Montserrat & Cava Winery Small Group Day Tour
ID: GYG7541-7541
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
10:30 hours
Description
Visit the heart of Catalunya on a full-day small group tour of iconic Montserrat and the cava cellars of a top-notch winery. You’ll have spectacular views from the top of Montserrat, hear Europe’s oldest boys’ choir, and taste fine wine.
Embark on a guided day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat and the Penedès wine-growing region by minivan. Visit the monastery and the Museum of Monserrat, listen to Europe's oldest children's choir, walk through the mountain range's many paths, and visit a winery - this tour has it all.
There will be plenty of free time to explore Montserrat on your own, but a visit to the sanctuary where the Moreneta is housed is a must. Pilgrims and other visitors have climbed the mountain to visit this sanctuary for nearly 1,000 years.
You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the fascinating Museum of Montserrat, and browse its collections that range from the Archaeology of the Biblical East to Modern Painting and Sculpture.
A highlight of visiting Montserrat is listening to the voices of Europe’s oldest children’s choir, La Escolania de Montserrat.
There are numerous walking and climbing trails on the mountain, ranging from easy strolls to serious hikes. Each trail offers a different perspective on the surrounding landscape, which is dotted with small chapels and hermitages. If you'd rather not walk at all, then another option is to take one of the2 rack railways or the cable car, which provide stunning views of the area as well.
After the morning in Montserrat, the tour heads to Penedès, a wine-growing region where you'll stop by a winery to view the vast wine cellars and taste some of the wineries' renowned products.
You’ll take a tour of the winery and see how this sparkling wine is produced, from the pressing of the grapes to fermentation in the vast cellars. No winery visit would be complete without a taste of the product, so at the end of the tour you'll have a chance to try some of the best cava the region produces.
Highlights
- Visit the monastery on Montserrat, one of Catalunya's most iconic sites
- Listen to the music of “La Escolania,” the oldest boy's choir in Europe
- Ride the funicular for spectacular views
- Explore the Penedes wine region, and taste the wines
- Tour one of the world's largest underground wine cellars
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Lunches are not included, but you will stop at places where you’ll find a range of lunch options to suit all budgets
You will have time outside the bus, please wear clothing suitable for the weather and comfortable footwear, and bring sun protection
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Meet your guide directly at the local operator's office, opposite the outdoor café of the famous Palau de la Musica, which is just off Via Laietana. The exact office address is Carrer Palau de la Musica 1, 08003.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
