PALMA DE MALLORCA CITY TOUR The most traditional and complete tour to discover the capital of the Island: Palma The tour begins with stop to take photos of Bellver Castle, the only round gothic style castle in Europe, dated from the XIV century and offering some spectacular views of the city and the Bay of Palma de Mallorca. As an optional extra, we can visit inside the castle (approx. 45 minute tour). Next stop is a visit to the Cathedral, La Seu, jewel of the Mediterranean gothic era. Witness the magisterial work of Gaudi and the largest Rosetta window of the gothic style in the world. (Visit takes about 45 minutes). We continue with a walk through the historical old centre of Palma de Mallorca, discovering the city´s many styles of architecture from private mansions, old palaces, courtyards, the Jewish Old Quarter, the town hall, to the mayoral residence and modernist buildings. Also optional is a stop to taste the typical Majorcan ensaimada in one of the city´s oldest bakeries, served with either warm chocolate sauce or almond ice-cream, depending on the time of year. We can also continue to tantalize our taste buds with other mallorcan products such as olive oil, almond liqueur, cheeses, wines, ¨sobrasada¨ sausages, jams… Half day tour (approx. 4 hours) You can also choose to finish the tour with tapas lunch and assorted wines.
SCENES OF MALLORCA A tour that combines two highlights of the island in one single tour. Beginning with a quick sightseeing visit of Palma, including a tour of the famous cathedral of Palma de Mallorca, La Seu, followed by an excursion to Valldemossa, considered one of the most traditional and most beautiful villages of the island of Mallorca. In Valldemossa we recommend a trip to the La Cartuja (a Monastery) where you will learn about the monks who resided here between 1399 and 1835. Visit includes a tour of a church, a pharmacy and the Prior´s Suite) Learn and hear more about the life of the famous French/Polish composer Frederic Chopin and his lover, the French female writer George Sand, who spent the winter 1838-1839 on the island of Mallorca, mostly in Valldemossa. We can visit their living quarters, the gardens and the Palace of Rey Sancho where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a short piano concert including Chopin’s “Prelude of the Water Drops”. For some light refreshments, we then make a gastronomic stop to taste the typical “Coca de Patata” from Valldemossa, accompanied either by a glass of almond milk or chocolate milk. To end the excursion, we stop for a photo opportunity at Sa Foradada, close to the Mansion of Son Marroig, and enjoy some spectacular views.
Half Day Tour (approx. 4 hrs)
VALLDEMOSSA / SOLLER One of our most popular tour - a dual visit to the villages of Valldemossa and Sóller.
Our day begins with a drive along the coast, into the hills and mountains of Mallorca to enjoy some beautiful landscapes and incredible views, passing through the villages of Valldemossa, Deià, Sóller and Port de Sóller. After discovering Valldemossa and its monastery with decorated old, narrow streets and driving through the village of Deià, we arrive at the harbour village of Sóller, Puerto de Sóller. This is a small natural port and popular destination for day trips with its famous tram, which has been carrying passengers between the village of Sóller and Palma since 1913.
We leave Puerto de Sóller either by tram or by our ground transportation and head to Sóller to enjoy its beautiful modernist architecture adorned with Gaudi influences, the market square with the town hall and the historical bank building. Also on offer are the Contemporary Art Museum Can Prunera and the Miró and Picasso exhibitions, as well as the opportunity to enjoy a simple stroll through the streets and shops of Sóller and sample a typical fresh orange juice or an ice cream from the famous “Fet A Sóller” ice cream factory.
Half Day Tour (approx. 4 hrs) Also available as a full day tour to enjoy lunch at Puerto de Sóller followed by a wine tasting.
THE ORANGE BLOSSOM EXPRESS Including ride on the famous old wooden electric tram. Enjoy a ride on the oldest wooden electric tram in Europe, which has been carrying passengers since 1913, followed by a visit to the village of Sóller. In Sóller you can enjoy its beautiful modernist architecture adorned with Gaudi influences, the market square with the town hall and the historical bank building. Also on offer are the Contemporary Art Museum Can Prunera and the Miró and Picasso exhibitions, as well as the opportunity to enjoy a simple stroll through the streets and shops of Sóller and try a typical fresh orange juice or an ice cream from the famous “Fet A Sóller” ice cream factory. We then have the option to take the tram to Puerto de Sóller, or alternatively we could make a quick sightseeing tour of the city of Palma before boarding the tram (depending of the order of the tour and the time we have booked the tram).
Half day tour (approx. 4 hrs) Normally we try to book a train which allows our clients guaranteed seating. Depending on the timing we may need to take the public train where seats are offered on a ¨first come first serve¨ basis, but we try to avoid this. There is also the option to rent a carriage in exclusivity (extra charge and must be booked in advance).
THE REAL MALLORCA For those who want to go off the beaten track and learn more about the customs and products of Mallorca This tour will take you further in to the centre of the island. The first of this three-part tour is a visit to a glass blowing factory where you can watch the art of this special and ancient craft. One of the most famous products of Spain, and in particular Mallorca, is olives. The second destination on this tour is a visit to one of the best “fincas” (or estates) dedicated to the production of olive oil. Here you can see and taste the different varieties of olives, as well as learn about the production of olive oil followed by an olive oil tasting. The day ends with a visit to one of the spectacular and awardwinning wineries where you can sample some excellent mallorcan wine as well as learn about the history of wine making on the island. Full day tour (approx. 8 hrs)
SPEED BOAT TOUR TO CABRERA NATURE RESERVE Enjoy something special!! On this tour we invite you to step aboard a speedboat and discover a part of the last paradise of the western Mediterranean: the nature reserve of the island of Cabrera. Take a stroll on this beautiful uninhabited island up to the old military tower for amazing views then stop on your way back down at the “Cueva Azul” or “Blue Cave” for a refreshing swim. Half day tour, with optional addition of a luxury picnic.
THE RURAL MALLORCA Step back into mallorcan history and visit a ´finca´ (estate) to discover how the mallorcan bourgeoisie used to live. In this half day tour we visit a typical mallorcan manor house, referred to locally as a “finca”. See, learn and experience life as it used to be in the older days. Additionally, there is the possibility to taste some Mallorcan products (wine, sobrasada …) This visit can be combined with either a visit to Petra, the birth village of Father Junipero Serra, founder of the missions in California, also called the founder of California, or a visit to the Caves of Drach and/or a pearl factory.
Half Day Tour (approx. 4 hrs)
CAVES OF DRACH One of the most popular and well-known tours on the Island of Mallorca. Visit the world famous “Cuevas del Drach” or “Drach Caves¨, as listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. The tour takes you first through chambers full of stalactites and stalagmites, then you will be transported to a huge natural theatre to witness a live music concert accompanied by an impressive light show, choreographed by the engineer Mr. Buigas, and all this on the largest subterranean lake in Europe! This half day tour can be combined with either a trip to a pearl factory, or to Petra, the birthplace of Father Junipero Serra (founder of the Missions), or a visit to a ¨finca¨, or maybe just a relaxing visit to one of the beautiful beaches on the east coast of the island.
WINE TOUR – WINERY TOUR Grapes have been cultivated for decades on the island of Mallorca, but only recently has the wine industry become so important. On the island you will find dozens of wineries, many of which offer award-winning and prestigious wines. Some vineyards are interesting for their history and contribution to the wine business, others for the stunning architecture of their buildings, and others simply thanks to the high calibre of wines they are producing. There are two main wine regions or classifications on the island and a third one which incorporates all the remaining independent wine makers who do not adhere to the special regulations but still maintain the goal of producing spectacular wines. Depending on your interest and where we begin our tour, we can visit one or two wineries or alternatively upgrade to a full day tour and visit 3 wineries (in this case a driver is recommended!) Half day tour (approx. 4 hrs) Full day tour (approx. 8 hrs)
These are only some of the possible tours and excursions that we offer, logically all half day tours can be combined into a full day or long day tour and all tours and itineraries can be tailored to suit your personal interests and wishes.
