Canaries to Catalonia - Lisbon to Barcelona Cruise

Day 1 - Lisbon

Arrive: Mon 23 September 2024 / Depart: Mon 23 September 2024 at 19:00

Visit the ornate Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery and stroll the narrow, winding streets of the charming Alfama district. Enjoy marvelous old Sintra, a royal country retreat, and Cascais, a beautiful seaside resort. Explore medieval Obidos or make a pilgrimage to Fatima, where the Virgin Mary appeared repeatedly to three shepherd children in 1917.

Day 2 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 3 - Funchal

Arrive: Wed 25 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 25 September 2024 at 17:00

Breathtaking vistas await throughout this beautiful island. Take a cable car up to Monte for spectacular views of the botanical gardens and the charming town. Drive along the coast to a village where Winston Churchill painted seascapes or out to the stunning cliffs of Cabo Girão and enjoy a visit to a quaint fishing village.

Day 4 - La Palma

Arrive: Thu 26 September 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 26 September 2024 at 19:00

Stroll along Calle O'Daly, the pedestrian district named after an Irish banana merchant and lined with historic residences. Visit the Town Hall and the church, Iglesia del Salvador, both of the 16th century. There is an interesting museum of natural science as well as a naval museum.

Day 5 - Tenerife

Arrive: Fri 27 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 27 September 2024 at 22:00

Volcanic in origin, Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands. While in port, you'll notice the Auditorium of Tenerife, an amazing, organic structure that instantly became an icon when completed in 2003. Another modern landmark is the Oscar Domínguez Institute, a contemporary art gallery named after the 20th century surrealist. For a respite from the urban environment, visit the Palmetum, a botanical garden with more than 400 species of palms.

Day 6 - Lanzarote

Arrive: Sat 28 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 28 September 2024 at 17:00

Soft breezes caress this small volcanic island just 79 miles off the west coast of Africa. A land of contrasts: you can explore some of the world's most spectacular caves in the morning and relax on a white sand beach in the afternoon.

Day 7 - Agadir

Arrive: Sun 29 September 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 29 September 2024 at 17:00

Agadir is the capital of the Agadir Ida-U-Tanan Prefecture and of the Souss-Massa economic region. The majority of its inhabitants speak Amazigh language, one of the two official languages of Morocco. It was the locale for the Agadir Crisis of 1911 between France and Germany that presaged the First World War.

Day 8 - Casablanca

Arrive: Mon 30 September 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Mon 30 September 2024 at 18:00

Stroll through the narrow streets of the old medina and visit the spice market. Admire the stunning and enormous Hassan II Mosque built beside the sea. Or journey inland to Rabat and Meknes, two fascinating old cities of kasbahs, souks and Moroccan tradition. Shopping: Take home a flowing caftan, some sandals, Berber jewelry, interesting hammered tin items, leather goods and rugs. Dining: Couscous, spicy lamb dishes and tea are a Moroccan treat.

Day 9 - Cadiz

Arrive: Tue 01 October 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 01 October 2024 at 18:00

Spend a fabulous day in Seville visiting the magnificent cathedral, climbing the famed Giralda Tower and strolling through the gorgeous Alcazar and its gardens. See the ceramic-encrusted Plaza de España and stroll through the alleys of Barrio de Santa Cruz. Or explore the Andalusian wine country and Jerez, the home of sherry. Don't miss the charm of Cádiz with its gracious squares, its flower-filled parks on the city bastions and its bustling markets.

Day 10 - Cruising the Mediterranean Sea

Day 11 - Barcelona

Arrive: Thu 03 October 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 03 October 2024

Visit the magnificent Gothic cathedral and the amazing La Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece. Enjoy the lovely Montjuic Gardens, Gaudí's other fabulous structures, the charming squares of the old Gothic Quarter and the Ramblas, Barcelona's famed downtown promenade. Or visit beautiful Montserrat and its monastery in a breathtaking setting high in the mountains.