Montserrat and Sitges Guided Day Tour from Barcelona - Mountain to Sea
Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders and visit Montserrat. See the Black Madonna, enter the audiovisual exhibition and taste typical liquors. Board the bus again to head towards the quaint village of Sitges and stroll through its Mediterranean style streets on a walking guided tour. Go along Barcelona from the Mountain to the Sea in this full day tour.
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Montserrat and Sitges
What's included in Montserrat and Sitges Guided Day Tour from Barcelona - Mountain to Sea
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Montserrat Mountains
Follow your local guide through the site and learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. Besides the main area, there are a great number of small churches and trails you can follow. You will be given free time to taste the finest liquors, shop for locally produced treats or visit the audio-visual exhibition once the guided tour finishes.
Abadia de Montserrat
A community of 80 monks currently lives and follow the rule of Saint Benedict in Montserrat. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the basilica and sanctuary. Learn about the legend of the miraculous apparition of the Madonna and Child in the cave of Santa Cova. To this day, their woodcarving is kept in the Church of the monastery, which you will be able to visit. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction.
Sitges
This fisherman’s village is one of the most beautiful towns of the Catalan coast. See its narrow streets, beautiful beaches and vibrant cultural life. Follow your guide for a walking tour of this quaint town and learn about its history. Enjoy the free time provided and explore the streets on your own.
Inclusions
- Entrance fee to the audio visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”.
- Radio guide system
- Tour operated in both Spanish and English
- Transportation on an air conditioned coach
- Access to the Black Madonna
- Walking tour in Sitges
- Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area in Montserrat
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
- A dress code is required to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals.
- At Montserrat there is a mountains climate, depending on the season you will need clothes protecting you from the rain and/or cold.
- Please be aware that some walking is included during this tour, please come prepared and we recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
- Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour.
- The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination.
- Please check the schedule for the facilities you wish to visit at the site.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please find the Julia Travel Office in Ground floor, Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08018 Barcelona, Spain. It is mandatory to check-in in the counter and after we will go to platform 19
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
* Print your voucher and give it to your guide. E-voucher accepted. * Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins. * Julià Travel Gray Line Spain contact: 0034 93 317 64 54 / [email protected] * Cancellation policy: a 100% cancellation penalty applies if cancelled 24 hours or less prior to travel date or in case of no-show. * Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour.
