Excursion Classical seville tour at Cadiz

Sevilla lies on the banks of the Guadalquivir and is one of the largest historical centres in Europe. It has the minaret of La Giralda, the cathedral (one of the largest in Christendom), and the Alcazar (Royal Palace).

Depart the pier area with a panoramic ride along the city, passing by the beautiful Colón Avenue with its typical Sevillian style houses, the neoclassical Maestranza Bullring (the largest in Spain), the Golden Tower, a remnant of Seville´s Moorish fortifications and the palm tree avenue, where most of the beautiful buildings left from the Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929 are located.

Santa Cruz Quarter

Once in the old part of the city, commences the walking tour through the mysterious Santa Cruz Quarter, a gleaming maze of white houses and flower-filled patios. Seville's noble families resided here in the former century.

Cathedral

Guests will visit the late 15th century Gothic Cathedral built on the site of a Mosque, the third largest in the world (after St. Peter´s in Rome and St. Paul´s in London). The immense nave with the beautiful carved choir and numerous side-chapels are filled with art treasures, including works by Murillo and Goya.

Alcazar

Continue to the impressive Alcazar, the ancient Palace of the King Almotamid, a combination of Moorish and Spanish architecture, continually added to over the centuries and home to the royal rulers of Andalucía.

Walk back to the coach for the short return to the pier and your ship.

Reservation note: Due to the particular reservation system of the Alcazar and Cathedral of Seville, entrance tickets are not guaranteed until 1-2 months before the call, therefore this tour is booked on wait list. If Silversea manage to get group tickets (nominative tickets with each Guest Passport number) for the suitable entrance time, the waitlisted bookings will be cleared following the order of the reservation date. A message will be e-mailed to all waitlisted Silversea Guests to notify the confirmation of their booking.  Please note that tickets are not refundable once confirmed. Therefore, should you wish to cancel your reservation, it's advisable to do so at least 3 months before the start of your cruise. Guests are advised to bring their passport with them on tour as Alcazar and Cathedral will check that names and passport number of each guest correspond to the ticket purchased.  Please make sure Silversea has your passport details.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Seville, Royal Alcazar, Cathedral, Jewish Quarter, Spanish Square Reservation note: Due to the particular reservation system of the Alcazar and Cathedral of Seville, entrance tickets are not guaranteed until 1-2 months before the call, therefore this tour is booked on wait list. If Silversea manage to get group tickets (nominative tickets with each Guest Passport number) for the suitable entrance time, the waitlisted bookings will be cleared following the order of the reservation date. A message will be e-mailed to all waitlisted Silversea Guests to notify the confirmation of their booking. Guests are advised to bring their passport with them on tour as Alcazar and Cathedral will check that names and passport number of each guest correspond to the ticket purchased. Please make sure Silversea has your passport details.

Note

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of walking (approximately 1.5 miles). It is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. To enter the Cathedral in Seville, a strict dress code must be respected for both men and women: no shorts above the knee, no skirt or dress above the knee for the Ladies, shoulders covered all time, no tank tops or no-sleeve shirts. The Alcázar may close for special events, such as a visit by the royal family, in which case the Casa Pilatos will be visited instead. In case cathedral will be closed to visits for Mass or during Easter week, the visit will be external only. The tour sequence may vary. Comfortable clothing, flat shoes and sun protection is recommended.