Experience the glories of Spain & Portugal on this 8-day cruise and admire the beauty and authentic charm of the old continent. Visit the picturesque city of Monchique, nested between two hills, and sail to Seville, built along the Guadalkivir River with several UNESCO classified monuments and a rich Moorish and Spanish heritage. Explore Granada with her brilliant architectural jewels such as the Alhambra Palace, and discover Jerez de la Frontera, famous for its wines, horse breeding, and flamenco!
Highlights
Admire Seville's UNESCO classified monuments and its rich Moorish heritage
Discover Grenada, with its architectural jewels such as the Alhambra Palace
Visit Jerez de la Frontera, world famous for its sherry and fine horses
Explore the historic city of Ronda, birthplace of modern bull fighting
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
This afternoon, meet at Lisbon Cruise terminal SANTA APOLONIA between 2-3pm. You will be transfered by bus to Portimao, arriving approximately 6-7pm, where you will board your ship, the Harmony G. Settle in to your cabin and attend a welcome dinner on board.
Your half day optional excursion will take you to Silves, largely destroyed by a 17th century earthquake. Marvel at the centuries-old Moorish castle complex with an underground water reservoir, a 13th Century Cathedral built by Alfonso X of Castile on the site of a former Mosque and a fine strong 15th century bridge over the Rio Arade. During your visit to Silves, you'll also have time to browse the historic exhibits at the Museu Arqueológico. Leave Silves, and travel into the Serra de Monchique to reach the picturesque city of Monchique nested between two hills. The city retains its 16th century charm and you will walk through its cobbled streets with small doorways housing various artisan trades. Return to Portimao for late lunch and prepare for departure. Overnight at sea to Seville.
Morning sailing up the Guadalquivir river and midday arrival. Optional afternoon excursion in Seville, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, where Moorish and Spanish art and culture have left their mark. An optional excursion will bring you to the Cathedral, the Alcazar Palace and its Andalusian gardens, the Maria Luisa Park and the quaint and elegant district of Santa Cruz. Overnight in port.
Day 4: Seville | Jerez de la Frontera | Cadiz, Spain
Today, you have an optional full day excrusion in Seville and to Jerez la Frontera, famous for its wines, horse breeding and flamenco. Your tour will enable you to see the Alcazar, the cathedral. (The ship departs with passengers not participating in the excursion at 8:30 to reach Cadiz). Guests rejoin the ship in Cadiz in the evening. Late night sailing.
Today enjoy a swim stop and possible deck BBQ. Early afternoon arrival at Gibraltar. This afternoon, you'll have an optional excursion in the "Rock". Depart by bus from the port to reach the top of the Rock, perched on the summit of Gibraltar for a breathtaking view. Continue to St. Michael’s Cave to admire the stalactites & stalagmites, and then visit the WWII Tunnels. The tour will end in Main Street where you will have some free time for shopping. Overnight in port.
Early morning sailing to Porto Banus. Arrival in Porto Banus and enjoy a swimstop at anchor. After lunch enjoy an optional excursion to Ronda,50 km inland a city which retains much of its historic charm, particularly its old town and the nearby 18th century Puente Nuevo. Ronda is also famous as the birthplace of modern bullfighting, today glimpsed once a year at the spectacular Feria Goyesca. Plaza de Toros is now a museum, and visitors can stroll out into the arena. An optional excursion will include visits to the an elegant cloistered 16th century convent and old Ronda, La Ciudad, with its cobbled streets hemmed by handsome town mansions, some still occupied by Ronda's titled families such as the Casa de Don Bosco. Walk to the leafy Plaza Duquesa de Parcent, which boasts a convent, two churches, including the toy town bell tower of the Iglesia Santa Maria de Mayor. The ship will sail to Malaga at 3 pm and guests participating in the excursion will rejoin the ship in Malaga. Late night arrival in Malaga. Overnight in port.
Optional full day excursion to Granada, one of the most fascinating cities in Europe and the last Muslim city to fall to the Christians in 1492. Visit one of the most brilliant jewels of universal architecture is the Alhambra, a series of palaces and gardens built under the Nazari Dynasty in the 14th C. Also visit the Cathedral and enjoy time at leisure before returning to the ship. Overnight in port.
Important Note: For the Granada & Alhambra Palaces excursion the tickets for Alhambra must be “purchased” latest 6 months in advance therefore this tour must be pre-booked.
Day 8: Malaga, Spain | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Arrive in Malaga early in the morning and disembark after breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your continued independent journey.
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Category C
Lower deck cabins with one double bed or two twin beds. Cabins have bathrooms with shower, individually controlled A/C, piped music, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, and adapters (220V). (10-11 sq.m. / 108-119 sq.ft.)
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Category B (Twin)
Main deck cabins with two twin beds. Cabins have bathroom with shower, individually controlled A/C, piped music, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, adapters (220V). (10.50-11 sq.m. / 113.5-119 sq.ft.)
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Category A (Twin)
Main deck cabins with two twin beds. Cabins have bathroom with shower, individually controlled A/C, piped music, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, adapters (220V). (10.50-11 sq.m. / 113.5-119 sq.ft.)
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Category P
Upper deck cabins with one double bed or two twin beds. Cabins have bathroom with shower, individually controlled A/C, piped music, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, adapters (220V). (15-18 sq.m. / 162-195 sq.ft.)
Notes
- Please note that fares do not include port charges and possible fuel surcharges. Contact us for details.
- Please note that shore excursions are offered at additional costs.
- Child Discount:
Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount. Children between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount.
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by Bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
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