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Montserrat Half-Day Tour with Tapas and Gourmet Wines

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Location: Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 7 hours
Product code: 5716GOLFWINE

Overview

Stop At: Abbey of Montserrat, 08199 Montserrat, Barcelona, SpainAs you look through the window, the sun hides behind the silhouette of Montserrat massif, outlining its contour against the sky. In between its peaks mysteries, legends and myths dwell in its rocks and caves. Your imagination plays with all the stories and folklore you have heard and seen from its heights. You have contemplated the Catalan lands extending before you; you have learnt about the centuries that have happened in it. Moors, Christians, castles, battles and noblemen. All these stories exudate from the old stones of the long-ago-fortified houses of the region. In there now, like history, vines sink their roots deep in the dry clayish soil. This, in return, contributes to the result of generations of hard work: unique wines that speak of passion, history and tradition. This whole new universe of local flavors still lingers in your mind and, before you realize, it takes you to the world of dreams on your trip back to Barcelona. What an unforgettable morning.Pass By: Castlexperience - Wine Tours, St. Montsio 10 Rusc de Turisme, 08002 Barcelona SpainBringing Catalan culture, gastronomy and wine to travellers visiting Barcelona through a new concept of tourism experience. We offer excursions to iconic cultural sites combined with a visit and wine tasting in high-quality family-run wineries.In only six years, Castlexperience has become the top wine tour company in Europe thanks to a strong team, a guaranteed client satisfaction commitment, and a constant strive for providing a top-quality service.Stop At: Abadia de Montserrat, Carretera BP-1121 S/N, 08199 Montserrat SpainEnjoy a guided tour in Montserrat and visit all the highlights of the monastery by the hand of your local tour guide. You will then enjoy some free time to a palate some traditional foods made by Montserrat monks or farmers, as well as soaking in this special place where nature, culture and spirituality meet. Meet your tour guide again to get on board for the second part of the tour. Oller del Mas cellar awaits!Duration: 2 hours 30 minutesStop At: Oller del Mas, Carretera Igualada Km 91, 08241 Manresa SpainOller del Mas is not a common winery – its superb ecological wines have earned plenty of awards in the recent years. In fact, one of its wines won the “Best Wine in Catalonia” award in 2018. But the cellar is not only special for its wines. You will take a stroll by the vineyards, learn how the wine is made, and discover all of its secrets. *We work daily with different low-production, family-owned boutique wineries. Due to logistic reasons, you might visit another cellar instead of Oller del Mas.Duration: 2 hoursSample Menu • Selection of seasonal tapas

Supplier Name

Castlexperience Wine Tours

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking,The tour leaves from Plaza Catalunya, 21 (by the Hard Rock Café) – look for the pink umbrella.,Meet strictly 15 minutes before your departure time.,There is a limit of 16 people per guide, although transportation will be shared with other groups.,Please note that we reserve the right to modify the order of the sites visited if considered necessary.,Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended as there is some walking involved.,Temperatures in Montserrat and the winery tend to be more extreme than in Barcelona. Please check the weather forecast the day before and dress accordingly. We advise bringing water, especially in the summer season. ,Infants aged 3 or less may join the tour free of charge, but note that no car seat or meals are provided.,If you have reduced mobility, please contact us before booking. We do our best to welcome everyone on board!,We cater for any dietary allergies or restrictions – no need to warn us beforehand.,Montserrat is a Natural Park a very highlighted cultural destination that can't be entirely explored in a single tour. Your experience includes some free time in Montserrat. If you would like to spend extra time in Montserrat, please check with your guide upon arrival.,Not wheelchair accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Infants must sit on laps,We work daily with different low-production, family-owned boutique wineries. Due to logistic reasons, you might visit another cellar instead of Oller del Mas.,Our company is composed of a deeply committed team of people. We are working hard in our team, and with all our partners, to be up to the current circumstances. When operating, all our services will abide by all health and security policies issued by the competent administrations. Our top priority is and will be ensuring a safe environment for all our customers and our team.,Most travelers can participate,The tour is led in English.,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival,Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms,*Customers with a temperature above 37ºC will not be allowed to join the tour. In this case, the amount paid for the tour will be refunded.

Inclusions:

Shared transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned bus,Local English-speaking guide,Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery (1 hour),Half an hour free time at Montserrat,Guided visit to a boutique winery,Three wine tasting,Cold tapas lunch with dessert

Exclusions:

Gratuities,Hotel pickup and drop-off

REVIEWS

Traveler Reviews

I had an amazing time. It seemed like all the visitors were half asleep and hangover or something which made it the more fun. Especially when Toni, our guide asked how everyone was doing and no one answered ( The first time) the second time we were all prompted to applaud and cheer and to put in energy so the guides would wake up as well. I think I even saw some stage diving and some underwear flying as everyone applauded the historical information we received. The views were incredible and I was able to make it to the lift to go up and hike back down to the temple. I saw lots of nuns and monks walking around and bought some local made cheese from the farmers market. The wine and tapas tour was definitely worth it and even though it was the end of the trip, I think everyone in the tour was awake by then. There were people from Costa Rica, Germany, Mexico, the USA and Puerto Rico. We had a food fight and broke a couple of bottles and headed back to Barcelona.

Reviewed by: Carlos A, 12/20/2021 12:00:00 AM

Great tour, well organized. Luis, our tour guide, made it super fun and interesting. He can easily tell you about Barcelona, Montserrat or wines.

Reviewed by: RvMDl, 12/19/2021 12:00:00 AM

My husband and I really enjoyed our tour to Montesarrat. The area is majestic and breath taking with great history. David, our Tour Guide was terrific...knowledgeable and passionate about his job. He gave us a wonderful orientation to the area with key highlights of the Monastery's history. We also had free time to walk around, explore and take in the natural beauty of this spectacular site on our own. The tour bus was very comfortable.

Reviewed by: Joyoftarvel, 12/17/2021 12:00:00 AM

Mountain is breathtaking. You have to go to the cross to get the best view. David was a phenomenal guide. Wine tasting was a good way to end the tour.

Reviewed by: Sunny_H, 12/15/2021 12:00:00 AM

Luis was a friendly helpful funny and knowledgeable guide. We would highly recommend him and this tour of Montserrat and the winery.

Reviewed by: Suzanne_F, 12/11/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Small-Group Montserrat Tour from Barcelona: Wine and Cheese Tasting with Optional Golf Round