Alicante & Elche Small Group Tour with Palm Grove and Castle
Description
Embark on a captivating tour of Alicante and Elche with private transportation to ensure comfort and exclusivity. Starting in Alicante, guests are picked up for a scenic taxi tour through the city's most charming areas. Next, travel to Elche to visit the renowned Huerto del Cura, a serene botanical garden within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed palm grove. Enjoy a leisurely walk among exotic plants and the famous Imperial Palm while discovering about the local culture and history. The tour concludes with a visit to the iconic Santa Bárbara Castle in Alicante, offering panoramic views of the city and the Mediterranean Sea. Here, guests will delve into the rich history of the fortress, dating back to the 9th century. This guided tour provides an unforgettable experience, blending the rich history and vibrant culture of Alicante with the serene beauty and heritage of Elche, all while enjoying the convenience of private transportation.
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Itinerary
Visit the UNESCO heritage of Elche through the Huerto del Cura garden. Marvel at its beauty and charm, discover local products, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this stunning oasis.
A 20-minute drive through the center of Elche with a guide explaining the city's culture and highlights. See the best views of the Basilica of Santa María, the lush palm grove, and the scenic river.
A 20-minute drive through the center of Alicante to see the best views of the city, including the port, the market, and arriving at the castle to continue there on foot.
The tour concludes with a visit to the iconic Santa Bárbara Castle in Alicante, offering panoramic views of the city and the Mediterranean Sea. Here, guests will delve into the rich history of the fortress, dating back to the 9th century.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Do not sleep on Elche! It was incredible to get out of the city and see this absolute oasis paradise. The short car ride to Elche was a great opportunity to learn about the history of the region. The botanical gardens were stunning, tranquil and the local peacocks were dazzling to watch. It was enlightening to learn about the origins and various palm plant varieties of the region from a true local. We loved that this tour included the Castle Santa Barbara with a private, dedicated guide. Perfect combo!
Much appreciated for the comment. It was a pleasure to share our heritage, our places and our time with you. I hope one day you will come back here and we will have the paella that we mentioned. KIndly regards.
We very much enjoyed the time spent with our walking tour guide. She shared lots of great historical information, personal insights and enjoyable stories. The experience was a great way to get better acquainted with Alicante.
Thank you very much for the review David, it is a pleasure and a pride to read how much you enjoyed it. Hopefully we can see each other another day and share another time visiting cities in Alicante.
The guide was interesting, personable, attentive, and helpful. I would recommend this 2 hour tour that you can tailor according to your interests.
Thank you very much Pamela, we always try to offer the best of us and the cities we work in. We wish you a peaceful return home and hopefully one day we will meet again.
Exploring the history of Alicante. Javier was an excellent guide and storyteller. His knowledge and oratory skills made the tour interesting and entertaining. He walked us through quaint neighborhoods dating back to the 15th century, beautiful churches and the significance of each one, learned about the wars, aquaduct system and how history impacts life in Alicante today. We stopped for a tapa and drink at one of his favorite spots. We went back after the tour for some delicious Paella. Highly recommend this tour and Javier.
Thank you very much Margot, we are very happy that you enjoyed the experience. We work hard and with passion to offer the best of our land to people as nice and friendly as you. Javi is our star guide, he is wonderful, friendly, handsome, kind, intelligent, educated, well trained. He cares about the environment, he has two beautiful cats and a dog that doesn't stop to sit still. We tried to clone him once, but he broke the mold.
