Montserrat with rack railway (PM)

PERIOD
FRECUENCY
SCHEDULE	01 Apr – Oct 31: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday TIME: 15:00 hrs Nov 1 – March 31:Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday TIME: 2:00 p.m. 15 minutes before departure time *Non-show at the established time does not give the right to a refund* NOT OPERATING: Sep 24 and Jan 05. Others to be confirmed.
PRESENTATION	Here are some activities you can do during your free time. Keep in mind that time is limited and you should choose the one you most want: Museum: presents a wide variety of archaeological pieces and works ranging from medieval times to avant-garde art. The entrance is not included in the tour. Sant Joan funicular and Santa Cova funicular: they allow you to reach different points of the mountain. The price of the tickets is not fixed. included in the tour price. Hiking trails: the mountain is surrounded by mountains. Full of hiking trails for all levels. For fantastic panoramic views we recommend walking to St. Michael's Cross (approximately fifteen minutes walk from the monastery).
DURATION	4h 30min approx. (The duration of the tour includes transportation) Arrival point: Julia Travel Office, inside the Station del Nord, ground floor
MEETING
RELEASE
CANCELATION
CLOSING SALES
LANGUAGE	Guaranteed departures in Spanish and English.

Highights

Leave Barcelona aboard one of our comfortable buses to Montserrat. Together with your guide, you will take the rack railway to the center of Montserrat, enjoying impressive views. World famous for its rocky landscape, the Montserrat mountain was declared a National Park in 1987 to protect its cultural and natural heritage.

Follow your local guide and discover the history of the Monastery, as well as as its architectural style. Fall in love with the fusion of Gothic and Renaissance styles in its basilica and sanctuary. Discover that the importance of the place is due to the legend that tells of the miraculous appearance of a representation of the Virgin with the baby Jesus in one of the caves of the mountain, theHoly Cova. Visit this wooden carving, kept today in the monastery Church. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta due to a reaction of the varnish over time, which has darkened it.

Montserrat is very linked to spirituality. Today a community of 80 monks inhabit the place following the rule of Saint Benedict. For this reason, in addition to the main monastery, the mountain is home to a large number of churches and hermitages, some already abandoned. Your guided tour includes the ride on the rack railway, the tasting of excellent typical liquors, the visit to the Audiovisual Space and access to the Moreneta. After the guided tour you will have free time to admire the fabulous landscape and visit the market for agricultural and typical products of the area.

Short description

Meals and drinks, except as specified/Hotel pickup and drop-off service.

Long description

Discover one of the most mystical Catalan wonders on this half-day tour. Access the center of Montserrat on the Rack Railway and enjoy some spectacular views. Visit the virgin popularly known as La Moreneta in the Basilica of Montserrat. Walk around the sanctuary and imagine the different lives of the monks there through the centuries.

Included

Cancellation before 24 hours: no charge / Less than 24 hours or no show: 100%

This excursion has a maximum of 30 people per guide.

Not Included

Mountain climb by rack railway
Discounts for different activities in Montserrat: 20% on the Sant Joan Funicular; 10% at the Buffet in the Apostles building; 10% at the Montserrat Museum.
Tasting of 4 typical liqueurs.
Entrance to the audiovisual space “Espai Audiovisual Montserrat”.
Access to the “Moreneta”
Bilingual local guide.
Radio guide system.
Transportation by air-conditioned coach.

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