Fortress of Ansite & the Fortaleza Museum

Fortress of Ansite & the Fortaleza Museum

8 hours | Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) | L P A - 1 0 5
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Description

Includes meal, Strenuous activity

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A full-day exclusive adventure takes you back in time to explore significant discoveries from the early inhabitants of the Santa Lucia region. Enjoy a one-hour scenic drive with an archaeologist guide who will impart the history of the region. Pause for a photo stop at "El Guriete," a dramatic viewpoint. Continue on to the Fortress of Ansite, a granite building studded with dark caves once used by the aboriginals as defensive dwellings and tombs. This is an active archaeological excavation site, and artifacts can be found on display at the nearby museum, Museo del Castillo de la Fortaleza. Walk the galleries of this ornate, castle-style building and view exhibits showcasing life in ancient times. Continue into the village for a Spanish tapas lunch. Stroll over to an authentic olive oil mill for a tour. Relax on your return drive.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Transfer from the pier to Fortaleza de Ansite and stop at Mirador de Guriete

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 30
Travel time: 01:00
Time at site: 00:30
Inside visit: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Arrival at museum, visit and tasting of local products

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 30
Time at site: 01:00
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 600
Steps: 20
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Transfer to the archeological site and visit

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 30
Travel time: 00:15
Time at site: 01:15
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 500
Steps: 20
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Transfer to Restaurante El Mirador and lunch

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 30
Travel time: 00:30
Time at site: 01:15
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Transfer to S.ta. Lucia and Visit the village including the Almazara Oil Mill

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 30
Travel time: 00:15
Time at site: 00:45
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No

Return to the pier

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 30
Travel time: 01:15