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Combine a visit to Montserrat and one of Spain's most famous producers of cava (sparkling wine) on a full-day small group tour by minivan from Barcelona. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan and receive individual attention from your expert tour guide.
Leaving Barcelona, you'll head straight to Montserrat. On arrival, you can visit the Royal Basilica where the famous 12th-century statue of the Black Virgin is housed. At 1pm on weekdays there is the opportunity to hear one of Europe's oldest children's choirs, La Escolania de Montserrat. While you're here, take the opportunity to visit the fascinating Museum of Montserrat, go for a walk in the surrounding parklands or ride the rack railway or cable car up the mountain.
In the afternoon you'll leave Montserrat to drive down to Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, Spain's Cava Capital, to visit some of the biggest underground wine cellars in Europe. Visit one of the most famous wine producers of the Penedes region, Freixenet, with a visit to their vast wine cellars. where you can sample the product, to see exactly why this sparkling wine has acquired such international fame.
- Full-day small group tour by minivan to Montserrat and Freixenet winery
- Free time to explore Montserrat Monastery's basilica and scenic parklands
- Tour of Freixenet winery's vast cellars and wine tasting
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Smaller number of tour members ensures a more personalized experience
- Illuminating commentary from your expert guide
- Transport by comfortable air-conditioned minivan
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Catalonia, Spain
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
November - March
Monday and Thursday Departure Point: Placa Catalunya Departure Time: 9:00am Duration: 10 hours (approx.) Return details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 7:00pm
- Professional guide
- Wine tasting
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Montserrat cable car (approx. 8 euros)
- Montserrat Museum entrance fee
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for child aged 4 and under
- There will be time off the bus at your leisure, so please bring suitable clothing, footwear, and sun protection. Remember that temperatures at high altitudes will be much lower than in the city, so although it may be warm in Barcelona, please remember that it will be much cooler in the mountains.
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
Besides these cultural possibilities, the paths of the Montserrat parkland lead you around a number of different walks, each offering a different perspective on the stunning views over the surrounding landscape, and many of which are peppered with small chapels and hermitages. There are routes to suit all tastes and energy levels, from fairly strenuous treks to gentle strolls around the park area, all of which allow you to marvel at the views and to enjoy the unspoiled beauty of this protected natural park. Another option is to take one of the two rack railways, or the cable car, offering different views of the area. Alternatively, the views can simply be savored from the cafe, which offers panoramic views of the valleys.
At 2.30pm, the tour will leave Montserrat, to drive down to Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, the Cava Capital, via Gelida, to visit some of the biggest underground wine cellars in Europe. Sant Sadurni d'Anoia is situated in the Penedes wine-growing region, which boasts one of the widest varieties of grape of any wine-growing region in the world. The region received a major boost in the late 19th-century when French vineyards succumbed to parasite, although Penedes itself was later struck by the same problem. Production has since recovered, and Cava is now a major rival to French champagne; in fact, the main difference between Cava and champagne is simply the region in which they are produced.
One of the most famous wine producers of the Penedes region is Freixenet, and the tour will continue with a visit to their vast wine cellars, where they will demonstrate exactly how the famous sparkling wine is produced, from the first pressing of the grapes to the second fermentation in the vast expanse of cellars. This will of course be accompanied by the chance to sample the product, to see exactly why it has acquired such international fame. From here, the tour returns to Barcelona, arriving at 7:00pm. Local Operator Information:
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Beautiful scenic drive. Small tour group with a friendly guide. There was a short guided tour of Montserrat ... Read more ›
Anonymous, Canada, July 2009
