Visit Montserrat’s sacred peaks, enjoy lunch among vineyards, and taste wines at a family-run organic winery—all in one unforgettable day.
Explore Montserrat and Wine Country
Capture the heart of Catalonia on this immersive day tour from Barcelona. Your journey begins with a morning visit to Montserrat, the sacred mountain range that’s home to the Royal Basilica and monastery, perched high above the plains. Take time to explore the basilica, enjoy panoramic views, and walk the mountain trails that wind through this dramatic natural park.
From here, you’ll head off the beaten path into the Penedès wine region, where you’ll stop for a traditional Catalan lunch at a local farmhouse-style restaurant surrounded by vineyards. Expect hearty regional dishes, rustic charm, and a peaceful rural setting that feels a world away from the city.
The day concludes with a visit to Parés Baltà, a historic, family-owned winery renowned for its organic practices. A guided tour will take you through their centuries-old cellars and biodynamic winemaking process, followed by an extensive tasting of cava, red and white wines, and their own handcrafted olive oil.
This small-group experience offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, and gastronomy—delivered with personal attention, scenic drives, and Catalan hospitality.
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Visit Montserrat Monastery and explore its basilica and dramatic mountain surroundings
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Enjoy a traditional Catalan lunch at a farmhouse restaurant among the vineyards
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Take a guided tour of a family-owned organic winery and its underground cellars
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Sample a selection of cava, red and white wines, and local olive oil
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Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan with panoramic views
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Benefit from insightful commentary by a professional English-speaking guide
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Small group experience ensures a more personal and relaxed atmosphere
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Detailed Tour Schedule
8:15am – Meet at Explore Catalunya Office
Your day begins at our office, located just opposite the world-famous Palau de la Música. You’ll meet your guide and receive an introduction to the day’s itinerary. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early — there are nearby cafés for a quick coffee, and restrooms are available before departure.
8:30am – Depart through the Eixample District
As you leave the city via Barcelona’s elegant Eixample neighborhood, your guide will provide a brief history of the area. Then sit back and relax as you enjoy the scenic, one-hour drive to the mountains of Montserrat.
9:45am – Arrive at Montserrat Monastery
The winding drive up to Montserrat is one of the day’s visual highlights, with dramatic rock formations and panoramic views. Once at the top, you’ll visit the historic monastery, in use for nearly a thousand years. Step inside the Royal Basilica, explore the Museum of Montserrat, or simply soak in the peaceful surroundings.
There’s also time to walk one of the many trails that wind through this spectacular natural park. From gentle strolls to more ambitious hikes, each path offers sweeping views and encounters with chapels, hermitages, and nature. For a different perspective, you can also take the rack railway or cable car to explore further.
1:00pm – Scenic Drive into Wine Country
Leaving the rocky peaks of Montserrat behind, your journey continues along scenic back roads that wind through rural Catalonia. As you travel deeper into the Penedès wine region, you’ll pass olive groves, hilltop villages, and vineyards — a peaceful and picturesque transition into the heart of Catalonia’s wine-producing countryside.
2:00pm – Traditional Catalan Lunch
Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local farmhouse-style restaurant nestled among the vineyards. The menu features regional Catalan dishes made with fresh, local ingredients — a real taste of the countryside.
3:30pm – Visit to Parés Baltà Winery
Arriving in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, the heart of Catalonia’s sparkling wine region, you’ll be welcomed to the family-run Parés Baltà winery. Tour the cellars, learn about their organic and biodynamic winemaking process, and explore the vineyards.
The visit ends with a generous tasting session, featuring red, white, and cava wines — plus their house-made olive oil, produced right on the estate.
5:30pm – Depart for Barcelona
6:30–6:45pm – Return to Barcelona
We’ll drop you back in central Barcelona at Plaça Catalunya. Your guide will be happy to offer dinner recommendations or directions to your hotel or onward transport.
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Inclusions
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Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery
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Wine tour and tasting at Parés Baltà winery
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Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
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Traditional Catalan lunch at a farmhouse restaurant
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Small-group tour for a more personal experience
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Free filtered water refills available at our office
Exclusions
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Gratuities
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Hotel pickup or drop-off
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Optional entrance fees (e.g. Montserrat Museum or cable car)
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Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
