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Day 16. Valencia.
Today you'll enjoy a trip to
beautiful Albufera Natural Park,
one of the most important
wetlands of the Spanish
peninsula. Set off to explore the
waters by 'albufarenc', a rustic
small canoe that has been used
to sail the area for generations.
You might then like to embark on
a birdwatching tour through the
park, exploring one of Spain's
most interesting birding areas,
before lunch. Alternatively, take
in an authentic paella cooking
demonstration and learn about
the local Valencian origins of
this classic dish. After your day of
exploration, return to your ship. BLD
Day 17. Cartagena. Sail into
Cartagena and discover the Roman
Theatre Museum, with its exhibit
items discovered in excavations
around the Cathago Nova that
explain the theatre's restoration.
The rest of the day is at leisure to
explore this charming port city. BLD
Day 18. Motril, Granada.
Today, embark on a full-day tour
to Granada, located at the foot of
the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
See the world-renowned 9th-
century palace and fortress
complex, Alhambra. After a tapas
lunch, explore the palace of the
Generalife, before re-boarding
your ship in Motril. BLD
Day 19. Cadiz, Seville.
From Cadiz, enjoy a full day to
explore Seville. Your tour includes
the Reales Alcazares (Royal Palace),
and the Christian Cathedral. At
the famous bullring, Plaza de
la Maestranza and Museum,
enjoy a private tour of one
of the 18th-century bullrings.
Dine at a local restaurant for lunch,
before a private visit to the
Flamenco Museum followed
by a fiery flamenco show. BLD
Day 20. Portimao,
Freedom of Choice.
Perhaps enjoy a guided tour of
Portimao, including the Old Town
and the Portimao Museum. Or ride
through the mountains by jeep for
a safari to the unexplored Algarve,
including a visit to a local firewater
(medronho) distillery. BLD
Day 21. Lisbon, Freedom
of Choice. Perhaps board Lisbon's
iconic tramcars for a ride through
the city's old quarters, sampling
pastries and Port on the way. Or
savour the flavours of Lisbon on a
guided market tour, sampling treats
selected by acclaimed chef Marlene
Vieira. Alternatively, take a guided
city tour to historic Alfama. BLD
Day 22. Porto. Arrive in
Porto and head to the wine country
of the Douro Valley. Along the way,
Cast back to ancient times at Cartagena's Cathago Nova
See a fiery flamenco show in Seville
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