Montserrat and Codorniu Cellar with Lunch
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Port
Tarragona, Spain
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$190
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Perched 2,300 feet above sea level, Montserrat is home to one of the greatest Benedictine monastic complexes of the Middle Ages. You will have approx. 90 minutes to explore this amazing set of buildings, including the stunning Montserrat Basilica. A superb example of Roman architecture, the basilica is decorated with statues of Christ and the 12 Apostles. The interior is renowned for its gilded wooden sculpture of Catalonia's patron saint La Moreneta, also known as the 'Black Madonna'. Pay homage to the silver altar dedicated to the Virgin or visit the museum, which boasts works of art by El Greco, Dali and Picasso. Then stroll the plaza, browsing the many shops, before enjoying lunch in a local restaurant.
Drive through the lush Catalonian countryside rich with vineyards and olive, almond and hazelnut orchards to Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, the nexus of Catalonia's wine industry, where you'll visit a modernist style winery for a cava tasting. Codorníu Cellar has a family history of winemaking dating back to the 16th century. It is the oldest family business in Spain and one of the oldest in the world.
Visit the largest underground cellar in Europe by small train and enjoy a tasting of 2 types of Codorniu cava. Return to Tarragona at the end of an exhilarating day.
Notes:
Modest attire is required for visiting churches or cathedrals; knees, shoulders and midriffs must be covered; shorts are not allowed. Tour timing may preclude viewing the Black Madonna if the lines are extremely long. The Black Madonna can be unpredictably closed for viewing due to religious events. The route is to Montserrat is winding. Guests who are prone to motion sickness should consider this before booking and/or take appropriate medication. Tour sequence may vary. Participants must negotiate stairs and/or uneven surfaces and is therefore not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes. Corkage policy: Wine purchased on this tour is exempt from the on-board corkage fee (offer limited to one bottle of wine per person).