Panoramic Tour and Old Town (Tour D)
Mediterranean Excursions
- £41-50
- 4 hours
- Medium/Hard
From the pier we will board our awaiting coach to begin our panoramic tour, passing by the Gardens of Los Cantones which was built on reclaimed land. As we pass we must watch for the “galleries” – houses whose windows reflect sunlight and whose façades were built by fishermen out of wood and glass.
From the pier we will board our awaiting coach to begin our panoramic tour, passing by the Gardens of Los Cantones which was built on reclaimed land. As we pass we must watch for the “galleries” – houses whose windows reflect sunlight and whose façades were built by fishermen out of wood and glass. We will pass by the Castle of San Anton and make our fist stop for photographs at the Tower of Hercules. Built by the Romans and dating back to the 2nd century, this is the only Roman lighthouse in the world that is still used for its original purpose of guiding ships into the harbour of La Coruña. We will have a short time to walk around the monument and the park before continuing along the promenade, past the Aquarium of La Coruña, the Museum of Mankind and the millennium obelisk made of glass. Continuing on our drive we will arrive at Mount San Pedro where we will view the ocean, the Tower of Hercules and the city, and see the cannons with a range of 15 miles (weather permitting). Once our panoramic drive is over we will then be taken to the old town where we will be dropped off at the Maria Pita Square, named for the lady who defeated Sir Francis Drake and we will continue our tour on foot. We will make a visit to the local food market where we will be given some free time before we make our way back to our awaiting ship.
Please note that this tour involves approximately 1 hour of walking, some over cobblestones and uphill. It is possible to stay in the old town if you would like extra time but this would mean making your own way back to the ship before sailing; this is approximately a 15 minute walk.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2008 CANARIES & MEDITERRENEAN CRUISES
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Snack or meal provided
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Refreshments available
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Free time
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Shopping opportunity
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Wheelchair access
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Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
