What You Will Do
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Explore 3 Countries in 1 Day on our signature private tour from Barcelona. Personal pick-up in Barcelona with two expert English-speaking guides for your safety and convenience. Our spacious and comfortable minivan is equipped with blankets and cushions.
Embark on a captivating journey through the stunning Catalan countryside, passing Montserrat mountain and entering the Pre-Pyrenees range for breakfast. In France, we explore the Cerdanya valley and ascend higher into the Pyrenees to Andorra. Marvel at breathtaking peaks, valleys, and iconic landmarks like the Sanctuary of Meritxell.
You have ample time for stops at scenic spots and sights, culminating in a visit to the old and new parts of the capital Andorra La Vella.
Enjoy an unforgettable day of exploration with two knowledgeable guides.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Barcelona
5 minutes
Your 2 person Guide/Driver Team picks you up at your hotel, apartment or at the Moll de Barcelona Cruise Ship Terminal S or N.
2
Montserrat
We pass by the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site, Montserrat mountain, where the monastery and Basilica can be seen nestled halfway up the mountain.
3
Panta De Baells
As we journey into the Pre-Pyrenees mountain range, our route takes us alongside the Baells reservoir. If the reservoir water level is low, you will see remnants of the village and monastery that were abandoned when the reservoir was created.
4
Parc Natural del Cadi-Moixero.
30 minutes
On the way to France and Andorra, we drive through a 5 km (3-mile) tunnel through the magificent Serra de Moixeró mountain range in the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park. We enjoy breakfast either in the Cerdanya valley or by the Baells reservoir.
5
Bourg-Madame
We cross the border into France at Bourg-Madame surrounded by the stunning landscape of the Cerdanya Valley, with the Pre-Pyrenees mountain range on our east side and the Pyrenees mountains on our left.
6
Enveitg
15 minutes
We make a brief stop at a quaint and picturesque village in France to stretch our legs and take photos.
7
Porte-Puymorens
Continuing our journey in France, we drive up our first Pyrenees mountain pass towards the mountain border of France and Andorra.
8
Porta
15 minutes
We drive into Andorra from France at the high altitude mountain border station. Traffic permitting, we make a stop to request the unique Andorra tourist passport stamp.
9
Pas de la Casa
20 minutes
We enjoy for a short walk in Andorra's oldest and largest ski village Pas de la Casa to enjoy the crisp mountain air, magnificent mountain vistas, ski slopes and the shopping area that is most popular with French day tourists.
10
Port d'Envalira
10 minutes
We make a stop at the highest mountain pass in the entire Pyrenees Mountain range, to enjoy breathtaking views of the Grandvalira ski area and the scenic landscapes and peaks of the French and Andorran Pyrenees. This stretch of the tour was used as a stage on previous Tour de France and La Vuelta cycle races.
11
Circ de Pessons
15 minutes
We make some short stops as we drive down the mountain pass continuing on our travels through Andorra. The stops include scenic photo opportunity stops, shopping stops to buy souvenirs and visits to historic churches. We adapt these stops to suit your preferences.
12
Cascada de Les Moles
5 minutes
We pass a delightful waterfall that cascades from the rock all year round and is especially impressive after rainfall or snowmelt.
13
Canillo
45 minutes
We make a lunch stop at a typical ski lodge style restaurant, with valley and mountain views and a selection of delicious food on the menu
14
Meritxell
30 minutes
A highlight for many history and culture lovers is our visit to the the Sanctuary of Meritxell which houses the image of Our Lady of Meritxell, Andorra's patron saint and one of the renowned images along the so-called Marian Route, which connects four other important sanctuaries in Spain and France: El Pilar, Montserrat, Torreciudad and Lourdes
15
Mirador Ctra. de l'Obac CG-2 | Escaldes-Engordany
5 minutes
We make a short photo stop to soak up the views of Andorra la Vella, the capital city of Andorra. Situated between steep mountain slopes, this is the highest altitude capital city in Europe.
16
Andorra la Vella
1 hour
Our last stop is in Andorra La Vella, the capital of Andorra. We guide you along the main shopping street where you can experience the daily life of the Andorrans. There is a photo opportunity at the fast-flowing Valira river, a unique Salvador Dali sculpture and we end the walking tour in the city medieval quarter, seeing the St. Esteve of Andorra church and both the ancient and new parliament building.
17
Duana de Sant Julià de Lòria
We end our exciting day of travel which has taken us all the way through Andorra, from the highest border to the lowest, when we cross the Andorran/Spanish border back into Spain. Now we invite our guests to get comfortable with blankets and cushions for the drive back to Barcelona where we drop off at the same place as the pick-up.
18
La Seu d'Urgell
We make restroom stops as needed, on the drive back to Barcelona. Our guests can relax with comfortable blankets and cushions and are welcome to nap during the drive back to Barcelona - or as always, the guide team are more than happy to provide additional information about many historic and cultural aspects of the region.
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