Two of Catalonia's great treasures in one unforgettable day. Ride the rack railway up to Montserrat, a monastery perched among dramatic saw-toothed peaks, and visit the Basilica, home of the Black Madonna, with the Escolania boys' choir if its schedule allows.

In the afternoon, head down to the Penedès vineyards for Codorníu's modernist cellars, a train ride through its underground galleries and a cava tasting, followed by a relaxed lunch at the estate.

Available on: Tuesday 16 & Friday 19 March 2027

Starting time: 08:00 a.m. (approx. 8 hours)

Price: €250 per person + booking fee

Minimum 15 participants · Accessibility B

Highlights

• The Cremallera rack railway up to Montserrat Monastery

• The Basilica and the Black Madonna (La Moreneta); the Escolania boys' choir, subject to its schedule

• Codorníu's modernist cellars by Puig i Cadafalch, with an electric train ride underground and a cava tasting

• Lunch at Torre de Codorníu

Schedule

08:00 — Pick-up in the Hotel Arts lobby

09:00 — Visit of Montserrat: rack railway, Basilica, Black Madonna and free time

11:00 — Drive to the Codorníu Cellars

11:45 — Guided cellar visit, electric train ride and cava tasting

13:15 — Lunch at Torre de Codorníu

14:45 — Drive back to Barcelona

16:00 — Arrival at Hotel Arts

(Times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, weather and visit time slots)

What's included: private coach · professional English-speaking guide · Cremallera rack railway (up and down) · guided visit of the Codorníu Cellars with electric train ride · cava tasting · lunch at Torre de Codorníu

Accessibility (B): at Montserrat, the main square, Basilica, audiovisual space and museum are wheelchair accessible, and a ramp and lift give a view of the Black Madonna. At Codorníu, the visitor center, gardens and museum are accessible, but the underground train has limited access for wheelchair users. The restaurant is accessible. An adapted vehicle can be arranged if requested when booking.

Good to know: please tell us about any allergies or dietary needs when booking. The choir performance depends on the Escolania's own schedule.