Tours and Trips in Europe

Refresh your body, mind and your soul during this 5-hour guided hiking trip from the glorious hilltop monastery at Montserrat. Start your day by exploring this popular religious complex and tourist attraction, visiting the site's famous Black Madonna icon. Then continue on foot along the area's mountaintop trails, watching for wild goats and admiring picturesque alpine chapels. Cap off your hike by scaling the 4,000-foot (1,200-meter) Sant Jeroni peak for otherworldly 360-degree views. A guide and round-trip hotel transport from Barcelona are included.

Skip the hassles of buses or trains and make a trip to Monserrat Monastery from Barcelona smooth and easy with this private tour. Choose your departure time: opting to go early to avoid peak crowds if preferred, and travel by comfortable, private air-conditioned minivan. Enjoy a private exterior tour to hear history you might otherwise miss, and take in the basilica, museum, views, and Montserrat National Park as you wish.

Hike the mythical mountain of Montserrat on this guided adventure from Barcelona. Choose from several different routes to suit your experience and fitness level, and explore the mountain's fascinating geography and legends while visiting sites like the medieval Benedictine monastery.

Venture into the Catalan countryside to visit Montserrat and go wine tasting on this full-day tour from Barcelona. Take a guided tour through the Basilica and Monastery on Montserrat, a beautiful, multi-peak mountain with dramatic rock formations, with free time to continue exploring the museum, farmer's market, or views from the ridge of Cavall Bernat. Afterward, visit the winery of Oller de Mas for a cellar tour, wine tasting, and a multi-course, Catalan meal.

Visit two of Barcelona's highlights on a full-day tour to Monserrat Monastery and Sagrada Familia, a pair of religious sites founded more than 1,000 years apart. Explore art and archeology in the Museum of Montserrat, tour the dramatic monastery, then learn the history and design behind Gaudi's Basilica of the Sagrada Familia. This full-day tour includes entrance fees and a liqueur tasting, with round-trip transport from Barcelona's Plaza Catalunya.

Marvel over Montserrat, and then enjoy tapas and wine on this full-day, small-group tour from Barcelona. Ride the cogwheel train to the mountaintop monastery of Montserrat, admire views over the Catalan countryside, and sample local treats such as coca de Montserrat and Montserrat liquor. Next, head to the Oller del Mas château, where you can tour the wine cellar, stroll the vineyards, and indulge in an expert-led winetasting. Finally, choose to dig into a delicious tapas brunch at the château, or enjoy a 3-course meal at a local restaurant.

Make the most of your time in Spain by taking a day trip to the spectacular mountain range of Montserrat. You won't have to worry about driving on winding mountain roads, as round-trip transportation from Barcelona is provided. Once you get to Montserrat, you'll have the freedom to explore the area's many attractions at your own pace, such as Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, and The Santa Cueva de Montserrat.

Explore the Royal Basilica and Monastery of Montserrat independently on this 5.5-hour trip from Barcelona. Travel by coach to the spectacular, mountainside Benedictine abbey, one of Spain's most popular pilgrimage sites for its revered Black Madonna statue. Then, enjoy free time to explore, making this one of the most flexible Montserrat tours from Barcelona available. Admire the views from the mountainside, see the vast basilica and venerated statue, visit the audiovisual museum, and perhaps hear the Escolania, one of Europe's best-known boys' choirs before your return to Barcelona.

Discover the rich cultural charm of Cordoba's treasured monuments on a 3-hour walking tour led by a professional guide. Stroll the Spanish city's serpentine streets in search of prominent landmarks like the Alcazar of the Catholic Kings and the ancient Synagogue. Absorb the historical enchantment of the Jewish quarter; marvel at the architectural majesty of the UNESCO-listed Mosque; and spend some relaxed free time exploring the gorgeous city independently when the tour concludes.

For lovers of natural landscapes and religious architecture, Montserrat should be a must-do landmark on your Barcelona itinerary. Guarantee your entry to the Montserrat Monastery, a Catholic pilgrimage site home to the 12th-century La Moreneta (Black Madonna), by purchasing your ticket in advance. Explore with an audio guide and delve deeper into the building's history in the Museum of Montserrat.  

Take a break from bustling Barcelona to experience the serenity of Montserrat, a sacred mountain just an hour's drive from the city. Learn about the history an ancient legends that surround the mount while traveling in a comfortable bus, and arrive early to beat the lines to enter the Benedictine monastery near the top. Here, see the famous Black Madonna statue, view paintings by Modernist masters at an on-site museum, and browse Spanish goods at vendor stalls, all in a peaceful natural setting.

Wrap up two Barcelona must-dos - Montserrat Monastery and a flamenco show - in one hassle-free day with this tour. Travel to Montserrat's Benedictine abbey a little before the main crowds to see the Black Madonna icon and absorb the views in a quieter atmosphere. In the evening, enjoy a flamenco show at one of the city's most atmospheric venues, with an included drink. Ideal for anyone short on time in Barcelona.

Take your Barcelona trip to new heights during this 6-hour, gay-friendly, private tour of the mountaintop monastery of Montserrat. Travel by train through the rocky landscape of Catalonia, continuing by cable car or train to this unique religious sanctuary. Once you arrive, you'll have time explore the monastery's Basilica, see the Virgin of Montserrat, listen to the L'Escolania de Montserrat children's choir or do some shopping at one of several gift shops. A private guide, all train tickets, breakfast and gay-friendly welcome pack and city map are included.

Enhance your experience of Barcelona's majestic surrounding sights on a full-day tour of Montserrat and Sitges from the Catalonian capital. Alongside an expert guide, marvel at the distinctive ridges of the Montserrat mountain and absorb the sacred ambience of the holy Monastery, home to the revered Black Virgin statue. Ascend to the mountain's summit in a cable car to enjoy panoramic vistas; explore the quaint fishing town of Sitges on a guided walking tour; and sample Mediterranean delicacies in a traditional Spanish restaurant.

Escape the bustle of Barcelona on a 6-hour Montserrat and horseback riding tour. Admire the needle-like rocky peaks of the Montserrat Massif mountain range and visit the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, perched on the mountainside. Then, head into the Montserrat Natural Park for a guided horseback ride through the plains and woods in sight of the multi-peaked mountains. Your tour includes air-conditioned transport and the horseback tour is suitable for all skill levels.

Enjoy a luxurious and stress-free day in Monserrat with hotel pickup and drop-off included. After being transported to Santpedor, you'll enjoy a scenic Hot Air Balloon flight. You won't have to worry about organizing lunch, as a Catalan meal with wine is included, followed by a visit to Montserrat Monastery. To ensure you have a memento of your trip, you'll also be treated to photos of your experience.

Montserrat (also known as the "Serrated Mountain"), is a towering rock formation famously home to a mountaintop Benedictine monastery. This tour provides round-trip transportation from Barcelona and allows you to experience Montserrat's highlights in a single day. During the excursion you can hike through hidden trails and enjoy panoramic views from the mountain's highest point, visit the monastery, and (on weekdays) hear the famous Escolania de Montserrat - a resident boy's choir.

Escape the urban streets of Barcelona for the tranquil mountain air of Montserrat. This tour begins with a comfortable ride from the city to the Montserrat monastery with its famous Black Madonna. You'll travel by cable car to the top of the mountain, where you'll have a chance to explore the impressive rock formations on foot. On weekdays at 1pm you may hear the monastery's celebrated boys' choir.

Escape from Barcelona for a small-group visit to Montserrat during this half-day excursion. Join your guide as you ascend to this mountaintop monastery for a visit to the site's top attraction, the Virgin of Montserrat. You'll also have time to admire the incredible views, visit the on-site museum or take a ride on the Montserrat cable car (at your own expense). If you want to continue the fun, add on an optional upgrade visit to the incredible Sagrada Familia, where you'll skip the line as you explore Antoni Gaudí's masterpiece up close. This small-group visit, limited to just 20 guests, also includes minivan transport.

Spend a day in Montserrat and explore the mountainous terrain and religious shrines on a 4-hour guided hike. Start with a visit to Santa Maria de Montserrat, a Benedictine abbey featuring a statue of the Black Madonna (La Moreneta) in the 16th-century basilica. Then ride the funicular and gain 1,476 feet (450 meters) in elevation on foot, with the option to climb to one of the most iconic peaks. Lunch and round-trip transport are provided from Barcelona on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.