Drach Caves, Pearl shop with digital museum & Local Market Tour
History & Heritage

Drach Caves, Pearl shop with digital museum & Local Market Tour

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 3 reviews
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$66.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

Based on our commitment to sustainable tourism, all National Geographic Day Tours meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria, and a portion of the proceeds from these tours goes back to the National Geographic Society to fund research and sustainable programs around the world.

Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore the dramatic Drach Caves, a vast underground world of mystery
  • Free time to poke around a weekly farmers' market in a typical country town
  • Chance to savour typical Majorcan specialities and mingle with the locals
  • Visit the Majorica factory shop to see how fine imitation pearls are made
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Majorca and its traditions
What to expect

Three Majorca musts share top billing on this tour. You'll stroll the stalls of a farmer's market, delve into the depths of the famous Drach Caves and visit the renowned Majorica pearl factory. Xisca, one of our local guides, says, ‘Before you even set foot inside, you call feel something truly spectacular lies ahead. The cave system is a world of secretive caverns and subterranean lakes brought to life by music and light shows.'

Your first stop will be the Majorica shop and museum, where possibly the finest imitation pearls in the world are made. See digital displays explaining the manufacturing process before browsing pearl jewellery in the shop. Xisca says, ‘The designs are creative and exquisitely crafted, which is why Majorica jewellery is such a popular birthday or Christmas gift on the island.'

It's then on to the weekly market in a country town. Poke around stalls stocked with everything from fragrant fruit and vegetables to aromatic herbs and pungent cheeses. The chance to try products such as Majorca's famous black pig pork is part of the experience. Spicy sobrassada, a spreadable paprika-cured sausage, makes for a great take-home souvenir – and helps local producers. Then, round off the day at Drach Caves. Get the lowdown from your guide on the formation of the system millions of years ago. There are four caves and a large lake, made all the more magical by the special lighting and a classical music concert from a quartet right in the very depths of the caves.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Not suitable for guests who suffer from claustrophobia
  • Food and drinks not included
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Provider
TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 3 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Jacqueline

    From United States of America - June 2023

    Solo traveler

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Le guide ne parlait pas français, ça ne m'a pas vraiment déranger vu que je comprends l'anglais mais ça ne permet pas de profiter de l'expérience à fo ...

  • Anonymous

    From France - June 2022

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Circuit d une journée sympa : le marché est peut être moins intéressant, la fabrique de perles est à voir, Porto Cristo permet de faire pause déjeune ...

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