Excursion Castle, caves & wine pairing tour at Gibraltar

From the pier you will board your motorcoach and drive through the bustling town towards the 'Upper Rock Nature Reserve'.

Upper Rock Nature Reserve, Viewpoints

Here you can stand on top of the Rock, and you feel as if you were on top of the world. Europe is at your feet. Africa fills one horizon, while the gates to the Mediterranean and the Atlantic are on either side. The journey to the top of the Rock rewards you with a truly breath-taking view. From a height of 1400 feet (426m) you will see the African coastline, where the waters of the Atlantic meet the Mediterranean, Spain's Costa del Sol and a panoramic view of the city far below, the quays, marinas and bays.

St Michaels Cave

The tour then proceeds to St. Michael's Cave where one can appreciate a mass of strangely shaped stalagmites and stalactites. The strains of classical music drift through this enormous Gothic style cavern.

Moorish Castle

Upon exiting the cave, you will then board your motorcoach and drive towards Moorish Castle. The fortifications on and around the site of the Moorish Castle were first built in 1160, or earlier. These were, however, destroyed when the Spanish re-conquered Gibraltar from 1309-1333. The Tower of Homage, its main feature, dominates the hillside and the landward approach to Gibraltar. A rebuilt tower dates primarily from about 1333 AD.

Gorham's Cave Viewing Platform

You will then board your motorcoach and travel to Gorham's Cave viewing platform. The platform has a series of interpretation panels which tell not just the story of the UNESCO World Heritage Site but of the area as a whole. At this wonderfully scenic lookout one sees the unique views of the entire World Heritage Site which extends to the highest point of the Rock at O'Hara's Battery, 426m, 1400 feet above sea level, including Mediterranean Steps.

Wine Pairing

By this point, one must feel the need for a refreshment and maybe even a nibble or two. The motorcoach will now take you directly to our featured Venue. Here our guests will have the opportunity to try local wines and food that will, for the second time on this tour take you on a journey through the different cultures that have occupied the 'Rock'.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Upper Rock Nature Reserve, St. Michael's Cave, Moorish Castle, Gorham's Cave viewing platform, Refreshment

Note

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of walking of approximately 1.5 km avoer sometimes unpaved , natural surfaces with varied inclines and with several steps to negotiate. therefore this tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those on a Wheelchair. There is no storage for wheelchairs on buses. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and closed toe walking shoes. The tour sequence may vary. The driver will act as guide. Minibuses are the best-available in the area, but may not be up to the standards of those found in other ports of call. There is no compartment to store foldable wheelchair or walkers.