Description
Gibraltar, a British enclave surrounded by Spanish territory, one of the two Pillars of Hercules that once marked the confines of the known world and today an incredible cosmopolitan city where British, Spanish, Genoese and North-African culture and history are combined. Take in the scenery as you savor a delightful tea or coffee accompanied by a tempting selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes.
What we will see
What we will do
- Travel north across Gibraltar to the border
between this small colony and Spain, and to the Spanish mainland beyond.
You are headed towards Catalan Bay, and from this vantage point
overlooking a Genoese-style fishing village, you will be able to savor the
spectacular views of Spain and North Africa.
- Next you will proceed along the outskirts of
town, passing the American War Memorial and the Trafalgar Cemetery to
arrive at Europa Point. From here you can admire views of the coast of
North Africa, just 12 miles across the famous Strait of Gibraltar. From
here you will appreciate why this territory was, and continues to be, of
such strategic importance to the British Navy.
- Your next stop will be at the renowned Rock
Hotel. The location and proximity to the beach and the clear blue
Mediterranean Sea makes the hotel unique on the peninsula. Take in the
scenery as you savor a delightful morning or afternoon tea or coffee
accompanied by a tempting selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes.
Return to the ship at the end of the tour.