Barcelona
TRIP OVERVIEW Barcelona is the passionate capital of Catalonia, an unforgettable city of art, culture and beauty. Gaudi's works, museums, monuments and FC Barcelona’s football team homeland. Walk along the Ramblas to enjoy street musicians, living statues, hustlers and locals. Hop onto the Tramvia Blau for a tram trip up to the top of Tibidabo and take in the magnificent sights of the city below you. Shop along the Passeig de Gracia, at the most well-known boutiques in Barcelona. Have a sunset drink at a chiringuito bar on the Barceloneta beach, then after dark, join the locals for pub crawling at the Barri Gotic for a huge selection of tapas bars, wine bars, cocktail lounges and even Irish pubs! Now that you've worked up an appetite, head for El Born where you'll find the finest in new catalonian cuisine. From the spires of Gaudi’s grand cathedral to ancient libraries and colosseums, this part of the world is a treat for the senses. And the best way to explore is aboard the Norwegian Epic Cruise ship. You’ll treasure stops in picturesque ports like Cannes and Majorca. And enjoy your time at sea with one-of-a-kind entertainment and dining. Population: 1.6 million Language: Catalan and Spanish Opening hours: Usually 9.30 am to 1.30 pm and 4.30 pm to 8 pm Monday – Friday with some variations. ·
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Many establishments have the same opening hours on Saturdays and some open until lunchtime on Sundays. Shopping centres and many large stores do not close for lunch/siesta.
Emergency numbers: 112 all emergencies / 092 local police / 061 medical emergencies Time Zone: Central European Time (CET), UTC +1
FLIGHT OPTIONS
BARCELONA CITY PASS The "Barcelona City Pass" is a fantastic package that combines preferential skip the line tickets and transport tickets in Barcelona. Visit Barcelona best Attractions, well-chosen and combined together to offer you the greatest value at the best price. We love this official Barcelona.com city pass packages of products that offers an innovative solution to discover the city and saves you money during your must do Barcelona visit. The pass includes priority access without queuing to the Sagrada Familia, the Park GĂźell, airport transfer ticket with the Aerobus, and a ticket for the official Barcelona city Hop-on Hop-Off tourist bus. An ideal solution if you are an active visitor. Its great advantage is that you will receive it by email and therefore you will not have to go get it upon arrival at the city. You can show it directly on your mobile phone. The city pass is the best way to discover Barcelona by optimizing the visits, transport and therefore your stay.
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A priority skip the line entrance to visit the Sagrada Familia (an option with access to the towers of the monument and one with a guided tour are also available) A priority skip the line entrance to visit the Parc Guell A round trip with the Aerobus: the bus that connects in 30 minutes the Barcelona Airport Terminal 2 and Terminal 1 with the center of Barcelona (Plaza Catalunya). Or if you arrive at Girona airport, one-way transfer to / from Girona airport to the center of Barcelona. A ticket (one or two days option) for the Hop-on Hop-off tourist bus, which allows you to visit the city making as many stops as you like and therefore at your own pace. But this is not all: The Barcelona City Pass also offers numerous discounts on other major attractions and transport tickets:
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20% discount on Hola Transportation card 20% discount on the following museums and monuments: Casa Batllo, Casa Mila, Poble Espanyol, Picasso Museum Barcelona, Fundación Joan Miro, MNAC. 20% discount on attractions: The Aquarium, Zoo, Montjuic cable car, Camp Nou visit 20% discount on tours to Figueres, Montserrat, Costa Brava, PortAventura ... 20% discount on bike rides.
Why buy the Barcelona City Pass? · ·
The concept is very innovative. It is the first time that a city offers a formula that combines preferential skip-the-line tickets and accessible transportation, all online and by e-mail. We like the quick and practical aspects of the concept. The choice of the two main must-visit tourist attractions is a good idea: the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell are the two most popular monuments for visitors.
HOTEL OPTIONS
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CRUISE DETAILS
SUMMARY: Accommodations All suggested hotels are all near the City Center and near the Barcelona City Pass Attractions, as well as the Cruise Port. Please review and provide feedback so that we can narrow down the selection(s)
Airfare To save travel time and avoid connections, non-stop direct flights are recommended. NOTE: There are a few budget-airlines offering connections at almost half the cost. - TAP Air Portugal offers rates at about $633 roundtrip, with layovers in Lisbon ranging from 8 hours – 19 hours - WOW Airlines offers rates at about $650 roundtrip, with detour layovers in Keflavik, Iceland ranging about 10 hours These options are great if you are interested in a mini-vacation around your vacation. However, what you save in dollars you will lose in time spent at your Primary Destination. Additional factors like fatigue and jetlag must also be considered. Less time spent travelling, the better.
Requirements Passport - YES VISA - No
Currency Euro
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