Mount Teide is located in the Cañadas del Teide National Park and is the highest mountain in all of the Spanish territories. The impressive peak and surrounding arid landscape offers contrasting panoramic views and by taking the cable car to the peak, you’ll capture the national park from 11,660 feet above sea level. Setting off from Santa Cruz your drive will take you through the scenic Esperanza forest and on to the National Park. On reaching the cable car station at 7,700 feet above sea level, a short stop will be made to admire the views before joining the cable car. Your ride will take you up to the 2nd station where you’ll disembark to enjoy the viewpoint and admire the breathtaking scenery. Drive from the Cable Car station to the famous Parador de las Canadas del Teide, where a tasty coffee break will be offered. Drive back to the pier.

 

Please note:  Guests are advised to wear seasonal clothing, closed shoes, bring water, local currency and camera. Please take a warm jacket or jumper as the temperatures can be cooler at the top of the peak. From October to April the temperatures can reach below freezing.  This excursions is extremely weather dependent. It is forbidden to remove any stones or plants from the National Park. This tour is not recommended to guests who suffer from heart problems or have previously undergone heart surgery, pregnant women,  people with respiratory problems including asthma or infants under the age of 2 years. The time spent at the top of the peak is approximately 30 minutes which may vary depending on weather conditions on the day. 

             

 

 

The Orotava Valley is a fruitful valley that runs from  the highest mountain of Spain, the Teide down to the sea, ending up in the small village of Puerto de la Cruz . It is full of vineyards and banana plantations fed by the waters of the mountains. You will stop at the Humboldt Viewpoint, a spectacular and fabulous spot to enjoy the greatest panoramic view of the immense valley. Your next stop will be the coastal town of Puerto de la Cruz, the main tourist resort of the island. A panoramic coach tour will be made through this popular village passing by its main tourist sites: the famous Plaza del Charco, the picturesque fishing harbor, that consists of two breakwaters that give protection to the town, and finally the Playa Jardin, the favorite volcanic dark-sand beach. Ending up the sightseeing you will enjoy a coffee break in a nice restaurant were you can continue to enjoy the the view of the valley of Orotava. The tour will continue to San Pedro by the narrow coastal roads, where a panoramic photostop will be made to appreciate the cliffs and the astonishing coast.  On your way back to the ship you will see more beautiful views of this unforgettable island.

 

Please note: Guests are advised to wear seasonal clothing, closed shoes, bring water, local currency and camera. Order of sights visited may vary. The May 1st, 2019 call in Tenerife is a national holiday and many shops will be closed.

                

 

 

 

Ever wanted to surprise your friends or family members with an exotic dish? Maybe accompanied by a bottle of wine that you brought back home from your last vacation? This tour will give you the chance to get to know simple but delicious recipes and a typical dish of the Canary Islands: Wrinkled Potatoes with Mojo Sauce.  You will depart from the harbor of Santa Cruz for the 30-minute drive past La Laguna on the highway to reach the highlands  with an impressive panoramic view at  El Sauzal where you will enjoy its vineyards, plant life and landscape. Bodegas Monje has been in the same family for five generations and today you will be welcomed by the Bodega's special guide who will give you insights to the family’s history and you will have an opportunity to ask questions. What would wines be without the food that comes with it? You will put on aprons on and learn about the very special Canarian Mojo sauces and participate with the chef to prepare it. While working hard you can taste three different types of sparkling wines with typical local “tapas” like wrinkled potatoes, chorizo sausage and “almogrote” (a typical cheese spread). When you are back at home with recipes in hand, you will be able to proudly invite family and friends to enjoy Canarian Mojo Sauces prepared by you.

 

Please note:  Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate in the wine tasting, according to Spanish law. Wear seasonal clothing, closed shoes, bring water, local currency and camera.

             

 

 

 

Begin your excursion with your visit to La Laguna, located about 30 minutes from the pier. During your engaging  walking tour you will discover a beautiful city, currently the second most important of the island and once its capital.  Wander through the old quarter, where you will glimpse a history dating to the 17th  and 18th centuries, passing Plaza del Adelantado, Leal Theatre, Plaza de la Concepción, Plaza del Cristo with its notable church, and Palacio del Obispo, or Bishop’s Palace. A tasting of wine and appetizers will be served. Then you will journey back to Santa Cruz de Tenerife for a narrated motor coach introduction to the capital city, situated in the northwest part of the island and serving as the administrative and political hub of the Canary Islands. You will come to appreciate why Santa Cruz is known as a lively city and one of the busiest and most vital ports of Spain. Learn about the region’s human and natural history with a visit to the Museum of Nature and Archaeology, located in the Old Civil Hospital. Inspect exhibits that unfold over three floors, highlighting information about the Canarian Archipelago, including its volcanic origins and plant and wildlife. Don’t miss a chance to see the mummified remains of the area’s original inhabitants.

 

Please note: Guests are advised to wear seasonal clothing, closed shoes, bring water, local currency and camera. Order of sights visited may vary. The May 1st, 2019 call in Tenerife is a national holiday and many shops will be closed.