Sevilla Kierrokset

The meeting point was clear and the itinerary was well-planned. However, the departure was delayed, and the tour guide didn't show up at the designated time. The tour company also didn't proactively inform us, causing travelers to repeatedly go into the office to inquire. Eventually, another guide had to go find our actual guide, which was a very frustrating process. Aside from that, the itinerary itself ran very smoothly.

Visiting the Royal Alcázar of Seville is an unforgettable excursion filled with history and beauty. As you enter, you are surrounded by intricate Moorish architecture, delicate arches, and colorful tilework that reflect centuries of culture. The peaceful courtyards, like the famous Patio de las Doncellas, offer a calm escape from the city’s noise. Walking through the royal chambers, you can imagine the lives of kings and queens who once lived there. The lush gardens, filled with fountains, orange trees, and peacocks, make the experience even more magical. It is a perfect place to explore, learn, and admire timeless art and design.

En voi kehua tätä retkeä tarpeeksi. Oppaamme Lorena oli ystävällinen ja asiantunteva. Paco oli erittäin turvallinen kuljettaja. Koko retki oli hyvin suunniteltu ja ajoitettu. Ehdottomasti sen arvoinen ja mielestäni pakollinen, jos vierailet Sevillassa.

An unexpected trip! The actual photos are definitely more appealing than the advertisements; highly recommend! Departing from near the Alcázar of Seville, the drive is just over an hour, which isn't too long. The group consisted of about a dozen people, mainly European tourists, with only our group of Asians. Our guide, Petra, first took us to the town of Jerez to learn about the history and production process of Sherry, and we tasted four kinds of wine (mostly tasting, the explanation wasn't very understandable, haha). Then we went to Cadiz to experience the super chill and amazing coast. It was a bit of a pity that the seafood stalls in the central market were closed on Sunday.

Seville is a very lovely city. Full of history and culture. We can see the trio of Arabic-Jewish-Christian culture rolled in one. Our guide Sama-el was very knowledgeable of sites. I love the Alcazar so much. Worth joining the group. It’s s just the very hot weather (reaching 43C) that makes the walking tour a little bit hard. Otherwise I gave a 2-thumbs up for this tour, esp to Sama-el our guide. Highly recommended.

Loistava opas. Hän oli todella ammattitaitoinen ja avulias, hieno kierros!

Huolimatta säästä nautimme retkestämme Gibraltarilla. Ylämäkeen matkustaminen ja Pyhän Mikaelin luolan vierailu oli mahtavaa. Matkan varrella oli maisemapysähdyksiä, joista saimme ikuistettua kauniin maiseman ylhäältä käsin, näimme meren, laivat ja Espanjan rajat. Kävelyä on paljon päästäkseen The Rock/Waves -alueen perusyhteyteen, mutta se on sen arvoista, ja voit tehdä ostoksia Main Streetillä. Valittavana on monia kauppoja, kahviloita ja baareja. Ehdoton vierailukohde! Matkanjärjestäjä Naturanda oli ammattitaitoinen ja varmisti, että kaikista pidettiin huolta.

Sekä opas että kuljettaja olivat erittäin ystävällisiä. Liikkuminen päivän aikana oli sujuvaa. Gibraltarilla meidät ohjattiin tarkasti apinoiden valokuvauspaikoille, mikä teki kokemuksesta unohtumattoman. Jos jotain pitäisi mainita, olisin halunnut viipyä pidempään. Siitä huolimatta suosittelen tätä kaikille, jotka haluavat vierailla Gibraltarilla. Kiitos.

Before the trip, I stopped by the tour operator office in person to ask about the itinerary eg whether I need to bring my own lunch but they couldn’t tell me. On the trip, we made a surprise stop in Osuna for 2 hours for lunch and were dropped there with no guidance at all about what to do and where to go. I asked the tour guide and she told me to navigate myself using Google Maps. Most restaurants didn’t open until 1pm but we were leaving at 1:30pm. Luckily my phone had battery and data and I brought my own food. The tour bus was very comfortable, hiking guide (different one) and the hike itself were excellent.