• Sample cava is a sparkling wine, like champagne, typical from Catalonia and highly appreciated worldwide

• Freixenet exports to more than 150 countries and is one of the best seller cavas in the world

• Sitges stands out for its coastal and Mediterranean profile, a magic town with varied architecture over time

• Walk along Sitges' streets remind of its glorious Modernist years still visible in its buildings’ architecture

Duration

Approximately 7 hours

 

Schedule

May - October: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

November - December: Friday

Departure: 8.45 AM

 

Meeting Point

Central Barcelona

Return

Approximately 3.45 PM at central Barcelona

 

Product Code

P6PLHC

Discover the most romantic excursion of Catalunya, visiting the Freixenet cava wine cellars, Sitges, one of the most beautiful villages of the Catalonian coast, and the Bacardi house. At the Bacardi house you will discover the famous history of the Bacardi Rum. 

 

Freixenet cava wine cellars
We start the excursion with the visit of the Freixenet cava wine cellars. During the visit you will learn how the cava is produced. Cava is a sparkling white wine, like champagne. The Freixenet cava is one of the most famous cava’s of Spain with its origins in Catalunya. The guided visit of the wine cellar starts with an audiovisual introduction to the world of cava. Next you will visit the old wine cellars, built in 1922. During this visit the guide will explain the process of the making of cava including some useful tips on how to serve and drink the cava wine. The visit will end with a small train ride through the modern factory of the Freixenet cava wine cellars and of course a degustation of a glass of the world famous Freixenet cava. 

 

Sitges and Bacardi House
After the Freixenet cava wine cellar visit, you will continue your journey to Sitges, one of the most beautiful villages of the Catalonian coast. This sailor village is one of the favorite destinations of the tourists that visit Catalunya. Its micro climate, picturesque old town center with its narrow streets, beautiful beaches , a vibrant cultural live, good food, nice and unique shops turn Sitges into the favourite destination to relax and enjoy the rest of our tour at the Mediterranean coast. 

During the guided visit, you will be given free time for lunch (not included) in Sitges. After lunch, you will visit the Bacardi House, where you will discover the history of the most famous Indian family of Sitges, the Bacardi family, worldly famous for their Bacardi rum. Here, you will get to learn about the history of Bacardi rum, the ingredients of rum plus, you will be shown how to make one of the most famous rum cocktails, the “Mojito” and the “Cuba Libre”. The visit will end with the opportunity of making and drinking your own cocktail!