23/08/2015
Guided walking tour- Orientation and Heritage tour - Local life ( 4 hours ) ... euro. Pick up at the port of Palma at the Azamara Quest by minivan for private small group up to 12 persons.
Itinerary:
8: 30 am Tour start in the port. at the Azamara Quest
drive to Bellver Castle. Visit Bellver Castle inside ( 4 euro extra admissions ).
9:30 am . We start our Palma walking tour in the heart of the ' Palma Old City', the Gothic Quarter, which dates back to the Roman times. From the meeting point, walking along the ancient renaissance city walls and seeing the remains of Palma’s early settlement, as the Almudaina fortress from the Arab period as well as medieval buildings and sights in the lesser-known Jewish Quarter. We will get into the former " Call Major " and the " Call Menor" to see different settlements of Jewish heritage in the city, where it was the location of the main gate , the former synagogue and the Aljama.
Admire the beautiful Cathedral ( 7 euro extra for admissions ) : la Seu, considered a masterpiece of gothic period and an ultimate Palma sightseeing experience, let’s talk here about the merger and dialogue of artistic tendencies from different periods. We will Stroll through the narrow streets of the Casco Antic where nobility ,merchants and pirates once lived together in this neighborhood and joined forces in the construction of this impressive building.
Our Palma city walking tour continues to Morey Street where large palaces sitting right next to top museums like the Museo Mallorca. Dali private collection in a lovely building next to la Portella. . The Arab Baths Just next door. The area is renowned for its great traditional places .There are some local bars like La Sinfoneria to drink direct from the barrel, you'll still find the originals . You're likely to find yourself going back to a point out of time. Test a typical chocolate with ensaimada in a shop that opens business back to 1877and was the first shop preparing almond ice cream. You'll still find the original coffee and cuartos. You're likely to find yourself going back to a point out of time.
Take in the special atmosphere and enjoy some of our traditional products as you take a step back in time during your Palma experience.12:30 pm. Transfer back to your ship