Signature experience — Tarragona
Poblet and the Cistercian route
Duration
Full day
Price
From €650
Mercedes
Dedicated vehicle & chauffeur
Leaving Tarragona, the N-240 threads 50 km inland through the rolling Conca de Barberà, where Trepat vines and open oak woods sit at 350–600 m. Poblet Abbey, founded in 1151 and a UNESCO site since 1991, shelters the pantheon of the Crown of Aragon and a model Cistercian cloister. Think pale sandstone, spring-fed gardens, and working monastic spaces alongside village wineries. Depending on service times, you can pair Poblet with Santes Creus or the women’s house of Vallbona de les Monges, each marking a distinct step in Catalan Gothic.
We collect you from your Tarragona hotel, keep a Mercedes at your disposal, and adjust the pace as you go; you explore while your private driver handles routes, parking, and any bookings. Spend the morning at Poblet, then continue to Santes Creus via the TV-2441 through Aiguamúrcia, or to Vallbona via Montblanc and the C-14, pausing at a DO Conca de Barberà cellar to sample a chilled Trepat. With 25–45 minutes between sites, there’s ample time for the sung office and a close look at the vaulted refectory.
Your itinerary
- I
09:00 — depart your Tarragona hotel for Poblet via the N-240 (about 50 minutes).
- II
10:00–12:00: guided visit of Poblet—cloister, abbey church, and royal pantheon.
- III
12:30: lunch in Montblanc or a short tasting at a DO Conca de Barberà cellar (45–60 min).
- IV
14:30–16:30: drive to Santes Creus (25 min) or Vallbona (40 min) and visit; return to Tarragona around 17:30–18:00.
What’s included
- ✓ Dedicated French-speaking driver
- ✓ Mercedes E or V-Class
- ✓ Hotel pick-up included
- ✓ Waiting time at sites
Your chauffeur’s tip
To catch the monks’ chant, aim for Sext at Poblet around 1 pm (times vary seasonally) and pre-book the official guided tour the day before; afternoon groups are usually thinner.
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