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Barcelona 3 Good to know 4 Map 5 Destinations EXCURSIONS 6 Artistic Barcelona Tour: Gaudí & Modernism Barcelona Card Barcelona Football Club Barcelona from the Sea - Vermouth Time Barcelona from the

2 Barcelona 3 Good to know 4 Map 5 Destinations EXCURSIONS 6 Artistic Barcelona Tour: Gaudí & Modernism Barcelona Card Barcelona Football Club Barcelona from the Sea - Vermouth Time Barcelona from the Sea - Sunset Time 7 Classic City Tour Classic & Artistic Tour El Cordobes Flamenco Show Evening Gourmet Tapas - Walking Tour 8 Girona, Figueres & Dalí Museum Gothic Walking Tour Hop-On Hop-Off Montserrat 9 Montserrat & Artistic Barcelona Tour Sagrada Familia Guided Tour - Skip the Line View of Barcelona View of Barcelona and entrance to the Sagrada Familia 10 View of Barcelona and FC Barcelona Museum Entrance Tour Wines & Cavas Enter a world of timeless beauty and endless dreams To help you make the most of your vacation, Transat has arranged a varied program of exciting excursions. This booklet contains information on some of the excursions available, as well as additional information on money matters, clothing suggestions, shopping and the like. As we strive to offer the best possible value, we carefully monitor each excursion to ensure that it meets our high standards. Therefore, we reserve the right to cancel any excursion which does not provide the utmost satisfaction and similarly, we will also vary the itinerary or add new ones as they become available. 11 Terms & Conditions transat.com 2

GOOD TO KNOW Food and drink Meal times differ from those in Canada, except in some resort areas. Lunch, which is the largest of the three meals, is served from 1 to 4 pm and dinner from 8:30 to 11 pm.

3 GOOD TO KNOW Food and drink Meal times differ from those in Canada, except in some resort areas. Lunch, which is the largest of the three meals, is served from 1 to 4 pm and dinner from 8:30 to 11 pm. Nightclubs rarely get going before 2 am. Shopping Stores usually run from 9:30 or 10 am to 1:30 or 2 pm and from 5 pm to 8 or 9 pm. Most department stores are open all day. Stores are closed all day Sunday and some also close on Saturday afternoons. Banks The local currency is the Euro ( ). Banks are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 or 9 am to 1 or 2 pm and, in large cities, from 4 or 5 to 8 pm. It s generally not a good idea to use banks located near monuments or tourist sites. ATMs can be found throughout Barcelona. Tipping Tip is not included on the bill. Although not obligatory, it is customary to leave 10% of the total. Taxis Minimum fare approx The taxi service in Barcelona operates two fares: T-1 applies on weekdays between 8 am and 8 pm in the Greater Barcelona area. T-2 applies weekday evenings between 8 pm and 8 am and 24 hours a day on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays in the Greater Barcelona area. Subway The Barcelona Metro is made up of five lines (L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5) and the FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat), which includes three additional lines (L6, L7 and L8). The metro operates as follows: Sunday to Thursday: 5 am midnight Friday: 5 2 am Saturday: Continuous service Public Holidays: 5 am midnight Destination Representatives in Spain Our destination representatives are always ready to assist you! You ll find the number for our 24-hour help line below. We will be glad to help you! Jumbo Tours emergency number: Transat Customer Service: transat.com 3

4 SPAIN Leiria Santarém LISBON La Coruña Santiago de Compostela Coimbra Setúbal Faro Vigo Viana de Castelo Porto Aveiro Galicia Pontevedra Braga Portalegre Beja Viseu Castelo Branco PORTUGAL Évora Guarda Sanlúcar de Barrameda El Puerto de Sta María Cádiz El Ferrol Orense Badajoz Huelva Lugo Bragança Vila Real Plasencia Cáceres Mérida Extremadura Sevilla Asturias Avilés Ponferrada Don Benito Utrera Morón de la Frontera Jerez de la Frontera Malaga San Fernando ATLANTIC OCEAN Castilla-León Zamora Écija Gijón Oviedo León Salamanca Talavera de la Reina Ciudad Real Puertollano Córdoba Ávila Andalucía Valladolid Segovia Madrid Leganés Parla Santander Cantabria Tolède Jaén Nerja 16 Airport 19 Castilla la Mancha Linares Granada 21 Úbeda Carrer V Montjuïc Barakaldo Bilbao Eibar Euskal Herria Alcalá de Henares Getafe Aranjuez Carrer del Comte Borrell Valdepeñas Carrer del Comt Carrer Sepúlveda Carrer Floridablanca Ronda de Sant Pau Guadalajara Tomelloso Almería C. de la Reina Amalia Soria Cuenca Albacete Murcia Murcia Lorca Donostia San Sebastián Irún Miranda Vitoria de Ebro Pamplona Navarra Burgos Logroño La Rioja Palencia Carrer Villarroel Avinguda del Parallel Carrer València Carrer Casanova s Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 29 4 Carrer Muntaner del Pes de la Palla Ronda de Sant Antoni Parc de Sant Pau del Camp Barcelona Macba Carrer Hospital Carrer Nou de la Rambla De Blanquerna 20 del Doctor Letamendi 3 Jardins de la Universitat Universitat de Barcelona Aragón Teruel Valencia Elda Alicante Elche Orihuela Cartagena Zaragoza Sagunt Valencia Alzira lunya Huesca Gandia ig de Gràcia Carrer Consell de Cent Mont-de- Marsan rrer Pau Claris Carrer Diputació Rda. de la Universitat Carrer dels Tallers Nou Liceu del Portal de la Pau La Rambla C. Ferran Casa Batlló Jardins de la Reina Victoria 9 Catalunya C. Fontanella C. del Carme 27 de la Boqueria Del Teatre George Orwell Passeig de Colom Ronda del Litoral Moll de Bosch i Alsina AJUNTAMENT Pau Tarbes Roger de Llúria REVENTÓS de Pau Vila Agen Auch Cataluña Vic Girona Lérida Manresa Mataró Badalona Tarragona Barcelona Vilanova i la Geltrú Castelló de la Plana Ibiza FRANCE MEDITERRANEAN SEA Carrer Girona Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes Via Laietana de St. Jaume d Antonio López 23 d Antoni Maura 28 Jardins de la Torre de les Aigues Carrer Casp Carrer Ausiàs Marc Ronda Sant Pere de Sta. Caterina C. Jaume I 1 del Palau 7 Estació De Cahors França Montauban Toulouse Foix ANDORRA LA VELLA Formentera Carrer Aragó 8 Passeig de Picasso de Tetuan Pg. de Lluís Companys Jardin de Fonserè I Mestre Albi ANDORRA Mallorca Avinguda Diagonal Jardin del Carlit André Malraux Buenaventura Muñoz Parc de la Ciutadella Parc Zoologic Rodez Carcassonne Palma 5 Parc de l Estació del Nord Montpellier Perpignan Cabrera Carrer Wellington Parlament De Catalunya Carrer Consell d Terminus Carrer Sardenya Mende Menorca Balearic Islands ATLANTIC OCEAN Tangier Algeciras Tarifa MOROCCO La Línea GIBRALTAR CEUTA ALBORAN SEA ALGERIA transat.com 4

DESTINATIONS Barcelona Spain s most popular city is a tantalizing blend of old and new. It features everything from Gothic architecture to Gaudí s Art Nouveau masterpieces and 21 st century buildings.

5 DESTINATIONS Barcelona Spain s most popular city is a tantalizing blend of old and new. It features everything from Gothic architecture to Gaudí s Art Nouveau masterpieces and 21 st century buildings. Scattered in between you ll find bustling bars, lively restaurants and fabulous shopping. Did we mention gorgeous beaches and majestic mountains? Must-sees Sagrada Familia Parc Güell Barri Gotic La Rambla Barceloneta Beach (for the atmosphere) Montjuïc Girona This northern gem offers all the history, excitement and culture of Barcelona, on a smaller scale. Visitors can expect awe-inspiring architecture, Roman ruins, an amazing restaurant scene, a walled old quarter and a superb cathedral. Must-sees Sant Feliu de la Independència Barri Vell Banys Àrabs Museu del Cinema Passeig Arqueològic Costa Brava Home to long stretches of golden beaches, intimate coves, stunning Roman ruins, spectacular nature reserves and landscapes dotted with vineyards and olive groves, the Costa Brava is a mosaic of sensations, sights and sounds that reflect the history of a culture. Must-sees Dalí Museum Cadaqués Pubol Tossa del Mar s Old Town Cap de Creus Natural Park Sant Pere de Rodes transat.com 5

EXCURSIONS Artistic Barcelona Tour: Gaudí & Modernism Half day Barcelona Card Options: 3, 4 and 5 days Tickets Tour Barcelona, the capital of Catalan Art Nouveau, where the famous architect, Antoní

From the outside, see the Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family (Sagrada Familia), Gaudí s unfinished masterpiece.

Discover the best of Gaudi, among other iconic attractions, thanks to the Barcelona Card.

attractions which you can visit for free or at a reduced price, in six languages.

6 EXCURSIONS Artistic Barcelona Tour: Gaudí & Modernism Half day Barcelona Card Options: 3, 4 and 5 days Tickets Tour Barcelona, the capital of Catalan Art Nouveau, where the famous architect, Antoní Gaudí, lived and worked. Stop at Güell Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site designed by Gaudí. From the outside, see the Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family (Sagrada Familia), Gaudí s unfinished masterpiece. Then our tour continues to Paseo de Gracia to see Gaudi s famous apartment buildings (façades) like Casa Milà (La Pedrera) and Casa Batlló. The tour ends at Casa Batlló, Paseo de Gracia 43. Discover the best of Gaudi, among other iconic attractions, thanks to the Barcelona Card. The Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera, the Casa Batllo, the Las Golondrinas cruise boats, the Barcelona Zoo and the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya are just some of the many cultural and leisure attractions which you can visit for free or at a reduced price, in six languages. The Barcelona Card also includes train travel to the airport, access to public transportation, the Barcelona Card Kids for children between 4-12 years old and discounts on over 70 city sights, restaurants, shops and more. Barcelona Football Club Stadium and museum entrance only Barcelona from the Sea Option hours Vermouth Time Option hours Sunset Time to This Camp Nou tour is the best way to get to know the Barcelona Football Club, commonly known as Barça. Get a first-hand look at the day-to-day lives of club members and feel the magic of a five-star venue. Follow in the footsteps of historic players like Kubala, Cruyff, Maradona, Guardiola and Ronaldinho. See the president s box, the press area and the changing room. Walk down the tunnel and onto the pitch where you can enjoy a panoramic view. Also visit the Club Museum where you can admire personal belongings of the stars that have helped make the Barcelona Football Club what it is today. Transportation not included. Enjoy a tour of Barcelona s Old Harbour with a cold vermouth in hand! On this tour, you ll enjoy one of the best views of the city, which includes the Columbus Monument, La Barceloneta and the Maremagnum Shopping Centre. This shared, 12-meter sailing yacht will ride alongside a professional skipper. Once outside of the marina, the yacht will sail along the coast. Legend 10 to to to transat.com 6

EXCURSIONS Classic City Tour Half day Classic & Artistic Tour Full day with lunch without lunch Enjoy a sightseeing tour of vibrant Barcelona.

Continue to the Olympic Village and Harbour to admire the Columbus Monument in honour of Christopher Columbus first voyage to America.

Admire reproductions of the various architectural styles of Spain and taste Catalan sparkling wine during a tour of the Poble Espanyol open-air museum, known as the Spanish Village.

El Cordobes Flamenco Show 1,5 to 3 hours with lunch without lunch Evening Gourmet Tapas - Walking Tour 3 hours Savour authentic local cuisine during a buffet-style dinner-show at the Tablao Cordobes,

7 EXCURSIONS Classic City Tour Half day Classic & Artistic Tour Full day with lunch without lunch Enjoy a sightseeing tour of vibrant Barcelona. Explore de Catalunya, Via Laietana, the Gothic district, Cathedral and de Sant Jaume, home of the Generalitat of Catalonia and City Hall. Continue to the Olympic Village and Harbour to admire the Columbus Monument in honour of Christopher Columbus first voyage to America. Then continue up to Montjuïc by cable car to enjoy a panoramic view from the top of the Olympic Stadium, Palau Sant Jordi and the Calatrava Tower. Admire reproductions of the various architectural styles of Spain and taste Catalan sparkling wine during a tour of the Poble Espanyol open-air museum, known as the Spanish Village. This tour combines both the Classic and Artistic Barcelona tours, with or without lunch. El Cordobes Flamenco Show 1,5 to 3 hours with lunch without lunch Evening Gourmet Tapas - Walking Tour 3 hours Savour authentic local cuisine during a buffet-style dinner-show at the Tablao Cordobes, known since 1970 as one of the most genuine entertainment restaurants in Barcelona. Let the city s most outstanding flamenco artists captivate you with their live dance performances. Transportation not included. Combine gourmet tastings and Catalan culture on a walking tour of Barcelona s famous tapas bars. Get a great overview of the city as you learn how to order tapas and discover some of the best bars and cafés Barcelona has to offer. Visit La Rambla and the Gothic Quarter and the famous La Boqueria food market. As a bonus, your friendly, informative guide can offer suggestions to help you get the most from your stay in Barcelona. Transportation not included. Legend 10 to to to transat.com 7

EXCURSIONS Girona, Figueres & Dalí Museum Full day Gothic Walking Tour Half day Tour two major towns in northern Catalonia.

Enjoy a guided walking tour of Girona, home to one of Europe s best-preserved Jewish quarters. Lunch is not included.

2 hours per route Montserrat Half day Hop on the double-decker tourist bus and discover Barcelona at your own pace! Travel the east-bound or west-bound route.

Use the provided city guide and map to discover all the stops and available discounts at different establishments.

8 EXCURSIONS Girona, Figueres & Dalí Museum Full day Gothic Walking Tour Half day Tour two major towns in northern Catalonia. See Figueres, birthplace of Salvador Dalí, and visit the Dalí Theatre and Museum and Dalí-Joies jewel exhibition. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Girona, home to one of Europe s best-preserved Jewish quarters. Lunch is not included. Tour Barcelona s Gothic quarter and be charmed by its streets, squares, hidden corners, and ancient buildings, while expert guides take you on a journey through history. Hop-On Hop-Off 1 day - approx. 2 hours per route Montserrat Half day Hop on the double-decker tourist bus and discover Barcelona at your own pace! Travel the east-bound or west-bound route. With the same ticket, you can get on and off all day long, change route and learn about the history of the city in several languages through an audio system with earphones. Use the provided city guide and map to discover all the stops and available discounts at different establishments. The buses are accessible to people with limited mobility, equipped with an electric sliding roof in case of rain and attendants are always on board. Drive through small picturesque villages on your way to the majestic mountain of Montserrat, rising 4,051 feet (1,235 metres) above ground. Continue with a visit to the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, one of Spain s most important pilgrimage sites for hundreds of years, and see the 12th century Romanesque sculpture of the black Virgin of Montserrat, also known as la Moreneta. You might even be fortunate enough to hear one of the delightful midday performances of the children s choir (except in July and August). Legend 10 to to to transat.com 8

EXCURSIONS Montserrat & Artistic Barcelona Tour Full day Sagrada Familia Guided Tour - Skip the Line 1.5 hours This is a combination of both the Montserrat & Artistic Barcelona tours.

La Sagrada Familia is one of the most visited buildings in the world. Visit the astonishing interior of this church, where the ceiling reaches 70 metres high.

Also visit La Sagrada Familia s museum, where you will see drawings, plaster models and pictures of the history and development of this basilica, from its early beginnings to the present day.

5 hours Accompanied by an official guide, begin your panoramic tour in Paseo de Gracia to admire the Casa Batllo, La Pedrera and the stunning lanterns that adorn the avenue.

9 EXCURSIONS Montserrat & Artistic Barcelona Tour Full day Sagrada Familia Guided Tour - Skip the Line 1.5 hours This is a combination of both the Montserrat & Artistic Barcelona tours. Lunch is not included. Embark on this guided tour and discover Gaudí, an innovator of his time, has left behind numerous treasures for the discerning tourist to discover in Barcelona. La Sagrada Familia is one of the most visited buildings in the world. Visit the astonishing interior of this church, where the ceiling reaches 70 metres high. Antoní Gaudí designed a richly and symbolically decorated Latin cross plan with five aisles. Also visit La Sagrada Familia s museum, where you will see drawings, plaster models and pictures of the history and development of this basilica, from its early beginnings to the present day. The museum will also provide valuable information on Gaudi s life and career. View of Barcelona 2.5 hours View of Barcelona + Entrance to the Sagrada Familia 2.5 hours Accompanied by an official guide, begin your panoramic tour in Paseo de Gracia to admire the Casa Batllo, La Pedrera and the stunning lanterns that adorn the avenue. Then, continue towards the Paseo de San Juan, passing the House of les Punxes, the Arc de Triomf, the Parc de la Ciutadella, and the famous La Barceloneta district and its coast. The tour will stop at the post office building and will continue in the El Born neighbourhood with its impressive Santa Maria del Mar church, the Gothic Quarter and the Barcelona Cathedral. The tour ends at Plaza Catalunya. After your panoramic tour of Barcelona, continue to the majestic Basilica of the Sagrada Familia. Located in the city centre, it has become one of Barcelona s main attractions over the years. Enjoy a free visit of the Basilica s impressive interior and learn about its extensive history. Extremely rich in both decoration and symbolism, Gaudi designed the Basilica in the form of a Latin cross with five aisles and decorated it with seventy-meter high interior vaults. A visit to the Basilica s history museum is also possible. Legend 10 to to to transat.com 9

EXCURSIONS View of Barcelona + FC Barcelona Museum Entrance Tour 2.

Experience, a free tour for football lovers and Barcelona enthusiasts alike.

On this tour, you ll learn about FC Barcelona s history and you will get to visit the playing field, the locker rooms, the press room and

10 EXCURSIONS View of Barcelona + FC Barcelona Museum Entrance Tour 2.5 hours Wines & Cavas Full day After your panoramic tour of the Catalan capital, head to the FC Barcelona Stadium to enjoy the Camp Nou Experience, a free tour for football lovers and Barcelona enthusiasts alike. This modern museum is equipped with interactive murals, a new display cabinet and an extensive collection of memorabilia. On this tour, you ll learn about FC Barcelona s history and you will get to visit the playing field, the locker rooms, the press room and audiovisual space booths. A visit of the stadium may be included. Visit wineries in Freixenet, Torres and Jean Leon. Taste local cavas, wine, cheeses, Catalan cold cuts, and traditional pa amb tomaquet (bread with olive oil and tomatoes). Legend 10 to to to transat.com 10

TERMS & CONDITIONS Reservations The information on excursions contained in this pamphlet is indicative only. These excursions are available through the Transat or Jumbo Tours representatives.

11 TERMS & CONDITIONS Reservations The information on excursions contained in this pamphlet is indicative only. These excursions are available through the Transat or Jumbo Tours representatives. Excursions other than those outlined in this booklet may be available. Transat Customer Service: (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) Jumbo Tours Group: (Week days: 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 pm.) Scheduling of excursions All tours depart are indicated in the excursion description and participants are asked to be at the pick-up point 30 minutes prior to departure. At the completion of the tour you will be returned to the bus terminal or meeting point unless you opt to leave the tour en route. In this case, it will be your responsibility to secure transportation back to your hotel, at your own expense. Refunds and cancellation Your booking for any excursion is confirmed immediately with the excursion operator in each resort. Therefore, no refunds can be given for any unused or partially used tours. Prices, inclusions and itineraries Excursion prices and/or itineraries and/or tour inclusions in this booklet are all subject to change without prior notice. Meals and/or beverages are not included unless otherwise specified. Excursions may be offered in one language or multilingual. Excursion content may vary slightly depending on the service provider. Any of the described excursions may be cancelled for any reason, including lack of participants, and with or without prior notice. In such circumstances, Transat and Jumbo Tours sole responsibility shall be to refund in full all monies paid. Responsibility The travel services described in this booklet are provided by service providers independent of Transat and Jumbo Tours. Some excursions or activities may not be suitable for everyone. Participation is at your discretion and at your own risk of loss, damage or injury. Transat and Jumbo Tours make no representation as to the quality or safety of any excursion provided by these service providers, who are a third party, and over whom Transat and Jumbo Tours have no control. Consequently, Transat and Jumbo Tours cannot be held responsible for the acts, representations, omissions, fault or negligence of these service providers or that of their employees, nor for any loss or damages suffered as a result thereof, nor for any injury or accident you may suffer or any costs, delays or expenses resulting from, or in connection with, your participation in these travel services. The travel services provided are subject to the terms and conditions imposed by the service providers. By purchasing these tour services and/or other activities, you signify your agreement to the Terms & Conditions contained in this booklet. transat.com 11

Agent (France.com) Day Barcelona Budget Package $ PER PERSON

Agent (France.com) Day Barcelona Budget Package $ PER PERSON Agent (France.com) 1 800 230 0426 http://www.france.com reservations@france.com 4-Day Barcelona Budget Package $399.00 PER PERSON Page 2 of 9 TRIP SUMMARY Day 1 Airport transfer to your Barcelona hotel