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This picturesque paradise has been the scene of repeated conquests. First came the Phoenicians around 1000 B.C. followed by the Carthaginians about 300 years later. The Romans dominated the area in 461 B.C, only to be ousted by the Moors. Christian forces invaded and conquered Mallorca in 1229 and remained under Spanish control until after 1701. And centuries later, it would be Hollywood celebrities like Brad Pitt who would succumb to the charms of this magical island and conquer Mallorca in the name of glamour and luxury.

Discover its world-renowned beauty with a half-day excursion that begins with a drive through Palma and ends with a fun train ride to the town of Soller for a chance to sample authentic and tasty Mallorcan delicacies.

First on your itinerary is a leisurely drive past the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma. Built between the 13th and 17th centuries century atop the former citadel of the Roman city, it boasts one of the world's largest stained glass windows, which contains over 1,200 pieces of glass and measures almost 39 feet across.

By contrast, Palma's modern area known as the Ramblas, holds many of the city's most notable modern buildings, shops and restaurants.

Following your drive through the city you'll arrive at the railway station in the Plaza de Espana please take Plaza de España out as it is this station or another one which is called Son Reus depending on time and day. and board the historic train bound for the village of Soller. The 100-year-old narrow gauge wooden train originally hauled citrus across the island's rugged mountain range to Palma. Today, you can marvel at the remarkable steep gradients, twist and turns, and breathtaking scenery as you chug through 13 tunnels and over several bridges.

Once you arrive in Soller you'll embark on a walking tour through the village past Plaza de la Constitución, home to the town's prized landmark. Dominating the square is San Bartolome Church. Erected in the 15th century, the impressive church features the Romanesque-Gothic architecture so popular in its day plus Baroque details added when the church was renovated in 1688.

From here you'll walk on to Ca'n Det. Dating from the 16th century, the distillery is one of the three remaining oil presses of its kind in Mallorca. Watch each step of the olive oil-making process. See how the olives are washed, then ground by the millstones into mash, then laid on a wicker mat and pressed. The resulting liquid is then poured into small stone containers and left to settle in underground reservoirs until it's bottled.

Then, you'll be treated to a sampling of favorites so typical of the region- rustic bread, ham, cheese, jam, almond cake, and red wine and orange juice.

Once you've completed your epicurean journey of sight, scent and taste, you'll board a coach and return to your ship.