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Family: Barcelona & Costa Dorada

Spain in 10 Days, 8 Nights in Destination

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Enjoy an independent family adventure through Barcelona and the Costa Dorada, combining sightseeing with relaxation and fun. Where memories are made on this trip: spending a day at the famous PortAventura theme park.

Trip Highlights

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    Barcelona
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    Costa Dorada
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    PortAventura

Included

  1. All flights

  2. Accommodation

  3. Some transfers

  4. Activities

  5. Some meals

Availability

  1. Departures available until October 2025

  2. Available Group tours

  3. Solo travelers available

  4. Add up to 1 nights to your stay

  5. WHAT'S THIS?

Categories available

  1. apartment 4 pax included

  2. apartment 6 pax from + $200

  3. WHAT'S THIS?

Book with an expert:

+61 02 8823 5094

Itinerary

Touch down in sunny Barcelona ready for a family adventure that will knock your socks off! Spend several days wandering the Catalonian capital's romantic streets and take advantage of a hop-on-hop-off bus tour to see all the highlights. Next head south to the sandy beaches of the Costa Dorada and visit the PortAventura theme park together before returning home.

1st Day: Australia - Night on board

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Ready to explore Barcelona and the Costa Dorada with your loved ones? Arrive at your departure airport, prepared for a flight* to Barcelona. Night on board.

 

*If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

2nd Day: Barcelona

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Touch down in one of Spain’s most important cities, known for its fast-paced atmosphere, modernist architecture, and beautiful plazas and beaches. Transfer* to your spacious family-friendly apartment for check-in and spend the rest of the day exploring at your own pace. Overnight stay in Barcelona.

 

*You will have the option to add an airport assistance service at your arrival in Barcelona in the next step of the booking process. This optional service consists in to be greeted with a personalised sign with the name of the passengers on it.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Líbere Barcelona Sant Ant... or similar
tripadvisor rating

8 Reviews

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3rd Day: Barcelona

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Breakfast at the apartment. Want to start exploring Barcelona's many famous landmarks? Use your included hop-on-hop-off bus tickets and spend the day riding through the city centre. Perfect for guests of all ages, this comprehensive circuit allows you to minimize walking while fitting in as many important sights as possible! Stop where you like, or just enjoy the ride while listening to the tour guide explain what passes by. Return to your apartment in the evening for your overnight stay in Barcelona.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Líbere Barcelona Sant Ant... or similar
tripadvisor rating

8 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

included
Barcelona hop-on-hop-off tour

Light

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4th Day: Barcelona

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Breakfast at the apartment. Take the day to continue exploring Barcelona with your family, taking time to appreciate the city's unique beauty. Check out the parks and musems on Montjuic, head down to the beach to tan, or do some shopping on the famed Passeig de Gracia. After enjoying some typical Spanish tapas, head back to your apartment for your overnight stay in Barcelona.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Líbere Barcelona Sant Ant... or similar
tripadvisor rating

8 Reviews

See our full selection

5th Day: Barcelona

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Breakfast at the apartment. Savour another day of independent fun in Barcelona! This city is full of attractions for all ages, like the Museu de la Xocolata (Chocolate Museum!) or the famed Olympic Pool with sweeping views over the city. Enjoy people watching in the city's bustling plazas, making memories while lingering over coffee and pastries. Overnight stay in Barcelona.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Líbere Barcelona Sant Ant... or similar
tripadvisor rating

8 Reviews

See our full selection

6th Day: Barcelona - Costa Dorada

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Breakfast at the apartment. It's time to leave the city behind and head south to the Costa Dorada. This long stretch of paradise just south of Barcelona is famed for its seaside resort towns of all sizes and types, plus of course its ample beaches. This region is, after all, named for its golden sands!

Meet your driver for a private transfer to your new hotel. After check-in, spend the rest of the day at your leisure, enjoying the pool, sun, and sea together with your family. For the rest of your time here, you'll have half-board included with both breakfast and dinner served each day at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Costa Dorada.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Palas Pineda or similar
tripadvisor rating

1463 Reviews

See our full selection

7th Day: Costa Dorada

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Half-board. Relish another sunny day on the Costa Dorada with your loved ones: it's yours to enjoy together! Head straight to the beach, relax by the hotel pool, or explore the region's charming small beach towns. Be sure to try a paella with your family--this large dish is meant for sharing! Dinner and overnight in Costa Dorada.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Palas Pineda or similar
tripadvisor rating

1463 Reviews

See our full selection

8th Day: Costa Dorada

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Half-board. Embark today on a family adventure to PortAventura! The most-visited theme park in Spain, the enormous complex houses multiple parks with a variety of shows, roller coasters and restaurants across sections with themes like ancient Mexico and the American Wild West. Self-transfer* to enjoy a full day in the park, making memories together that will last a lifetime. Return to the hotel in the evening for your dinner and overnight stay in Costa Dorada.

 

*The transfer from the hotel to/from PortAventura is not included. We recommend requesting a Taxi at the Hotel reception to cover both ways.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Palas Pineda or similar
tripadvisor rating

1463 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

included
PortAventura Park & Ferrari Land (full day)

Active

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9th Day: Costa Dorada

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Half-board. Unfortunately, it's your final full day in Spain! Take full advantage of the time your family has together to enjoy this gorgeous setting. After your full day at the park, perhaps a more relaxing day by the beach appeals? While the grown-ups sip sangría, let the kids splash around and enjoy their last Spanish croquetas. Dinner and overnight in Costa Dorada.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Palas Pineda or similar
tripadvisor rating

1463 Reviews

See our full selection

10th Day: Barcelona - Australia

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Breakfast* at the hotel. Sadly, it's time to bring your family's Spanish journey to an end. At the indicated time, private transfer back to Barcelona. You will be dropped off at the airport for your flight back to Australia**. 

*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

**Depending on your choice of flight, you may arrive in Australia the next day or two days later.

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apartment 4 pax

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  • 1 bedroom apartment 4 pax maximum.
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apartment 6 pax

From $5,899

  • 2 bedroom apartment for 6 pax maximum.

Accommodation: 8 Nights

Included activities

Included

Barcelona hop-on-hop-off tour

Included activity for day 3 in Barcelona

Get to know Barcelona on a sightseeing bus tour, stopping at all the city's highlights. Get on and off as you please to see as much as possible!

Physical rating:

Light

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Included

PortAventura Park & Ferrari Land (full day)

Included activity for day 8 in Costa Dorada

Spend the day at Spain's biggest theme park, a family-friendly paradise with rollercoasters, restaurants, shows, and more!

Physical rating:

Active

Fast pass not included.

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The price includes

  • Departures from main Australian airports.
  • International flights: Australia - Barcelona - Australia.
  • 8 nights accommodation in Charm category apartments*.
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  • 8 breakfasts & 4 days half-board in Costa Dorada.
  • Transfers from/to airport and the transfer from Barcelona to Costa Dorada are included.
  • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
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  • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
  • Hop-on/Hop off bus tickets in Barcelona and entrance to PortAventura included.

Not included

Tax*, drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.

 

*City tax is not included and the payment for the city tax is required by clients at the apartments (4-5 € per person per night aprox).

 

You will have the option to add in an airport meet-and-greet in the next step of the booking process.

 

The transfer from the hotel to/from PortAventura is not included. We recommend requesting a Taxi at the Hotel reception to cover both ways.

Please note: this itinerary is an independent tour, not a group tour. It includes accommodation, some activities and transfers, but you will not be accompanied by a guide throughout the entire trip, nor will you be traveling in a group.

 

*Hotel ratings in Spain are not governed by the same standards as those in Australia, so please keep this in mind when selecting your desired accommodation category.

 

Download the final itinerary uploaded to your Exoticca account to check the day, the time and pick up point of the activities.

  • Entry requirements

    Passport with a minimum of 3 months validity required.

  • Visa

    Visa not required for stays of up to 90 days.

  • Currency

    Euro.

  • Language

    Spanish.

  • Electricity

    Type C & F 230V 50Hz.

  • Health

    No vaccines required.

  • Time zone

    UTC + 1.

  • Other useful information

    Cars drive on the right-hand side of the road in Spain.

  • Tourist Office website

    https://www.spain.info/en/

Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline's website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

 

Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

 

Room allocation: We will do our best to accommodate your family in the same room. If availability doesn't permit this, we guarantee your family will be accommodated as close together as possible. Children will always be accomodated in a room with at least 1 adult.

 

Car seats: Not available in all destinations. Feel free to take your own if you need one.

 

In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or canceled without prior notice.

 

If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +61 02 8823 5094 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.

 

While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.

Pay in installments

Pay only 60% today to reserve your trip.

Rest is paid in instalments according to your departure date.