Travel to the heart of Andalusia and the Algarve on MS La Belle de Cadix. Along the Guadalquivir, discover the town of Cordoba, which combines history and modernity. Visit Seville and its Alcázar palace, an astonishing mix of architectural styles. Then, be carried away by the sublime city of Granada which offers a multitude of magnificent sites to visit. You will be dazzled by the beauty of its cathedral which houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus. Enjoy an unforgettable change of sceneries throughout your journey and not forgetting the Doñana Natural Park.
Highlights
Discover the beautiful Andalucia and the Algarve regions during the same cruise
Explore Seville, a bewitching artistic and cultural city
Pass through the Doñana National Park, designated by UNESCO
Enjoy your journey to the heart of Spanish and Portuguese traditions
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Board the MS La Belle de Cadix at 6:00 PM and settle into your cabin. Attend a welcome cocktail party to introduce yourself to the crew before enjoying dinner.
*Passengers will choose either the Classic or Discovery package to participate in for the duration of the voyage.
Classic: Tour of Seville and discovery of the Alcazar and the cathedral.
Discovery: Guided bike tour of Seville passing the most beautiful monuments of the city. Tour of the Alcazar, among the oldest royal palaces in Europe.
The afternoon will be spent sailing. Tonight, join an excursion for both packages: Flamenco evening.
Cruise along the Guadiana towards Alcoutim. Enjoy time at leisure to discover Alcoutim. Return on board and depart towards Vila Real de San Antonio.
Enjoy a guided tour of Faro, the capital city of the Algarve, and Tavira, with its contrasting mixture of a former fishing village and middle-class housing. Enjoy an evening of Fado entertainment on board. You'll then start cruising in the evening towards El Puerto de Santa Maria. The ship will cruise through the night.
Day 6: El Puerto Santa Maria | Isla Minima | Seville
Arrive early in the morning. Today's excursions are:
Classic: Tour of the Osborne cellar and tasting of local wines.
Discovery: Hike in Sanlucar de Barrameda through then Doñana National Park, one of the largest biosphere reserves in Europe.
This afternoon, you will cruise to Isla Minima, passing the Doñana National Park, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and a Biosphere Reserve, and the city of Sanlucar de Barrameda. Tour a genuine Andalusian hacienda located on the banks of the Guadalquivir followed by an equestrian show. Afterwards, you'll return on board and start cruising towards Seville. Enjoy an evening of entertainment. The ship will cruise through the night.
Join in on a full-day excursion to 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. You'll return on board after the tour for the gala evening and dinner.
Day 8: Seville | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
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$3,0862-3 travelers
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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.
Main Deck- Cat B
6 double cabins
equipped with shower and toilet, hair-dryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Main Deck- Cat C
5 double cabins
equipped with shower and toilet, hair-dryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Upper Deck-Cat B
18 double cabins
equipped with a shower and toilet, hair-dryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Upper Deck-Cat C
4 double cabins
equipped with a shower and toilet, hair-dryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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
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