RMS Caronia Timeline

1967 Spring Cruise
Shore Excursions - Tours #65-68

Barcelona

Saturday, 03 June 1967

Tour #65: Montserrat & San Juan

Full-Day, by Motor Coach

Drive through Barcelona and the picturesque countryside to Montserrat.

The Monastery of Montserrat, one of the oldest and most celebrated in Spain, is associated with the legend of the Holy Grail and is the scene of Wagner's Opera, “Parsifal”.

Sightseeing in the Monastery includes the magnificent Cathedral, a museum of tokens left by pilgrims, and the famous statue called the “Black Madonna”.

Luncheon will he served in the Monastery restaurant.

The Hermitage of San Juan, reached by funicular railway, will be visited later.

Return to Barcelona and the Caronia in the late afternoon.

Fare $9

Tour 65 does not include sightseeing in Barcelona.

Saturday, 03 June 1967

Tour #66: Barcelona City

Afternoon, by Motor Coach

Drive through Barcelona, seeing the Columbus Monument, the parks, the great Cathedral in the Gothic section of the city, and the famous Ramblas.

A visit will also be made to the Spanish Village, a permanent exhibition of arts and crafts featuring fine reproductions of architectural styles from every region of Spain.

Return to the Caronia in time for dinner on board.

Fare $4

Saturday, 03 June 1967

Tour #67: A Visit to the Montjuich Fountains

Evening, transfers by Motor Coach

Leave about 10pm, after dinner on board the Caronia, and drive to the pride of Barcelona, the Montjuich Fountains.

The illumination of this landmark is scheduled to begin at 10:30pm.

After viewing the fountains return to the Caronia about 11:30pm.

There will be no other sightseeing on this trip.

Fare $3

Saturday, 03 June 1967

Tour #68: Catalonian Evening

Evening, transfers by Motor Coach

Leave about 10pm, after dinner on board the Caronia, and drive about the city of Barcelona, ablaze with lights.

Arrive at one of the city's famous night clubs where tour members will enjoy the music of a popular dance band and see a typical floor show.

Afterwards, drive to another leading night club and see a second outstanding floor show.

Transfers back to the Caronia will be available until 1:00am.

The tour fare includes entertainment, dancing, two drinks at each of the night clubs, and transportation to and from the clubs.

Membership strictly limited.

Fare $9