The Catalan Art of Living — Barcelona, Girona & Penedès
A refined city break pairing Barcelona’s architecture with medieval Catalonia, sparkling wine and the pleasure of cooking together.
An overview
This private five-night journey brings together Barcelona’s essential architecture, Catalonia’s layered history and the flavors that define the region. Explore Gaudí with an expert, travel north to Girona and Figueres, visit a carefully selected cava producer in Penedès and spend a day cooking with a private chef. The itinerary is designed to feel complete without becoming rushed and can be adapted around museum interests, family needs and preferred hotel style.
- Private Gaudí and Barcelona highlights experience
- Market visit and hands-on cooking with a private chef
- Full-day journey to Girona and the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres
- Five nights at a handpicked Barcelona hotel
- Private Penedès cava estate visit and guided tasting
- Flexible pace with optional art, design and culinary additions
Day by Day
Arrival in Barcelona
Meet your private driver at the airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is intentionally unplanned, allowing time to settle in, walk the surrounding neighborhood and ease into the rhythm of the city.
Barcelona Highlights
Explore Barcelona with a private expert guide. The day connects the city’s historic quarters with the imagination of Antoni Gaudí, including the Sagrada Família and selected modernist landmarks such as Casa Batlló or La Pedrera. The itinerary is tailored to your interests, with time to enjoy the city rather than rush between monuments.
Girona & Figueres
Travel north into Catalonia for a day combining medieval streets, layered history and surrealist art. Walk through Girona’s old quarter and Jewish quarter, then continue to Figueres for a privately guided visit to the Dalí Theatre-Museum. The schedule may be adjusted according to opening hours and your group’s pace.
Exploring Cava’s Origin
Venture into the Penedès wine region to visit a selected family-owned or biodynamic estate. Walk through the vineyards and cellars, learn the secrets of traditional-method sparkling wine, and taste a curated selection of cava paired with regional bites or olive oil.
From Market to Home with a Top Chef
Begin at a lively local market, where your private chef introduces seasonal ingredients and the region’s flavors. Continue to a private home or culinary studio for a hands-on cooking experience followed by lunch. The menu is tailored to the season and your preferences.
Departure from Barcelona
After breakfast, meet your private driver for the transfer to the airport or railway station. The journey can be extended or combined with another region according to your travel plans.
A bespoke proposal can be tailored to your dates and party.
Recommended Hotels
The hotel is selected as carefully as the itinerary itself. We recommend the Barcelona address that best fits your preferred neighborhood, room configuration and style.
A polished central address for travelers who value design, discreet service and easy access to Gaudí landmarks and shopping.
A resort-like city stay with generous rooms, waterfront views and practical options for families who want space and amenities.
A grand historic hotel with a timeless atmosphere, elegant public spaces and a central position for exploring the city.
A characterful heritage property with a residential scale and refined interiors, well suited to shorter city stays.
A modern, design-led address near the old city and markets, chosen for travelers who prefer a lively urban atmosphere.
Hotels are recommendations, not fixed inclusions. The final property and room category are confirmed in the private proposal, subject to availability, routing and the needs of your party.
In your journey
- 5 nights at a carefully selected five-star or luxury boutique hotel, with breakfast daily
- Private arrival and departure transfers
- Private English-speaking guides and transportation for scheduled day trips
- Timed-entry admissions for selected Gaudí sites and the Dalí Theatre-Museum
- Private cava estate visit with tasting
- Private market and cooking experience with lunch
Worth knowing
- International or domestic flights and rail tickets unless specifically listed
- Lunches and dinners unless specifically stated
- Hotel city taxes, personal expenses and minibar charges
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, hotel staff and boat crew
- Travel insurance and optional experiences not listed in the confirmed itinerary
A sense of place
Questions, answered
Anything else on your mind? Speak to a concierge directly.
+1 210 303 9960Yes, the program can be condensed to four nights or extended with Costa Brava, Priorat or Mallorca.
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