Baga - Ax-les-Thermes - Andorra la Vella

Route: Barcelona - Baga (Spain) - Ax-les-Thermes (France) - Andorra la Vella (Andorra)  - Barcelona
Duration: 13 h
Discover three countries in just one day on a full-day tour to Baga, Ax-les-Thermes, and Andorra from Barcelona. Our first stop in this tour will be at Baga, a beautiful village shrouded in medieval heritage. We will marvel at the majestic perimeter of rocky peaks in the Cadi-Moixero National Park as you arrive in Baga. Baga is a quintessential Catalonian town nestled below the peaks of Cadi-Moixero National Park. It is sleepy and photogenic, with a handful of monuments that date back to the Middle Ages. Though it isn’t packed with particular must-see sights, the town as a whole gives a glimpse into small-town Catalan life. First, we  will stop briefly at the St. Esteve de Baga Church. Then, we will meander through the town’s historic houses and found ourselves in Plaça Porxada—a Medieval market square built in the 13th century. After the visit we will drive to France and after cross the border we will arrival to Ax-les-Thermes, a charming spa town with loads of French character. Ax-les-Thermes is a small mountain town in the French Pyrenees with stunning rural views. Also the Tour de France regularly passes through the surrounding region, drawing sports fans from all over. Many of its attractions are centered on the hot springs with therapeutic waters that have lured people to the area for centuries. Spa facilities and natural baths dotted around the town. The natural hot springs here have been popular since the Middle Ages and are thought to have been used since as far back as Roman times. Soak your feet in the Bassin des Ladres (Lepers’ Pond) in the town’s main square. The pool is filled with naturally warm water, which comes from the underground mountain springs.  After that your can indulge in some free time to enjoy  the local artisan shops or ice rink and a casino, as well as various bars, restaurants and cafés. Try local cuisine, which blends Spanish and French styles in hearty dishes of chicken, duck and goose. Next we will drive toward Andorra. Travel through the beautiful Pyrenees Alps and cross the Pas de la Casa, a high-mountain pass with multiple photo opportunities. Descend into Andorra, stopping at a typical mountain valley where you get a glimpse of stone huts dotting the mountainside, a Roman church. From here, we will continue on to Andorra de la Vella, Andorra's charming capital. We will visit to  the historic centre visiting Pui, El Puial and the Barri Antic (old quarter) During your walk you will see Casa de la Vall (the Parliament building), the parish church of Sant Esteve and its rich contents, and the Creu Grossa, a Gothic boundary cross and of course you will explore the city and indulge in some duty-free shopping .After that we will return to Barcelona.
Price: Per person