Barcelona Trip Overview
Enjoy this day trip visiting Girona, its rich legacy of culture and history and visit Montserrat Abbey to discover this magical mountain of Catalonia to enjoy one of the most amazing landscapes in the world. Receive insights from your knowledgeable local guide and embark on a one of a kind experience.
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* Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes
* Starts: Barcelona, Spain
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain
Enjoy this day trip visiting Girona, its rich legacy of culture and history and visit Montserrat Abbey to discover this magical mountain of Catalonia to enjoy one of the most amazing landscapes in the world. Receive insights from your knowledgeable local guide and embark on a one of a kind experience.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Girona, Girona, Province of Girona, Catalonia
On arrival, follow your guide to the city center for a two-hour walking tour. Discover the Old Town and learn about some of the myths and legends related to the city. Stroll down la Rambla, see some of the most important plazas of Girona and explore its winding alleys. Will you recognize the construction by Eiffel near the Onyar Houses above the river?
See some of the locations where the HBO hit series Game of Thrones filmed many scenes of its sixth season. Admire the exterior of the magnificent Cathedral (SPOILER ALERT!) destroyed on the TV series. Walk along a part of the city medieval walls and marvel at the amazing views of the old town. Originally built in the XIV century, the old walls were destroyed to expand the city in the XIX century. Today, due to the reconstruction of the missing parts it is possible to walk along them.
Take advantage of the free time you will be given after the guided tour and visit the Cathedral on your own or grab a quick bite to eat.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Monistrol de Montserrat, 08691, Barcelona, Spain
Admire the Mountain’s peculiar morphology, which comes from the Catalan words Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). World-famous for its rocky geography, Montserrat beautiful scenery was declared National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural wealth.
Follow your local guide through the site and learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. A community of 80 monks currently lives and follow the rule of Saint Benedict in Montserrat. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the basilica and sanctuary. Learn about the legend of the miraculous apparition of the Madonna and Child in the cave of Santa Cova. To this day their wood carving is kept in the Church of the monastery, which you will be able to visit. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction.
Besides the main area, there are a great number of small churches and trails you can follow. You will be given free time to taste the finest liquors, shop for locally produced treats or visit the audio visual exhibition once our guided tour finishes.
Duration: 2 hours
