The refined 5-star Sofia Hotel offers bright guestrooms. Operating in Barcelona since 1975, this hotel features classic architecture and modern comforts.

Located in a commercial area with restaurants and a stadium, guests will see why Sofia Hotel is admired by many tourists. The vicinity of a subway station let you explore Barcelona Fira and Pedralbes Monastery with no difficulty.

There are shopping places, such as a mall and shops nearby.

Guests can enjoy fresh flavors of authentic meals at the a la carte restaurant. Finest drinks are offered in the café bar. Serving a wide assortment of dishes, Restaurante Contraste and Neichel are about 150 meters from the property.

Palau Reial subway station is 5 minute walking distance from the hotel. El Prat De Llobregat airport can be reached within 20 minutes' drive.

Guests can avail of an elevator, parking and a gift shop as well as a meeting room, a business corner and a copier.

The hotel provides steam baths, Turkish bath and massage for guests to relax and rejuvenate. On-site fitness amenities include a gym and a fitness center.

ADDRESS:

GRAND HYATT BARCELONA (FORMERLY KNOWN HOTEL SOFIA BARCELONA)

PLAZA PIO XII, LES CORTIS

BARCELONA, SPAIN 08028

ph# +34 936 00 69 83

Standard Rate
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $439 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $429 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $788 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $768 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,137 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,107 per guest based on double occupancy.

Concierge Level Rate
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $439 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $429 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $788 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $768 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,137 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,107 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

Explore Barcelona and Girona in depth by visiting their architectural landmarks, often on guided walking tours and on your own with a liberating Hop On Hop Off bus voucher in the capital of Catalonia.

Day 1:

After disembarking the ship in Barcelona, you will begin a guided tour of the city. You will pass the Columbus monument and the waterfront on the way to Sagrada Familia, the extraordinary still-unfinished church that famed architect Antoni Gaudí worked on until his death in 1926. The guide will explain the history of the church and its lengthy ongoing construction during your outside visit.

Continuing, you will begin a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter, passing landmarks such as the La Seu Cathedral and city hall. A more sweeping view of Barcelona awaits you upon reaching Mount Juic hill, where you may pause for photos. You will then visit Spanish Village, an open-air museum with replicas of characteristic houses from throughout Spain. As you meander the grounds, you may observe artists such as glassblowers demonstrating their talents.

A tapas-style lunch follows, after which you will check into your hotel to spend the first of three nights. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure. The hotel is located in the Eixample district of Barcelona just a 10-minute walk to Las Ramblas. Passeig de Gràcia, the city’s nicest shopping street, is easily reached on foot. Emblematic buildings and sights such as Casa Batlló, Casa Milà (La Pedrera), La Sagrada Familia, and the Picasso museum are also nearby should you wish to visit them on your own.

NOTE: if your cruise ends in Tarragona, transfer from Tarragona to Barcelona before starting your city tour.

Day 2:

After breakfast, you will settle in for a direct transfer to Girona, accompanied by a guide. Northern Catalonia’s largest city, Girona is full of museums, galleries and Gothic churches, strung around a tangle of cobbled lanes and medieval walls. Reflections of modernist mansions shimmer in the river that divides the historic center from the gleaming commercial center.

During the comprehensive walking tour of the city center, you will enjoy an inside visit of the 12th-century Arab baths and see the remains of Girona’s historical Jewish community. During free time that follows, you might savor lunch on your own before transferring back to Barcelona to spend the evening at the hotel.

Day 3:

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will receive a complimentary Hop On Hop Off bus voucher that will allow you to explore the attractions that interest you the most. Simply hop on the buses and hop off whenever you wish. The buses travel in a continuous loop between attractions that include the Picasso Museum, the Gaudí-designed houses Casa Battló and Casa Mila, and various shopping areas.

The entire day will be yours to spend as you please, with all meals on your own before retiring to the hotel for the evening.

Day 4:

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will check out by noon (subject to change). Transfers to the airport will be based on flight times. See your Welcome Letter for details. For guests with late-departing flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1

8:30am Disembark the ship, meet your guide

9:00am Panoramic drive to Sagrada Familia and outside visit

11:00am Drive to Gothic Quarter and walking tour

12:45pm Panoramic drive to Mont Juic and walking tour

1:45pm Lunch at a restaurant

3:30pm Transfer to the hotel and check in

Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own

Overnight at the Ohla Eixample or similar hotel

NOTE: if your cruise ends in Tarragona, transfer from Tarragona to Barcelona before starting your city tour.

DAY 2

AM Breakfast at the hotel

9:00am Begin transfer to Girona

10:30am Walking tour of Girona

12:30pm Free time for lunch and further exploration

3:30pm Return to Barcelona

Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own

Overnight at the Ohla Eixample or similar hotel

DAY 3

AM Breakfast at the hotel

The day is at your leisure to use the complimentary Hop On Hop Off bus ticket

Lunch and dinner are on your own

Overnight at the Ohla Eixample or similar hotel

DAY 4

AM Breakfast at the hotel

12:00pm Check out from the hotel

Transfer to the airport based on the time of your flight.

Extra Nights: If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Weather

Average minimum temperatures at this time of the year - 53 ºF (12 ºC)

Average maximum temperatures at this time of the year - 79 ºF (26ºC)

What to Bring

Dress is casual throughout the program. Bring comfortable clothes including a warm waterproof jacket for spring-like temperatures and possible rain, waterproof walking shoes, a hat, sun protection, umbrella and camera.

Currency

Euro

Electricity

220 volts. Bring a travel adaptor if you have electrical devices, as converters aren’t typically available at the hotels.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A valid passport is required.

Hotel Address:

Ohla Eixample

C/ de Còrsega, 289, L'Eixample, 08008 Barcelona, Spain

Program includes:

•3 nights at the Ohla Eixample– Design Room (or similar hotel) with breakfast daily including juice, tea or coffee and water

including juice, tea or coffee and water

•English-speaking official guides on Day 1 and Day 2

•Lunch on Day 1 including water and ¼ bottle wine, beer or a soft drink

•1-day voucher for the Hop On Hop Off bus

•Luggage handling at the hotel for up to 2 suitcases per person

•VAT and city taxes

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program does not include:

•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program

•Gratuities to drivers and guides or at restaurants

•Hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Price: $1,599 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.