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WhatsappFull day excursion to Girona and Besalú
8h
Spanish,
English
Pickup service
Description
The labyrinthine layout and medieval flavour of its streets, its steep staircases, its great historical contribution and, above all, its firm commitment to recovering the old quarter of "El Call" make the Jewish quarter of Girona a unique and fascinating place. The county town of Besalú preserves a unique Jewish heritage site in Catalonia: a 12th century "Mikveh" and the remains of a synagogue dating from the 13th century. In 1966, Besalú was declared a National Historic and Artistic Site. Since then, many discoveries have been made that have led to a magnificent recovery of the town's heritage. Its medieval streets with their irregular layout, the arches, the stairways, the stone houses and the superb Romanesque bridge that leads to the town centre over the waters of the River Fluvià. Everything in Besalú retains the charm of a time when this small town in the county of La Garrotxa was part of a prosperous and powerful county.
What we are going to do?
A full day guided excursion that will give you a broad knowledge of the history of the Jewish community of Girona. After pick-up at our accommodation or agreed meeting point, we will go on a walking tour of the Jewish quarter of the city of Girona. A tour that will provide us with a splendid view of Girona's "El Call" complex, located in the very heart of the Roman and medieval city, and which we will complete with a visit to the Museum of the History of the Jewish Community. At midday we will stop for lunch in one of Girona's delicious restaurants. After lunch we will leave for the village of Besalú, an important village dating back to the Middle Ages and of great historical importance in the Jewish community of Girona. The experience includes a guided visit to the "Mikveh" of Besalú, considered one of the most important in Europe. Around 5pm we will return to Girona where we will end the excursion.
Itinerary
Girona (old town, El Call and main monuments of the city) - Besalú - Girona
What's included?
Pick up from accommodation or agreed meeting point
Transport
Guided tour
Official guide
Entrance ticket to the Museum of the History of the Jewish Community
Entrance ticket to the "Mikve" of Besalú
Important
The pick-up point will be confirmed 48 hours before the day of the activity. If you are arriving to Girona from Barcelona or any other city, you can be picked up at Girona train station. Lunch is not included in the price of the activity.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. If you cancel under this time or do not show up, you will not be refunded.
