8:00 Departure from the hotel. The journey will take about 1 hour. Excursion around Stone Town and sightseeing: Slave Memorial, Slave Market Square, Freddie Mercury Museum, Anglican Church, Night Market, House of Wonders, and much more. The name Stone Town refers not to the entire modern city, but only to its old historical part. Its architecture is a whimsical blend of Eastern style with European and African influences, creating the city's unique atmosphere. Stone Town is the gateway to the island, its historical center, and also its only true city. It is home to 200,000 people. The fishing village located here was once favored by Arab slave traders who exported human cargo from Africa, and over time the settlement grew, with stone buildings appearing: a fort, houses of wealthy merchants, and mosques. Then Portugal colonized Zanzibar, and for two centuries Stone Town expanded under European leadership. But by the end of the 17th century, Arabs began to actively displace them again, gradually the Sultanate of Oman established dominance over Zanzibar, and later Zanzibar became a separate sultanate. Then, in 1890, a British protectorate was established over it, which was only removed in 1964. Around that time, ancient Zanzibar began to be called Stone Town, as, unlike the local villages, it had many stone buildings. Lunch. Next, you will visit a Spice Farm. These are amazing plants; their appearance differs from the spices we are accustomed to buying in stores. Tasting of various tropical fruits. There is an opportunity to purchase various fresh spices produced in Zanzibar. Approximately 5:00 PM Return to the hotel.
Included:
- Hotel transfer to and from
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch
- Ticket to the Anglican Cathedral
- Fruit tasting
Not included:
- Entrance to Freddie Mercury's house (optional, price: 10$ per person)
