Essential Catalonia - Montserrat and Barcelona City

Discover the wonderful Mediterranean city of Barcelona, and stand in awe at Montserrat, the symbol of Catalonia!

Montserrat is a symbol a Catalonia situated in the holy mountain outside Barcelona. This impressive Monastery contains the Moreneta (Black Madonna), the patroness of Catalonia. Once upon a time it was considered the home of the Holy Grail, and today it is a prime cultural and tourist attraction, as well as one of the most important pilgrimage spots on the Iberian Peninsula.

The setting is in itself worth making the trip. The bizarre rock formations of Monserrat surround the monastery and adds to the mystique of the site.

Afterwards you will head for Barcelona and take a tour through the city. All the major sites, such as the "Sagrada Familia", "Las Ramblas" and the mountain of Montjuich will be seen. There will be some free time for shopping before returning to the Costa Brava in the early evening.

Schedule Details Departs: Seasonal
April 01 to October 31, 2008
Monday Departure Point: Tour departs from most hotels in Tossa de Mar, Lloret de Mar, Blanes, Malgrat de Mar, Santa Susanna, Pineda de Mar and Calella. Departure Time:

• Tossa de Mar - 8:00am
• Lloret de Mar - 8:30am
• Blanes - 9:00am
• Malgrat de Mar / Santa Susanna - 9:15am
• Pineda de Mar - 9:25am
• Calella - 9:30am

Return details: Tour concludes at original point of departure Hotel Pickup: Hotel pickup is available from most hotels in Tossa de Mar, Lloret de Mar, Blanes, Malgrat de Mar, Santa Susanna, Pineda de Mar and Calella. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. You MUST call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm all tour and departure details. If the supplier does not pickup from your hotel, they will advise you of the meeting point when you call.

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