This 8-day journey takes you across Spain and Portugal to see the highlights and architectural jewels of the region. Visit the picturesque city of Cadiz, 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 Faro, the charming capital city of the Algarve region.
Highlights
Discover the beautiful Andalucia and the Algarve regions during the same cruise
Explore Seville, a bewitching artistic and cultural city
Walk along the oceanfront to the Castle of San Sebastián in Cadiz.
Pass through the Doñana National Park, designated by UNESCO
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Passengers are welcome to board your ship starting in the evening. After comfortably settling into your cabins, be introduced to your crew at a welcome cocktail hour. The evening is yours to do as you please. Remain in port overnight.
CLASSIC: Tour of Seville. The city of Seville is truly a bewitching artistic and cultural city.
**DISCOVERY as a supplement: Guided bike tour of Seville. The best way to see everything in a few hours! Each participant is able to choose their own bike for this morning guided tour of Seville.
Spend the afternoon sailing along the great river Guadalquivir. The name comes from the Arabic “al-wadi al-kabir”, meaning “Great Valley”, and is evocative of when the Moors reigned over Al-Andalus. Arrival in the evening in Cadix and enjoy a flamenco evening in Cádiz.
Today visit a “ganadería” (a property where bulls are raised) and the chance to learn about this living symbol of Spanish culture. In the afternoon, join one of the proposed excursions:
CLASSIC: Cádiz and its cathedral.
**DISCOVERY as a supplement: Hike the waterfront in Cadiz. Walk along the oceanfront to the Castle of San Sebastián. According to legend, the Temple of Kronos (a Titan of the Greek gods) was first built here.
Enjoy an evening of entertainment on board. The cruise continues to Alcoutim.
Today, cruise along the Guadiana to Alcoutim. Passing fabulous landscapes and villages that time has forgotten. Enjoy free time in Alcoutim and then continue your cruise to Vila Real de San Antonio. Admire Faro, the charming capital city of the Algarve. This evening, watch a Fado show on board your ship. Start cruising in the evening towards El Puerto de Santa Maria. Cruising during the night.
CLASSIC: With your accompanist, tour of the Osborne cellar and tasting of local wines.
**DISCOVERY as a supplement: Hike in Sanlucar, leaving from el Puerto de Santa Maria. Upon arrival, be greeted by your guide, and set out for a hike in Doñana National Park. The path is easy to walk and perfectly adapted for everyone. Admire the local plant life, including the fragrant pine and eucalyptus trees.
In the afternoon, cruise to Isla Minima. Pass through the Doñana National Park, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and a Biosphere Reserve, and the city of Sanlucar de Barrameda, where the river joins the Atlantic Ocean. Take a tour of a genuine Andalusian hacienda located on the banks of the Guadalquivir followed by an equestrian show. Return on board and cruise to Seville.
Today take a full-day excursion to the historic city of Granada. This grandiose and verdant site owes its prestige to its Moorish monuments, especially the Alhambra: a palace straight out of the 1001 Nights and to the Generalife, a pleasure palace with attached romantic gardens. Return on board. Enjoy an evening of entertainment on board.
CLASSIC: Embark on a full-day guided visit of Córdoba, once part of the Caliphate.
**DISCOVERY as a supplement: Tour the courtyards of Cordoba on a Segway. Leave Seville by coach for Córdoba. Tour the beautiful courtyards of Córdoba on your very own Segway. The festival celebrating the courtyards was added to the UNESCO Intangible Heritage list in 2012. The courtyards are located in the historical heart of the Jewish Quarter, close to the Alcazar.
After enjoying some free time ashore, return on board in Seville. Tonight be part of a exclusive Gala evening on board.
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Main Deck-Cat A
21 cabins with portholes (20 twins, 1 cabin with a double bed) equipped with shower and toilet, hair-dryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Main Deck- Cat B
6 double cabins
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Main Deck- Cat C
5 double cabins
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Middle Deck-Cat A
27 cabins (24 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed, 1 1HU cabin equipped for disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hair-dryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Middle Deck-Cat B
6 double cabins
1 PRM cabin
equipped for disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hair-dryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Middle Deck-Cat C
4 double cabins
equipped for disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hair-dryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Upper Deck-Cat A
40 cabins (38 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed) equipped with a shower and toilet, hair-dryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Upper Deck-Cat B
18 double cabins
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Upper Deck-Cat C
4 double cabins
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Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Everything was amazing! The planning with Adventure Life went smoothly. The actual trip was fantastic! One of the best trips I have experienced. The cruise staff members were knowledgeable and attentive. I will be writing more about this on the blog!
Justin Chappelle
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9 hours ago
Adventure Life is always an excellent choice when planning complicated, extreme, or exotic vacations or expeditions. They provide friendly professional services and advice and are enthusiastic and encouraging in helping us to prepare and thoroughly enjoy our trip. They handle all the details which greatly reduces the stress of planning a difficult trip. I'm very impressed with Adventure Life and definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Scott Trochim
2 days ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
4 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
5 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.