Discover some of the most scenic parts of Mallorca, the lovely village of Soller and enjoy a picturesque ride on the Soller Railway. Board your coach for a scenic drive through the beautiful Majorcan countryside. Enjoy a walk through the narrow streets of Soller. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of this quaint mountain village. Board the historic Soller train for your scenic 45 minute journey, which is highlighted by beautiful panoramic views of the Mallorcan Mountains, orange groves and small, fairy-tale like villages. Pass through tunnels, over bridges and stop at a lookout point for a great view on your way back to Palma. You will enjoy a Panoramic drive through Palma before returning to the pier.

Discover the beautiful village of Valldemossa and take in the spectacular views of Palma. Leaving the port, you’ll drive along the Paseo Maritimo, with hotels on one side and luxurious yachts on the other. You’ll pass the cathedral and the Almudaina Palace, along the way to the center of Palma through Avenida Argentina and Avenida Jaime III with its exclusive shops. You’ll also see landscapes of pine forests and groves of almond and olive trees en route to Valldemossa.

Valldemossa is one of the most scenic villages of the island, with a magnificent view over the valley and the capital of Palma on the horizon. Stroll its quaint streets, stop for a soft drink and enjoy free time to take some photos or visit the pearl shop where you can shop for manufactured Majorca pearl jewelry. Back in Palma, you’ll drive up to Bellver Castle for a beautiful view overlooking the Paseo Maritimo and the town.

View landmarks of Palma de Mallorca and thrill to an authentic flamenco performance while being treated to delicious traditional tapas. Make your way to the city center aboard your coach, passing alluring sights during a comfortable, panoramic ride, and get acquainted with this lively city. Stop for some pictures in front of La Seu, the city’s utterly magnificent cathedral, located by the sea and impressed by its spectacular gothic architecture. Relish some free time. Prior To experience the true spirit of Spain: you’ll savor a typical tapas lunch served with sangria, all while enjoying a rousing flamenco performance. Applaud this exhilarating dance, a stirring blend of clicking heels and castanets, Spanish guitar and emotive bravado, a perfect encapsulation of the impassioned and irrepressible soul of this magical land.

After leaving the pier, enjoy a brief but informative drive through charming Palma de Mallorca, whose skyline is dominated by the 14th-century Bellver Castle, stopping at Palma's marvelous Cathedral. Then we will head to the MERCADO EL OLIVAR, where you will see a cornucopia of fresh fruits and vegetables from the orchard, artisan Mallorcan cheeses and succulent seafood. As the city's main market, it is always full of people shopping. As you wander around at your leisure, you will get an insight into Palma's gastronomy. Most of the stalls have been in the market for decades, and you are likely to see every kind of local delicacy imaginable, from the most traditional to the most exotic. Many of the vendors have their own boats, guaranteeing the freshest seafood. Local farmers supply the produce, and artisans make most of the sausages and cheeses. The Olive Grove Market is an extraordinary destination to observe daily life as locals engage in lively conversation and friendly bargaining with vendors. After this revealing introduction to the market, you will head to the a local restaurant to sample a selection of dishes representative of Mallorcan cuisine. The menu usually includes Iberian pork, a potato omelette, black bread toast, a variety of cheeses, salmon or entrecote and cheesecake. A selection of wines and liquors will also be served.

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Taste a selection of wines made from indigenous Mallorcan grapes at a family-owned vineyard and browse a downtown market full of local products that you may sample. As you will discover while touring the winery,Blanca Terra Cellar is dedicated to recovering native grape varieties that disappeared following the phylloxera scourge that destroyed countless vineyards in the 19th century. During brunch and a tasting in the cellar, you can expect to sample a selection of wines that reflect the terroir. Fresh-baked bread and extra virgin olive oil made from the estate’s olives will be served to complement the wines. Back in Palma, You will then head for Kamaleonico Restaurant to taste an array of Mallorcan foods and indigenous wines and liqueurs.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a traditional Mallorcan wine tasting at the Blanca Terra Cellar.
• Sample a variety of Mallorcan foods and wines at the restaurant Kamaleonico Restaurant.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Discover the magical gardens that surround the manor, including the pergola with its water fountains and adorned with twenty-four stone hydras. The numerous water jets cross one another, making a very special experience. After, arrive to the area influenced of English gardens, very fresh and shady. In the lower garden, you'll see the small pond with water lilies. All these styles are very well integrated and make a whole harmony when you pass from one to the following. Next, enjoy a nice brunch in "El Vasco Restaurant”, where the Basque culinary tradition merges with the Mediterranean charm of the island and tradition blends with the warmth of Mallorca. Get a feel of a unique gastronomic experience that will make you feel at home. You will enjoy a delicious variety of croquettes, very typical of Spanish gastronomy, a variety of sausages accompanied by a good wine and liquors. Depart to Bellver Castle, where you will be able to admire Palma de Mallorca town and take some pictures and selfies. Finally, enjoy a panoramic drive back to your ship.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Visit the most beautiful lookout at sea in Mallorca, SA FORADADA, with strange big, pierced Rock. Beautiful scenery for small boats to anchor in Summer. On top, we find a nice restaurant, El Mirador de NA FORADA, close to the Palace that belonged to the ARCHDUKE LUIS SALVADOR. Drive to the Bellver Castle for a some pictures and receive the corresponding explanation from Palma de Mallorca. Next, departure to the restaurant while admiring Valldemosa, where the famous Pianist Chopin lived many years of his life. The guide will explain the History for the influence of ARCHDUKE LUIS SALVADOR in the Island. Once at the restaurant, enjoy a simple but delicious cuisine, a paella, iconic dish of Spanish cuisine, accompanied by good wine. All this while enjoying incredible views of the north coast of Mallorca, where the Serra de Tramuntana Mountain range ends abruptly in incredible cliffs. Take pictures from the lookout and enjoy an aperitif outside before lunch. Lunch will be served inside the restaurant or in a terrace. Finally, depart to town with a panoramic view of the city before going back to your ship.

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Recognize the great diversity within Palma through a medley of experiences that include dining on authentic Mallorcan cuisine. The venue for this culinary immersion will be a local restaurant. Entreés typically feature locally caught fresh fish and succulent pork generously seasoned with garlic and olive oil. You can also expect to be served sobrassada, a cross between spicy pork sausage and paté that can be eaten plain, fried or on bread. Coca de trampó, a Mallorcan appetizer topped with fresh vegetables, is also usually on the menu. As a complement, you will sample a selection of Mallorcan wines and liqueurs that may include palo, an aperitif first produced in the 19th century with plants known to combat malaria. Artificial pearls have also long been manufactured on the island, and you will see how at a factory in Palma. Later, you can shop in the on-site store and in Old Town.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Savor a hearty brunch of authentic Mallorcan dishes at a restaurant popular with the locals.
• See how artificial pearls are still manufactured much like they were in the 19th century.
• Shop for pearls and high-end fashions in Mallorca’s pedestrian-friendly Old Town.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Spend hours relaxing, however you please at an exclusive beach club where you will have full access to the amenities including a complimentary towel and one drink for your comfort and enjoyment. It won’t take long to reach the Breeza Beach Club, which will give you even more time to enjoy its carefree ambiance. The club overlooks a wide and lengthy stretch of golden sand rimmed by turquoise waters. The sea there is generally calm and inviting as it is sheltered by two headlands and Isla de sa Porrassa, the large humpbacked island that you will see just offshore. Feel free to take a refreshing dip in the Bay of Palma or, if you prefer freshwater, the club’s swimming pool is just steps away from your sunbed. You could also stretch out on a padded sunbed, stroll along the shore and take full advantage of the waterfront restaurant on your own. With so many options, it will be easy to find a slice of paradise.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy full access to the amenities of the exclusive Breeza Beach Club in nearby Magaluf.
• Relax on a sunbed situated next to the swimming pool, just few steps away from the beach.
• Take a refreshing dip in the sea and in the club’s freshwater swimming pool.
• Dine on your own whenever you wish at the club’s restaurant and bar.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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Stop for photos of two of Palma’s most emblematic settings and in between learn to prepare an herbal liqueur in an unusual cave setting. Bellver means “lovely view” in Catalan and as you will discover the panoramas from the 14th-century Bellver Castle live up to its name. Similarly, the views from the Catholic church Ermita de Portals Nous are breathtaking as the sanctuary overlooks the sea. The hermitage has been a landmark since the 13th century. Genova Caves is another especially memorable destination because its stalactites and stalagmites are eerily illuminated for dramatic effect. Discovered in 1906, the caves were originally prepared for visitors by occultist and costume designer Natacha Rambova, the widow of silent film star Rudolph Valentino. After descending into the chambers, you will join a liqueur making workshop using local herbs to enhance the flavor. A taste of Majorcan products with Sangria or local wine (depending on season) will be served as accompaniments.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Learn to prepare a herbal liqueur concoction within the Genova Caves.

• Take in the extraordinary views from Bellver Castle, a landmark since the 14th century.
• Admire the sweeping seaside panoramas from a historical Catholic hermitage.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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Kayak over meadows of seagrass that are so vital to the health of the Mediterranean that they have been called “the lungs of the sea.” Inspired by the National Geographic Explorer project Pristine Seas – whose mission is to protect the world’s wildest marine ecosystems – this adventure will introduce you to a natural world like no other. As you kayak through the environmentally protected waters off the village of Sant Elm, you will see vast beds of the seagrass Posidonia oceanica below. Also known as Neptune grass, this endemic plant has the rare ability to stabilize the sea floor, prevent coastal erosion and provide habitat for countless marine creatures. The guide will describe its many benefits and critical role in the preservation of the seas. If you wish, you may snorkel through these crystal-clear waters, as well. Besides seeing all sorts of colorful fish, you may spot various species of dolphins.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Kayak through protected waters where an environmentally critical seagrass grows.
• Learn about the many benefits of the seagrass from the naturalist guide.
• See how this adventure relates to the National Geographic Explorer project Pristine Seas.
• Enjoy the option of snorkeling over the beds of endemic seagrass for a closer look.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Discover the often untold stories behind Palma’s most emblematic landmarks and gain a deeper understanding of their historical significance. While visiting La Seu, the city’s 13th-century Gothic cathedral, you’ll be captivated by its 61 stained-glass windows, especially the centerpiece rose window known as the “Gothic Eye ”, one of the world’s largest gothic rose window. Afterward, stroll through Palma's Old Town, uncovering its charming historic district and hidden secrets. Reach Plaça de Cort, a renowned square brimming with history and traditional restaurants, perfect for leisurely enjoying the city's authentic flavors. Your exploration continues to Borne Street (Carrer del Born), a vibrant hub known for its stylish boutiques, cozy cafes, and rich historical charm, perfect for shopping and dining amidst well-preserved architecture. You can also expect to pause for photos at the Royal Gardens within the Almudaina Palace, a landmark since the 14th century. Finally, the return to the port will be accompanied by a short scenic drive passing through Borne Street and seeing landmarks such as the Grand Hotel, La Rambla, the seafront promenade known as Paseo Marítimo, and many more.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Hear the stories behind Palma’s landmarks that only insiders typically know.
• Spend time at one of Europe’s tallest Gothic cathedrals and Mallorca’s most emblematic building

HELPFUL HINTS

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