Garachico , Tenerife , Canary Islands
New ! Cruise Madeira to the Canary Islands & West Africa
Portugal : Funchal | Canary Islands : Lanzarote , Tenerife , La Palma , Gran Canaria | Western Sahara : Dakhla | Senegal : St . Louis , Dakar For single and double cabin availability , departure dates , and pricing , visit www . oattravel . com / ccvpricing
20 days from $ 8495 including international airfare Single Supplement : $ 1595
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Embark on a journey that will take you from Portugal ’ s vineyard-laced Madeira to the sun-splashed Canary Islands , and finally to the port cities of the Western Sahara and Senegal . Experience a 15-night voyage aboard the 98-passenger M / V Corinthian , disembarking to explore Spain ’ s lush Canary Islands and the coastlines of northwest Africa — all in a small group of 20-25 travelers ( average of 22 ).
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart the U . S . on your flight to Funchal , Portugal .
DAY 2 • Arrive Funchal , Portugal Arrive in Funchal and transfer to the hotel where you ’ ll meet your fellow travelers , including those from our Highlights of Lisbon pre-trip extension .
Hotel in Funchal
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 .
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DAY 4 • Madeira • Rum factory visit • Ribeiro Frio Forest Park • Pico do Areeiro Visit a rum factory that still runs its sugar cane processing machines by steam power . Then , head to Ribeiro Frio Forest Park and learn about the protected forest as well as visit its Aquaculture Station — dedicated to repopulating Madeira ’ s waters with rainbow trout . Finally , ascend to Pico do Arieiro , the island ’ s third-highest peak
B , L — Hotel in Funchal
DAY 5 • Funchal • Basket Toboggan Cart ride • Embark ship Discover Funchal ’ s old town as you ascend by cable car and stroll its Botanical Garden . Then hop a ride aboard one of the city ’ s iconic Carros de Cesto , or Basket Toboggan Carts . These wicker sledges , manned by two carreiros in boater hats , have been a means of fast transit down Funchal ’ s hills for over 100 years . Later , embark your ship .
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DAY 6 • At Sea Enjoy a day at sea — perhaps enjoying a drink on the Sun Deck as you sail .
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DAY 7 • Timanfaya National Park • Volcanic winery visit Witness Timanfaya National Park — an otherworldly landscape formed by volcanic eruptions from as recently as 300 years ago . Then , visit a nearby winery that uses the rich volcanic soil to its advantage in the cultivation of its grapes .
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DAY 8 • Canary Islands , Spain • César Manrique Foundation & Volcano House Today , visit the César Manrique Foundation , headquartered in the tranquil and serene Volcano House — created by the architect himself in 1968 using the natural volcanic landscape as part of the design . Afterwards , discover Green Cactus Garden , home to over 1,000 species of cactus from around the world .
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DAY 9 • Mount Teide Volcano • Garachico Harbor and old town 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 Garachico Harbor , its modern port a striking contrast to the nearby historic old town .
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DAY 10 • San Cristobal de la Laguna • Taganana village Today , set off on a walking tour of San Cristobal de la Laguna — a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
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