Benedictine Monastery

Discover the wonders of the famous mountain Montserrat, a national Park and place of pilgrimage from millions of people around the world. Join your tour guide in an air-conditioned private vehicle in Barcelona for a drive up the mountain of Montserrat, named after its peculiar aspect with multitude of rock formations, it literally means saw mountain. Enjoy the view and hear about Montserrat’s Basilica and Monastery, home of la Moreneta (Black Madonna). We offer an early access to visit Montserrat Monastery before the crowds arrive. Once we arrive, you will enjoy a guided tour (45 minutes), where we will discover what is Montserrat and its the secrets, enter the basilica and touch the famous Black Madonna. After that, during your free time (2-hour), visit the farmer’s market, go to an easy walk to the Saint Miguel cross to enjoy a breathtaking view of Montserrat, take the Sant Joan Funicular, and much more. The tour concludes with a trip back to the meeting point in Barcelona.

Discover the mystical mountaintop monastery of Montserrat on a 5-hour small-group tour of maximum 8 people from Barcelona. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip hotel pick-up and drop-off, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience. Your expert guide will take you through the nearly 1,000-year-old Benedictine Monastery, located high in the Montserrat Mountains, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding natural park. Explore this iconic Catalonian landmark, known for its rich history, spiritual significance, and stunning landscapes. With a small group size, you’ll enjoy a more personalized experience, allowing you to truly appreciate the beauty and history of Montserrat. Whether you're a history enthusiast, nature lover, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat near Barcelona, this half-day tour is the perfect way to experience Catalonia’s stunning scenery.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS – Premium Small Group tour of up to 8 people. – Specialized local Mountain Guide. – Visit Montserrat Monastery before the crowds arrive. Skip the line tickets included. – Hike the the trails of Montserrat Natural Park Off the beaten path Embark on an unforgettable journey to Montserrat, a place where history, spirituality, and nature converge harmoniously. After 1 hour scenic drive, your Montserrat experience will start visiting the medieval Benedictine Monastery. Learn all of it's surprising history, legends and the monks way of living with your specialized local guide. Continue with an off-the-beaten-path hike from the monastery, immersing yourself in the pristine beauty of Montserrat's rugged terrain and unique rock formations, offering panoramic vistas of the Monastery and the valleys below. Your guide will unravel the mountain's natural wonders, from its diverse flora and fauna to its fascinating geology. After the hike visit Montserrat Farmers Market.

Enjoy a memorable day out in Montserrat in this premium small group and escape the hustle and bustle of Barcelona. You can appreciate a complete experience where you will visit the Monastery of Montserrat and have a 2 course menu with a breathtaking views while living a unique experience. Take home exclusive memories in this amazing day in the countryside! Montserrat is an ideal trip to spend a fun day in nature, just a few kilometers away from Barcelona. Once this massif is observed from a distance, it is easier to understand the importance of this mountain when it comes to influencing the traditions and culture of the regions that surround it.

Travel by deluxe coach to the resort town of Engelberg (Angel Mountain). You'll have time to wander around this pretty mountain village on your own – make sure you don't miss the Baroque-style monastery that houses the largest organ in Switzerland.

Montserrat Natural Park is located 50 kms away from Barcelona. We get there enjoying the amazing and UNIque views from our fully equipped private transportation. The first place we will visit in Montserrat’s Natural Park is its Benedictine Monastery, first built on the 11th century and home to Catalonia’s Patroness Saint, The Black Madonna of Montserrat which is a strong symbol of spirituality and unity for the local people. Once we have visited the Monastery area, we hike up to the top, from where we will enjoy the breath-taking views of the Natural Park and most of the territory. During the hike we walk on the same paths used by pilgrims hundreds of years ago, we will get inspired by Montserrat’s fascinating flora and fauna and we will also hike on UNIque ways where rocky pillars and ravines show us how inner mysterious water emerge from the hidden and undiscovered very center of the massif. Back down in the Monastery, we have some free time before we head back to Barcelona.

Experience the beautiful landscape of the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona. Enjoy the breath taking views await you when you take a ride on the rack railway. Be part of a full guided tour which will take you to the Benedictine Monastery.

Walking tour through the bustling markets and historical squares of the city centre of Catania to taste the best street food of the city. To visit Catania without savoring the amazing street food available at all hours, from dawn to night, would mean not to have a true vision of the city. The street food of Catania has a true cult following. The city is now a must for all gourmets and food lovers. You also have the option to choose the evening tour, departing at 5:00 PM. The tour begins with a visit to the Benedictine Monastery, followed by an aperitif featuring horse meat and wine at sunset in the historic setting of Ursino Castle before reaching Piazza Duomo to enjoy the traditional arancino. Finally, the sweet part of the tour will take you through a selection of Sicilian pastry delicacies, including the famous ricotta cannolo, cassatella, and almond paste during the winter months, or refreshing Sicilian granita during the summer months.

Enjoy this Private Day Trip to Montserrat by car in the nature of this unique jagged mountain and the antique Monastery hidden among the peaks. Have the best views of the Montserrat Monastery Benedictine and its spectacular architecture. Visit the Street Market of the local farmers. Taste fabulous regional products from Catalonia, which local farmers offer for sale. Visit the Basilica and ' La Moreneta' with your tickets and listen and the unmissable Children's Choir**. With your private guide, take a light hike to the La Creu de Sant Miquel viewpoint, offering incredible views of the valley. *This tour is family-friendly and suitable for children. **In case you want to have lunch, the guide will show you a convenient buffet both in price and quality. ***Tickets to the children's choir subject to availability and upon request in advance with an extra charge.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS – Premium Small Group tour of up to 8 people. – Specialized local Mountain Guide. – Visit Montserrat Monastery before the crowds arrive. Skip the line tickets included. – Ride Sant Jon Funicular Cable Car to the mounatin top. – Hike the the trails of Montserrat Natural Park Embark on an unforgettable journey to Montserrat, a place where history, spirituality, and nature converge harmoniously. Step into Montserrat Benedictine Abbey, an emblem of Catalan heritage and religious devotion. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, discover its rich history. Continue riding Sant Joan Funicular Cable Car up the mountain. From there start hiking on a beautiful scenic path around the unique rock formations of Montserrat Natural Park and pass by many natural viewpoints. As you hike your expert mountain guide will show you the natural values, flora, fauna and geology of this magical mountain. After the hike visit Montserrat Farmers Market before heading back to Barcelona.

Get a dose of history, culture, and nature during this 6.5-hour tour to Montserrat from Barcelona. With your guide and small group of 8 or fewer people, explore the Basilica of Montserrat, take the glass-top St. Joan funicular to the middle part of the Montserrat mountain range, then spend a pleasant 2-hours hiking past authentic "hermitages" (retreats) where the first inhabitants of Montserrat gathered more than a thousand years ago. The tour ends at the monastery and a drive back to central Barcelona.

Meet the guide on the upper side of the village, leave the tourists and the hustlers for a well-deserved break, follow the locals who hike 20 minutes from the touristy main beach, pass by a 13th-century fort from pirate days, to enjoy the less popular Fornillo Beach. From there you'll be taken “Downtown Positano” with its fine shops and restaurants down to another delightful beach. Start to walk uphill where you’ll find lots of ceramic shops on this street, sandal and shoe makers, along with galleries featuring the work of local artists. You will approach the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, originally the abbey of Positano’s 10th-century Benedictine monastery. Across the lane, Hotel Palazzo Murat fills what was once a grand Benedictine monastery. The tour will end at the best pastry shop of the town, where we will taste delicacies such as the Lemon Delice, Tiramisù or the Rhum Baba.

Visit one of the most beautiful monasteries in Portugal with a local guide and after the visit, enjoy the authenticity of Fado, performed by our Fado singer, accompanied by the Portuguese guitar and the Viola de Fado. Discover different elements of Portuguese culture and heritage, accompanied by a glass of Port Wine and a Singeverga Liqueur, handcrafted by the Benedictine monks of the Singeverga Monastery in Portugal. You will also have the opportunity to visit a shop with products produced by monks from Portugal. We recommend arriving 30 minutes in advance.

Journey from Barcelona to breathtaking Montserrat on our comfortable coach! Experience the stunning cogwheel train up this serrated mountain, a protected National Park since 1987. Your local guide will reveal the monastery's rich history where 80 Benedictine monks still follow ancient traditions. Marvel at Gothic and Renaissance architecture before encountering the famous Black Madonna (La Moreneta), the miraculous wooden statue with a fascinating origin story in Santa Cova cave. Enjoy free time to sample local liquors, receive a complimentary gift when visiting the basilica, shop for artisanal treats, or explore the audio visual exhibition. Discover hidden churches and scenic trails throughout this spiritual haven. Book now for the perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and spiritual significance in Catalonia's most magnificent mountain sanctuary!

We experience Montserrat’s National Park on horseback with a passionate local guide in a premium small group up to a maximum of 8 people HIGHLIGHTS Montserrat Abbey Local farmer’s market Horseback riding in Montserrat´s National Park Free time to relax and chill out at the Ranch TOUR DESCRIPTION After 50-minute drive from Barcelona we first visit the Benedictine Abbey, first built on the 11th century and home to Catalonia’s Patroness Saint, The Black Madonna, a strong symbol of spirituality and unity for the local people. At the Monastery area we browse amongst regional products in the local farmer’s market before we head to the ranch. There, we enjoy an unforgettable experience on horseback over the stunning countryside at Montserrat’s National Park. We follow a three Romanesque hermitages route while we are amused by this unique, jagged and sawtooth mountain range. Before we head back to Barcelona we still have time to relax at the ranch breathing in Nature.

Let an electric assist bicycle take you on an adventure out of Krakow. We will travel along the peaceful Vistula River on a cycle path. We will pass various sights before the olympic kayak centre and then to Tyniec Monastery where we will have a chance to explore and take refreshments before cycling back on the opposite side of the river. A very easy ride and the perfect environment to test out an ebike.

• Have the best views of the Montserrat Monastery Benedictine and its spectacular architecture, visit the local market, and hike to a viewpoint of the amazing valley. • Taste a delicious catalan lunch in a traditional restaurant in the heart of Penedes Valley. • Visit a Winery of the 14th century in the Penedés region. • Taste two reserva sparkling wines and one five years old reserva sparkling wine. • Convenient round-trip transport from your hotel. *Veggie option available *Ask for tickets if you want to see ‘La Moreneta’ (the Black Madonna), the Children’s Choir of Montserrat, and the Museum of Montserrat (subject to availability)

Discover the beautiful countryside and historical sights around Krakow on a 4-hour afternoon bike tour. With an expert guide, cycle a trek bike out of the city past the former home of Pope John Paul II. Absorb the fresh air and scenery as you ride along the Vistula River, through tranquil Wolski Forest, and visit Tyniec Abbey, Poland’s oldest functioning monastery. Explore inside the church and museum as you learn about the monks’ daily rituals before finishing with a photo stop to capture Krakow at sunset.

Join us and walk with us in our Monumental Girona Tour throughout the historic quarter and the most important monumental buildings of Girona. The first monument we will be visit in this tour is the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Girona which is located in the upper part of the city with the widest gothic nave in the world t’s gothic nave measuring up to a total of 22,98 meters. We will next visit the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, a Benedictin monastery also known as the <> of the city, located outside the city walls in the historical center of Girona. Come and discover with us the legends, the history and the best kept secrets of the monumental Girona.

Get a dose of history, culture, and nature during this tour to Montserrat from Barcelona. With your guide and a small group explore the Basilica of Montserrat and spend a pleasant 2-3 hours hiking visiting authentic "hermitages" (retreats) where the first inhabitants of Montserrat gathered more than a thousand years ago. The tour ends at the Monastery and is a drive back to central Barcelona. HIGHLIGHTS Explore Montserrat and the scenic landscape nearby on this sightseeing and hiking trip. Discover the historic religious site of Montserrat. Admire the site's Benedictine monastery and 12th-century 'Black Madonna' wood carving. Spend half the day hiking in the scenic mountain ranges near Montserrat. Visit the 'hermitages,' centuries-old religious retreats hidden in Montserrat Nature Park. Small group tour is limited to no more than 8 guests maximum.