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 shape 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 breath-taking 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.
Highlights
Explore and absorb all the major classic sights of Barcelona
The largest tank and the one with the largest number of species in the aquarium
Museum of Modern Art, Port Olympic marina and the ultra-modern urban regeneration area along the coast
Ticket Includes
Barcelona Aquarium - L'Aquarium ticket
City Sightseeing Barcelona Hop-on Hop-off bus ticket
**Please Note: 4 years old child will only need a separate ticket for Barcelona City Sightseeing Barcelona Hop-on Hop-off**
Highlights
Downtown Dubai
Dubai Mall
Palm Jumeirah Island
Atlantis the Palm Hotel
Jumeirah Lakes Tower
Emirates Mall Dubai
Ski Dubai
Ticket Includes
Hotel pick up & drop off
Professional guide
Ticket Excludes
Personal expenses
Food & Drinks
Entrance to Burj Khalifah or Ski Dubai
Tips
ITINERARY:
Our tour will start in the DOWNTOWN area of Dubai and the Burj khalifa, the tallest building in the world .
We will continue the tour with the visit of “Dubai Mall” with more than 1,200 stores and a host of world class designers. Afterwards , we will head to visit the PALM island and the Famous iconic hotel the Atlantis hotel located at crescent of palm Jumeirah. We will then pass by new Dubai MARINA and its walk , small stop , before we drive through Jumairah lake towers brand new city , and reach the BARSHA area with the famous Emirates mall with its all year SKI station.
