Excursion The roman city of italica and san isidoro del campo monastery tour at Cadiz

Discover the Roman village of Italica, the first of the empire's cities on the peninsula and maybe also the first outside of Italy. Over different emperors throughout the centuries, Italica became one of the most advanced cities of the Roman Empire. Italica is known for sites such as its intricate mosaics, the Roman theater, the thermal baths and its breathtaking amphitheater.

Depart the pier and drive 45 minutes to the small city of Italica, which is also a filming location for the Game of Thrones series, where it serves as the setting for Dragonpit.

After a guided visit of Italica, drive 15 minutes to the nearby medieval monastery of San Isidoro del Campo. Dating from the 13th century, this fortress monastery has a mixture of different styles like Gothic, Languedoc and Mudejar. Take a guided tour of the monastery and see up close the wall paintings that decorate it, making them some of the most remarkable medieval interiors in Spain.

Drive back to Seville.

Note

Please note: This excursion involves walking over a few stairs and uneven cobblestone surfaces with the possibility of some mud, making this tour unsuitable for guests with walking difficulties. Flat, closed-toe shoes for walking and lightweight, comfortable clothing are recommended. The driving time from the pier to Italica and from San Isidoro back to the pier is approximatly 45 minutes.