Funchal , Madeira Tejeda , Gran Canaria , Canary Islands
DAY 10 • San Cristobal de la Laguna • Garachico Harbor and Old Town
Set off on a walking tour of San Cristobal de la Laguna — a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Then we ’ ll head to Garachico Harbor , its modern port a striking contrast to the nearby historic Old Town .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 11 • Santa Cruz de la Palma • Conversation with local geologist
Stroll Santa Cruz de La Palma this morning , the capital city of the island , and admire its famous centuries-old architecture and lively port . Then , sit down with a local geologist who will explain to us how the most recent volcanic eruptions have altered the islands ’ geology .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 12 • Gáldar • Coffee plantation Delve into the Canary Islands ’ former capital , Gáldar and discover the rich Guanche history . Afterwards , visit Cenobio de Valerón , an archaeological cave site in Gran Canaria . Then , visit Bodega los Bezerrales — Europe ’ s only coffee plantation .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 13 • Gran Canaria • Fataga village • Maspalomas Dunes
Take a panoramic tour of Gran Canaria ’ s rugged interior today , stopping along the way to explore the mountain village of Fataga . Later , witness the vast rolling sand dunes of Maspalomas .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 14 • At sea Sit back and enjoy another day at sea , as we bid Spain ’ s Canary Islands adios and head toward our first stop in Northwest Africa — Morocco .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 15 • Daklah , Morocco • White Dunes Board 4x4 vehicles and head to Dakhla ’ s dazzling White Dunes this morning . Later , enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 16 • Tea ceremony at a Sahraoui tent • Local market
Step ashore in Morocco today and drive to a nearby Sahraoui tent — a nomadic dwelling of the Berber people . Here , we ’ ll sit down for a traditional Moroccan tea ceremony . Then enjoy exploring a local market for homemade goods .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 17 • At sea As we cruise to Senegal , our final destination , relax in the lounge or enjoy the scenery from the Sun Deck .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 18 • Saint-Louis , Senegal • Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city — but first , head to the river delta to discover Senegal ’ s wildlife at Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 19 • Disembark ship • Dakar Disembark our ship this morning . Then , take part in a tour of Dakar , the capital of Senegal . Tonight , enjoy a Farewell Dinner .
Meals : B , D | Hotel in Dakar
DAY 20 • Return to U . S . Transfer to the airport for your flight home or begin your The Gulf of Guinea : Ghana , Togo & Benin post-trip extension .
Meals : B
See the full deck plan for our 98-passenger M / V Corinthian on page 120 .
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108 Cruise Madeira to the Canary Islands & West Africa