Private Caves Of Drach And Porto Cristo
Private Caves of Drach and Porto Cristo
After departing the pier in Palma, you will proceed inland towards the town of Manacor, the second largest town on Mallorca and where occupation has been dated back to around 2000 BC. Along the way, you will pass the village of Santa Margalid which dates back to the Roman time. During the drive, your guide will give you information on the tour itinerary and interesting local information.
On arrival in Manacor, there will be a short visit to the pearl "factory" of Majorica. The production of artificial pearls, especially the pearl factory Majorica (founded in 1902) has given world reputation to the city. The factory is a combination retail store as well as workshop, where the pearls are produced and created into jewelry. Guests will have the opportunity to see the manufacturing process and learn the history of this emblematic Majorcan company. There is also a cafe and olive wood products exhibition and store where you can see the wonderful patterns left by this gorgeous wood.
The visit to the Caves of Drach (dragon caves) takes approximately 90 minutes. The caves consist of four large caves, named Black, White, Cave of Luis Salvador, and Cave of the French. They are connected to each other and extend to a depth of 80 feet and reach a length of almost a mile and a half. Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy a classical music concert and make an optional crossing of Lake Martel in a small wooden boat, which is truly a unique experience. Lake Martel is the largest subterranean lake in Europe.
You will then drive to the nearby seaside fishing town of Porto Cristo, where you will have approximately 45 minutes of free time to purchase lunch on your own at one of the many cafes, bars, and restaurants that line the streets of this laid back growing resort area. Your guide will recommend nice places to eat, local points of interest, or the beach if you wish to go for a refreshing swim. From here, you will return to the cruise pier.
Please Note: Based on crowds, the order of sites visited may be changed.
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Bradford J. Miller
Mr. Miller is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer for Abercrombie & Kent, the World's leading luxury travel company. In that role, Mr. Miller was responsible for contributing to Abercrombie & Kent's international growth through the development and acquisition of tour products and travel experiences around the world with a specific focus on cruising and land based experiences. Prior to joining Abercrombie & Kent, Mr. Miller held a variety of executive positions with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises for more than a decade. These positions included Vice President of Guest Sales & Service, Vice President of Brand Development, and Vice President of Onboard Revenue (which included shore excursions). Mr. Miller also led Celebrity Expeditions, a collection of outstanding and unique tours around the World.
Michael Bonner
Mr. Bonner has over a decade of experience working in the cruise industry in a variety of roles for both Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Viking River Cruises. Most recently, Mr. Bonner was the Chief Operating Officer for The Scholar Ship, a Royal Caribbean program aimed at providing college students onboard educational programs in conjunction with enriching shore excursions around the world. Mr. Bonner also helped co-manage Viking River Cruises U.S. Operations, and he ran the corporate, strategic, and deployment planning functions at Royal Caribbean. While at Royal Caribbean, Mr. Bonner was responsible for forming Royal Celebrity Tours, Royal Caribbean's land-based tour operation in Alaska, which takes cruise passengers on multiple day tours through the interior of Alaska either before or after their cruises. Prior to working at Royal Caribbean, Mr. Bonner was a consultant for Booz Allen & Hamilton.
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