Embark on a journey encompassing hills, heritage and vineyards with a trip to the famed Montserrat Monastery and a delightful family-owned winery. The full-day, small group excursion via minivan from Barcelona involves tasting a trio of wines. Experience a comfortable ride in a climate-controlled minivan while engaging with your knowledgeable guide.
Embark on a journey encompassing hills, heritage and vineyards with a trip to the famed Montserrat Monastery and a delightful family-owned winery. The full-day, small group excursion via minivan from Barcelona involves tasting a trio of wines. Experience a comfortable ride in a climate-controlled minivan while engaging with your knowledgeable guide.
- Palace of Catalan Music - This tour leaves from right across the famous Palau de la Musica, one of Barcelona’s most visited attractions. It is not possible to visit inside at this time of the morning, but the Modernist facade is worth more than few photographs.
- Port Vell (Old Port) - We leave for Montserrat at 8.15am, heading down towards…
- Palace of Catalan Music - This tour leaves from right across the famous Palau de la Musica, one of Barcelona’s most visited attractions. It is not possible to visit inside at this time of the morning, but the Modernist facade is worth more than few photographs.
- Port Vell (Old Port) - We leave for Montserrat at 8.15am, heading down towards the old port of Barcelona and then on past the Columbus Statue at the end of the Ramblas.
- Montjuic - As we head out of the city, you will pass Montjuïc. This area, is the site of the Olympic Stadium and is known as the lungs of Barcelona. Your guide will tell you more about the history of the famous hill as you drive by.
- Montserrat - Less than an hour after leaving Barcelona, the unforgettable sight of Montserrat Mountain comes into view. This geological wonder dominates the landscape for miles around, and is the perfect setting for the famous Montserrat Monastery.
- Abadia de Montserrat - The world-famous monastery, high up in the mountain of Montserrat, is our destination. There is an entry fee to the Basilica, and you can purchase your pre reserved tickets separately in our office before the tour. You’ll also have time to wander around the stunning mountain paths, take the funicular to a stunning viewpoint, or follow your guide to the lookout at the Cross of St. Miquel. Montserrat is one of the most iconic attractions in all of Catalunya, and it never fails to delight.
- Pacs del Penedes - Our final stop of the day takes you deep into the wine region of Catalunya. You will visit a charming family owned winery for an intimate visit and a lengthy wine tasting. You will get a chance to walk through the fields, touching and seeing up close the vines, explore their underground cellars, learn how they produce the famous sparkling Cava wine, and finish the day with a wine tasting of 4 different types of wine.
- Vilafranca del Penedes - After a morning in Montserrat, we will head down the mountain and into the heart of the wine country. We take the back roads that meander through the fields full of grape vines as we head to a beautiful old farmhouse, set right in the heart of vineyards. The restaurant we have chosen serves delicious delicious traditional seasonal dishes.
- Wine tasting in small family owned winery
- Small Group Tour
- Traditional three course farmhouse lunch with drinks
- Professional Guide
- Wine tasting in small family owned winery
- Small Group Tour
- Traditional three course farmhouse lunch with drinks
- Professional Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Montserrat cable car (approx. 8 euros)
- Montserrat Museum entrance fee
- Gratuities
- Entrance to the Royal Basilica. You can buy the ticket in the office before the tour.
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Montserrat cable car (approx. 8 euros)
- Montserrat Museum entrance fee
- Gratuities
- Entrance to the Royal Basilica. You can buy the ticket in the office before the tour.
- 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.
- This tour is in English only.
- 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.
- This tour is in English only.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.