Discover the beauty of Mount Montserrat and visit the Montserrat Monastery on this day trip in an airconditioned van from Barcelona. Head to Santa Cova and have the chance to hear the Montserrat’s Boys’ Choir. Savor wine and tapas at an ancient winery in Sant Sadurní d'Anoi.  Depart Barcelona and drive towards the Catalan Pre-Coastal Range for a morning visit to the Benedictine abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat, world-renowned for its shrine to the Virgin of Montserrat, also known as the "Black Madonna." Marvel at the monastery and its surrounding scenery on a curious-shaped rock that rises 2,380 feet above sea level. Enter the monastery to see its Romanesque icon of the "Black Madonna" which is thought to date back to the 12th century. Get unparalleled views of the magical landscape, declared a national park in 1987. Head to the Santa Cova ("Holy Grotto") where, according to legend, the virgin appeared before some shepherd children in a vision.  Benefit from the chance to hear the angelic voices of La Escolania de Montserrat (Montserrat’s Boys’ Choir ), one of the oldest children's choirs in Europe (subject to seasonal availability). Head to Sant Sadurní d'Anoia in the heart of Catalonia's cava wine producing region and visit a premium cava winery, where the tradition of making sparkling wines date back almost 5 centuries. Visit the cellar and descend to the dungeons where the wine is stored for several years. Learn about wine production and vineyard maintenance. Taste 3 varieties of local wines and cavas paired with traditional cheeses and cold meats. Gaze out at views of the Catalan countryside with Mount Montserrat in the background. Hear about the process of producing cava at a family business that first produced it according to traditional methods in 1872, and by using grapes from the Penedès region. Return to your meeting point in Barcelona at the conclusion of your tour. 

Embark on a guided day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat and the Penedès wine-growing region by minivan. Visit the monastery and the Museum of Monserrat, listen to Europe's oldest children's choir, walk through the mountain range's many paths, and visit a winery - this tour has it all. There will be plenty of free time to explore Montserrat on your own, but a visit to the sanctuary where the Moreneta is housed is a must. Pilgrims and other visitors have climbed the mountain to visit this sanctuary for nearly 1,000 years. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the fascinating Museum of Montserrat, and browse its collections that range from the Archaeology of the Biblical East to Modern Painting and Sculpture. A highlight of visiting Montserrat is listening to the voices of Europe’s oldest children’s choir, La Escolania de Montserrat. There are numerous walking and climbing trails on the mountain, ranging from easy strolls to serious hikes. Each trail offers a different perspective on the surrounding landscape, dotted with small chapels and hermitages.  If you'd rather not walk at all, then another option is to take one of the 2 rack railways or the cable car, which also provides stunning views of the area. After the morning in Montserrat, the tour heads to Penedès, a wine-growing region where you'll stop by the Cavas Codorníu winery to view the vast wine cellars and taste some of the wineries' renowned products. You'll tour the winery and see how this sparkling wine is produced, from pressing the grapes to fermentation in the vast cellars. No winery visit would be complete without a taste of the product, so at the end of the tour, you'll have a chance to try some of the best Cava the region produces.

Travel from Barcelona to the mountain monastery of Montserrat. Discover the charming village of Sitges on a guided walking tour. Meet in central Barcelona and travel first to Montserrat. Follow your local guide through the site and learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. Learn about the legend of the miraculous apparition of the Madonna and Child in the cave of Santa Cova. To this day, their woodcarving is kept in the Church of the Monastery, which you will be able to visit. Besides the main area, there are a great number of small churches and trails you can follow. You will be given free time to taste the finest liquors, shop for locally produced treats or visit the audio-visual exhibition once the guided tour finishes. Meet again with your guide and head towards Sitges. Explore this charming fisherman’s village, which is one of the most beautiful towns on the Catalan coast. See its narrow streets, beautiful beaches, and vibrant cultural life. Follow your guide for a walking tour of this quaint town and learn about its history. Afterward, enjoy some free time to explore the streets on your own.

After meeting with your guide, you will travel to Montserrat where you will visit one of the best Cava cellars of the 14th century. Experience the nature of this unique jagged mountain and the ancient monastery hidden between the peaks. You will also get to know "La Moreneta", the Black Madonna, and her fascinating story. Next, visit the Local Farmers' Market where you can try the fabulous regional products of Catalonia. You'll stroll through the Plaza de Santa Maria, where the Romanesque architecture of the Monastery and the Church of Santa Maria de Montserrat merge with the stones of the mountain’s peaks.  You can get to know "La Moreneta", the Black Virgin inside the Benedictine Monastery, and can listen to the Children's Choir of Montserrat, which is made up of fifty pupils from the monastery school.  Following that, take a short and easy hike up the mountain to the viewpoint of the Creu de Sant Miquel, and enjoy the extraordinary view of the valley. You can then taste a delicious Catalan lunch in a traditional restaurant, admiring the incredible views of the Penedès Valley and the mountains of Montserrat. Your next stop will be to a 14th-century winery, which is one of the most important in Catalonia. You can take the opportunity to tour its plantations as you learn the cycles of vineyard growth and organic viticulture whilst accompanied by an expert guide. Get to know the place where both wine and sparkling wine are produced, before you end your fantastic tour tasting two different sparkling wines and one reserva sparkling wine.

Visit a family-run vineyard at the foot of the Montserrat Mountain that has been cultivating grapes since 1385, and is a world leader in Cava production. Learn about the rich wine tradition of this area from your passionate guide. Descent into atmospheric wine cellars to get to know about the vineyard growth cycles as well as organic grape growing. Be surrounded by unbeatable views over the Penedès wine region and the Montserrat mountain range. Try different Cava sparkling wines carefully selected, perfectly paired with local cured meats and cheeses.

Get picked up at your hotel or apartment in Barcelona and head straight to Montserrat in private transport, approximately an hour's drive away. Once at the top, your guide will take you on a walking tour through the monastery explaining the geological formation of the mountain and the history of the virgin, Black Madonna. Visit the church, where you can attend a mass and enjoy the beautiful interior design, and see the unique chapels accompanied by your guide. You'll also have the opportunity to visit the museum which houses one of the most incredible collections of art in Catalonia, complete with sculptures, drawings, and paintings. Here, you'll see pieces from Picasso, Dali, Caravaggio, Monet, Sisley, Renoir, Rusiñol, and Pisarro - to name a few. You'll enjoy the stunning views and the unique landscape of the area and then have time to sample and purchase the well-known cheeses and honey from Montserrat in the market. You continue on to a local restaurant where you'll have a marvelous three-course meal taking pleasure in the exclusive gastronomy of the area. Have a complimentary glass of Cava, Catalan Champagne. Next, your guide will take you to have an unforgettable experience in a small production family-owned winery where you'll learn all about the process of wine production from the vineyards to the table. With your guide, you'll listen to a specialized enologist who will immerse you in this magical world of wine. You'll have a private tasting of different local grape varieties like Macabeu, Xerello, and Parellada amongst others from other countries.

Together with your special person have an experience that you will always remember. Suspend time and celebrate your love while floating through the clouds on this personalized hot-air balloon flight. Enjoy this private and romantic moment together as a couple, as you experience the gorgeous views of the Barcelona region. Get picked up early in the morning from Osona and get ready for your ride. Climb in and, little by little, the balloon will rise. Almost without realizing it, you will be floating among the clouds. Discover the city of Vic from above, with its famous Central Square or the old walls. You will also contemplate the Montserrat Mountains, the Pyrenees, the Montseny, the Sau Reservoir, and other mythical places of Catalan geography from a unique perspective. Your pilot will help to locate and explain the points of interest so you won't miss anything. Finally, we will land gently and it will be time to toast with cava to celebrate your love. You can also accompany the toast with pasta. Relish the feeling of floating through the sky and discovering the world from a bird's eye view. Let yourself be moved by the beauty of the 360º views that this tour provides

Journey to the Abbey of Montserrat nestled on the side of the mountain of Montserrat, hike in the national park, and visit a charming organic winery to try a range of white, red, and sparkling wines on this tour from Barcelona. Relax as you ride in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan to the Benedictine Abbey of Montserrat and learn all about its amazing history. Hike from the monastery along a beautiful path with many natural viewpoints offering stunning views of the multi-peaked rocky range. Tavel to el Penedès, one of the oldest wine-making regions in Europe which is world-famous for producing wines of exceptional quality, and for cava (sparkling wine) production. Tour a family-owned organic winery, and taste 3 local wines paired with some delicious Catalan snacks.