Majestic Hotel Barcelona: Stay of Distinction

A symbol of excellent 5 star hospitality since 1918. Located on Paseo de Gracia, it provides guests with an ideal opportunity to visit Gaudi's famous buildings, the most exclusive shops, as well as being close to the financial and business district of Barcelona. Majestic Hotel and Spa is a timeless universe of elegant experience and tradition; have a romantic night in one of our suites, enjoy a sophisticated gastronomic pleasure in one of our bars and restaurants, or be pampered in our spa centre.

Enjoy a private walking tour of Barcelona including your own private tour guide and entrance fees to the iconic Sagrada Familia. Starting with a visit to Sagrada Família where your guide will explain all about the history and its importance. Visit the impressive interior of this church, where the vaults reach seventy feet high. Antonio Gaudí designed a plant in the form of a Latin cross with five aisles, extremely rich in decor and symbolism. Discover the museum about its history of development and also visit this Basilica. After this visit, you will on the Eixample district until the Arc of Triomph, towards the oldest parts of the city, first to Born district and then to the Gothic quarter. Get lost on its narrow street, passing the Santa Maria del Mar Church, Picasso Museum and Santa Caterina Market. Then, travel back in time, going from the Roman era through to the early Middle Ages, when the Catalan counts were controlling the Mediterranean sea and Barcelona was the capital of an empire.

Depart Barcelona for Montserrat on this private excursion with a professional guide. Meet your private guide and depart to the mountain of Montserrat which rises majestically to 4,051 feet (1,236 meter). 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. 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 also 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 audiovisual exhibition about the history and creation 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.