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SMALL SHIP ADVENTURES
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart the U . S . on your flight to Funchal , Portugal .
DAY 2 • Funchal , Portugal Arrive in Funchal and transfer to the hotel where you ’ ll meet your fellow travelers , including those from our Portugal : Lisbon , Coimbra & Cascais pre-trip extension .
Hotel Melia Madeira Mare
DAY 3 • Funchal • Old Quarter After a Welcome Briefing this morning , head out to explore Funchal ’ s Old Quarter — known for its winding cobblestone streets and historic buildings . Along the way , visit a farmer ’ s market to learn about the island of Madeira ’ s local produce . Tonight , enjoy a Welcome Dinner .
Meals : B , D | Hotel Melia Madeira Mare
DAY 4 • Madeira • Rum factory • Quinta do Furão • Pico do Arieiro
Visit a rum factory that still runs its sugar cane processing machines by steam power . Then , head to Quinta do Furão and learn about the organic vines , vegetables , and herbs that are typical for Madeira gardens , where you ’ ll have the opportunity to learn about the traditional drink of Poncha , a popular rum beverage among the locals . Finally , ascend to Pico do Arieiro , the island ’ s third-highest peak .
Meals : B , L | Hotel Melia Madeira Mare
DAY 5 • Funchal • Botanical Garden • Embark ship Discover Funchal ’ s Old Town as you ascend by cable car and stroll its lush Botanical Garden . Later , embark your ship .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 6 • At sea Enjoy a day at sea — perhaps enjoying a drink on the Sun Deck as you sail .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 7 • Canary Islands • Timanfaya National Park
• Volcanic winery
Begin your discovery of the Canary Islands with a stop at Timanfaya National Park — an otherworldly landscape formed by volcanic eruptions . Then , visit a nearby winery that uses the rich volcanic soil to its advantage in the cultivation of grapes .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 8 • Mirador del Río • Cactus Garden • Teguise
• César Manrique Foundation
Visit El Mirador del Río , a panoramic balcony designed by architect César Manrique in a landscape that best represents his philosophy of harmonizing art with nature . Then , discover the Cactus Garden , home to over 1,000 species of cactus from around the world . Next , embark on a discovery walk in the historical town of Teguise , one of the first settlements established in the Canary Islands .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 9 • Mount Teide Volcano • Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Marvel at the lunar-like landscape surrounding Santa Cruz de Tenerife ’ s impressive Mount Teide Volcano — the highest point above sea level in the islands of the Atlantic . Then we ’ ll head to Santa Cruz de Tenerife to enjoy a panoramic tour of the island ’ s capital city .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 12 , visit Bodega los Bezerrales — Europe ’ s only coffee plantation , which has been producing rich coffee for over 200 years
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