1st Day BARCELONA Meet assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation. 2nd Day BARCELONA - MONTSERRAT - BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel.MONTSERRAT, TORRES WINE CELLARS &amp; SITGES WITH OPTIONAL GASTRONOMIC LUNCHStart your half day trip from Barcelona in a comfortable bus towards the mountain of Montserrat. Montserrat is a rocky mountain located 50 km to the southwest of Barcelona. It is considered the most significant and important mountain of Catalonia. The etymology of Montserrat comes from Catalan Mont (mountain) and serrat (serrated). The mountain receives its name for its peculiar morphology. In 1987 Montserrat was declared a Natural Park to ensure its conservation. The highest peak is called Sant Jeroni (Saint Jerome) and stands at 1,236 meters above sea level.The importance of this mountain is due to the legend of the miraculous appearance of the Madonna and Child in one of the caves. This cave received the name Santa Cova (The Saint Cave). To this day the wood carving of the Madonna and Child are kept in the Church of the monastery and it is possible to visit it. This image of the Madonna is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) for its dark color. The color is the result of a reaction caused by varnish. La Moreneta´s holiday is on April 27th. &nbsp;Due to the legend of the Madonna, the mountain has been linked with spirituality.&nbsp; Besides the main monastery of Santa María de Montserrat, there is a great number of small churches and chapels, some of them abandoned. The main monastery stands at 720 meters above sea level. Nowadays there is a community of 80 monks that live there and follow the rule of Saint Benedict.&nbsp;&nbsp; During the first part of the tour the guide will give you an introduction to the history of the monastery and the mountain. Once the guided tour has ended, you will have free time to enjoy de fabulous land scape by yourself, to visit the local food market, to visit de audiovisual exhibition and to taste some typical liqueurs.&nbsp; At the appointed time, you will meet the guide at the bus stop to depart to the prestigious wineries of the Torres family in the heart of Penedés, where you will discover and experience all the secrets about the fascinating world of wine. This visit starts with a commented tasting of two wines and an Iberian Ham tapa. Later, people who have chosen the gastronomic lunch option will enjoy a high quality local products menu paired with wines. The rest of the group will have some free time to enjoy the vineyards and the landscape or maybe go to the restaurant to drink or eat something. Afterwards all together will visit the vineyards and the winery, where we will see the new space where the iconic wine of the family is made: Mas La Plana. In addition, the visitor has the opportunity to access the Waltraud winery and the area used for the maturation of the most emblematic Torres wines. Afterwards we will be driven to Sitges, one of the most beautiful villages of the Catalonia coast. This sailor village is one of the favorite destinations of the tourists that visit Catalonia, because its picturesque old town center with narrow streets, beautiful beaches, a vibrant cultural live, good food, nice and unique shops. You will visit its streets with our guide who will explain you historic details about the “Indianos”, that people who went to America in search of a better life. After the guided tour you will be free to continue discovering the corners of the city, its magnificent beaches or go shopping in the old town. OPTIONAL GASTRONOMIC LUNCH: Bread with tomato and olive oil with Iberian Ham. Mussels with Chardonnay. Tomatoes salad with spring onion and cheese spheres. Rice with fish and meat. Mató with Honey. Accommodation at the hotel.&nbsp; 3th Day BARCELONABreakfast at the hotel. Taste Spain's fundamental flavors with this walking tour. Combine gourmet food and Catalan culture on a pre-dinner walking tour of Barcelona's famous tapas bars. It's a great way to begin your visit to Barcelona - not only do you get an overview of this fabulous city, you also learn how to order tapas and discover some of the best bars and cafes Barcelona has to offer. Besides, your friendly informative guide can offer suggestions to help you get the most from your stay in Barcelona.You will be welcomed to the tour with a glass of wine in a Gastronomic Center created under the slow food philosophy and open to offer experiences to Foodies and travelers who visit Barcelona.Your food specialist guide will lead you through Barcelona's most famous street, La Rambla. From here you will go to La Boqueria, the city’s famous food market, which offers an array of fresh products including fruits and vegetables, seafood, cheese and any type of meat you can imagine. You will taste some of the traditional products at the market. You'll continue through the Gothic Quarter, where you will discover the architecture, atmosphere, language and gastronomy that are unique to Spain, and some of the gourmet shops which are over 100 years old. You will stop at a store specialized in Iberian Ham, the best of the best, where you will taste this mouthwatering cured meat. The tour will stop at two restaurants offering a wide selection of local, delicious tapas. You will finish our tour full of great food, good wine, good conversation and with a better understanding of the Spanish and Catalan cultures, history, and how do locals live. (Depending on the arrival, this tour can be substituted by a Tapas &amp; Wine walking tour) 4th Day BARCELONA Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Barcelona’s airport. END OF OUR SERVICE.