Shore Excursion: Alicante Guided Tour with Castle, Wine & Tapas

Discover the best of Alicante on an excursion designed for cruise passengers. Pick-up is at the terminal and ascends to the emblematic Castle of Santa Barbara, from where you will enjoy panoramic views of the city and the port. Continue with a tour of the historic center, visiting the Basilica of Santa Maria and the most emblematic streets of the old center. The experience continues in the Central Market of Alicante, where you can enjoy a careful tasting of local wines accompanied by traditional tapas. A perfect opportunity to discover the most authentic flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in a local and lively atmosphere. Alicante has PDO wines and a careful proposal of local cuisine, we have selected two of the best restaurants for a tasting of products. We guarantee a smooth, well-organized experience with a punctual return to port, so you can enjoy without worry.

Itinerary

1. Panoramic tour of the main sights. We leave from the port and go to Avenida de Maisonave, then Plaza de Luceros, and continue to the Plaza de Toros. The tour ends at Santa Barbara Castle.
2. We will tour the most interesting and striking spaces of the castle. From the Muslim parts to the modern strongholds, they serve to narrate the main episodes that the city has experienced and its fortress. The city views are unbeatable and serve to understand and value the natural environment. (1h 10min)
3. Entrance to the main church of the city, from which we will tour the city center. (20 min) Admission included
4. Tour of the historic center that passes and explains the town hall, the festivals, customs and serves to see the local gastronomy. (40 min)
5. At the market we will taste two wines and two servings of tapas. Alicante PDO wine is highly recognized and valued, while tapa is 2nd grade Spanish culture. Ham, cheese, prawns or a small portion of rice will delight our visitors as we talk about wine, gastronomy and Alicante culture (2h 0min) Admission included