Cartagena Roman Exploration

Cartagena Roman Exploration
Excursion Highlights:
  • Explore Cartagena's ancient civilizations on this intimate, panoramic walking tour, visiting highlights including the Roman Theater.
  • Experience the area's rich, three thousand year history as you delve into the city's well-preserved archaeological excavations.
  • Savor the authentic Spanish culture with a pit stop at a local tavern for traditional tapas and beverages.
  • Enjoy historical tales from our expert guide as you witness the grandeur of Cartagena's Roman architecture.
  • Secure your spot on this high-demand tour of one of the Mediterranean's most strategic locations.
Price: $78.00
Choose Options My Cruise Itinerary
Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Cultural, Scenic, Walking
Shore Excursion Duration 3 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximately 5 minute walk from the cruise ship pier.
Food/Beverage Provided One Spanish tapa and one drink (beer, wine, water or soft drink) Please advise of any food allergies.
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable weather appropriate clothing, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and walking shoes.
Restrictions Participants must be 18 or older to consume alcohol.

Cartagena Roman Exploration

Cartagena Roman Exploration Cartagena is a metropolis that has been shaped by many ancient cultures. Its port has been considered by the most powerful civilizations as a perfect strategic location in the Mediterranean Sea. Today, the city offers a huge range of amazing must-see sights in a small, pedestrianized area very close by on foot to the cruise ship.

We will go on a panoramic walking tour to discover the city to get an overview of the astonishing remains that its three thousand years of history have left behind. The silver mines of Cartagena attracted the Romans and Cartagena became one of the most important colonies in Roman Hispania. We will stop for a break in an authentic Spanish tavern in order to recharge forces by eating a Spanish tapa with a beverage. There you will experience a little bit of our gastronomy and feel how is the local people's life. You will see the ancient Roman Forum and the archaeological excavations. Most exciting will be entering the wonderfully conserved Roman Theater of Cartagena, accompanied always by the anecdotes and curios histories that our expert guide will tell you.

You can be sure that this cruise stop by Cartagena will be a very pleasant and exciting way for you to experience the highlights of this wonderful city.