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Discover the magic of Montserrat with a scenic cogwheel train ride and crown the experience by tasting organic wines and traditional tapas at a millennial castle.
Embark on a fascinating excursion from Barcelona that perfectly blends the spectacular beauty of the Montserrat mountain with an exclusive winemaking experience in an unparalleled setting. The journey begins by heading to the foothills of the massif, where you will board the picturesque cogwheel train. This panoramic ride will offer you breathtaking views of the natural surroundings before arriving at the historic monastery.
Once at the top, an expert guide will reveal the secrets, legends, and profound historical importance this sanctuary holds for Catalan culture. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore at your own pace. You can take the opportunity to photograph the famous Stairway to Heaven, discover local products at the farmer's market, or, with luck, listen to the heavenly voices of the oldest boys' choir in Europe.
The adventure continues at a family-run organic winery, located inside a majestic tenth-century castle surrounded by lush nature. There you will explore the vineyards, the ancient family cellar, and some private areas of the fortified estate. To end the day in the best possible way, you will participate in a select tasting of three estate-grown organic wines, perfectly paired with a delicious lunch featuring traditional cold tapas and an exquisite dessert.
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Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the start for check-in, as the tour departs punctually
● Our tours depart on time to avoid delays. Please note that late arrivals or no-shows are not refunded
● Usually, the group size is a maximum of 21 people, although we reserve the right to extend the limit to 22
● Transportation will be shared with other groups
● 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
● 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
● 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 during the summer season
● Infants aged 3 or under may join the tour free of charge, but note that no car seat or meals are provided
● We cater for any dietary allergies or restrictions
● This tour ends at Estació del Nord, the same place as the meeting point
Inclusions
✔ Shared transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned bus
✔ Local Spanish-speaking guide
✔ Cogwheel train ticket
✔ Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery
✔ 45 minutes of free time at Montserrat (Please note that the free time during this tour does not allow enough time to visit the Museum of Montserrat or ride the funicular)
✔ Delicious tapas lunch and dessert
✔ Visit to Oller del Mas vineyards, cellar, and castle
✔ Tasting of three local wines
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Transport to the meeting point
✖ Tickets for the Escolanía de Montserrat (purchase on the official Montserrat website, subject to availability)
✖ Entrance to the Montserrat Museum
✖ Additional drinks outside the tasting
✖ Bottles of wine to take home (available for purchase at the winery, shipping abroad possible)
✖ Tickets, food and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Any other service not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the service. Cancellations made with less notice or no-shows will not be refunded
Meeting point
Castlexperience office, inside Estació del Nord bus station (main hall, section B), at Carrer de Nàpols 68, 08018 Barcelona