Best of Gran Canaria (A Small-Group Tour)
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Puerto
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Islas Canarias, España
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Nivel de actividad
Moderate
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Tipo de excursión
All
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$169
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
Approximately 8 Hours
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Comidas incluidas
Meals included
Set out with a small group (maximum 25 privileged guests) for a more personalized experience.
Travel by coach the short distance to Doramas Park, located in the city center of Las Palmas. Its gardens are home to many species of endemic Canarian plants. Within the park, the Pueblo Canario, Néstor Museum, and the Hotel Santa Catalina showcase Canary architecture.
The Marquise of Arucas Botanical Gardens, planted in 1880 by the island's first Marquis and his wife, are a romantic and serene five-acre setting with 2,500 tropical plants.
Travel to the charming town of Teror to visit the Basilica de la Virgen del Piño (Madonna of the Pine). Located on the main plaza, the neo-Classical church you see today is the third to be built on the same spot since the 15th century. Outside, ten gargoyles stand guard; inside, the main features are the vast Baroque altar and the richly clothed, wooden-carved figure of the Virgin Mary.
Reboard your motorcoach for the drive to Tejeda for lunch. At 3,280 feet above sea level, Tejeda is surrounded by beautiful orchards and farms. At lunch, you're treated to a traditional Canarian meal. Vegetarian meals are available upon request.
Visit the Casa Museo de Colón Museum dedicated to the life of Christopher Columbus and his role in making the Canaries a gateway to the New World. This gorgeous 15th-century mansion in the heart of Las Palmas features a grand, Gothic-style exterior. Local lore says that Columbus stayed here before continuing his great voyage of discovery. The museum's collection includes maps and navigational instruments, a recreation of the interior of La Niña, and a room full of priceless pre-Columbian artifacts.
Notes:
The route is winding. Guests who are prone to motion sickness or vertigo should consider this before booking and/or take appropriate medication. Tour requires considerable walking and standing. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Bring a light jacket. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The church in Teror is closed on Mondays; an outside visit will be substituted. Casa de Colon Museum is closed on Tuesdays.