Art & Architecture of Catalonia: Coast, Culture & Salvador Dalí

April 30 – May 7, 2027

With Madeline Diaz

April 30 – May 7, 2027

Starting from

$10,999

Discover Catalonia’s natural landscapes and medieval history on this cultural travel adventure.

Explore this fiercely independent region of Spain beyond the bustle of Barcelona, venturing back in time through medieval towns, ancient ruins, and seaside, mountainous landscapes. Begin in Girona, with its excellent Catalan art collection at the Girona Art Museum, visit the beautifully preserved 12th-century Arab Baths, and its medieval Jewish Quarter. Continue to the serrated mountains of Montserrat for tours of Romanesque monasteries, then proceed to the Pyrenees for alpine architecture and panoramic views.

Enjoy the scenic coast as you continue toward the Costa Brava, and visit the artists’ village of Cadaqués. Visit Portlligat, where the famous Spanish artist Salvador Dalí resided, and view his major surrealist paintings at the Dalí Theatre‑Museum in Figueres. Experience how local builders, industrial leaders, and surrealist painters shaped a once-severe environment to support a distinct culture.

Highlights

Enjoy a private visit to the archaeological ruins of Empúries, exploring temples, mosaics, and villas overlooking the Mediterranean.
Tour Cap de Creus Natural Park with panoramic viewpoints of its unique Mediterranean landscapes.
Experience a behind-the-scenes visit at Anxoves Solés in L’Escala, with a tasting of artisanal anchovies and local olive oil and wines.
Stroll the alleys of Cadaqués, discovering artisan shops, seaside chapels, and panoramic terraces.
Explore the Casa-Museu Salvador Dalí in Portlligat with a private guide, seeing surreal details and learning about Dalí’s creative rituals.
Join a specialist through the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, discovering iconic works and hidden pieces that reveal his fascination with science and illusion.

Lecturer

Madeline Diaz

Lecturer

Madeline Diaz is an artist, art historian, and educator working across France, Spain, and the United States. With more than two decades of experience, she has designed innovative educational programs for major museums and cultural institutions, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cloisters, The Frick Collection, the Cooper-Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, and the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino. In France, she has developed signature educational programs for renowned institutions such as the Grand Palais, Musée d’Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, and the Maison Européenne de la Photographie. As a practicing artist, her work has recently been exhibited in galleries and public spaces in Spain and Oman, including at the National Museum of Oman. She holds a BA from Brown University and an MA from Columbia University.

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