Discover Catalan culture on this full-day tour, explore the myths of Montserrat Mountain and learn about sparkling wine production in the Penedès region, including a guided Cava tasting at the historical Codorníu winery.
Your local guide will collect you from your Barcelona accommodation in a comfortable minivan. During the journey, they'll share fascinating stories about Catalonia's history and culture.
Montserrat Mountain rises 4,000 feet above Montserrat National Park, 60 km northwest of Barcelona. The massif is recognizable by its "serrated" skyline and rounded peaks shaped by millions of years of erosion.
Visit the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, located 2,380 feet above sea level. This spiritual retreat has existed for almost a thousand years. Inside the basilica, see the Virgin of Montserrat (the "Black Madonna"), patron saint of Catalonia. Explore the monastery surroundings and enjoy spectacular views of the Natural Park. Visit the Holy Cave where the Virgin reportedly appeared, a popular pilgrimage site.
In the afternoon, travel to the Penedès region and Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, the "capital of Cava". Tour the historical Codorníu wineries, where Spain's first Cava was produced in 1872 using Penedès grapes.
The wineries feature a landmark Catalan Modernist building designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch. Your visit includes a 3D audiovisual presentation about the cellars' history and a tasting of the region's finest Cavas.
