See Tenerife's most iconic monuments and landmarks in one exciting day on this complete tour of the island. Visit Garachico, Candelaria, Los Gigantes and more!
Description
Golden beaches, sweeping bays of black sand, ancient trees, World Heritage Sites, mysterious stories of pirates... Are you ready to delve into the history, nature and architecture of the incredible island of Tenerife?
We'll pick you up at the meeting point of your choice at the indicated time and head to Candelaria, home of the Patron Saint of the Canary Islands. What stories will our guide reveal about the saint and the native Guanche people? We'll discover the relationship between this virgin and the aborigines of the Canary Islands, see the statues of the Guanches, and visit the Candelaria Basilica located on the seafront.
The excursion will then continue south to Los Cristianos and Las Americas Beach, where we'll take a brief panoramic tour aboard the bus. We'll see its golden sandy beaches and then make our way to the black sand landscapes of San Juan Beach. The island is full of contrasts!
Next, we'll stop at the viewpoint of Los Gigantes, where we'll have amazing views of the dramatic coastal cliffs of Tenerife. Did you know that these walls can reach 600 meters high?
After, we'll pass through the villages of Tamaimo and Santiago del Teide until we reach the municipality of El Tanque, where we'll leave you an hour free for lunch.
Following lunch, we'll visit Garachico, a village that rose from the ashes after a volcanic eruption in 1706. Its rich artistic heritage will surprise you!
Then, we'll make a stop at Icod de Los Vinos, where we'll leave you free time to stroll through its charming historic center and contemplate from its main square the famous Drago Milenario, declared a National Monument in 1917.
Finally, we'll conclude the tour of Tenerife by returning to your hotel in the north of the island after a total of 9 hours.
Pickup
This tour includes pickup from hotels in the north of Tenerife. When making the reservation, you can select the pickup time and place that suits you best.
Are you staying in another part of the island and want to do this excursion? You can book a similar tour with departures from the southern areas by clicking on the following link: Tenerife Island Tour from the South.