Montserrat Cardona and Salt Mountain Private Tour
Description
This fantastic value combined tour offers you the chance to explore the two must-see highlights of the Catalan countryside, all in one day. Your adventure begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Barcelona in a comfortable private vehicle, exclusively for you. As you travel through the scenic Catalan landscapes, your expert guide will share fascinating stories about the region, including the historic town of Cardona and the stunning Montserrat mountain. With insights into the rich culture, history, and traditions of Catalonia, this engaging tour ensures you experience the heart of the countryside in a fun and informative way. Perfect for those looking to escape the city and discover the natural beauty and heritage of Catalonia!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Get on the road and head to the mystic mountain of Montserrat. This natural park, with its very peculiar peaks, protects the spiritual essence of Catalonia. For almost 1,000 years, a Benedictine community has lived in these mountains located 60 km away from Barcelona. Visit the Basilica of Montserrat, house of the serene image of the Black Virgin of Montserrat (the famous “Moreneta”), the saint patron of Catalonia, a polychrome Romanesque carving of the 12th century. On the way, listen to interesting stories about Catalonia and its bounding to the holy mountain, scene of pilgrims since ancient times and part of the route to Santiago de Compostela. Your guide will share important information to understand the heritage you will discover during the tour.
Once you reach the monastery, you have plenty of options and your guide will always adjust to your interests. We invite you to take an easy walk of around 30 min to enjoy one of the most astonishing views of the natural park, but if you wish you can also decide to enjoy other activities that the mountain offers.
Decide if you want to enjoy a ride in the rack railway that will bring you at the top of the holy mountain. Enjoy astonishing views along the way.
If you skipped the funicular, you can enjoy the cable car, a breathtaking journey over the Llobregat River and Valley, up the mountain and right up to Montserrat Monastery. If you are not afraid of heights, you will be in for a really memorable and rewarding experience.
If you wish, you can also decide to visit the Montserrat museum. It has an important section of early paintings, spanning the 13th to the 18th centuries, with works by El Greco, Caravaggio as well as a large collection of Catalan paintings that includes major names such as Picasso, Dalí and Miró but also of French impressionism such as Chagall, Braque, Le Corbusier, etc...
Visit the medieval town of Cardona, a citadel famous for resisting Napoleon and for its salt mines.
Descend to the salt mines of Cardona and discover its importance to the region
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- We will pick you up from any hotel or apartment in Barcelona. Please make sure to include the address of your accommodation when booking. - Even if your Hotel is not listed, you can type it down in the field. - We will send a message on the day before departure through the booking system to inform you of the name of your guide and the telephone number.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private tour