Tenerife Coast & Country
Your Guided Group Holiday To Tenerife
Travel with us to discover Spain’s ‘Island of Eternal Spring', Tenerife. On this relaxing Spain holiday, we’ll explore the best of the Island’s amazing scenery and fascinating history. Excursions will include visits to UNESCO World Heritage city of La Laguna; the joint capital of the Canary Islands, Santa Cruz; and a full day sightseeing trip around the island. We’ll also get to explore the island’s rugged mountainous landscape on a day trip to Mount Teide National Park to see the volcano that gave birth to Tenerife nearly 12 million years ago. This trip also includes plenty of leisure time to relax on Tenerife’s black sand beaches or discover the island at your own pace, with helpful recommendations on what to see and do from your expert guide.
Trip Itinerary
Activity Level: Leisurely
Day
Travel to Tenerife
Arrive in Tenerife
Upon arrival in Tenerife, you will be met at the airport by our local representative and transferred by coach to your hotel.
Puerto de la Cruz
Free Time at Leisure in Puerto de la Cruz
In the morning we recommend that you get your bearings with a leisurely stroll through Puerto de la Cruz, which has a great selection of bars, restaurants and cafes and is surrounded by several beaches. After lunch why not relax by the pool or take a stroll down the beach at Playa Jardin.
Santa Cruz & Candelaria
Guided Excursion to Santa Cruz & Candelaria
You will have a half day guided excursion to Santa Cruz. After breakfast you will travel to the famous seaport which is one of Spain's busiest and is the joint capital of the Canary Islands. This city was recently named one of the best five places in the world to live by "The Guardian" newspaper.
You will then move on to visit the Basilica of Candelaria, to view the famous statue of the Black Madonna and bronze statues of the 'Guanches'. The Guanches were the original inhabitants of the Canary Islands and while it is generally believed that they no longer exist as a distinct ethnicity, many traces of their culture remain.
La Laguna
Guided Excursion to La Laguna
Discover the charm of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its beautifully preserved colonial architecture and historic grid-patterned streets, which inspired many colonial towns in the Americas. Stroll through its vibrant plazas, visit centuries-old churches, and soak up the cultural heritage of this captivating city on a leisurely half-day exploration.
At Leisure
Free Time in Tenerife
Day 5 will be free to enjoy at your leisure. We recommend you take some time to explore the town of Puerto de la Cruz, which has an excellent range of cafes and bars. There are many other attractions outside the town centre, particularly the botanical gardens, which have a large range of tropical and subtropical trees, plants and flowers.
Tour of Tenerife Island
Guided Tour of Icod de los Vinos & Garachico
This morning we will leave for Icod de los Vinos, site of the ancient dragon tree and a symbol of Tenerife. Next we will take a walk through Garachico, once the main port of the island destroyed by a volcanic eruption in the 18th century, today considered one of the most beautiful towns in the Canary Islands.
Guided Tour of Mount Teide
The tour continues towards the heart of the island where the highest mountain in Spain rises. The Teide National Park is not only a national park but also a world heritage by UNESCO for being one of the most important volcanic landscapes in the world, and the most visited NP in Spain. Dominated by the highest peak in Spain, Mount Teide itself, this is a true highlight of any trip to Tenerife.
At Leisure
Explore Tenerife at Your Own Pace
On your final day you are free to relax and enjoy your surroundings. Why not take a walk to Puerto de la Cruz for some last-minute souvenirs or visit Loro Parque (Parrot Park), which is a theme park and zoo that is amongst the largest in the world.
Return Home
Depart Tenerife
You will be transferred to the airport with guide assistance for your flight home.
* We aim to operate your tour itinerary according to the format shown. Occasionally, local conditions and unexpected events may result in adjustments to the planned schedule. We kindly ask for your understanding and flexibility in the event of any changes.
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Know before you go
What if there is an emergency?
We have local representatives in all of our destinations who are available 24/7 as well as an emergency contact number for our offices in Ireland should you ever need it.
Do I need a Visa?
Please visit our visa page for information on requirements for each country's entry requirements
Will I be met at the airport?
You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your Travel Department guide. Your expert local guide is also available to give you tips and advice on any aspect of your holiday.