Walk your way to the best monasteries and vineyards in Catalonia
Catalonia has so much to offer, and the landscapes, monasteries, and food are some of the absolute best parts of this region in Spain. The Taste and Walk Catalonia walking tour effortlessly combines history, architecture, food, and adventure into one high-impact tour!
You’ll spend each day making miles across the gorgeous Catalan countryside, following unique walking trails through olive groves, forests, mountains, orchards, and vineyards. Speaking of vineyards, you’ll enjoy an al fresco picnic lunch with a tasting of the winery’s finest, a perfect intermission to your travels. Between conquering seaside trails and savouring the divine flavours of paella, you’ll take part in guided or self-guided monastery tours, discovering the gorgeous buildings that house years of religious and cultural history. The unique Taste and Walk Catalonia tour is a feast for all your senses, so book now!
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Taste and Walk Catalonia Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Poblet
Once you’ve made it to Poblet, you’ll have a welcome meeting to get all the information you need for your tour. At 6pm you will enjoy a wine tasting at the local monastery shop, tasting wines of the Conca de Barerà appellation of origin.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Poblet
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Poblet Monastery and Les Masies
After a brief transfer to Montblanc, time to get walking! Begin by heading towards Poblet, taking some time to enjoy the extraordinary views from the Sant Joan Chapel up on a cliff. You’ll pass another chapel before arriving in Les Masies. This is where you’ll stay tonight, but you can continue on a bit further to check out the Poblet Monastery, a stunning stone structure with lovely ornate windows and arched walkways.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Les Maises
Distance: 3 hours, 10km, 550m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Olive Groves and Vineyards
Today's going to be tasty! You’ll walk through a scenic natural area to the Tallat Monastery, a local guide joining you to teach you about the history here. Leaving the monastery, it’s on to Vallbona, where a picnic lunch and wine tasting awaits in the splendid vineyards.
After one of the best picnics you’ve probably ever had, it’s onwards to Rocallaura, where you’ll spend the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Rocallaura
Distance: 4.5-5 hours, 15-16km, 230m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 4 Santes Creus Monastery
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to shorten your walk a bit, beginning in the hamlet of Vallespinosa. Walk through a forest on a quiet, solitary path to Pont d’Armentera. Stop for a local lunch here, enjoying any of the restaurants that catch your eye. Then, it’s on to Santes Creus, where the last monastery of the Cistercian order awaits your visit.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Santes Creus
Distance: 5 hours, 16.3km, 100m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Walk Along the Coast
Today you will depart for Tarragona, enjoying a beautiful walk along the coast that includes the watchtower of la Móra and the coastal forest of la Marquesa. After taking in the incredible seaside scenery, you will arrive at your accommodation on foot.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Tarragona
Distance: 4 hours, 15km, 150m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Tarraco Romana and Departure
On the final day of the tour you will have the chance to explore the Roman ruins of Tarragona and the numerous boutique shops in town. There are also a number of beaches nearby to visit and dip your toes in the Mediterranean. Individual departure by train or private transfer.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of rooms that you need.
2024 Departures:
The departures are available daily, from March 1st to December 15th, 2024.
- Single room: from $1,225 USD*
- Single room (group of 2+): from $1,075 USD*
- Sharing a double room: from $895 USD*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates. The prices listed are per person.
Book NowAccommodation on the Taste and Walk Catalonia Tour
This tour is based in hotels. The hotels offer daily breakfast and comfortable rooms and are 2-4-star.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. If you prefer a single room where possible, you can pay a supplement to upgrade. Solo travellers will be required to pay a supplement in addition to the applicable single room supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hostatgeria de Poblet ★★★
This simple but cozy hotel can be found next to the monastery, inside the cloister.
Masia del Cadet in Les Masies ★★★
The restaurant in this hotel is gorgeous, and the rooms are simple but well-equipped, some with pleasant terraces and garden views.
Balneari de Rocallaura in Rocallaura
This quaint little hotel welcomes you with warm Spanish hospitality and a great pool for sunny days.
Hostal Grau in Santes Creus
While Hostal Grau provides well-appointed rooms, the real gem here is the restaurant, which serves fresh, tasty Spanish cuisine.
Hotel Astari in Tarragona ★★★
With a sunny pool in the middle of the property, this hotel is the perfect spot to end off your time in Catalonia. Enjoy simple, comfortable rooms, ocean views from some rooms, and great proximity to the beach.
What’s Included in the Taste and Walk Catalonia Tour?
Meals
5 breakfasts are included, as well as one lunch during the tasting. If you book the half-board option, 5 dinners are also included. Wine is included with dinner.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 are included. Accommodations before or after the tour are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour. Airport transfers are not included. Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary are included, such as the transfer from L’Espluga de Francolí train station to the first accommodation in Poblet.
Also Included
- Detailed trip notes, GPS, maps, and guidebooks
- Support phone number
- Luggage transfers each day
- Welcome meeting
- Two tastings
- Passport of the Cistercian Pilgrims path
Not included
- Flights
- Guide services, except during specified excursions
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions
- Visas if required
- Anything not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Optional activities or excursions
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Half-board upgrade
Frequently Asked Questions about Taste and Walk Catalonia
Traveltec Group is your DMC (Destination Management Company) in Lloret de Mar since 1987. The company collaborates exclusively with professional travel agencies, associations and clubs. As an incoming agency, they are specialized in organizing holidays all-over Spain.
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