Day 1 Barcelona-Montserrat-Barcelona Note:1 person can register, English/Spanish group, need to confirm again whether there is a seat Tour Overview Depart from Barcelona and take an air-conditioned bus to Montserrat. After a 1-hour drive on the highway, take a cogwheel train up the mountain and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the area along the way. Montserrat Mountain is named for its unique landforms, and its name comes from the Catalan words "Mont" (mountain) and "Serrat" (jagged). It is famous for its rocky landforms. The beautiful scenery of Montserrat was listed as a national park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural heritage. Take a tour with a local guide and learn about the monastery's history and architecture. Currently, 80 monks live here and follow the Rule of Saint Benedict. You will fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the cathedral and sanctuary. Learn about the legend of the miraculous apparitions of the Black Madonna and Child in the Holy Grotto (Santa Cova). Their wooden carving is still preserved in the monastery's church and can be visited. The statue is called "La Moreneta" (Black Madonna) by the locals because of the reaction of the varnish. In addition to the main area, there are many small churches and walks to explore. After the guide tour, you will have free Activity time to taste excellent liqueurs, visit the Cathedral and the Black Madonna and receive free gifts, buy local specialities, or visit the audio-visual exhibition. Recommended Projects: **La Virgen de Montserrat: You can find her at the Montserrat Church, but since it is a very famous sight, you may need to queue up. **Escolanía Children's Choir: This is an ancient European children's choir that usually performs at 1pm on weekdays. **The museum in the monastery displays archaeological relics from Egypt, Cyprus and the Holy Land of Palestine, as well as historical paintings and paintings and sculptures by modern masters such as Picasso and Dali. (admission ticket are at your own expense) ** Sant Joan cable car and Santa Cova cable car: You can reach different points of the mountain and enjoy the beautiful scenery from all directions. (cable car tickets are at your own expense) **Hiking: To get a better view of the mountains, we recommend you hike to the Cross of San Miguel (about a 15-minute walk from the monastery). End the pleasant trip and get off at the meeting place in the morning. The total duration is about 5.5 hours. Location D1 Barcelona Boarding time: 07:45 Boarding location: Estació del Nord, ground floor, platform 19. Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80 D1 Barcelona Boarding time: 10:00 Boarding location: Estació del Nord, ground floor, platform 19. Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80 The location of the group is for reference only, the actual arrangement is subject to the guide D1 Barcelona all-day **If you choose the [Escolanía] optional activity, the trip will start at 10:00 and duration for 06:45h **Meet at the meeting point fifteen minutes before departure. No refund will be given if you fail to arrive at the meeting point within the specified time. **In order to respect the local monastery customs, please wear appropriate clothing and do not enter the monastery in overalls or slippers. **Because it is in the mountains, it will be colder than other areas. Please check the temperature before traveling, wear appropriate clothes, and bring an umbrella if necessary. **Check the timetables for some recommended activities before traveling. You may not have enough time to do the recommended activities during a half-day tour. Please follow the guide arrangements. Note: The times marked on this page are for reference only. The actual arrival time may be delayed due to various force majeure reasons such as weather, traffic jams, traffic accidents, festivals, riots and strikes, etc. Please forgive us. If you have subsequent travel arrangements and need to take other means of transportation to other cities, we strongly recommend that you reserve at least 3 hours of free time to avoid inconvenience caused by travel delays. Our company is not responsible for any losses caused by your self-arranged travel due to your failure to reserve enough free time. Please understand. Meals breakfast: Self-provided Lunch: Self-provided Dinner: Self-provided stay Self-care Fee Description inclusions Of 1) Transportation by air-conditioned bus 2) Cogwheel train to Montserrat 2) Professional English/Spanish-speaking guide and local Guide 3) Taste four different local wines 4) admission ticket: Montserrat’s new interactive exhibition, the Cathedral and the Black Madonna Fee does not include 1) Drinks and meals consumed during the trip 2) Hotel transfer service 3) Gratuities for guide , drivers and other service personnel 4) All personal expenses and any expenses not mentioned in the inclusions 5) Additional expenses caused by force majeure such as traffic delays, strikes, weather, aircraft or machine failures, flight cancellations or time changesAdditional costs due to force majeure