STAGE 1: ROUTES BETWEEN HISTORY AND THE SEA

09:30 – Visit to Casa Batlló 10D Experience

• We dive into Gaudí’s magic, a symphony of light, curves, and Mediterranean symbolism.

Transfer to the Gothic Quarter – 10 min walk

11:00 – Picasso Walking Tour

• We explore the places where Picasso grew up, dreamed, and found inspiration, among bohemian cafés and hidden squares of the Gothic Quarter.

Transfer to MOSAICCOS workshop – 10 min by taxi or 15 min walk

12:00 – Trencadís Workshop: Create your own mosaic like Gaudí

• A unique artistic experience where each traveler creates a personal work using the trencadís technique.

Transfer to lunch at Can Calopa – 30 min drive from the center (Barcelona → Collserola, 17 km)

• Alternative: Truffle lunch in the city center – 10 min walk from the workshop

14:00 – Lunch (choose one of these two experiences)

Option 1: Urban vineyards

• Coca de recapte with organic sausage
• Mel i mató with lavender
• White Garnacha wine made on the estate
• Includes winery visit and olive grove walk

Option 2: On the trail of the truffle

• A sensory gastronomic route through secret markets, hidden flavors, and signature truffle tasting

Transfer to Plaça Catalunya – 20 min from Collserola or 10 min walk from the center

16:30 – Stroll along Las Ramblas and the soul of the city

• From Plaça Catalunya to the sea: century-old bookstores, street artists, and lively terraces.

Transfer to the hotel – 10 min by taxi or 20 min walk from Port Vell to Eixample

20:00 – Check-in at a modernist boutique hotel

• Located in Eixample, with art deco design, rooftop terrace, and bohemian soul.

21:00 – Soulful dinner (choose one of these two options)

Option 1: Paella Experience with show cooking

• Interactive workshop and tasting with wine pairing and personal touch.

Option 2: Born to Eat – Gastro-cultural route

• Avant-garde tapas, local wines, and tasty stories in Barcelona’s most creative district.

Transfer to the music club – 5 min walk from Born or 10 min from The Paella Club

22:00 – Magical night with live music

• Recommended venue: Jazz Club (Gothic Quarter)
• Intimate vibe, legendary stage, and immersive sound.
• Suggested cocktail: Catalan Mule – Catalan vermouth, ginger beer, lemon, and Montseny herbs.

23:30 – Return to the hotel

The city bids farewell with golden reflections and soft melodies. A day of art, flavor, history, and emotion lived from the heart of Barcelona.

Breakfast and check-out

09:00 – Ceramic Modernism Route in Sant Joan Despí and Esplugues

• Visit to the Centre Jujol – Can Negre, featuring a 360º immersive projection.
• Modernist ceramics workshop at the Museus d’Esplugues de Llobregat, where you will create your own artistic piece.

10:30 – Guided walk through the natural spaces of the Llobregat River

• Birdwatching, observation of native flora, and discovery of ancient water routes.

12:00 – Parc Arqueològic Mines de Gavà

• Interactive journey into the Neolithic era: explore tunnels, jewelry remains, and daily life artifacts.

13:30 – 2 options:

Mountain lunch in Gavà

Menu:

• Main course: Brothy rice with mushrooms from the Garraf
• Dessert: Pears in wine with Catalan cream
• Pairing: Organic white wine from Baix Llobregat
• Vegan option available upon request.

Beach lunch in Castelldefels

• Main course: Tasting menu of 3 courses and dessert, made with local products
• Dessert: Pears in wine with Catalan cream
• Pairing: Organic white wine from Baix Llobregat
• Vegan option available upon request.

16:00 – Visit to the Castelldefels Castle with audio guide

• Panoramic views of the Mediterranean and stories of coastal piracy.

17:00 – Gaudí’s Crypt at Colònia Güell

• One of Gaudí’s most enigmatic works, considered a precursor to the Sagrada Família.

18:15 – Catalunya en Miniatura

• Miniature models, excitement, and learning for all ages.

20:00 – Masia Freixa and the Museum of Science and Technology of Catalonia (Terrassa)

• Among industrial chimneys and brilliant Catalan inventors.

21:00 – Check-in and dinner at the boutique hotel in Terrassa

• Style: Former modernist factory converted into a boutique hotel with industrial charm
• Atmosphere: Illuminated rooftop terrace, interiors with wrought iron structures and steam murals

Dinner menu:

• House specialty: Oven-roasted pork ribs with roasted pumpkin cream and artichoke chips
• Dessert: Warm chocolate cake with mató ice cream and red berries
• Pairing:
• Red: DO Pla de Bages aged 12 months in French oak barrels
• White option: Clay-fermented Macabeu with floral notes and a long finish

After dinner, possibility of enjoying a musical evening in the hotel’s lounge-bar.

Recommended signature cocktail: “Bages Sunset” — green walnut liqueur, pear juice, red vermouth, and lemon peel.

Breakfast and check-out.

09:00 – Transfer to Manresa. Walking route to the Ignatian Cave (optional by mountain bike) A spiritual walk in the footsteps of Saint Ignatius, among pine forests and mystical horizons.

10:30 – Ascent to Montserrat

Option A: Panoramic rack railway

Option B: Montserrat Aerial cable car

Option C: By car

• All options offer an unforgettable arrival at the sacred mountain, suspended between mist, rock, and sky.

11:15 – Monumental visit to Montserrat Audiovisual, Basilica, the "Moreneta", main square, museum, and free time to breathe in the silence. Listen to the Escolania boys’ choir sing.

• Optional adventure: Climbing one of Montserrat’s iconic needles with a certified guide (AMA DABLAM).

13:30 – Lunch – 2 options:

Among vineyards with local essence

Location: MAS DE LA SALA

• Main course: Trinxat of cabbage and potato with crispy pancetta
• Dessert: Fig flan with toasted almonds
• Pairing: Aged red wine, DO Pla de Bages
• Includes a short visit to the vineyard and terroir explanation

The essence of the Sacred Mountain

Restaurant: Abad Cisneros (former Monastery Stables)

Location: MONTSERRAT

• Main course: Local km0 tasting menu
• Dessert: Montserrat-style Mel i Mato
• Pairing: Aged red wine DO Pla de Bages and D.O Penedès
• Tasting of herbal liqueur made by the Monks: Aromes de Montserrat

15:00 – Discover the caves of Montserrat and medieval Collbató An underground journey through ancient caves filled with stories of hermits, kings, and legends.

16:30 – Interpretive trail in Simanya Cave Archaeological exploration to uncover the secrets of Neanderthals and their cave habitats.

18:00 – Transfer to Mura. Guided visit of Mura village Guide: Laia de Mura

• One of the most picturesque villages in Catalonia, with hidden corners, quiet squares, and charming fountains.

19:30 – Transfer to Balsareny. Optional: Dramatized visit to Balsareny Castle

• A castle that comes alive through medieval characters, coats of arms, and stories – with a surprise ending and a glass of mead.

Gourmet experience includes: Guided tasting of wine, olive oil, and honey with sensory explanations and a nighttime vineyard tour.

20:30 – Dinner and rural accommodation in Bages Location: Boutique farmhouse among the vineyards

• Star dish: Confit rabbit with sweet onion and thyme
• Dessert: Walnut tart with ratafia syrup
• Pairing: Barrel-fermented white wine, DO Pla de Bages

Breakfast and check-out

09:00 – Visit to Monumental Solsona

• Description: We discover the history and architecture of one of the most characterful cities in inland Catalonia.

Duration: 1h 30min

Transfer Solsona → Sant Llorenç de Morunys

Distance: 18 km · Duration: 20 min

11:00 – Route through the Sanctuary of Lord and visit to Sant Llorenç de Morunys

• Nature, spirituality and history in a stunning natural setting.
• Duration: 2h

13:30 – Lunch at Celler del Santuari del Miracle

• Specialty: Duck cannelloni with mushrooms
• Dessert: Caramelized Catalan cream
• Wine pairing: D.O. Pla de Bages wine
• Location: Celler del Santuari del Miracle

Transfer El Miracle → Cardona

Distance: 32 km · Duration: 35 min

16:00 – Visit to the Salt Mountain and Cardona Castle

• A journey into the medieval and geological past at one of Catalonia’s most impressive landmarks.
• Duration: 2h 30min

18:30 – Check-in at charming medieval hotel in Cardona

• Type: Historic Parador
• Ambiance: Panoramic views, period décor, traditional restaurant

20:30 – Dinner at the hotel restaurant

• Specialty: Oven-roasted lamb with mountain herbs
• Dessert: Almond cake with ratafia
• Wine pairing: Garnacha tinta D.O. Catalunya

21:30 - Accommodation

Breakfast and check-out

Transfer Cardona → Manresa

Distance: 45 km · Duration: 40 min

09:30 – Caminos de la Séquia + Interpretation Center of Balç Street

• Cultural and natural route that connects landscape, water and history.
• Duration: 2h

Transfer Manresa → Celler Oller del Mas

Distance: 8 km · Duration: 10 min

12:00 – Enotrekking with winery visit and wine tasting

Duration: 1h 30min

13:30 – Paired lunch at Oller del Mas

• Specialty: Creamy mountain rice
• Dessert: Homemade ratafia flan
• Pairing: Organic estate wines
• Transfer Manresa → Cervera

Distance: 55 km · Duration: 50 min

16:00 – Optional activity: Guided visit to the University of Cervera and historical itinerary

Duration: 1h 30min

Transfer Cervera → Capellades

Distance: 63 km · Duration: 55 min

18:30 – Visit to choose from:

• Museu Molí Paperer de Capellades
• NEAN Prehistoric Park
• CRARC (amphibians and reptiles)

Duration: 1h

Transfer Capellades → Torrelavit

Distance: 18 km · Duration: 20 min

20:00 – Dinner in the wine-growing surroundings of Torrelavit

• Specialty: Oven-baked meagre with fennel
• Dessert: Cheesecake with marinated grapes
• Pairing: Xarel·lo D.O. Penedès

21:30 – Accommodation in Boutique Hotel in Vilafranca

• Breakfast and check-out

09:00 – Guided visit to Olèrdola: 4000 years of living history

• Discover the legacy of the civilizations that inhabited this privileged site overlooking the Penedès.
• Location: Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya – Olèrdola

10:30 – Transfer Olèrdola → Sitges

Distance: 22 km • Duration: 25 min

11:00 – Visit to the Palau de Maricel

• A jewel of artistic eclecticism facing the Mediterranean.
• Galleries, courtyards, and pure art.

12:30 – Escape The Town – Sitges (optional)

• Clue-solving game through modernist alleys, hidden stories, and challenges in the old town.

13:30 – Transfer Sitges → Sant Sadurní d’Anoia

Distance: 25 km • Duration: 30 min

14:00 – Lunch: Discover the world of cava

Location: Canals i Munné (Sant Sadurní d’Anoia)

Includes a guided tour of the cellars and gardens

Menu:

• Main course: Cava-braised roasted meat cannelloni
• Dessert: Mascarpone mousse with red berries
• Pairing: Brut Nature house reserva cava

16:00 – Paired visit (choose one option):

Option 1: The Iconic Tour (Codorníu)

• Architectural and wine heritage among century-old cellars and modernist gardens

Option 2: Gran Reserva Secrets (Freixenet)

• Immersive visit and guided tasting of the best premium cavas

Option 3 (optional): Recaredo Tour

• Artisanal winemaking with long aging, sustainability, and soulful bubbles

18:00 – Transfer Sant Sadurní → Vilafranca del Penedès

Distance: 9 km • Duration: 10 min

18:15 – Visit to Vinseum and Festa Major

• Discover the festive and winemaking soul of the Penedès in a vibrant, interactive museum full of identity

20:00 – Check-in: Boutique rural hotel among the vineyards

• Located on the outskirts of Vilafranca, traditional style with design touches, panoramic pool, and in-house restaurant.

21:00 – Paired dinner

Suggested location: Cellers Familia Torres

Suggested menu:

• Starter: Fig, goat cheese and muscatel vinaigrette salad
• Main course: Sea bass supreme over fennel and grape cream
• Dessert: Almond sponge cake with rosé cava sorbet
• Pairing: White Garnacha, Parellada, and brut rosé cava

22:30 – (Optional) Wine & music concert or evening drink in Vilafranca's old town

22:40 - Overnight stay

Optional activities by theme:

Wine & Gastronomy:

• Walk & Wine at your own pace (Celler Mas Vicenç)
• Wine and tapas pairing (Cellers Familia Torres)
• E-bike tour through the vineyards
• Penedès Wine, Bike & Culture (Viemocions)

Active Nature:

• Pitch & Putt Portal del Roc
• Coastal diving in Garraf (Saphira Dive)
• Bike tour among vineyards

Culture:

• Pau Casals Museum
• Casteller Museum of Catalonia
• Roman villa of Els Munts
• Medieval Vilafranca and bell tower of Sta. Maria
• Escape The Town Sitges