Las Palmas Shore Excursion: Private Volcanic Caldera, Teror Village and Wine-Tasting Tour

Gran Canaria, Spain

When your cruise ship docks at the Port of Las Palmas, head out to enjoy a day of culture, history and volcanic landmarks on a full-day private shore excursion! With a knowledgeable private guide at your side, walk around the charming Canarian village of Teror and visit Bandama Caldera (an ancient volcanic crater). Finish the day with a local wine-and cheese-tasting session at a traditional wine cellar.

Leave the Port of Las Palmas by air-conditioned minivan, and travel out of the city to the traditional Canarian village of Teror, some 14 miles (22km) from Las Palmas. Almost unchanged for centuries, the charming village is home to colonial architecture, markets and history-rich churches. On a walking tour, learn how Teror is recognized as a place of Christian pilgrimage, and see the famous Baroque church — Basilica de la Virgen del Pino — built to celebrate the Virgin Mary, who locals refer to as 'our lady of the pines.'

In the afternoon, hit the highway and travel to Bandama Caldera. The 4,000-year-old volcanic crater measures some 656-feet 200-meters deep and is covered in volcanic ash as well some interesting species of Gran Canaria plants. Enjoy some free time to take photos of the impressive natural feature and maybe enjoy a coffee at a nearby golf course.

Before returning to the Port of Las Palmas, call in at a local wine cellar near the caldera. Enjoy a tasting of local red and white wine alongside a selection of artisan cheese. After learning about wine production in Gran Canaria and the mineral-rich volcanic soil, return to your minivan, and then finish you day with a drop-off at the port.

Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Port of Las Palmas for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call.If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.

USD $49.00

Traveler Reviews

Review by:   jeanfancsy,    December 2017
Our tour guide Frank was great! He took us to the volcano crater and explained about the formation of the island and the natural flora. We also went to a couple of villages that were very pretty and Frank did a good job of explaining the history of the area. We were getting hungry so he took us to his hometown and went to a local restaurant where we got to sample local food and wine. Delicious!_br/_ This was one of the best tours we did on our cruise in Spain and the Canary Islands.

Review by:   murphy.s,    December 2017
Bruno our guide was amazing and a great guide, he took us to all the locations and went into great detail, our group of 6 people thoroughly enjoyed it...we would highly recommend Bruno

Review by:   ROGER B,    November 2017
BRUNO WAS AN OUTSTANDING GUIDE WE REALLY ENJOYED THE TOUR

Review by:   FRANCES K,    October 2016
good

Review by:   Leonard C,    February 2016
We had a fantastic day with an excellent driver/guide in Frank who looked after us so well. Seven in our family group in a mini bus. Just the right amount of information and plenty of stops for photos and refreshments. Certainly the best trip we have had in a long while. We chose this instead of one offered by the cruise line and were so glad that we had! Frank went out of his way to ensure we had a great day. I have been in the Travel business for 40 years and would have jumped at the chance of having Frank on my payroll. Excellent in every way. Thanks very much.

Review by:   Tasha B,    January 2016
This was truly a highlight of our recent cruise. I cannot say enough great things about this experience! Our guide treated us like family and we had such a wonderful time seeing things from an insider's point of view. This trip is not to be missed!

Review by:   sandra e,    May 2015
The sites were breathtaking and our guide was terrific!

Review by:   Bonnie W,    March 2015
Our guide, Fran, provided an outstanding tour. Despite the fact that it was a bank holiday and many places were closed, he found wonderful alternatives for us. He was extremely knowledgeable. Although his accent was sometimes hard to understand, he would patiently repeat the information until we all understood his explanations.

Review by:   Laura R,    July 2014
Bruno and Frans were FANTASTIC tour guides! They had a vast amount of historical knowledge of Gran Canaria and all of the villages we visited. They are incredibly inviting and create a comfortable fun-filled environment. We tasted local food and drink from each place at no cost and without fail, were impressed by the beauty of everything we saw.

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