Luxury Small Ships, Mediterranean Cruises, Caledonian Sky, Kimberley Coast Cruises, Malaysia, Expedition Cruise
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52 | WESTERN EUROPE Day 1. Arrive Barcelona, Embark Ship. Arrive in the city of Barcelona and be transferred to your small ship. Enjoy Welcome Drinks and Dinner. 14 Night Stay: MS Island Sky. D Day 2. Valencia. Explore Albufera Natural Park by canoe, then learn to cook the classic Valencian dish, paella. Alternatively go bird-watching through the park. BLD Day 3. Cartagena. Sail into Cartagena and visit the magnificent Roman Theatre Museum. Discover this historic port city with help from your knowledgeable Expedition Team then spend the rest of the day at leisure. BLD Day 4. 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 5. Cadiz, Seville. From Cadiz, enjoy a full day to explore Seville. Your tour includes visit to the Reales Alcazares, and the Christian Cathedral. At Plaza de la Maestranza and Museum, enjoy an exclusive tour before a private visit to the Flamenco Museum followed by a fiery flamenco show. BLD Day 6. Portimao. Perhaps enjoy a guided tour of Portimao, including the Old Town and Museum. Alternatively take a 4WD tour through the mountains to the Algarve, including a visit to a local firewater distillery. BLD Day 7. Lisbon. Perhaps board Lisbon's colourful and iconic tramcars for a ride through the city's old quarters, sampling pastries and port wine along 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 tour to historic Alfama. BLD Day 8. Porto. Head to the spectacular wine country of the Douro Valley. Along the way, stop at Amarante, a small town with charming 16th-century houses. Visit a Portuguese estate, to enjoy a wine tasting before a traditional lunch with a local family. BLD SOUTHERN EUROPEAN SOJOURN 15 DAYS – BARCELONA TO LONDON 14 Nights MS Island Sky – Soft Expedition SPAIN PORTUGAL FRANCE UK Valencia Cartagena Granada Cadiz Seville Portimao Lisbon Porto A Coruna Bilbao Douarnenez Locronan Bordeaux Le Verdon Saint Malo Guernsey Portsmouth Motril LONDON BARCELONA MS Island Sky 14 Cruise Coach No. of Nights Stay Included Sightseeing/ Freedom of Choice™ 1 YOUR INCLUDED SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Take a tour of the 18th-century Plaza de la Maestranza Enjoy an exclusive private visit to the Flamenco Museum followed by a fiery flamenco show Explore a Portuguese family estate, near Porto, where you will enjoy a local wine tasting and an authentic lunch ITINERARY OVERVIEW DAY DESTINATION 1 Barcelona 2 Valencia 3 Cartagena 4 Motril, Granada 5 Cadiz, Seville 6 Portimao 7 Lisbon 8 Porto 9 A Coruna 10 Bilbao 11 Le Verdon, Bordeaux 12 Douarnenez, Locronan 13 Channel Islands, Guernsey 14 Saint Malo, Mont Saint-Michel 15 Portsmouth, London KEY SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE FREEDOM OF CHOICE TM EVENING DEPARTURE / OVERNIGHT (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner