Montserrat
Start your full day trip from Barcelona in a comfortable Bus to the mountain of Montserrat which rises majestically to 4,051 feet (1,236 meter) above sea level. The rocks of Montserrat were formed by natural cement of sand during the centuries. The wind and rain shaped the mountain with strange and varied forms. The popular imagination has seen human or animal shapes in some of these peaks, giving those names and inventing legends to explain their fantastic origins. This trip to Montserrat will give you the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful and breathtaking views of the Montserrat Mountain, one of nature’s special creations.
You will visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, which holds the famous 12th century Romanesque carving of Verge Moreneta (the Black Madonna). You will be able to see this famous statue of the Black Madonna from a distance. The Benedict sanctuary of Montserrat has been founded in 1025 and provides a mystical backdrop for the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia who is enshrined in the monastery's Royal Basilica. The little monastery soon began to receive pilgrims and visitors who contributed to the spread of stories of miracles and wonders performed by the Virgin. Today, Montserrat has been modernized to continue attending to the needs to pilgrims, one thousand years after it was originally founded.
You will be given some free time to visit the audio visual exhibition about the history and creation of Montserrat. And taste typical liquors of Montserrat.
The Escolania of Montserrat is one of the oldest boys choirs in Europe (XIV Century). On some days the children's choir sings in the monastery and so you may be fortunate enough to catch one of their delightful performances. Their timeframe is subjected to the school calendar and special events of the choir and monastery.
Our tour to Montserrat will finish in our office at Balmes 5, downtown, where the second part of the tour departs.
Artistic Barcelona*
Barcelona is known as the capital of Modernism and the place where the famous architect Antoni Gaudí worked and lived. Gaudi, one of the greatest innovators of his time, has left behind numerous treasures for the discerning tourist to discover in Barcelona. This Artistic Tour of Barcelona starts at the Julia Travel Office (Balmes 5), we will take you to the Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) Basilica, Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece which is Barcelona's most famous landmark. The guide will take you on a walking tour of the exterior of the Sagrada Familia, to admire the richly and symbolically decorated facades, where vaults reach up to seventy meters.
Next you will discover Gaudi's bizarre Park Güell which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Be careful, it's easy to get lost in the whimsical design of this bizarre but compelling public park with a perfect integration of the architectural elements in nature.
Our tour continues to Passeig de Gràcia to see Gaudi's famous apartment buildings like Casa Mila “La Pedrera”, Casa Batlló and others modernist buildings.
Please Note: Departure at 03:30PM. Check in at 03:15PM in Julià Travel Office, c/Balmes 5
*From 1ST of November to 31st of March we will visit the Park Güell before than Sagrada Familia.
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With the Day pass enjoy entrance to the museum and 5 hours guided tour of the D-Day Landing Beaches!
The Day Pass is made up of a self-guided visit of the Mémorial de Caen itself and a guided tour of the D-Day Landing Beaches and key sites.
Visitors can spend as much time as they wish discovering the Mémorial de Caen on the same day as their Landing Beaches guided tour or on another day. The Landing Beaches guided tour is a complete 5 hours round trip with a bilingual guide from Le Mémorial de Caen in an air-conditioned mini-van including the visit of the following main sites: the artificial harbor at Arromanches, the American Military Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach and the Pointe du Hoc.
Includes:
Free access to the Mémorial de Caen museum (tickets are only available for 24 hours)
Bilingual guided tour of the Anglo-American beachheads in a 7 seat minivan
Entrance to Arromanches 360° Circular Cinema to watch the film “Normandy’s 100 Days” (20 minutes)
Visit to the American Military Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach and the Pointe du Hoc
This tour is not available for children under 3 years old.
On your visit to this stately home you will get a feel of how the aristocracy lived back then.
You will see the opulence in which the island’s nobility lived: immaculately preserved antiques blend in seamlessly with traditional Canarian décor. The tenor of the original construction has been respected throughout though it has been equipped with contemporary amenities and services. As a living museum, it retains an emblematic style and is preserved by the local authorities as a Building of Cultural Interest.
Enjoy the folklore demonstrations as you enjoy a glass of sangria and explorethe museum which will take you back in time. Please give the ages of children at the time of visit.
Languages on the Audio Guide: English, Italian, Swedish, Russian, German, Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, French, Dutch. Admission to Stonehenge is included in the price. Please note that this is not an escorted tour - you are issued with an Audio Guide at Stonehenge.
