Spain: Girona & Costa Brava
Shimmering coasts, mountain vistas, and medieval villages frame your experience as you coast along picturesque landscapes with each day of your Costa Brava bike tour.
Former tour name: Spain’s Costa Brava: Cycling Dali’s Landscapes
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 15 - 35|
- Biking: 2 - 4 hr|
- Group Size: 20
Starting From
10-day Bike Vacation + Air Package
$3,995
7-day Bike Vacation Only
$2,995
Per person, double occupancy

Spain: Girona & Costa Brava
Cycle along shimmering coasts and castle-crowned villages during VBT’s Costa Brava bike tour. The vast Mediterranean Sea greets you as you reel past picturesque farmlands, coastal vistas, and fruit orchards. Along the way, explore quaint medieval villages and immerse yourself in local life. Dive into the thriving art community in the stone village Peratallada; allow gentle winds to carry you through the cobbled stone streets of Baix Empordà; learn about cider production during a private tour and tasting; and explore the ruins of Empuries, some of the most important Greek and Roman ruins on the Iberian Peninsula. Each ride of your journey is framed by lush farmlands, sunflower fields, and stunning mountain views.What to Expect
This tour offers easy terrain throughout the trip and is ideal for beginning cyclists; however, there may be some challenging hills for non-enthusiastic riders. VBT’s van support shuttle is always available for those who would like assistance. Some roads may have busier traffic during the popular months of June and first two weeks of September.
- Daily Mileage: 15 - 35|
- Biking: 2 - 4 hr|
- Group Size: 20
Cycling
Cyclists
Support
Tour Highlights
- Embark on a walking tour of the Old Town of Girona.
- Bear witness to the personal life of artist Salvador Dali during a visit to Púbol Castle.
- Pedal a rural landscape past fields of sunflowers, fruit orchards, and rice fields.
- Stroll the cobbled streets of Pals, admiring the town’s Gothic and Romanesque architecture.
- View the artists’ galleries and 11th-century castle of Peratallada, a moated town built of stone.
- Pause in a lovely apple orchard to sample ciders and learn about their production.
- Savor a delicious, home-grown lunch as the guest of a small Catalonian farm.
- Enjoy the breeze as you stroll the beachside cycling path from your hotel in L’Escala.
- Admire one of the finest amphitheaters outside of Rome on a guided audio tour of the Greek and Roman ruins of Empuries.
- Enjoy a scenic private cruise along the Costa Brava.
- Toast your travel mates with some of Catalonia’s finest wines during a festive farewell dinner.
Climate Information
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
Mar61º/44º
Apr64º/47º
May69º/54º
Jun76º/60º
Sep78º/62º
Oct71º/55º
Average
Precipitation:
Mar1.6 in
Apr1.9 in
May2.3 in
Jun1.6 in
Sep3.4 in
Oct3.6 in
What's Included | Bike Vacation + Air Package | Bike Vacation Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare | ||
Transfers to and from international airport | ||
One night in Girona and one night in Barcelona in conveniently located hotels with breakfasts included | ||
6 nights in 4- hotels | ||
13 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners |
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Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
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Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
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Road Bicycle (Aluminum alloy frame)
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Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Vehicle Support
Luggage Transfers
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2020 Pre-Trip Extension - Barcelona
2 Nights From $545 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $395
- 2 nights at Barcelona Hotel 1898
- Daily breakfast
- City Information
- Airport transfers
- Transfer from Barcelona to Girona
Depart from home and travel to Spain. The particulars of your arrival overseas are detailed with your flight itinerary and airline tickets.
Upon arrival at the Barcelona airport, claim your luggage. If your luggage is delayed, fill in a PIR form before leaving the baggage claim area—VBT representatives are not allowed into the baggage claim area. Please make certain that your VBT luggage tags are affixed to your bag so your VBT representative can identify you. After exiting customs, enter the arrival hall, where your VBT representative will be holding a VBT sign and will make arrangements for your transfer via private car or van to your Barcelona hotel, conveniently located on Las Ramblas Boulevard near the central Placa de Catalunya. Transfer time is approximately 40 minutes, depending on traffic.
Then, discover Barcelona at your leisure as you spend two nights in one of the most beautiful and vibrant capitals of the Mediterranean. Well known for its history, cuisine, and contemporary architecture, Barcelona is a unique blend of modern and ancient delights. Its Roman ruins tell tales of a fallen empire, and the Ciutat Vella—the Old Town—invites long strolls along narrow, winding pedestrian streets and past old markets, theaters and pastry shops.
VBT provides you with City Information that includes recommendations on what to see and do in Barcelona. If you arrive early, your hotel room may not be available until 3:00 p.m. You may store your luggage at the reception desk.
Hotel: Hotel 1898
Continue your independent exploration of Barcelona. Marvel at the genius of Antoni Gaudí, admiring the Modernist facades of his surreal buildings, including the soaring Sagrada Familia Cathedral and his playful Parc Guell, with its colored mosaics of trees. Seven structures built by Gaudí are UNESCO Word Heritage sites, testifying to his exceptional contribution to the development of architecture around the turn of the 20th century. You might also visit his Casa Battlo, La Pedrera and Casa Marti. Browse the famous Boqueria covered market. Explore the medieval Barri Gotic district, home to The Cathedral of Barcelona, and the city’s Jewish Quarter. Many sites are within walking distance of your centrally located hotel near the Placa de Catalunya. Be sure to enjoy delicious small-plate tapas at the Barceloneta old port, or take a leisurely stroll via the lively Ramblas Boulevard to the sea, where you can stroll among the scented flower market, or stop at Pasteleria Escriba to taste its delicious crema catalana.
Hotel: Hotel 1898
Meals: Breakfast
Check out of your hotel this morning (check-out time is 11:00 a.m.) and continue your exploration of Barcelona After a leisurely lunch, meet your VBT representative at 2:45 p.m. in the lobby of the hotel. He or she will assist in your private transfer to Girona, the cultural capital of Catalonia. Upon arrival, enjoy a short stroll to the hotel where you will stay for the next two nights. Note: Transfer times are subject to change; the exact time will be confirmed to you upon arrival in Barcelona.
VBT Air Package guests arrive throughout the day.
Hotel: Nord 1901
Meals: Breakfast
Air Package Only
2020 Post-Trip Extension - Palma de Mallorca
2 Nights From $545 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $245
- 3 nights at Hotel Saratoga*
- Roundtrip airfare between Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca
- Daily breakfasts
- City Information
- Airport transfers
- * Please note: For travelers taking the optional Post-trip Extension, the last night of the Air Package (Day 9) will be spent at the Hotel Saratoga in Mallorca instead of the Hotel 1898 in Barcelona.
After the tour, transfer to Barcelona’s Hotel 1898 with your fellow travelers. Here, you may enjoy a short afternoon break before transferring from Hotel 1898 to Barcelona’s International airport for your late-afternoon flight to Palma de Mallorca. Upon arrival at the Palma de Mallorca (PMI) airport, claim your luggage. Exit the Luggage Collation area through Gate C. A VBT representative, holding a VBT sign, will meet you at the Airport Meeting Point near Exit 4. At this time, please verify with your VBT representative the time of your transfer at the end of your trip from your Mallorca hotel back to the airport. If you are not able to locate the representative, go to the Moltona Viatges Office for assistance. You will transfer by private car or van (about 30 minutes) to your centrally located hotel in Palma de Mallorca. VBT provides you with City Information that includes recommendations on what to see and do during your stay.
Hotel: Hotel 1898
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, meet your local guide at 9 a.m. for an included walking tour of Palma de Mallorca. After your orientation tour, you’ll have ample time to follow your whims during your independent stay at our centrally located hotel. Wander the Old Town, brimming with medieval atmosphere, inviting shops and relaxing cafés. Marvel at the Gothic wonder of the massive Seu Cathedral. Head up to the 14th-century Bellver Castle, a spectacular circular structure built by King James.
Hotel: Hotel Saratoga
Meals: Breakfast
Continue your exploration of the beautiful island of Mallorca today. You may want to venture to the mountain village of Valldemossa, where composer Frederic Chopin secluded himself in a monastery to write some of his most famous pieces.
Hotel: Hotel Saratoga
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast* this morning, you will transfer to the Palma de Mallorca airport (about 30 minutes, depending on traffic) for your departing flight **. Please ensure that you are ready in the hotel reception area at the designated time.
*Please note: For guests with early-morning departures, breakfast at the hotel may not be available. Please check with the front desk to verify the times that breakfast is served.
**VBT recommends that you check your transfer time in your Transfer Reminder. VBT transfer times and departure points are finalized in advance and cannot be modified for individual guests. If you extend your stay beyond the scheduled program dates, return transportation to the airport will be at your own expense.
Meals: Breakfast

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