{"id":44277,"date":"2025-11-21T10:44:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T09:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/?p=44277"},"modified":"2026-02-08T17:14:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T16:14:05","slug":"cartagena-escape-offered-by-u3a-moraira-teulada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/cartagena-escape-offered-by-u3a-moraira-teulada\/","title":{"rendered":"Cartagena Escape offered by U3A Moraira-Teulada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Step back in time, sip a little golden magic, and stroll through 3,000 years of history in one of Spain\u2019s most fascinating coastal cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1 \u2013 Tuesday 31st March \u2013 On the Road to History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Departure by bus from Moraira with a relaxing coffee stop en route;<br>\u2022 Arrival in Cartagena around 12, leave luggage in at the elegant Hotel Sercotel Alfonso XIII and enjoy a free afternoon for lunch, check in to the hotel at 16.00<br>\u2022 Evening free to explore local restaurants &amp; tapas bars<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.u3amoraira-teulada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/hotel-alfonso.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41578\" style=\"width:423px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 2 \u2013 Wednesday 1st April \u2013 Walking Through 3,000 Years<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After breakfast, enjoy a 3.5-hour guided tour&nbsp;through Cartagena\u2019s treasures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Port of Cartagena&nbsp;\u2013 where the city\u2019s history began<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plaza del Ayuntamiento&nbsp;&amp; Plaza de San Francisco&nbsp;\u2013 charming squares full of life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ride the Panoramic Lift&nbsp;for sweeping city views<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step inside the Roman Theatre&nbsp;(entrance included) \u2013 one of Spain\u2019s most stunning ancient sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover the Ancient Roman Forum&nbsp;&amp; Maestre Palace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Marvel at Cartagena\u2019s Modernist jewels: Gran Hotel, Casa Cervantes, Casa Llagostera &amp; the elegant Casino (exteriors only)<br>Afternoon: Free time for a leisurely lunch and your own discoveries. Maybe enjoy seaside dining, a harbor walk, or some boutique shopping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the afternoon The Holy Wednesday Procession starts at about 5pm and is a very important event during Holy Week. It is led by the California Brotherhood with the procession of the Holy Christ of the Arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.u3amoraira-teulada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/semana-santa-cartagena1-1024x673.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41579\" style=\"width:520px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 3 \u2013 Thursday 2nd April \u2013 Golden Spirit of Cartagena<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leisurely breakfast at the hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is free time after check out. Luggage will be left securely in the hotel until our coach picks us up in the afternoon to take us to the Licor 43 Factory where we will have a Guided tour of the museum &amp; production plant<br>Tasting the full range of Licor 43 flavors<br>Watching a cocktail masterclass &amp; enjoy a light snack<br>\u2022 After this golden experience, we return to Moraira by bus with a short break on the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.u3amoraira-teulada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/43-experience.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41580\" style=\"width:553px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price 265 euros per person in a double room<\/strong>. Single supplement 130 euros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Initial Deposit 100 euros per person<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trip Leaders :- Ian and Eileen Brown &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:eileen.brown@u3amoraira-teulada.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eileen.brown@u3amoraira-teulada.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Booking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Note that booking for this trip is restricted to U3A Moraira-Teulada members only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">To book for this trip make a deposit payment of 100\u20ac per person now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-1-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-large-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.u3amoraira-teulada.org\/product\/cartagena-escape-deposit\/\" style=\"background-color:#147e0a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pay Deposit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Your receipt of payment will be confirmation of your reservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step back in time, sip a little golden magic, and stroll through 3,000 years of history in one of Spain\u2019s most fascinating coastal cities. 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