Montserrat and Penedès

PERIOD
FRECUENCY
SCHEDULE	The pickup time will be between 8:00 hrs and 9:00 hrs in the morning. We will send you an email 24 hours before departure to inform you of the specific pick-up time from your hotel, as well as your hotel's pick-up time. such as the name of your guide and the phone number. The tour operates daily except Monday and Wednesday
PRESENTATION	Full-day excursion from Barcelona to the Montserrat mountain and the Penedés wine region. Visit the impressive mountain of Montserrat and its holy Benedictine abbey. Delight in the green beauty of Penedès and descend to the authentic winerys of the region. Visit a local cava and try different varieties of this sparkling wine Learn about the rich cultural heritage of Catalonia from the hand of your expert guide. Free hotel pickup and drop-off included.
DURATION	10 hours approx.
MEETING
RELEASE
CANCELATION
CLOSING SALES
LANGUAGE	English and Spanish

Highights

Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel or apartment and head to the mystical mountain of Montserrat, a pilgrimage site from old and part of the Camino de Santiago. Surrounded by a magnificent landscape of the Catalan countryside, at 2,380 feet above sea level, stands the ancient Benedictine Monastery of Montserrat, an authentic spiritual retreat center with almost a thousand years of history. In a small group, discover from the hand of your expert guide all the secrets that this incredible place hides.
Take the opportunity to visit the Basilica, home of the famous ""Moreneta"", the Black Virgin who appeared in Rome. in the 9th century, giving rise to the hermitage of Santa María and its cult for centuries. Don' miss the angelic voices of the Escolanía de Montserrat, one of the oldest children's choirs in Europe. Take a short walking tour to the Holy Cave where, according to legend, the cave appeared. the statue. Enjoy the stunning views of the Natural Park: on sunny days you will be able to enjoy the views of the Natural Park. see even the Pyrenees mountains.

Continue your day in the countryside and head to the Penedés region to stop in Sant Sadurní. d'Anoia, the capital of cava. We will take you to a family winery from 1385 and famous for its organic and ecological cultivation of grapes. This winery is known for its production of a superior Cava called Corpinnat, a distinguished great sparkling wine made in the heart of the Penedès from 100% organic grapes harvested by hand and vinified entirely on the premises. from the winery. Visit the winery and go down to the dungeons where the wine is kept secret for several years. Learn from an expert viticulturist about wine production and grape cultivation.

Taste 3 varieties of local wines and cavas paired with traditional cheeses and sausages while enjoying magnificent views of the Catalan countryside with the mountains of Montserrat in the background.

Short description

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Long description

Guaranteed tour for small groups of a maximum of 8 people with free hotel pickup and drop-off.< br />Escape the crowds and chaos of the city and take a break in the Catalan countryside. Take a full-day excursion to the must-see places around Barcelona, the splendid mountain natural park; to Montserrat and its 12th-century Benedictine monastery, home of the revered Black Virgin, and hear the heavenly tones of one one of the oldest children's choirs in Europe. Your passionate guide will take you Take a short walk to the top of the mountain for stunning views of the countryside.

Continue your day by driving to the green vineyards of Penedés to visit a family-owned winery which has been growing grapes since 1385. Enjoy the stunning views of the vineyards and the Montserrat mountain while tasting 3 different cavas accompanied by local sausages and cheeses.

Included

Free sale up to 5 days before departure / On request 12 hours before departure

CANCELLATION POLICY: 24 hours free of charge. Less than 24 hours or No Show 100%.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please let us know the age of your children to arrange the appropriate child seat (if applicable).

We will pick you up at your hotel or apartment in Barcelona. Please be sure to let us know the exact address of your accommodation in Barcelona. You will receive Confirmation of the pickup time will be given 2 days before the tour date.

Not Included

Professional local guide

Visit to the Montserrat Monastery

Brief walking tour of the Montserrat Natural Park.

Listen to the famous Boys Singers of the Escolanía de Montserrat (subject to seasonal availability)

Visit to a traditional cava winery dating back to 1385 (to be paid on the day of the visit)

Tasting of 3 wines and cavas paired with tapas and local snacks

Pick up at the hotel or apartment (in Barcelona city)

Transportation by private vehicle

Small group of a maximum of 8 people to guarantee a personalized experience

++ The visit to the winery will be paid to the guide on the day of the visit ++

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