Secrets of the Order of Cistercians

Duration:

9 hours

Group 1-8 people

Next excursion 01.12.2024

History of a Catholic religious order of monks.

Let's open a secret about who the Cistercians are. These are representatives of the Catholic religious order of monks formed in the 11th century. Cistercian monks led a reclusive life. Ascetic practices and meditative monastic life played a large role in their spiritual traditions.

During our tour, we will visit the Poblet Monastery. It was founded in 1151 and is still active today. Here we can see how the life of the monks is organized and admire the amazing architecture of the monastery. It contains the protected royal residence and the pantheon of the royal house of Aragon. The vaulted galleries of the courtyards (12th century) and the royal tomb (14th century) are of particular interest. The Poblet Monastery has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Then we will go to the Monastery of Santa Maria de Santes Creus, which is not active at the moment... But this only makes it more mysterious and interesting! We will walk around this holy place and learn from the guide a lot of curious things from the history of Cistercianism.

Then we will go for a walk in the medieval city of Montblanc. Yes, indeed! The one where Sant Jordi saved the princess from the dragon! We will walk through its cozy streets, go into a real Catalan cafe, and we can enjoy the local cuisine!

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Entrance fees to the territory of architectural monuments and museums are not included in the price of the tour!

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Frequently asked Questions

What is the difference between group excursions and individual excursions?

First of all, in comfort: you are traveling alone with a guide, you can ask all questions, make additional stops, slightly modify the route. But we also conduct group tours in small companies - up to 8 people, which is also much more comfortable than groups for big buses.

Is it worth going on an excursion if I am sick of a car?

Of course, it is important to warn the guide in advance, if necessary, he will offer you a pill for motion sickness at the very beginning of the tour, or you can drink your medicine - it is recommended to take a medicine 30 minutes before the departure.

What should we do if we have already paid, but want to cancel the tour?

We have a very comfortable cancellation policy: Cancellation in 24 hours - we return 50%. Cancellation 48 hours - return 90% Cancellation 72 hours -100% (minus the cost of transferring funds).

Which excursion is better to choose?

This question is very individual: if you came to rest in our region for the first time - first of all, we recommend visiting Barcelona, Montserrat, Girona and the triangle of Salvador Dali - these are amazing places highly recommended for everyone to visit. If you have already been to the most popular places - pay attention to our tours to France, Andorra, visit oyster farms, Spanish Venice and the cities of the Costa Brava.

Do I have to pay separately for a child?

On a group tour - yes, you have to pay for a child’s place, but it has a discount.

Is it possible to go on an excursion with children? Do I have to pay for them?

Yes, you may go with children, we recommend choosing easier routes, and also recommend booking individual excursions. We provide child seats for free, if the age of the child requires it, you need to warn our representative in advance.

How can I pay for the tour?

You may pay by a bank transfer in euros - we will provide you with an individual link for prepayment to your mail. You can also pay in rubles to the account of Sberbank. The last option is to pay in cash, if you are already on the spot, our representative will come to you to the hotel.

How can I book an excursion?

To book an excursion it’s necessary to know the date, city and departure address (the hotel where you plan to relax). A prepayment of at least 50% is also required.