Spend a day on the sun-soaked shores of Catalonia, exploring the towns of the Costa Dorada. Visit the ancient Roman ruins of Tarraco (modern-day Tarragona), followed by the charming streets and plazas of Sitges. You will finish the day on one of the most beautiful urban beaches of Europe, Playa de San Sebastián.

We will pick you up at your Barcelona accommodation and travel south in a comfortable private vehicle.

Tarragona sits between the beautiful sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Catalonia’s “Golden Coast.” Its charismatic winding streets and picturesque plazas are home to one of the most important and best-preserved Roman archaeological sites in Spain. The city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Your group will first visit the impressive Les Ferreres Aqueduct just outside of Tarragona. This magnificent 217m long and 26m high structure was built by the Romans and is also called the 'The Devil’s Bridge'. The aqueduct is a spectacular example of advanced engineering by the Romans, a recurrent theme during our tour.

Next, your group will embark on a walking tour to discover the many beautifully preserved remains of this ancient civilization. Explore the walls surrounding the city and one of the best-preserved circuses in Europe, hidden under 19th-century construction.

You will catch traces of the ancient Roman Forum, which has served as the city centre for 2,000 years. Marvel at the historic ruins of the Amphitheater, built to overlook the Mediterranean Sea. During the second century, this monumental structure was the centre of entertainment for civilians, who would flock there to enjoy bloody gladiatorial matches and circus acts with wild animals.

After this exciting journey into the past, we will visit Sitges.

Sitges is located on the Costa del Garraf. The town enjoys a privileged location where the sea meets a beautiful landscape of mountains. This is the ideal getaway for health tourists or for artists thirsty for inspiration.

Modern-day Sitges offers a unique mix of traditional fishermen’s houses with a lively, Bohemian atmosphere. A wild array of colourful boutiques, restaurants, musicians, and artist workshops open their doors to the streets. Soak in the Mediterranean essence of this unique coastal paradise.

We will do a walking tour and see several examples of architectural modernism, including the Casa Bacardi and Casa del Rellotge.

But the fame of Sitges - the 'Saint Tropez of Spain' - is no doubt due to its idyllic seaside promenade. As we walk along it, we will discover the beautiful church of San Bartolomé and Santa Tecla, the grand staircase, the Maricel Palace and the charming ‘Quiet Corner’. Musicians enliven the atmosphere here, adding to the wonderful journey that leads down to the beach.

End the day on Playa San Sebastián, named “the best urban beach in Europe” by the New York Times. Relax on one of its scenic terraces or take a dip in the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.