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Shore Excursion Details
Gourmet Tour - Altea & Mediterranean Traditions
Alicante, Spain
Gourmet Tour - Altea & Mediterranean Traditions
DETAILS
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51/2
hrs Estimate Duration
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Meal
OVERVIEW
Delve into the history and gastronomy of Altea, a snow-white coastal town that boasts the ruggedly beautiful Sierra Bernia Mountains as a backdrop. While walking the cobbled streets of Old Town, you can’t help but feel a great sense of serenity. You will likely come across leafy plazas shaded by citrus trees, arched passageways to uncrowded pedestrian-only areas and trellis after trellis adorned with brightly colored bougainvillea. The blue-domed Nuestra Señora del Consuelo is one of the most striking churches on the Costa Blanca, and is well worth a visit. The higher you wander in Altea, the more magnificent the views, especially of the sea. A lengthy promenade lined with artisanal boutiques, restaurants and tapas bars runs along the beach. If you snack on the local cuisine while walking about, be sure to leave room for the traditional lunch that will be served at the Oustau restaurant.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit the whitewashed town of Altea, one of the prettiest settings on the Costa Blanca.
• Enjoy a guided tour of the landmarks and free time to explore further on your own.
• Savor a traditional lunch at a restaurant in Altea’s atmospheric Old Town.
HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.
Need to Know:
Note: Coaches do not have a lift and entering and exiting must be done via stairs.
This tour includes approximately 1.5 hours of walking and standing, plus any additional walking at the guests' discretion during free time over even pavement, and uneven cobbled street surfaces. The sights on this tour are not wheelchair accessible; therefore, it is unavailable to wheelchair guests. Any allergies must be noted when booking the tour. Altea’s city center is not wheelchair accessible. As this excursion involves standing and walking for periods of time over cobbled street surfaces as well as pavement for approximately 1.5 hours, those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable, flat walking shoes are suggested.
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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES
Excursion Type:
Local Food-Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
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1Easy
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2Moderate
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3Challenging
Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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