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| 21st21 | OctOct | 202727 | Seville, Spain, embark on the MS La Belle de Cadix | 18:00 | |
Whether you pronounce it Seville or Sevilla, this gorgeous Spanish town is most certainly the stuff of dreams. Over 2,200 years old, Seville has a mutli-layered personality; home to Flamenco, high temperatures and three UNESCO-World Heritage Sites, there is a noble ancestry to the southern Spanish town. Not forgetting that it is the birthplace of painter Diego Velazquez, the resting place of Christopher Columbus, the inspiration for Bizet’s Carmen and a location for Game of Thrones filming, Seville is truly more than just a sum of its parts. This city is a full on experience, a beguiling labyrinth of centuries old streets, tiny tapas restaurants serving possibly the best dishes you’ll taste south of Madrid and a paradise of Mudejar architecture and tranquil palm trees and fountain-filled gardens. Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.After dinner, you will have the privilege of starting this art-themed cruise with an exclusive visit to the Alczar of Seville, one of the most emblematic examples of Mudjar style.Return to the ship. |
| 22nd22 | OctOct | 202727 | Seville, Spain | | |
Whether you pronounce it Seville or Sevilla, this gorgeous Spanish town is most certainly the stuff of dreams. Over 2,200 years old, Seville has a mutli-layered personality; home to Flamenco, high temperatures and three UNESCO-World Heritage Sites, there is a noble ancestry to the southern Spanish town. Not forgetting that it is the birthplace of painter Diego Velazquez, the resting place of Christopher Columbus, the inspiration for Bizet’s Carmen and a location for Game of Thrones filming, Seville is truly more than just a sum of its parts. This city is a full on experience, a beguiling labyrinth of centuries old streets, tiny tapas restaurants serving possibly the best dishes you’ll taste south of Madrid and a paradise of Mudejar architecture and tranquil palm trees and fountain-filled gardens. Full-day included excursion to Crdoba.Visit the magnificent Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral), undoubtedly the emblem of Crdobas past splendor.Lunch at a local restaurant.In the afternoon, visit the archaeological site of Medina Azahara.The evening is free to do as you please. |
| 23rd23 | OctOct | 202727 | Seville, Spain | | 13:00 |
Whether you pronounce it Seville or Sevilla, this gorgeous Spanish town is most certainly the stuff of dreams. Over 2,200 years old, Seville has a mutli-layered personality; home to Flamenco, high temperatures and three UNESCO-World Heritage Sites, there is a noble ancestry to the southern Spanish town. Not forgetting that it is the birthplace of painter Diego Velazquez, the resting place of Christopher Columbus, the inspiration for Bizet’s Carmen and a location for Game of Thrones filming, Seville is truly more than just a sum of its parts. This city is a full on experience, a beguiling labyrinth of centuries old streets, tiny tapas restaurants serving possibly the best dishes you’ll taste south of Madrid and a paradise of Mudejar architecture and tranquil palm trees and fountain-filled gardens. This morning, join us on an included guided tour of Seville, the Andalusian capital, and its cathedral.Lunch on board.The afternoon will be spend cruising towards Cdiz. Onboard lecture: Moorish Art in Spain. |
| 23rd23 | OctOct | 202727 | Cádiz, Spain | 21:00 | |
Believed to be the oldest town on the Iberian Peninsula, the Andalusian port of Cádiz enjoys a stunning location at the edge of a six-mile promontory. The town itself, with 3,000 years of history, is characterised by pretty white houses with balconies often adorned with colourful flowers. As you wander around be sure to take a stroll through the sizeable Plaza de Espãna, with its large monument dedicated to the first Spanish constitution, which was signed here in 1812. Cádiz has two pleasant seafront promenades which boast fine views of the Atlantic Ocean, and has a lovely park, the Parque Genoves, located close to the sea with an open-air theatre and attractive palm garden. Also notable is the neo-Classical cathedral, capped by a golden dome. |
| 24th24 | OctOct | 202727 | Cádiz, Spain | | 23:00 |
Believed to be the oldest town on the Iberian Peninsula, the Andalusian port of Cádiz enjoys a stunning location at the edge of a six-mile promontory. The town itself, with 3,000 years of history, is characterised by pretty white houses with balconies often adorned with colourful flowers. As you wander around be sure to take a stroll through the sizeable Plaza de Espãna, with its large monument dedicated to the first Spanish constitution, which was signed here in 1812. Cádiz has two pleasant seafront promenades which boast fine views of the Atlantic Ocean, and has a lovely park, the Parque Genoves, located close to the sea with an open-air theatre and attractive palm garden. Also notable is the neo-Classical cathedral, capped by a golden dome. Join us on an included excursion ofthe Alczar and the Cathedral of Jerez. Then visit the majestic cathedral, an architectural masterpiece blending Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles.The afternoon, join us on an included tour of Cdiz, its cathedral, and the Museum of Fine Arts.In the evening, Flamencoshow on board : an art form created by the Andalusian Gypsy community, rooted in centuries of popular folklore. Cruise overnight to El Puerto de Santa Mara.(2) |
| 25th25 | OctOct | 202727 | Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain | 01:00 | 18:00 |
| Joins us on an includedguided tour of El Puerto de Santa Mara, followed by a wine tasting in a bodega.This afternoon will be spend cruising to Isla Minima, admiring Cdiz Bay and the Doana Natural Park, home to exceptional biodiversity.In the evening, includedvisit of a typical Andalusian hacienda on Isla Minima, formerly a cattle and horse ranch, now a model farm, followed by a performance.Return to the ship and depart for Seville. |
| 25th25 | OctOct | 202727 | Isla Minima, Seville, Spain | 18:30 | 18:00 |
| 26th26 | OctOct | 202727 | Seville, Spain | | |
Whether you pronounce it Seville or Sevilla, this gorgeous Spanish town is most certainly the stuff of dreams. Over 2,200 years old, Seville has a mutli-layered personality; home to Flamenco, high temperatures and three UNESCO-World Heritage Sites, there is a noble ancestry to the southern Spanish town. Not forgetting that it is the birthplace of painter Diego Velazquez, the resting place of Christopher Columbus, the inspiration for Bizet’s Carmen and a location for Game of Thrones filming, Seville is truly more than just a sum of its parts. This city is a full on experience, a beguiling labyrinth of centuries old streets, tiny tapas restaurants serving possibly the best dishes you’ll taste south of Madrid and a paradise of Mudejar architecture and tranquil palm trees and fountain-filled gardens. Join us on anincluded guided visit of the Palace of Las Dueas.Afternoon free in Seville.OROptional excursion: full-day visit to Granada (3-hour drive each way, lunch included).Return by coach to Seville. |
| 27th27 | OctOct | 202727 | Seville, Spain | | |
Whether you pronounce it Seville or Sevilla, this gorgeous Spanish town is most certainly the stuff of dreams. Over 2,200 years old, Seville has a mutli-layered personality; home to Flamenco, high temperatures and three UNESCO-World Heritage Sites, there is a noble ancestry to the southern Spanish town. Not forgetting that it is the birthplace of painter Diego Velazquez, the resting place of Christopher Columbus, the inspiration for Bizet’s Carmen and a location for Game of Thrones filming, Seville is truly more than just a sum of its parts. This city is a full on experience, a beguiling labyrinth of centuries old streets, tiny tapas restaurants serving possibly the best dishes you’ll taste south of Madrid and a paradise of Mudejar architecture and tranquil palm trees and fountain-filled gardens. Join us on an included guidedvisit of the Casa de Pilatos in the Santa Cruz district.Lunch on board.This afternoon, join us on an included excursion to the Museum of Fine Arts of Seville, one of Spains largest museums, founded in 1835.Tonight is our festive gala evening. |
| 28th28 | OctOct | 202727 | Seville, Spain, disembark the MS La Belle de Cadix | | |
Whether you pronounce it Seville or Sevilla, this gorgeous Spanish town is most certainly the stuff of dreams. Over 2,200 years old, Seville has a mutli-layered personality; home to Flamenco, high temperatures and three UNESCO-World Heritage Sites, there is a noble ancestry to the southern Spanish town. Not forgetting that it is the birthplace of painter Diego Velazquez, the resting place of Christopher Columbus, the inspiration for Bizet’s Carmen and a location for Game of Thrones filming, Seville is truly more than just a sum of its parts. This city is a full on experience, a beguiling labyrinth of centuries old streets, tiny tapas restaurants serving possibly the best dishes you’ll taste south of Madrid and a paradise of Mudejar architecture and tranquil palm trees and fountain-filled gardens. Disembarking. |
