Traditional Food and Wine Small Group Tour from Barcelona

Name: Traditional Food and Wine Small Group Tour from Barcelona
Brand: Explore Catalunya
SKU: 2c8f0bdf-7f0f-4c1f-a66c-d18ca23b0805
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Summary

After pickup from a centrally located spot in Barcelona, relax in an air-conditioned minivan, and drive deep into the heart of the Catalonian countryside. Admire the dramatic peak of Montserrat mountain as you approach a beautifully restored medieval farmhouse in a quaint village famed for its cheese-making prowess. Disembark to sample locally made cheese and wine while gazing at the picturesque scenery, and then continue to the former Benedictine monastery of Santa Cecília to delve into the rich culinary heritage of the region. Capture photographs of the grand Romanesque architecture, and savor appetizing treats like peaches, honey, almonds, and home-cured meats as your guide elaborates on local gastronomic traditions. Absorb more picturesque panoramas as you travel to the south face of Montserrat to discover an entirely different climate and landscape. Stroll through groves of olive trees, and arrive at a 16th-century farmhouse to enrich your knowledge of olive oil pressing during a tour of the olive mill and its medieval water tanks. Feast on a traditional Catalan lunch made using locally grown produce (upgrade to a Sunday tour to enjoy local Catalan dishes), and then head into the heart of the Penedés, a verdant winemaking region renowned for its top-quality cava. Take an informative tour of a local winery’s subterranean cellars and barreling room, and then conclude with a tasting session featuring four different varieties of cava and wine. Sit comfortable in your spacious vehicle during the return journey to Barcelona, where the tour concludes.

Tour info

Duration

10 hours

Why take this tour?

Discover the flavors of Catalan food and wine on this small-group day trip from Barcelona. Sample cheese and wine in a beautiful medieval farmhouse overlooking the mountain of Montserrat; visit a former Benedictine monastery to sample local delicacies like home-cured meats; and taste different types of olive oil at another medieval farmhouse. Enjoy a traditional Catalan lunch at the farm's restaurant, and end your day trip with a guided tour of a winery, where you will enjoy cava and wine tastings. On this small-group tour, you will receive personalized attention from your tour guide.

What’s included?

Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Breakfast
Lunch
Winery tour with 3/4 wine tastings
Local guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 10h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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Explore Catalunya

About operator:

As one of the first tour companies to specialize in Small Group Tours in Barcelona, we are proud to offer the widest range of tours with the most availability of any tour company in town. We have a variety of different tours leaving every day with guaranteed departures. All the tours depart right from our main office, where you'll find restrooms and seating while you wait to leave - unlike some operators that meet in the street. All of our tours are in English only, and all of our guides are carefully chosen not just for their knowledge, but also for their charm and compassion. We train all our guides to give a tour as if they were showing their family or friends the places we visit for the very first time. We are passionate about what we do. In fact, we are so determined to deliver the very best, we promise to give you a 100% refund if you´re not happy with our service and we are responsible. Last year over 15,000 customers booked with us. We hope you'll help us beat that this year.