Shore Excursion Details

Gourmet Tour - Old Town & Brunch

Las Palmas, Canary Islands

Gourmet Tour - Old Town & Brunch

DETAILS

  • 5
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Meal

OVERVIEW

Explore two inland towns founded in the 15th century and enjoy a traditional brunch between visits. The town of Teror became a pilgrimage site after the image of the Virgin Mary supposedly appeared there in a pine tree in 1481. Today, the Our Lady of the Pines Church stands as a reminder of the event and the Virgin of the Pine, who was declared the patron saint of Gran Canaria. Other noteworthy attractions in Old Town include blocks of historical houses with ornately carved wooden balconies and a beautiful plaza named for Simón Bolívar’s wife, whose great-grandfather was born in Teror. Following a sumptuous brunch at La Hacienda, the first hotel built in nearby Arucas, you wander about its Old Town. The centerpiece is also a church – towering Saint John’s – built entirely with locally quarried stone. More extraordinary architecture overlooks Plaza de la Constitución, a great place for people-watching.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See a pilgrimage site church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the town of Teror.
• Walk through the atmospheric Old Towns of Teror and nearby Arucas.
• Enjoy brunch at the most historical hotel in Arucas before exploring Old Town.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: Any allergies must be noted when booking the tour. Coaches do not have a lift, and entering and exiting must be done via stairs. This tour includes some walking and standing. Therefore, those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their level of ability and stamina. Casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable, flat walking shoes 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 walking over relatively level terrain, possibly some cobblestone, gravel, or a few steps. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
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