Barcelona - Mont Rebei i Montsant 2 days

Barcelona - Mont Rebei i Montsant 2 days

Departure from Barcelona in the early morning to the northwest of Catalonia to visit the magical Congost de Mont Rebei: a beautiful gorge created by the Noguera River, which cuts through the Sierra de Montsec, forming a natural border between Aragon and Catalonia .

We will also visit the magical Sierra de Montsant, with its historic religious buildings around.

Itinerary

Day 1: Barcelona - Lleida

Stop At: Congost de Mont-rebei, La Maiseta de Mont Rebei Canyon with the river Noguera Ribagorzana in the background, 25632 Sant Esteve de la Sarga Spain
A vertiginous zigzag staircase allows us to reach the partially excavated path in the middle of the vertical wall, which leads to the top of the nature reserve and the Montsec from where the view of the Pyrenees is unparalleled. Along the way, it is very likely that we can find a large number of birds such as griffon vultures, golden eagles, Egyptian vultures and bearded vultures, as well as different species of bats.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Turo Seu Vella, Apt. de Correus, 1013, 25002, Lleida Spain
In the afternoon we will travel to the historic city of Lleida, where an amalgam of towns and civilizations has left a rich and restless cultural legacy that is reflected in the modern city that it is today.

We will visit the essential points of the city:

La Seu Vella, Romanesque cathedral from the 17th century XIII, the most emblematic monument of the city

Palau de la Paeria

The ruins of the Gardeny Castell Templer

Church of Sant Llorenç

The streets of the historic center

Parc dels Camps Elisis

Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in tourist class hotel

Day 2: Lleida - Montsant - Barcelona

Stop At: Parc Natural de la Serra de Montsant, Placa de la Bassa, 1, 43361 La Morera de Montsant Spain
A perfect place for hiking, incredible views and a variety of enviable activities on the site. Hidden corners, caves, views that reach the sea, seeing the Cape of Salou and Siurana reservoir on clear days.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Cellers de Scala Dei, Rambla Cartoixa, S/N, 43379 Escaladei Spain
After our adventure through the Serra de Montsant, we will travel to the ruins of Scala Dei, a place steeped in history in a unique environment.

There, the first Carthusian monastery of Spain was established: its centuries of history and looting, and the various turbulent stages that it has passed, have taken its toll. Nowadays only the ruins remain partially preserved, but visiting the rooms where the Carthusians spent hours, days and years in the most absolute silence is immersed fully in history.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Cellers Baronia Del Montsant, Comte Rius 1, 43360 Cornudella de Montsant Spain
We will visit these wine cellars, with designation of origin, to learn about the wine culture, which has led this small region to be recognized by the best sommeliers
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.