Secrets of Cadiz

Experience more than 3000 years of history in just one tour. This Cadiz tour introduces you to Europe's oldest city, a city rich with attractions both modern and ancient. Here's your chance to travel back in time and watch history unfold for yourself.

Your tour begins at the cruise terminal, where you'll meet your guide. From there, you'll board an air-conditioned minibus and proceed toward the first of many points of interests. You will then head towards the outskirts of the city and go over the New Bridge over the ocean to embrace of view of the surrounding villages nearby. From there, you will continue onward to Campo Sur to witness the incredible La Caleta Beach. Although it's a tiny beach, it has served as a big inspiration to the likes of artists and writers like Paco Alba and Carlos Cano and was also the set of a famous secret agent movie! Other notable landmarks include Santa Catalina castle where your guide will take you for a visit. Walk through Genoves Park, the city botanical garden before stopping at Spain Square. Your old town visit will take you to Mina Square, Plaza de las Flores and Cadiz Cathedral among other sights.

The star of the Cadiz sightseeing tour, however, is the final stop: Populo. This medieval quarter that dates back to the 13th century and is widely known for its stone gates, which Christopher Columbus walked through to start his second journey to America. This is also where you will get to enter Cadiz Roman Theater! There's a lot of exploration to do on the 1.5 hour walking portion of your Cadiz tour, and after some free time you will get hungry.

At the conclusion of the tour, your licensed guide will take you to a private wine and cheese tasting event. You will be taken to a 360-degree roof top of a hotel, where they have a few different glasses of sherry (a traditional wine from Andalucia) and some locally made cheese! We utilize lifts to ascend rather than climbing stairs. What a great way to end your day!

The list of attractions above is by no means exclusive; there are dozens more that you will encounter throughout the extensive tour. For a comprehensive look at the city, make your reservation today.

Classic Lisbon Half-Day Tour

Discover this magnificent city through its history and traditions as you visit the Monuments of the Portuguese Discoveries, drive through the most historic parts of the city, and visit the city museum.

You will first travel to the Belem, quarter where you will find many beautiful monuments from the 15th and 16th centuries. A brief photo stop will be made outside the Belem Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which marks the point of departure of some of the Portuguese maritime explorations. You will also see the nearby Monument to the Discoveries (Padrao dos Descobrimentos), built to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the 'death' of Prince Henry the Navigator.

Next, you will have time to visit the Church of S. Jerome Monastery, another UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of the Manueline style of architecture. You will then visit the Visit to Palacio da Ajuda, constructed to house the Royal family after the 1755 earthquake and tsunami. The palace finally became a permanent residence of the royal family during the reign of King Luis I and his wife, Maria Pia of Savoy. Most of the palace interiors were designed during King Luis I's reign by his wife, Queen Maria Pia and Possidonio da Silva, their architect.

After your guided tour enjoy some free time at Restauradores or Marques de Pombal to make the route of Alfama using the Digital Walking tour. The Digital Walking tour allows guest to visit areas such as Alfama and Baixa-Chiado, areas that are closed due to heavy vehicles. An interactive guide that is activated via GPS, with audio playback and allows guests the freedom/opportunity to choose the route at their own pace.

Please Note: The visit to Palacio da Ajuda will be replaced with a visit to the Royal Treasure Museum on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

This tour ends at the Alfama quarter, which is located approximately 10 minutes from the cruise ship pier, for guests who would like to further explore the old town.

Guests must download the free "Vox City" app if they choose to participate in the Digital Walking tour. The remaining instructions are provided through an informational flyer at time of check-in.

Granada and Alhambra Tour

Enjoy a scenic motor coach ride to the Alhambra Palaces in Granada to see a maze of magnificent construction. Nearby is the Palace of Charles V. Travelers find this stunning tour of Granada ideal.

Once you reach your destination you will be divided into groups of 10 to 18 participants per guide for a more personalized exploration. Originally built in 889, the Alhambra Palace is universally praised as a Moorish architectural masterpiece. Naturally, it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the second most popular attraction in Europe. While it began as a small fortress, in 1333 Yusuf I transformed the structure into a palace, a process which took over 100 years! Your English-speaking guide will escort you to the mighty structure to see its stellar halls, courtyards, and rows of intricately carved arches. On this exciting tour of Granada, you'll visit the exquisite Nasrid Palaces, which included private rooms and residences for the king, as well as semi-public state rooms.

Next, you'll visit the Palace of Charles V of England, built within the site of the Alhambra Palace in 1526, largely as a symbol of victory for the Catholics over Muslims. It is lauded as a superb Spanish Renaissance structure, featuring the Torre de la Vela tower, and offering stunning views of Granada.

Thereafter, you will visit the Generalife, a royal place of recreation featuring gardens, waterfalls, and bathing pools. The elaborate facility was built during the reign of Muhammad III in 1309 as a vacation destination.

Time permitting, you will be driven to the Granada city center, where you will receive an orientation tour and have free time to explore on your own. Please be advised that the order of events may change based on the weather or traffic conditions of the day. Reserve this tour for memories that will last a lifetime.

Book this Alhambra tour today for a memorable Spain excursion.

Please Note: Due to Alhambra regulations, all guests must bring a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license or passport) that matches the names listed on your e-ticket. If you're traveling in a group, please book together to ensure you're grouped together on the day of the tour, as each guide's manifest must align with the IDs presented at Alhambra. Lunch in Granada is at your own discretion and expense. Admission to Alhambra is included with fast-track tickets. The tour will be customized to accommodate the ship's docking time. If the docking time is tight, please expect limited free time, fewer photo stops, and be prepared for a quick meal, like a sandwich, as we focus on maximizing your sightseeing experience.