28-DAY CANARY ISLANDS & ENGLISH CHANNEL GEMS
Sat Jun 15th 2024
Onboard Sojourn
Itinerary Summary
Barcelona/SPAIN, Granada/SPAIN, Tangier/MOROCCO , Casablanca/MOROCCO (Overnight), Arrecife, , La Palma, Tenerife (Overnight), Funchal/PORTUGAL, Lisbon/PORTUGAL, La Coruna/SPAIN, Gijon/SPAIN, Bilbao/SPAIN, Bordeaux/FRANCE (Overnight), La Rochelle/FRANCE, St-malo/FRANCE, , Bruges/BELGIUM, London/ENGLAND
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Itinerary

Day 1 : Barcelona/SPAIN

-- - 5:00 PM

Barcelona is the cultural heartland of Spain, yet its first language is Catalan, the native tongue of the proudly independent Catalonia region. Stroll down the shady, tree-lined Ramblas between street musicians and elegant bistros. Then perhaps visit the venerable Gothic cathedral, Picasso Museum or enjoy the architectural genius of Antonio Gaudi's Church of the Holy Family.

Day 2 : At Sea

Day 3 : Granada/SPAIN

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Plaza de Merced, cathedrals, and museums of Malaga make it a remarkable site for studying the history and culture of Spain.The coastline that borders the city is magnificent, and it creates a wonderful backdrop to the ancient land.

Day 4 : Tangier/MOROCCO

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The "Gateway to Africa," located at its northwestern tip, Tangier is a fashionable resort that retains all of its age-old mystery and excitement. French and Islamic influences meet and merge in this fascinating old city. Mosques and minarets overlook the shadowy streets of the bazaar, while the higher part of town, with its broad boulevards and lovely parks, looks down on the ocean.

Day 5 : Casablanca/MOROCCO

8:00 AM - --

The economic capital of Morocco and the second largest city in Africa, Casablanca is an exotic blend of African, Arabian and European cultures. White-washed houses and peaceful mosques line the narrow streets of ancient Medina, the original Arab Section. Nearby, souks hum with the activity of contented shoppers bargaining for fine leather and handicrafts. The Ain Daib quarter in the southern part of the city boasts a strand of oceanfront resorts and restaurants set along the beach. Visit the mysterious "pink" city of Marrakech with its famed market and snake-charmers.

Day 6 : Casablanca/MOROCCO

-- - 9:00 PM

The economic capital of Morocco and the second largest city in Africa, Casablanca is an exotic blend of African, Arabian and European cultures. White-washed houses and peaceful mosques line the narrow streets of ancient Medina, the original Arab Section. Nearby, souks hum with the activity of contented shoppers bargaining for fine leather and handicrafts. The Ain Daib quarter in the southern part of the city boasts a strand of oceanfront resorts and restaurants set along the beach. Visit the mysterious "pink" city of Marrakech with its famed market and snake-charmers.

Day 7 : At Sea

Day 8 : Arrecife

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

At the northeastern tip of the Canaries, Lanzarote offers some of the most unusual scenery to be found, with its unique "lunar" landscape of the Timanfaya National Park. Wander in the well-preserved colonial town of Tequise, the island's former capital, or visit the unusual house of the island's famed artist, the late Cesar Manrique, who designed it as part of the volcanic landscape.

Day 9 :

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Day 10 : La Palma

8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Day 11 : Tenerife

8:00 AM - --

Day 12 : Tenerife

-- - 12:00 PM

Day 13 : Funchal/PORTUGAL

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This is a city of incredible lights and sights, a place of dreamy sunsets and gorgeous scenery.The wildlife is remarkable, and the museums are outstanding.Although Funchal is quite built up, the surrounding area is remote and made up of dense jungle.

Day 14 : At Sea

Day 15 : Lisbon/PORTUGAL

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Lisbon is many cities, from the cobbled alleys of the Alfama district to the broad Parisian style avenues at its heart. View it all from the heights of St. George's Castle. Belem's Monument to the Discoveries recalls the seafaring past, while nearby Sintra's storybook palaces, and the seaside resort of Caiscais, have different tales to tell.

Day 16 : At Sea

Day 17 : La Coruna/SPAIN

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Day 18 : Gijon/SPAIN

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Day 19 : Akaroa

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Day 20 : At Sea

Day 20 : Bordeaux/FRANCE

12:00 PM - --

World renowned for its liquid namesake, Bordeaux's vineyards begin at the town's doorstep. Drive through the countryside to admire the richness of this region laden with grapevines and dotted with picturesque chateaux. Head north up to Pauillac along the Haute-Medoc wine road where some of the finest clarets are cultivated.

Day 21 : Bordeaux/FRANCE

-- - 9:00 PM

World renowned for its liquid namesake, Bordeaux's vineyards begin at the town's doorstep. Drive through the countryside to admire the richness of this region laden with grapevines and dotted with picturesque chateaux. Head north up to Pauillac along the Haute-Medoc wine road where some of the finest clarets are cultivated.

Day 22 : La Rochelle/FRANCE

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Day 23 : At Sea

Day 24 : St-malo/FRANCE

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Day 25 : At Sea

Day 26 :

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

On the , Isle of Wight

Day 27 : At Sea

Day 28 : Bruges/BELGIUM

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

A crossroad in the English Channel for centuries, Zeebrugge is the entry to Flanders, whose golden age heritage resides in three historic cities: Ghent, Antwerp and Bruges-a jewel of a town beribboned with picturesque canals and a truly charming medieval beauty. In this region, museums proudly display the glories of the old Flemish masters, from Van Dyck to Rubens, and summertime is delightful when window boxes boast colorful flowers and the graceful arcs of windmills can be seen.

Day 29 : London/ENGLAND

7:00 AM - --

The white cliffs of Dover are famous in song and story. From Dover you can visit nearby Canterbury or take a full-day excursion to see the sights of London, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and more.