Shore Excursion Details

Gourmet Tour - The Treasure Caves & Wine Tasting

Motril, Spain

Gourmet Tour - The Treasure Caves & Wine Tasting

DETAILS

  • 51/2
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Meal

OVERVIEW

Explore a series of caves that were once under the sea and indulge in an inspired wine tasting at a nearby restaurant. The Treasure Caves are named for their unusual geology, their Paleolithic Age wall paintings and the legend that the monarchs of the Almoravid dynasty buried treasure there in the 12th century. As you walk through the eerily illuminated caves, you will notice how seawater shaped the interior over the eons. There are still subterranean lakes in some of the chambers. A tasting of premium Spanish wines thoughtfully paired with tapas follows at the Valle Niza restaurant. Those pairings may include a sparkling wine served with a ham-and-cheese board, a fruity white wine with confit cod, a red wine with braised ratatouille, and a moscatel dessert wine with French toast and coconut ice cream. The chosen pairings will be representative of Costa del Sol’s extraordinary wines and cuisine.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Browse the Treasure Caves, which were once completely under the sea.
• See wall paintings from the Paleolithic Age in the caves.
• Sample several local wines paired with tapas at a restaurant.

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, and uneven cobbled stone and ceramic tile 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. Cuevas Del Tesoro is not wheelchair accessible. As this excursion involves standing and walking for periods of time of approximately 1.5 hours, those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Casual, weather-appropriate clothing, comfortable, flat walking shoes, sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen are suggested.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Local Food-Wine Tasting

Activity Level:

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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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