Montserrat Castle-Winery Lunch and Wine Tasting
Tour Times: 8:30 AM
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Overview
Spend a full day blending spirituality, mountain landscapes and the very best of Catalan gastronomy.
You depart in the morning from Estación de Francia heading to Montserrat, one of the most magical and emblematic mountains in Catalonia, a National Park and a place of pilgrimage for over a thousand years.
On arrival at Monistrol, the coach continues up to the Monastery. Once at the top, your guide will lead a tour of the Benedictine monastery, founded in the 11th century and home to the venerated Black Virgin (La Moreneta), patroness of Catalonia.
You will then have free time to explore the monastery at your own pace: visit the basilica, queue to touch the Virgin’s orb, walk the main square or photograph the rock peaks.
You will then take the iconic cremallera de Montserrat (cogwheel train) on a panoramic descent back to Monistrol, where the coach is waiting to take you to the Bages region, the heart of the lesser-known, but exceptional, DO Pla de Bages wine region.
There, a historic Catalan castle-winery with spectacular vineyard views awaits, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Catalan tapas lunch with dessert.
Your guide leads the full experience: a walk through the vineyards and historic estate buildings, paired with a tasting of three signature D.O. Pla de Bages wines committed to sustainable, eco-friendly production.
You then return to Barcelona by coach, arriving at Estación de Francia in the late afternoon.
This tour is ideal for those who are staying in Barcelona prior to their cruise, this tour will also suit cruise ship passengers if timings permit.
What's Included
- Air Conditioned Transportation
- English Speaking Guide
- Cremallera de Montserrat (Cogwheel Train) — Panoramic Descent
- Guided Tour of Montserrat Abbey
- Visit to a Historic Catalan Castle-Winery in the Bages Region
- Free Time at Montserrat
- Traditional Catalan Tapas Lunch with Dessert
- Tasting of three D.O. Pla de Bages Wines led by your Guide
- Sant Joan and Santa Cova Funiculars at Montserrat
- Additional Drinks beyond the Lunch and 3-Wine Tasting
- Bottles of Wine to take Home
- Gratuities/Tips
Itinerary
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Tour Start
Montserrat 1 Hour
Drive
Monastery 25 Minutes
Drive
Monastery 45 Minutes
Guided Tour
Monastery 1 Hour 20 Minutes
Free Time
Monistrol 25 Minutes
Cogwheel Train
Bages Region 50 Minutes
Drive
Castle-Winery 2 Hours
Traditional Catalan Tapas Lunch
Castle-Winery 1 Hour
Guided Tour
Estación de Francia 1 Hour
Return Drive
Considerations
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Guests must be over the age of 18 to consume alcohol on this tour
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There is loose stone at Montserrat and slopes around the monastery
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The tour is operated in English only
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Arrive 10 Minutes before the tour start time
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Meeting point is around 1 Hour walk or a 9 Minute Drive from Barcelona cruise port (details will be displayed on the shore excursion voucher)
Special Instructions
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Wear comfortable clothes and suitable footwear
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Bring warm clothing in winter (the mountain is cool) and water, hat and sunscreen in warm seasons
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Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day
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Local currency is Euro (EUR)
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
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