Depart from Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery. Visit the Montserrat Monastery and marvel at its cultural heritage. Learn about the history of the Middle East, including Mesopotamia, Cyprus, Egypt and Palestine. Admire ancient paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries by artists such as Morales, El Greco and Caravaggio. Take the cog railway and enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery. You'll love this cathedral's blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Explore the beautiful cloisters and treasury, and enjoy the audiovisual displays that bring to life the talents of the singers, composers, and teachers who have graced its halls. Return to Barcelona in the afternoon, have lunch, and then head to the Sagrada Familia. Admire the cathedral's exterior and its ornate interior, learning about its construction, architecture, and symbolism. See the exterior and the stone interior, where you'll find symbols related to Christian thought and faith, which your guide will explain. This temple is a symbol of the Holy Family, a model of a Christian family united in love. Note: You will have free time between and after visiting Montserrat. Then, you will meet your guide and visit the Sagrada Familia. meeting point: Morning Montserrat Monastery Tour:The guide will be waiting at Av. del Marquès de l'Argentera, 6, at the main entrance of "Estación de Francia", with an Amigo Tours sign. You can take metro line L4 to Barceloneta station and then take bus 47 to Estació de França. Afternoon Sagrada Familia Tour:Meet at the entrance of "Emporio Souvenirs Barcelona" souvenir shop, C/ de Mallorca, 416, L'Eixample, 08013 Barcelona, Spain Please refer to the confirmation for the meeting time and location. Please arrive at the destination 30 minutes before the meeting time.