#OVER55-Mérida: The Little Rome of Spain, A Journey Through History

Accommodation at the Hotel Velada Mérida****. 

Velada Mérida is located in the historic center of Mérida, 300 meters from the Roman Amphitheater and the National Museum of Roman Art. Lunch at Prima Porta Restaurant in Mérida or similar. (Merida). Excursion visit Top Mérida: This is undoubtedly the most complete excursion of those carried out in the city. During our route you will discover with amazement the archaeological, artistic and historical heritage of the most important Roman enclave in Spain since its foundation in the year 25 BC. C. until the declaration of UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1993. (estimated duration 3 hours.). Dinner at the hotel and accomodation.

Breakfast and free morning. Lunch at Prima Porta Restaurant in Mérida or similar. (Merida). In the afternoon visit to the crafts workshop. Dinner at the hotel and lodging.

Breakfast and visit to the Heritage of the town of Almendralejo. Visit to the Martínez Paiva Wineries. We will tour the wineries, get to know their vineyards, feel and discover the wine-making process... enjoy a tour of Bodegas Martínez Paiva that will culminate with the tasting of a white and a red wine. Lunch Executive menu at the Martínez Paiva Wineries. Dinner at the hotel and accommodation.

Breakfast and departure to Barbaño. It is a town located in the province of Badajoz, in the autonomous community of Extremadura. Barbańo is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. We will visit privately and with a local guide, The Roman Villa of Torreáguila, The Site of the Roman Villa of Torreáguila, is one of the most representative examples of Roman rural settlement in the fertile Vegas Bajas del Guadiana. Visit of the Nuestra Señora de Barbaño Hermitage. It is believed to have been built between the 13th and 15th centuries by the Order of Santiago to attract Christian settlers to its shadow. We will visit the municipality to discover part of its history. Barbaño is one of the colonization towns of the National Colonization Institute. Alameda de Barbaño. (Approximate duration 2.5 hours). Lunch at a restaurant in Barbaño. It is recommended to visit Dolmen de Lácara. Dinner at the hotel and accommodation.

Breakfast and end of services.