♦ Pick up point at Seville Harbour.
♦ We will meet you at the "Muelle de Nueva York" (New York Docks) in Seville.
♦ We visit the town and take you back to the boat.
♦ If you are staying several days in Seville, we can combine city tours with excursions around the province.
There's also the possibility of hiring a car and a driver.
PICK UP POINT AT SEVILLE HARBOUR
We will meet you at the "Muelle de Nueva York" (New York Docks) in Seville. We visit the town and take you back to the boat. If you are staying several days in Seville, we can combine city tours with excursions around the province.
EXCURSION TO ITALICA, 15 minutes from Seville.
Duration: 2 hours
We will visit the remains of the first Roman colony founded in Spain. Its impressive amphitheatre and sumptuous houses still boasting authentic Roman mosaic remnants, a clear reflection of what one of the Empire's most luxurious residential cities would have looked like. One may also opt for an excursion to
the Cistercian fortress-monastery of San Isidoro del Campo, a jewel of Gothic art with its well preserved sacristy, chapter room and refectory and revealing some magnificent 15th c. frerscoes.Here the monastic life of the 16th century medieval Spain comes to life.
Where was the ancient Italica?
To whom (To what deity) was the former temple dedicated?
Why is there a mosaic dedicated to the birds?
Who are the people depicted in the planetarium's mosaics?
Which Roman Emperors are connected/ linked with Seville
EXCURSION TO CARMONA, 30 minutes from Seville.
Duration: 3 hours
This millenary town, perched on a promontory like an eagle's-nest, was always considered unassailable. Here we will visit the Alcázar de Sevilla from whose commanding position one is able to admire the city while understanding its history; its layout and buildings being the result of superimposed constructions ever since the conquest of the city by the Carthagenians.
A stroll around its quaint squares and narrow streets will lead us discover its Muslim and Christian past. The visit ends at the Alcazar de Arriba, also called de Don Pedro, a striking medieval fortification, now turned into a beautiful Parador affording some wonderful views to the fertile valley below.
There's also the possibility of hiring a car and a driver. Please enquire.
EXCURSION TO CADIZ.
Duration: 8 hours
Cádiz is considered one of the oldest cities in the Western world. It's distinctive features are its martiime atmosphere it's salty sea smell and it's beautiful light. As an important trade post between Africa and Europe it is home to a beautiful collection of look out towers amongst which the Tavira tower which will be visited during the day. We will also stop to savour the wonderful atmsophere in the lively food market where we will also try the famous “pescaíto frito”.
EXCURSION TO JEREZ.
Duration: 8 hours
Jerez de la Frontera is an hour from Seville and is famous world wide for it´s wines. During the visit we will see how these wines are made in the bodegas as well as participating in wine tasting session. Later we will visit the Royal Equestrian School to see the amazing show involving the beautiful Andalucian horse. After this we will eat in Jerez. Before returning to Seville and on the way back (Optionally), we will stop off in Arcos de la Frontera a small town with Arabic roots and which belongs to the famous "White washed towns" route.
EXCURSION TO RONDA.
Duration: 6 hours
Discover the land of the fearless bandits and the Pearl in their Crown , Ronda. The city has breathtaking views and is one of the most beautiful in all of Andalucia.
Apart from it's location in the heart of the Ronda Hills it has an impressive array of monuments such as the bridge "Puente Nuevo" or the very old Bull ring.
Private transport can be contracted. Please enquire.