Spring Awakening on the Mediterranean Cruise

Day 1 - Malaga

Arrive: Fri 16 April 2027 / Depart: Fri 16 April 2027 at 18:30

A historical and festive town, Malaga is located in Andalusia, on the Costa del Sol. Between the marina and the beaches, the seaside promenade of La Farola offers an ideal setting for strolling and relaxing. Set slightly further back, the Malagueta bullring is one of the emblematic sites of the city. From the hill overlooking the old town, one can see Gibralfaro castle and the Alcazaba, two fortified ensembles rising out from the cypresses and maritime pines. To visit Pablo Picasso’s birthplace, you will go first to the courtly plaza de la Merced. A few streets back from here, you can explore the museum dedicated to the artist, in the Buenavista palace.

Day 2 - Cartagena, Spain

Arrive: Sat 17 April 2027 / Depart: Sat 17 April 2027

Surrounded by hills, the natural site of the Bay of Carthagena presided over the fate of this former fortress which has been home to the greatest European civilisations. Today, these Phoenician, Roman, Carthaginian, Moorish and Christian influences form a rich architectural heritage. Its Roman theatre is one of the most significant and best conserved in Spain. You will also be able to cross the landscapes of vines and citrus groves stretching endlessly towards Murcia, to visit this dynamic regional capital.

Day 3 - Ibiza

Arrive: Sun 18 April 2027 / Depart: Sun 18 April 2027

Ibiza is one of the Balearic islands, an archipelago of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. It's well known for the lively nightlife in Ibiza Town and Sant Antoni, where major European nightclubs have summer outposts. It’s also home to quiet villages, yoga retreats and beaches, from Platja d'en Bossa, lined with hotels, bars and shops, to quieter sandy coves backed by pine-clad hills found all around the coast.

Day 4 - Algier, Algerien

Arrive: Mon 19 April 2027 / Depart: Mon 19 April 2027

Algiers is the capital city of Algeria, on the country’s Mediterranean coast. It’s known for the whitewashed buildings of the Kasbah, a medina with steep winding streets, Ottoman palaces and a ruined citadel. The 17th-century Ketchaoua Mosque is flanked by 2 large minarets. The Great Mosque has marble columns and arches. The clifftop Catholic basilica of Notre-Dame d'Afrique features a large silver dome and mosaics.

Day 5 - Annaba, Algeria

Arrive: Tue 20 April 2027 / Depart: Tue 20 April 2027

Day 6 - Cagliari

Arrive: Wed 21 April 2027 / Depart: Wed 21 April 2027

Cagliari is the capital city of the Italian island of Sardinia. It’s known for the hilltop Castello, a medieval walled quarter situated high over the rest of the town. Architectural highlights include the 13th-century Cagliari Cathedral. Housed in a former arsenal, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Cagliari displays bronze objects, Roman ceramics and artifacts from the Nuragic age to the Byzantine era.

Day 7 - Menorca, Balearen, Spanien

Arrive: Thu 22 April 2027 / Depart: Thu 22 April 2027

Tranquil and peaceful, Minorca is the smallest of the Balearic Islands and is a natural oasis rich in contrasts. A real paradise bathed by the waters of the Mediterranean sea, the harmony and diversity of its shores will charm you. Diving enthusiasts have been coming here for decades, lured by the spectacular underwater vistas. Indeed, the island’s tranquillity owes much to the richness of its natural assets, and is why it is now a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Day 8 - Tarragona

Arrive: Fri 23 April 2027 / Depart: Fri 23 April 2027

Tarragona is a port city in northeastern Spain’s Catalonia region. Many ancient ruins remain from its time as the Roman colony of Tarraco. The Amfiteatre Romà is a 2nd-century arena facing the Mediterranean, the Necropolis contains Roman tombs, and traces of the Forum stand among the alleys of the walled, medieval Old Town. A walkway along the ramparts, the Passeig Arqueològic, has sweeping views of the city.

Day 9 - Barcelona

Arrive: Sat 24 April 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 24 April 2027

Madrid’s Catalan rival, Barcelona, is fiercely proud of its cultural identity forged from a melting pot of artistic talent. Enriched by its past when the paths of great masters like Picasso, Dali and celebrated architect Gaudi crossed, the city’s cosmopolitan character ensures its status as an unsurpassed centre of culture. Explore the ruins of the Gothic District or simply stroll along the famous Ramblas.