b'THE PILLARS OF HERCULES Scan here THE HISTORY OF GIBRALTAR, CEUTA AND CADIZ for the full itineraryAutumn 2027 Historical Background7 days In Greek mythology the Pillars of Hercules mark the westernmost extent of Expert Historian: the heros travels marked by the modern summits of the Rock of Gibraltar TBCand what may have been Monte Hacho in Ceuta. Through history the straits have served as both crossing point between Africa and Europe and portal Activity Level: 2 between the tempestuous Atlantic and placid Mediterranean seas. The area was colonised by the Phoenicians from the 9th century BC onwards and This unique 6-night and 7-day tour explorestheir influence survives in place names such as Cadiz (Gades). In 237 BC the the remarkable history of the lands on bothCarthaginians under Hamilcar crossed the straits into Roman Hispania and sides of the Straits of Gibraltar, site of thethis was followed by a succession of movements and invasions: Romans mythical Pillars of Hercules. Using Gibraltartravelling between the provinces of Hispania and Mauritania; Vandals raiding as our base we trace the origins of thesouth from Germania into North Africa in the 5th century; Moors and Berbers Rock of Gibraltar from a simple Almohadcrossing to Spain in the 8th11th centuries; and Spain, Portugal and France watchtower built in 1160 through to theseeking control over parts of Morocco from the 16th century. The vital impressive Spanish and British batteries andstrategic importance of the straights attracted the attention of European fortifications. Making the short crossing frompowers and in 1713 Gibraltar was ceded to Great Britain and became an Algeciras to North Africa we spend a day inimportant naval base. The Pillars of Hercules remain an area of contention Ceuta, ceded by Portugal to Spain in 1668, andwith lingering Spanish claims today a Spanish enclave within Morocco. Weon the Rock and illegal spend a day in Cadiz exploring the Napoleonicimmigration from North Africa history of the city as well as the battle siteposing significant challenges. of Barossa (1811) when a British force failedNevertheless, the enthralling to break the French siege of Cadiz. We alsoarchaeology, history and stop at Cabo Trafalgar to discuss the eventsculture of these coastal littorals of 21 October 1805, when Nelson destroyedreflect a rich profusion of a combined Franco-Spanish fleet 16kmcultures and influences waiting offshore. We return to Gibraltar to explore theto be discovered.remarkable 100-ton gun of Magdala Battery,Hansi_2010Hardings Battery, the Trafalgar Cemetery and Nelsons Anchorage. This is a tour of variety and discovery where we delve into some of the most interesting sites surrounding Europes most strategic crossing point. Day 1Fly London to Gibraltar or join tour in hotel Hotel in Gibraltar6 nights (D)Day 2 Full day in Gibraltar by foot and cable car incl Signal Hill, Siege Tunnels, Princess Carolines Battery, World War Two Tunnels, Moorish Castle (B,D)Day 3 Day trip to Ceuta by ferry incl Old Town, Royal Walls, Mount Hacho Fortress, El Desnarigado Fort (B,D)Day 4 Day trip to Cadiz incl tour of Old Town, Museo el Dique and Peninsular War ESSENTIALS sites (B,D)4-star hotels, meals as indicated,Day 5 Full day in Gibraltar incl Harding and Magdala Batteries, Nelsons drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,Anchorage, Trafalgar Cemetery, Garrison Library (B,D)tour manager and expert historianDay 6Tarifa, Barossa, Cabo Trafalgar (B,D)throughout, all internal travel, Day 7Free time; fly Gibraltar to London or extend your stay in the region (B)optional travel from UK.775926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 77 22/08/2025 13:35'