Cava and Chocolate Experience - A Small Group Tour
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Port
Barcelona, Spain
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$350
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This experience gives you the opportunity to leave Barcelona to spend your day in the Penedés region, where you will get immersed in the culture of Cava and chocolate.
Vilarnau is an artisan modern winery with a tradition that dates from the XII century, when the family arrived to this area of the Penedés, started commercializing their cava in 1949 with the Vilarnau stamp and re- inaugurated their facilities in 2005, designed by the architect Luis González and by the designer Antonio Miró. Their products have been carefully produced and currently are successfully commercialized worldwide, since their products are renowned.
At Vilarnau, you will have the chance to enjoy a fully guided and comprehensive visit through the facilities, the beautiful cellars, and you will be able to walk through the vineyards, during the visit, learn all about the stages of the Cava making process. Additionally, you will be able to try 3 different cavas, paired with KM0 products
Sant Sadurní is also home to the Simón Coll chocolate factory; the history of this family business dates back to 1840 when Simón Mestres started a business dedicated to the artisanal manufacture of chocolate in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia. Throughout six generations, this family business has changed its production methods, from artisanal to mechanized production, prioritizing product quality and innovation. Something worth noting is that Simon Coll is one of the few companies in the chocolate business that carries out the complete chocolate manufacturing process, from the selection and purchase of cocoa beans in producing countries, to carrying out the roasting, combination, molding and finish process to get the different shapes of chocolate that we will later find in stores.
You will be welcomed at the visitor center by one of the chocolate experts. The visit consists of a historical journey through the world of chocolate and a one-of-a-kind immersive experience to enjoy with all the senses to discover, experience and taste Simon Coll's fine chocolates. At the completion of your tour, you will receive a small chocolate box with a modernist design, to take back to the ship.
At the end of your visit, you will return back to the ship.