef at a coastal winery overlooking the Mediterranean to prepare seasonal, slow-food dishes, while sipping regional wines and classic aperitifs from the estate
Immerse yourself in Dalí’s coastal world, exploring his home and the wild, wind-carved headlands of the Costa Brava that shaped his surrealist imagination
Signature Day: Experience our distinctive Signature Day, choosing between e-biking through the Pla de Bages countryside, creating contemporary prints with Catalan artist Lourdes Fisa, tracing Roman and monastic history in Tarragona and Poblet, or hiking to Rupit’s dramatic waterfall followed by a Catalan village lunch
Signature Stay: Experience Catalonia’s countryside calm at Oller del Mas, settling into luxurious, modern cabins on a historic wine estate framed by vineyards, pine forest, and far-reaching views of Montserrat
Signature Guide: Let your handpicked Signature Guide lead you to the region’s soul — sharing their home, heritage, and heart
Activity Areas
Culture
Region & Country & City
Europe: Catalonia, Spain
Included in the Price
- Elegant, hand-picked hotels and a Signature Stay in Oller del Mas, a luxurious retreat in the Catalan countryside - All breakfasts, five lunches, and five dinners, featuring restaurants that capture the authentic cuisine of Catalonia - Named Signature Guide with outstanding knowledge and guest satisfaction - Gratuities for local support staff so every detail of your journey feels effortless - Comfortable transport, including private minibus transfers - Complimentary transfers on arrival and departure, ensuring a smooth journey
Not Included In The Price
Itinerary
Day 1 Settle into the rhythms of Barcelona | Welcome reception at Studio 46
Your journey begins in the city of Barcelona, the Catalan capital, where the Mediterranean light illuminates a distinct artistic heritage and culture. Complimentary arrival transfers are provided today, allowing you to settle into your journey with ease.
Those arriving early may join an optional walking tour of the Old Quarter, tracing the city’s history through Roman stones, medieval lanes, and intimate squares with a local expert.
As evening falls, gather for our welcome reception at one of Barcelona’s most privileged creative enclaves: Studio 46. Though this modernist workshop is normally reserved for collectors and industry insiders, our exclusive invitation sets the tone for the days ahead with a guided walk through its remarkable archive of contemporary and Barcelona-inspired works, followed by an elegant tapas dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Pulitzer
Day 2 In the footsteps of Catalan visionaries | Meet the artisans redefining modern Barcelona
Trace the masterpieces of Modernism around Barcelona, discovering works that transformed the city at the turn of the century. Our tour includes a private invitation to explore inside Gaudí’s spectacular unfinished church, La Sagrada Família, and we step inside the Hospital de Sant Pau complex, before pausing along the iconic Block of Discord, home to a string of Modernist façades.
Signature Experience: Later, we meet the next generation of Catalan artisans preserving Barcelona’s creative soul. Venturing into Gràcia − a district defined by makers, community spirit, and independent character − we meet small-scale producers and specialist shops on a curated tasting walk, before a hands-on session in an artist’s studio introduces us to Catalonia’s distinctive trencadís mosaic tradition.
Second night at Hotel Pulitzer
Day 3 Into the Catalan countryside | Taste the small-batch wines of Penedès
Trade city life for countryside calm today, journeying into the historic wine region of Penedès, known for its small-scale producers specialising in cava.
Signature Experience: Here, we enjoy exclusive access to two small-batch vineyards preserving the distinct traditions and tastes of Penedès. The first offers a guided introduction to local varieties and cellar traditions, followed by a tasting that reflects the area’s distinctive microclimates. Continue to the second for a traditional Catalan lunch, then walk into the fields to learn how generations have cultivated this landscape. The visit concludes in the cool cellar, where the ageing methods and bottling techniques are revealed before a final tasting.
This afternoon, settle into Oller del Mas, your Signature Stay, where luxurious cabins open onto oak and pine forests and frame serene views of Montserrat’s serrated peaks. Dinner follows at Bages 964, the estate’s contemporary restaurant, where seasonal Catalan dishes are paired with wines from the surrounding vineyards.
Overnight at Oller del Mas
Day 4 Signature Day | Connect with Catalonia’s creativity and spirit
Today is your Signature Day, an invitation to experience Catalonia through its landscapes, artistry, and layered heritage. You could:
Cycle gentle country paths on an e-bike, moving between small forests, open fields and centuries-old farmsteads along the Pla de Bages. Learn how agricultural rhythms and the historic Ignatius Way have shaped this calm rural corridor.
Work alongside one of Manresa’s most respected visual artists, Lourdes Fisa, in her studio, exploring the textures, colours and techniques of contemporary printmaking as you create a small artwork inspired by the natural and cultural identity of the region.
Walk through centuries of Roman and monastic history with an expert guide in Tarragona and Poblet, tracing ancient walls, stepping into medieval cloisters, and exploring underground Roman tunnels before a relaxed Catalan lunch in the old quarter.
Wander the 16th-century stone village of Rupit, pausing for fresh pastries before a gentle two-hour hike to viewpoints overlooking a dramatic waterfall, followed by a generous Catalan meal in a family-run restaurant.
Later, we reunite for dinner at L’Ó, a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Món Sant Benet complex. Here, renowned chef Ivan Margalef takes inspiration from his immediate environment − the monastery of Sant Benet, the vegetable gardens, and the picturesque Pla de Bages – to produce an innovative menu deeply rooted in Catalan identity.
Second night at Oller del Mas
Day 5 Echoes of old Girona | Journey through historic quarters to the calm of Banyoles
Begin the day in Girona, a city shaped by Roman foundations, medieval walls, and one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in Europe. Wander the narrow lanes of the Call, step inside the Cathedral and Arab Baths, and follow a section of the ancient Roman wall, where views open across tiled rooftops and the houses edging the Onyar River.
A relaxed lunch in the old quarter sets an easy rhythm for the afternoon, which unfolds beside Banyoles Lake. Encircled by reed beds, poplars, and distant hills, this glacial lake offers a calm shift of pace, its still waters anchoring a gentle walk enriched by stories of the region’s natural and cultural heritage.
Continue to the coast and settle into the Park Hotel San Jorge & Spa, a clifftop retreat with pathways down to two secluded coves. Dinner unfolds in the Mediterranean-view dining room, with dishes celebrating the coastal traditions of the Costa Brava.
Overnight at Park Hotel San Jorge & Spa
Day 6 Flavours shaped by sea and stone | Cook Catalan dishes above the Mediterranean Sea
Begin the morning exploring Pals, a beautifully preserved medieval village of cobbled lanes, honey-coloured stone, and quiet archways overlooking the Empordà plains.
Signature Experience: Continue to a coastal winery, where a panoramic terrace sets the scene for an immersive cooking experience. Under the guidance of a local chef, prepare seasonal dishes, from regional appetisers to a traditional paella, using ingredients rooted in the surrounding farmland and coast. As each course comes together, sip estate wines and settle into the relaxed rhythm of a long Mediterranean lunch.
Return to your Costa Brava retreat, and either follow the coastal Camí de Ronda to hidden coves or simply relax by the sea-facing hotel pool as the Mediterranean light fades.
Second night at Park Hotel San Jorge & Spa
Day 7 Trace the Costa Brava | Explore the wild coast that shaped Dalí’s imagination
Travel north along the Costa Brava into a region where generations of artists found inspiration in the interplay of sea, rock, and shifting light.
Signature Experience: Explore Dalí’s coastal world on a curated journey through Port Lligat, Cadaqués, and Cap de Creus. Begin at the artist’s intimate house-museum, preserved as he and Gala left it, before continuing to the artistic enclave of Cadaqués for a relaxed seaside lunch and time to wander its narrow lanes. The day builds toward the raw landscapes of Cap de Creus Natural Park, where wind-carved cliffs, elemental light, and far-reaching Mediterranean horizons echo the surreal forms that defined Dalí’s imagination.
In the evening, gather at Bell-Lloc Winery for a farewell dinner to remember. After an introduction to the estate’s landscape-led philosophy and a short walk through its vineyards and cellar, enjoy a curated Catalan menu paired with Bell-Lloc wines — an elegant final reflection of Empordà’s character.
Third night at Park Hotel San Jorge & Spa
Day 8 Say a fond farewell to Catalonia
Soak in the final moments of calm on the Costa Brava this morning, where pine-framed coves and soft morning light offer a gentle farewell to the coast. A transfer returning you to Barcelona is provided today.
After breakfast, your journey draws to a close, but the impressions linger: the creative spirit of Barcelona, the medieval lanes of Girona, the luminous bays that shaped Dalí’s imagination, and the warmth of the people who brought each place to life.
Alternatively, open a new chapter of discovery by speaking to your Signature Collection travel expert about extending your stay.
