Full description
Discover the imposing mountain of Montserrat and immerse yourself in the world of organic wine with a visit to a spectacular millennial castle.
Embark on a captivating journey to Montserrat, considered the most important and spiritual massif in Catalonia. During the first part of the excursion, you will explore the peculiar rock formations and the Gothic architecture of the monastery accompanied by an expert guide, subsequently having free time to discover the area at your own pace. You will have the opportunity to walk its trails, visit the museum, approach the Holy Cave, or be delighted by the singing of the famous boys' choir, always subject to availability.
The experience continues in an unparalleled setting: a boutique winery housed in an impressive millennial castle, where some of its original walls date back to the tenth century. There you will taste a fabulous multi-course local menu paired with regional wines, carefully designed to thrill your palate.
To conclude, you will delve into the vineyards and the cellar to learn the secrets of producing their award-winning organic wines. The visit culminates with a guided tasting of three exceptional wines, where you will receive valuable tips to fully appreciate the highest quality of these estate wines.
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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 English-speaking guide
✔ Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery
✔ Free time at Montserrat (around 2 hours)
✔ Multi-course local meal with wine
✔ Guided visit to Oller del Mas vineyards, cellar, and castle
✔ Tasting of three organic wines
✔ Possibility to buy the wines tasted (shipping available)
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