Best of Barcelona and Cartagena Two Port Package

2 Port Package

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This package includes: Barcelona Highlights, and Cartagena Roman Exploration

Price: $164.00 Sale Price: $152.00 Save: $12.00

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Barcelona Highlights

Shore Excursion Size

Standard

Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Shore Excursion Duration 4 Hours 30 Minutes

Activity Level

Moderate

Shore Excursion Leaves From

An approximately 10 to 15 minute taxi (not included, approximately 15 EUR each way) is required to reach your departure location.

Food/Beverage Provided Not Included

Recommended Dress As you will be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered. Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended.

Restrictions Guests must be able to walk on paved, as well as cobblestone surfaces. There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.

Barcelona Highlights

Discover the most important sights of Barcelona in just one morning while learning about the citys fascinating history.

Begin with a guided walking tour of El Born and the Gothic Quarter, exploring some of the most remarkable monuments and hidden corners of the old town. Stroll along one of Barcelona's most iconic streets and discover landmarks such as the Arc de Triomf, the Cathedral of Barcelona, and the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar. As you wander through the narrow streets, your guide will share fascinating stories and point out the intricate details found on historic facades.

At the end of the walking tour, board a comfortable air conditioned coach for a panoramic drive through the city. Along the way, enjoy several stops on Montjuic Hill, which was home to the 1992 Olympic Games. Admire the breathtaking views from the Montjuic Cable Car, see the historic Montjuic Castle, and take in a different perspective of the city from the MNAC viewpoint.

Before returning to the office, the tour continues along Passeig de Gracia, one of Barcelona's most elegant boulevards, where you can admire two of Antoni Gaudis architectural masterpieces, La Pedrera and Casa Batllo.

This experience includes a ride on the Montjuic cable car, transportation by air conditioned coach, the services of a professional local guide, and a radio guide system to ensure you do not miss a detail.

Please Note: This tour is narrated in English and Spanish.The entrance fees to the Cathedral of Barcelona, Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, and Montjuic Castle are not included. The tour accommodates a maximum of 20 travelers per guide.

The Montjuic Cable Car may be unavailable from late January to early March for maintenance and may also be suspended on windy days for safety reasons.

Cartagena Roman Exploration

Shore Excursion Size

Standard

Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Historical

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.