Costa Brava Roman and Greek Heritage with Panoramic Boat Ride Small Group Day Tour

Costa Brava Roman and Greek Heritage with Panoramic Boat Ride Small Group Day Tour - In out Barcelona Tours
Costa Brava Roman and Greek Heritage with Panoramic Boat Ride Small Group Day Tour - In out Barcelona Tours
Costa Brava Roman and Greek Heritage with Panoramic Boat Ride Small Group Day Tour - In out Barcelona Tours
Costa Brava Roman and Greek Heritage with Panoramic Boat Ride Small Group Day Tour - In out Barcelona Tours
Costa Brava Roman and Greek Heritage with Panoramic Boat Ride Small Group Day Tour - In out Barcelona Tours
Costa Brava Roman and Greek Heritage with Panoramic Boat Ride Small Group Day Tour - In out Barcelona Tours
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Small Group Tour · Full Day

Costa Brava

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Duration : 10h · Full Day
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Discover the Greek-Roman ruins of Empuries and enjoy the Costa Brava with a panoramic boat ride to the Medes Islands.

Summary

Join us on an exciting adventure in Costa Brava, the most beautiful coastal region of Catalonia. Discover this charming coast by diving in its crystalline waters, exploring its wonderful marine wildlife and learning about its ancient history. Our guide will show you some of the most picturesque coves, hidden along the coast, where you will even have the chance to take a dive in the turquoise blue water.


Tour highlights

  • Visit the archeological remains of the ancient Greco-Roman city of Empúries

  • Travel to the Illes Medes by ship

  • Enjoy a wonderful scenic journey along the Costa Brava

  • Take a swim in the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean

  • Stroll through traditional fishing towns

  • The small size of the group (max. 8 people) assures a personalized attention by the guide.

Tour information

Languages

On request (English or spanish)

Included
  • Professional guide
  • Private transportation
  • Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
  • Visit to the archeological remains of Empúries
  • Boat tour to Medes Islands
  • Take the chance to swim in the crystalline waters of the Mediterranean
Not included
  • Any private expenses
  • Gratuities (optional)

Points of interest

  • Costa Brava:
    Located in the northeast of Catalunya is one of the most beautiful regions of Spain. The Costa Brava is bathed in the waves of the majestic Mediterranean Sea, offering a gorgeous mosaic of greens and blues. Costa Brava also has a long and fascinating history as the entrance to the Iberian Peninsula from the Mediterranean.

  • Archeological Remains of Empúries:
    Discover with our guide the ancient Greek and Roman heritage by touring the archeological remains of Emporion (or Emporiae). This historical city was once very important to the Roman Empire and Greek culture.

  • Boat tour:
    We will take you near the Medes Islands on a 1.5-hout tour in a glass-bottom boat, during which you will have the chance to enjoy amazing views of the region’s rich diversity of marine life.

  • Islas Medes:
    A small archipelago, formed by seven little islands and reefs which are home to an underwater site of extraordinary biological and ecological value. In 2010, The Medes Islands were declared as Protected National Nature Park and its ecosystem has been classified as the best Marine Reserve in the Western Mediterranean. Explore the flora and fauna that this pearl of the region has to offer.

  • Swim in an idyllic cove:
    Take a deep dive in the crystalline waters of a Mediterranean cove, surrounded by caves and natural life.


Tour Description

Get picked up by your guide at your accommodation in Barcelona. Enjoy the comfort of a private minivan for you and your small group. Together embark on an exciting adventure to discover the most symbolic, representative and beautiful corners of Costa Brava, located in the northeast of Catalonia and bathed by the waves of the gorgeous Mediterranean Sea.
Between visits enjoy panoramic views, stopping at several viewpoints to take pictures with the magnificent natural landscape, which blends bright greens with the wonderful turquoise blue of the sea.
Accompanied by your expert guide, start your journey through time at the archeological remains of Empúries, a very important old city on the Mediterranean coast. Here discover ancient Greek and Roman ruins and learn about how these people once lived.
Follow their footsteps as you explore their city, their streets, houses, temples and markets.
Next, visit Sant Martí d’ Empúries, a small town built next to one of the most important ports of the Roman Empire. The place remains a medieval town today, with a conserved wall and narrow, picturesque alleys.
Travel from Sant Martí d’Empúries to Estartit, the principal port and one of the most popular diving destinations of Costa Brava, boarding a ship to the Medes Islands. The trip will take around an hour and a half, during which time you will discover the stunning biodiversity of flora and fauna native to this archipelago, known for having one of the best marine reserves of the western Mediterranean.
The Medes Islands is an archipelago of 7 islands, part of the Natural Park of Montgrí. These islands hold the secrets of a fascinating history, as a place where pirates were marooned after surviving shipwrecks at sea.
Finally, take the chance to dive into the crystalline waters of a hidden cove, surrounded by the magnificent natural landscape of Costa Brava.
Walk through some of the most representative and charming fishermen’s towns of the region, which combine an ancient tradition with the modernity of today. Explore the labyrinth of narrow streets and corners that hide a very long and rich history.



Travellers choice 2021

More than 10.144 Five Star Reviews

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MeiniM40

Mat went above and beyond. The trip was our highlight in Spain.
5 stars reviews

Our tour guide was Mat. He did such a good job. I’m so glad that we booked the trip “ ...


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