From Barcelona: Day Trip to Montserrat and Sitges

From Barcelona: Day Trip to Montserrat and Sitges

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Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders with a visit to Montserrat. Explore the quaint village of Sitges and stroll through its Mediterranean style streets on a walking guided tour.

Highlights

Learn about the wine making process of the Penedés wine region
Visit the Benedictine sanctuary of Montserrat in the Montserrat Mountains
Stroll the picturesque streets of the whitewashed fishing town of Sitges
Taste the liquors produced by the monks at Montserrat
Follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims who go to see the statue of the Black Madonna
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Catalan coast from the comfort of a coach

Description

Transfer by air-conditioned bus to the Montserrat Mountains to visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat and see its 12th-century Romanesque carving of the Verge Moreneta (“Black Madonna”). Marvel at the Benedictine sanctuary, founded in 1025 as a mystical backdrop for the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia. Following a guided tour, you then have some free time to enjoy the fabulous landscape by yourself, visit the local food market and the audiovisual exhibition, and taste some liqueurs. Drive next to Sitges, one of the most beautiful villages on the Catalonia coast where a guided tour will take place with some free time in the end.

Includes

Air-conditioned bus Local guide Tour operated in both Spanish and English Taste of 4 typical liquors, handmade by the monks of the monastery Admission to the audiovisual exhibition in Montserrat: “Espai Audio visual Montserrat” Admission to the Black Madonna Guided walking tour in Sitges

Important Information

Please be aware that some walking is included in this tour. Please come prepared.
Proper dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts, or flip flops
At Montserrat, there is a mountainous climate. Depending on the season you will need clothes protecting you from the rain and/or cold.
The duration of the tour includes round trip transfers to the destination