CASTLES, SALT, WINES AND MONTSERRAT TOUR

Departure from Barcelona at the scheduled time, from your hotel.

We will start our tour at Cardona Castle, exploring the modern fortress and parts of the old county castle. We will visit the Minyona Tower and the collegiate church of San Vicente, a treasure of Catalan Lombard Romanesque. This visit, lasting approximately 1 hour, will allow us to discover one of the best preserved medieval complexes in Spain, famous for its resistance during the War of Succession in 1714 and the attacks of Napoleon.

Next, we will explore the historic Salt Mountain mine with more than 1000 years of history, now converted into the Salt Mountain Cultural Park. The visit begins in the open-air museum area, in the old extraction shaft ‘María Teresa’. We will learn about the history of the industrial exploitation of the valley and then we will take a guided tour of the interior of the Salt Mountain, exploring the galleries with their colored sheets and veins.

On the way to Montserrat Mountain, we will stop for a Wine Tasting in the Bages region. The region’s wines are not usually present on international lists, but they have high-quality wines. We will visit a winery, with the possibility of having a BRUNCH among the vineyards.

In the afternoon we continue to Montserrat to explore its historic monastery, founded in the 11th century and home of the Virgin of Montserrat, “La Moreneta”. From its 720 meters above sea level, it offers exceptional panoramic views. We will visit the Basilica, notable for its 12-meter organ and more than 4,200 pipes, and explore the Montserrat Museum, with works by El Greco, Miró, Dalí, Tápies, Picasso and an archaeological collection with pieces from Egypt and Mesopotamia. We will go up the Sant Joan Funicular to enjoy panoramic views of the monastery and all of Catalonia.

Finally, return to Barcelona

• Cardona Castle: Explore this impressive medieval fortress and its rich history, including the Minyona Tower and the collegiate church of San Vicente.
• Salt Mine: Discover the fascinating history of mining in the Salt Mountain, with a guided tour of its colorful galleries.
• Wine Tasting in Bages: Enjoy a tasting of high-quality wines at a local winery, with the option of a brunch among the vineyards.

Includes

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Guide-driver throughout the itinerary
• Vehicle adapted to the number of participants
• Visit to Cardona Castle
• Visit and tickets to the Cardona Salt Mountain
• Wine tasting
• Tickets to Montserra

Not included

• Lunch
• Refreshing drink
• Snacks not mentioned

Maximum capacity: 15 people.
Meeting point: Pick up at the hotel.
It is essential to have received confirmation of the reservation.

CANCELLATION CONDITIONS

One-day tours can be cancelled up to 24 hours before.