Our plan

Escape the crowds and chaos of the city and take a break in the Catalonian countryside. Take a full-day tour to the must-visit spots of the surroundings of Barcelona, the splendid natural park of Montserrat Mountain, and its 12th-century Benedictine Monastery, home to the revered Black Madonna. Your passionate guide will take you on a short walk to the top of the mountain to enjoy breathtaking views of the countryside. Continue your day out driving to the verdant vineyards of Penedés to visit a family-run cellar that has been cultivating grapes since 1385. Enjoy stunning views of the vineyards and Montserrat Mountain while tasting 3 different Cavas accompanied by local cured meats and cheese.

About

Meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel or apartment and head to the mystic mountain of Montserrat, a place of pilgrimage since old times and part of the Camino de Santiago.

Surrounded by the magnificent scenery of the Catalan countryside, at 2380 feet above sea level, stands the old Benedictine Monastery of Montserrat, an authentic spiritual retreat center consisting of nearly a thousand years of history. Take the chance to visit the Basilica, home of the famous “Moreneta”, the Black Madonna that appeared in the IX century, giving rise to the hermitage of Santa Maria and its worship for centuries.

Take a short walking tour to the Holy Cave where, standing to the legend, the statue has appeared. Enjoy stunning views of the Natural Park: on sunny days you can see up to the Pyrenees mountains.

Continue your day in the countryside and drive to the Penedes region to stop at Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, the capital of Cava. We bring you to a family-run cellar of 1385 celebrated for its organic and ecological cultivation of grapes. This cellar is well known for its premium 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 entirely vinified on the premises of the winery.

Visit the cellar and descend to the dungeons where the wine has been secretly kept for several years. Learn by the hand of an expert viticultor on wine production and grapes growing. Taste 3 varieties of local wines and cavas paired with traditional cheeses and cold meats while enjoying great views of the Catalan countryside with the Montserrat mountain in the background.

Duration

10 hours approximately

Highlights

• Full-day tour from Barcelona to Montserrat Mountain and Penedes wine region.
• Visit the breathtaking Montserrat Mountain and its sacred Benedictine Abbey.
• Delight in the verdant beauty of Penedès and descend into the authentic wine cellars of the region.
• Visit a local Cava and taste different varieties of this sparkling wine
• Learn about the rich cultural heritage of Catalonia from your expert guide.
• Free hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Important information

• Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please let us know your children’s age.
• We will pick you up from your hotel or apartment in Barcelona. Please make sure to let us know the exact address of your accommodation in Barcelona. You will receive your specific pickup time confirmation on the day before the tour.

Included

• Professional local guide
• Entrance to Montserrat Monastery
• Short walking tour of the Natural Park of Montserrat
• Listen to the famous Escolanía de Montserrat Boys Choir (subject to seasonal availability)
• Visit a traditional cava cellar dating back to 1385 (to be paid on the day of the tour)
• Tasting of 3 wines and cavas paired with local tapas and bites
• Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off
• Transport by private vehicle
• Small Group tour of max 8 people to ensure a personalized experience

Not included

• Visit of the cellar to be paid to the guide on the day of the tour
• Gratuities (optional)
• Food or beverages other than specified