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Escape the busy city of Barcelona and head to Catalonia’s most famous mountain range. Ride the railway, admire stunning natural landscapes and visit the local monastery.

Highlights

• Visit the stunning Monserrat mountain, a unique rocky formation full of legends
• Climb up Montserrat on one of the only two rack railways still in operation in Catalonia
• Enjoy free time to visit the Abbey and explore the natural environment
• Learn about the rich religious history of Montserrat, a symbol of Catalonia

Description

Explore the mountain of Montserrat on this day trip from Barcelona. Travel by bus to the mountain and take the cogwheel train to a viewpoint on top of the mountain. Visit the Benedictine Abbey and see the famed Virgin of Montserrat sanctuary. Depart from a conveniently located meeting point in Barcelona and relax on the drive into the peaceful Catalonian countryside. On the drive, listen to your guide share stories and anecdotes about the fascinating history of Montserrat and the religious influences of the site. Admire the luscious rolling landscapes from the bus, before arriving at the region’s most famous mountain range, Montserrat. See its unique jagged edges and imposing structure. Ride the rack railway to the top of Montserrat. Take in stunning views across the mountain range once you reach the top. From here, visit the Benedictine Abbey and the Santa Maria de Montserrat, which houses the Virgin of Montserrat sanctuary. Learn about the rich history of these beautiful buildings cut into the rock. Visit the famous Montserrat Monastery, where the image of the Mare de Déu de Montserrat is venerated. Widely and affectionately known as La Moreneta, she has been the patron saint of Catalonia since 1881. Enjoy one of Europe’s oldest and most renowned choirs at Escolania de Montserrat. Hearing them is a privilege and a true pleasure for the ears.

Includes

Guided visit to Montserrat Free time at Montserrat Rack railway ticket to the Monastery of Montserrat Access to the Basilica from where you will see the Moreneta (if option selected) Choral performance by the Escolania or entry to the Museum of Montserrat (if option selected) Transportation by air-conditioned bus WiFi onboard Professional local guide

Important Information

• Choral performance by the Escolania runs from Monday to Friday. When the Escolania is not scheduled to perform, admission to the Museum of Montserrat will be included

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund