Excursion S.a.l.t. self sufficient agricultural farm in the heart of murcia tour at Cartagena

Embark on this very full day tour to the historical town of Lorca. Admire the stunning embroidered Easter Procession costumes in the Paso Azul museum: Spend time in the castle and citadel, which bear witness to the town's Christian, Jewish and Muslim heritage, before partaking of a lunch.

Lorca Visitor Center, Paso Azul Embroidery Museum, Lorca Castle, Jewish Quarter & Synagogue, Fortaleza del Sol

Depart from the pier with your guide for the 90-minute coach ride north-west to Lorca.

Stop at the town's visitor center to get an overview of Lorca ́s heritage and history. Having been a contended border town between Spain's Muslim and Christian kingdoms for several centuries during the Middle Ages, Lorca comes second to none in medieval history and heritage with its beautiful monuments, museums and archaeological sites.

Walk through the town and visit Museo del Paso Azul to admire the spectacular embroidered costumes worn during Lorca's magnificent Holy Week Easter processions and learn about the embroiderers' skilled labors of love. Next, climb to the highest point of the city and enter its impressive castle, a fascinating walled compound where your guide will illustrate its chequered history.

See the archaeological site where building work for a luxury hotel in 2003 accidentally uncovered the remains of Lorca's Jewish Quarter and synagogue. The site's uniqueness stems from its location inside a citadel and the fact that the synagogue remains preserved as it was in the Middle Ages without ever having been used as a place of worship by other religions. It is now a worldwide Jewish pilgrimage site and bears further witness to the town's multicultural heritage. See many of this huge fortress' other medieval features and the Fortaleza del Sol citadel.

Last but not least, sit down and enjoy a hearty lunch to rebuild your strength before returning to the coach for the drive back to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Cartagena, Visitor Center, Lorca Walking Tour, Paso Azul Museum, Synagogue, Castle, Lunch

Note

Please note: This tour involves extensive physical activity. While the distance to walk is 2 km (1.25 miles), this includes cobbled and uneven streets, a hill to reach the castle, and some unpaved surfaces. The tour is therefore not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility. Children of any age may participate. Guests are advised to wear casual clothing and flat comfortable footwear. Flash photography is not permitted inside the Synagogue or Embroidery Museum. The tour order may vary. If vegetarian or gluten-free alternatives to the set lunch menu are required, or any allergies need to be accommodated, this must be specified in advance. On Sundays and Holydays, religious sites will be visited externally only.