From Barcelona: Montserrat Tour with Penedés Winery Option

Embark on this day trip to Montserrat Monastery located at the top of the mountains and relax from the stress of the city. The first part of the way will be by bus, then you will take the Montserrat rack railway to climb up the mountain enjoying the wonderful views. Once there, enjoy a full guided visit of the place hand in hand with your expert guide. Fall in love with the Renaissance architecture of the basilica and go to the atrium and sacristy, and see the permanent collection of images of the Virgin Mary. Admire the well-preserved Morenata, patron saint of Cataluña, a Romanesque polychrome carving of the Virgin, which is very appreciated by the Catalonian territory. Afterward, there will be some free time to visit the Museum de Montserrat and see a collection of artifacts ranging from Egyptian mummies to canvasses by Picasso. Explore a museum home to significant artworks of 20th-century Catalonian Art, among many others from renowned artists like Morales, El Greco, and Caravaggio. To finish the tour, enjoy the various delicious flavors of the beverages made by the monks, before heading back to Barcelona center. If you want to complete the day, choose the option that includes the tour to a Penedés Winery. After the tour in Montserrat, you will head to the Penedés region, famous for its wine production and you will visit a local winery. Learn about the local production of wine and taste some of them in an idyllic spot with beautiful wine landscapes.