Montserrat,Vineyard, Wine Tasting Small Group Tour & Hotel Pickup

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Itinéraire

1. 1

   Passeig de Gràcia

   Start this tour directly from your hotel or apartment in Barcelona city. We come to pick you up, so please be sure to let us know exactly where you are staying. Enjoy an overview of Barcelona city along the route, pass by Catalunya Square, Barcelona Cathedral, Passeig de Gracia and the Gaudi Houses, such as the Batllo and the Pedrera, and many other highlights.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

2. 2

   Montserrat Mountain

   Get on the road and head to the mystic mountain of Montserrat. This natural park, with its very peculiar peaks, protects the spiritual essence of Catalonia. For almost 1,000 years, a Benedictine community has lived in these mountains located 60 km away from Barcelona. On the way, listen to some interesting stories about Catalonia and its bounding to the holy mountain, scene of pilgrims since ancient times and part of the route to Santiago de Compostela. Your guide will share important information to understand the heritage you will discover during the tour.

   1 h 30 min•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

3. 3

   The Rocky Massif of Montserrat has been declared as Natural Park in 1987, and characterised by the rounded shape of its peaks. This incredible 4000-foot wonder is easily recognizable by its ''serrated'' top from which it got his name.

   Once you reach the monastery, you have plenty of options and your guide will always adjust to your interests. We invite you to take an easy walk of around 30 min to enjoy one of the most astonishing views of the natural park, but if you wish you can also decide to enjoy other activities that the mountain offers.

   30 minutes•Entrée libre

4. 4

   Montserrat Mountain

   Visit the Basilica of Montserrat, house of the serene image of the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia, a polychrome Romanesque carving dating from the 12th century. The legend says that in the year 880 some shepherd boys found a statue of the black madonna, the "Moreneta", in a grotto. A chapel was built on this site that soon became a place of pilgrimage.

   30 minutes•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

5. 5

   Sant Joan Funicular Railway

   Decide with your small group of 8 pax if you want to enjoy a ride in the rack railway that will bring you at the top of the holy mountain. Enjoy astonishing views along the way.

   30 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

6. 6

   Reach the peak of the holy mountain to enjoy a bird's eye view of the entire Montserrat Monastery and of the natural park. On clear days, you will enjoy uninterrupted views of the whole of Catalunya.

   30 minutes•Entrée libre

7. 7

   Montserrat Mountain

   If you wish, you can also decide to visit the Montserrat museum. It has an important section of early paintings, spanning the 13th to the 18th centuries, with works by El Greco, Caravaggio as well as a large collection of Catalan paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries that includes major names such as Fortuny, Rusiñol, Casas, Picasso and Dalí but also of French impressionism such as Chagall, Braque, Le Corbusier, Miró, Dalí and Picasso.

   1 h 30 min•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

8. 8

   After the visit of Montserrat, you will get back on the road to head to the Penedès region.

   Because of the bright sun and the Mediterranean Sea, the Penedès region has one of the widest varieties of grapes of any wine region in the world. Enjoy great views of the countryside while your guide explains you the features of the area and the importance of its wines. In this magic area time has stopped as the surroundings, the vineyards and even the culinary traditions are still the same as many years before.

   1 heure•Entrée libre

9. 9

   Among the many lands of the Penedes Area, we

   Among the many lands of the Penedes Area, we have chosen the most representative of the Cava production: Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, the capital of Cava. You will discover the origins of this sparkling wine in the hometown of the most ancient and traditional wineries, since its wine growing past goes back to almost five centuries of antiquity.

   1 heure•Entrée libre

10. 10

    Enjoy a short walking tour through the center of Sant Sadurní to understand the importance of Cava in the historical development of the area. There are more than 80 local producers spread over the streets, and the boom in wine production in the late nineteenth century is reflected in the beautiful modernist facades of the buildings from the center of the town.

    2 heures•Entrée libre

Point de rendez-vous

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Prise en charge

• Tout le monde est pris en charge
• 594 hôtels desservis
• Vous pouvez demander une autre adresse
• L'organisateur vous contacte pour la prise en charge
• La prise en charge commence 30 min avant le départ

À savoir avant de partir

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please let us know your children’s age to arrange the proper child seat.
• The Private tour option includes the entrance tickets to the Cava Cellar visit with tasting.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• - Please let us know your children's age to arrange the proper child seat (if applies) - Please include your hotel or apartment name in Barcelona. If you have not, submit it through Viator ASAP. - Pick-up time will be between 8 and 9 am. We will send a message the day before departure through the booking system to inform you of the specific pick-up time at your hotel as well as the name of your guide and the telephone number.

Annulation et remboursement

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.