Catalonia by Bike for Families
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Overview
Highlights
- Easy cycling suitable for all members of the family
- Beautiful and extremely varied landscapes, from farmland along the delta and out to the coast
- Inland and coastal routes, passing fields, orchards, villages, river banks and beaches along the way
- Overnight stays in Medieval villages staying in family friendly renovated historical buildings converted to comfortable rural accommodations
- Delicious regional cuisine and a wide selection of restaurants for dining out
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If you are arriving into the train station in Flaça, on the Barcelona - Girona - Figueras line, you will be picked up at the station and transferred to the first night's accommodation. A transfer from Girona airport can also be arranged (additional cost may apply). Overnight stay in the small town of La Pera.
Your bikes will be delivered after breakfast. On your first cycling day you'll be immersed in the ambience of Lower Ampurdan (Baix Emporda), riding through traditional rural landscapes with farms and vegetable gardens, picturesque villages and Mediterranean woods. The...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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