Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access

Overview

Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders on this half-day tour. Take the cog-wheel train and enjoy a breathtaking ride up the mountain. Walk around the sanctuary and imagine the many lives lived by the monks at the site through the centuries. Visit the Black Madonna, popularly known as la Moreneta, and get a free gift.

Itinerary

1. Leave our office in Barcelona on an air-conditioned coach towards Montserrat cogwheel train station.

   · 1 h· Admission included

2. After a 1h drive on the highway, board the cogwheel train up the mountain and enjoy the amazing views over the area. Admire the Mountain’s peculiar morphology, which comes from the Catalan words Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). World-famous for its rocky geography, Montserrat beautiful scenery was declared National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural wealth.

   · 20 min· Admission included

3. Monestir de Montserrat

   Follow your local guide through the site and learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. A community of 80 monks currently lives and follow the rule of Saint Benedictin Montserrat. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the basilica and sanctuary.

   · 2 h

4. La Moreneta

   Line up and learn about the legend of the miraculous apparition of the Black 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.

   · 1 h· Admission included

5. Montserrat

   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, to visit the basilica and the Black Madonna and get a free gift, to shop for locally produced treats or to visit the audio-visual exhibition once our guided tour finishes. We would like to show you some activities that you can do during your free time. Please, bear in mind that your free time is limited so you will have to choose one of the activities. Montserrat Museum: wide variety of archeological artworks from medieval times to avant-garde style. Entrance fee not included on the tour. Hiking routes: although there are plenty of trails to follow, we recommend you to reach the cross of Sant Miquel (approximately 15 minutes from the monastery) as it offers one of the best views of the area.

   · 1 h

6. Go back to Barcelona on an air-conditioned coach.

   · 1 h· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

It is essential to inform the hotel or apartment booked, if possible, at the time of booking.

How to use your ticket

Ticket to be presented at the departure point

* Duration 08:00AM Tour: 5 and a half hours (transportation included) * Duration 10:15Am Tour: 7 hours (transportation included) * Print your voucher and give it to your guide. E-voucher accepted. * Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins. * Contact for Julià Travel Gray Line Spain 0034 93 317 64 54 / incoming@julia.net * Cancellation policy: a 100% cancellation penalty applies if cancelled 24 hours or less prior to the travel date or in case of no-show * Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Duration 08:00AM Tour: 5h30min approx. Duration 10:15Am Tour: 7h approx. (The duration of the tour includes transportation).
• Correct dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals.
• Please note that the tour is conducted on foot upon your arrival in Montserrat, come prepared and we recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
• The weather is mountainous. Depending on the season, you will need warm/rain clothing.
• Check the schedules of the facilities you wish to visit during your free time before your tour.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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