Excursion Gudalest & wine traditions tour at Alicante

Explore the winemaking traditions and flavours of south-eastern Spain during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Alicante, Guadalest, Mountaintop Location, Panoramic Views, Fairy-Tale Village & Upper-Village

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 70-minute drive to the Old World village of Guadalest, which enjoys a spectacular location nestled high upon a pinnacle and carved into the mountain. Declared a 'Monument of Historical and Artistic Value', it's easy to see why so many tourists flock to this stunning village every year. Upon arrival, enjoy spectacular panoramic views during a short, guided tour through the cobbled streets of this fairy-tale village, then continue on to the upper-village.

Rock Tunnel, Castle Ruins, Belfry, Casa Orduña, Village Square, Free Time, Shopping

En route, walk through a tunnel hewn out of the rock on which the castle ruins and church's distinctive belfry are precariously perched. Upon arrival in the upper-village, visit the tastefully-restored Casa Orduña, which features a small onsite museum, before climbing the steps to the ruined castle and strolling into the cobbled village square. Upon arrival, some free time is made available to browse the charming handicraft and souvenir shoppes for items such as ceramics, lace, olive-wood carvings, Lladro porcelain, and more. Leaving the village square, re-board your coach and head to the Bodega Mendoza.

Bodega Mendoza, Winery Tour, Pruning Field, Underground Cellar, Garden, Wine & Tapas Tastings

Upon arrival, take a guided tour of the winery, where the Mendoza family has been producing quality wines for generations. Along the way, visit the experimental pruning field to learn about the agricultural and conservation techniques utilised by the winery. Your tour continues with a visit to the underground cellar, where wines are aged in 1,200 American and French oak barrels. Following your tour, proceed for the highlight of the day, a wine tasting and food pairing session in the winery's garden area. In this very relaxing atmosphere, sample a delightful assortment of wines produced at Bodega Mendoza, which is paired with cold tapas. Your tour concludes with an approximately 45-minute drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Alicante, Guadalest, Castle Ruins, Casa Orduña, Village Square, Free Time, Shopping, Bodegas Enrique Mendoza, Winery & Cellar Tour, Wine & Tapas Tastings

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.93 miles (about 1.5 kilometres), at times over uphill, uneven, natural, and cobblestone surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and many steps at the sites visited. Walking in Guadalest Village is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with a fear of heights, guests who suffer from vertigo, guests with food allergies, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, bottled water, and Euros or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old to participate on this tour. Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate in tastings of alcoholic beverages. The tour sequence may vary.