Luxury Small Ships, Mediterranean Cruises, Caledonian Sky, Kimberley Coast Cruises, Malaysia, Expedition Cruise
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50 | WESTERN EUROPE Day 1. Arrive Casablanca. Fly into Casablanca and transfer to your hotel. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner. Stay: Sofitel Casablanca. D Day 2. Rabat, Marrakesh. After breakfast visit the imperial Moroccan city of Rabat and see Moorish architecture at the impressive King's Palace. Continue to the Great Mosque and Hassan Tower, which has stood unfinished overlooking the city for eight centuries. Visit Kasbah des Oudayas, and enjoy lunch before heading to Marrakesh. Two Night Stay: Sofitel Marrakesh. BL Day 3. Marrakesh. Start today with a visit to Majorelle Gardens, then continue to Koutoubia Mosque to see its 12th-century Minaret, before enjoying a typical Moroccan lunch. This afternoon explore Marrakesh's many museums and visit the lively Jemaa El Fna Square. Experience this vibrant city by night as you ride in a horse-drawn carriage. BLD Day 4. Marrakesh, Casablanca, Embark Ship. Drive back to Casablanca after lunch and discover the city's main sites including the Hassan II Mosque. Later embark your ship. 11 Night Stay: MS Island Sky. BLD Day 5. Gibraltar. After sailing overnight from Africa to Europe, make landfall in Gibraltar and choose between a panoramic coach tour featuring an English afternoon tea, or a tour of 'the rock' and important historic military sites. BLD Day 6. Motril, Granada. Travel to Granada, located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains. See the world renowned 9th-century palace and fortress complex, Alhambra. After a tapas lunch, explore the palace of the Generalife. BLD Day 7. Cartagena. Explore Cartagena with your Expedition Team and visit the Roman Theatre Museum. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. BLD Day 8. Valencia. Explore Albufera Natural Park by canoe, then learn to cook the classic Valencian dish, paella. Alternatively go bird-watching through the park, which is known for its richness in bird diversity. BLD Day 9. Port de Soller. Anchor off Soller, from where you will choose your activity. Perhaps take a vintage tram ride to Palma, or embark on a hike to the Mirador de ses Barques. BLD FROM MOORS TO ROME 17 DAYS – CASABLANCA TO ROME 3 Nights Morocco | 11 Nights MS Island Sky – Soft Expedition | 2 Nights Italy Naples Pompeii Amalfi Positano Sorrento 2 SPAIN MOROCCO FRANCE ITALY Valencia Port de Soller Mahon Bonifacio Elba Alghero Cartagena Naples ROME Granada Gibraltar Motril Rabat Sorrento Marrakesh CASABLANCA MS Island Sky 11 2 1 2 Cruise Coach No. of Nights Stay Included Sightseeing/ Freedom of Choice™ 1 YOUR INCLUDED SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Ride through Marrakesh by evening in a horse and carriage In Naples, the home of pizza, learn to make this traditional Italian favourite ITINERARY OVERVIEW DAY DESTINATION 1 Casablanca 2 Rabat, Marrakesh 3 Marrakesh 4 Casablanca, Embark ship 5 Gibraltar 6 Motril, Granada 7 Cartagena 8 Valencia 9 Port de Soller 10 Mahon 11 Alghero 12 Bonifacio 13 Elba 14 Rome 15-17 Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast KEY SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE FREEDOM OF CHOICE TM EVENING DEPARTURE / OVERNIGHT (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner