Plaza de Espana , Seville , Spain
THE MEDITERRANEAN
Bull farm , Seville , Spain Flamenco dancer , Andalucia , Spain
ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart the U . S . and fly to Lisbon , Portugal .
DAY 2 • Lisbon , Portugal Arrive in Lisbon , Portugal , where you ’ ll meet travelers who joined our optional Portugal : Lisbon , Sintra Palace & Seaside Cascais pre-trip extension . Later , get acquainted with the city during an orientation walk .
Altis Grand Hotel or similar
DAY 3 • Lisbon Enjoy a panoramic tour of Lisbon , featuring highlights stemming from Portugal ’ s prosperous Age of Discovery , including the Monument of the Discoveries . Then , embark on a walking tour of Alfama , the oldest section of the city .
Meals : B , L | Altis Grand Hotel or similar
DAY 4 • Lisbon • Azeitao • Tile workshop visit • Bacalhoa Palace
Explore the village of Azeitao , known for the art of tile-making . First , stop at a tile workshop for a demonstration of this unique Portuguese art form . Paint your own tile with the guidance of a local tile worker . Later , visit Bacalhoa Palace , where we ’ ll learn more about these exquisite tiles and explore the idyllic grounds .
Meals : B , D | Altis Grand Hotel or similar
DAY 5 • Lisbon • Portimao • Embark ship Head toward Portimao , a city on the Algarve known for its sailing culture . Then , embark the ship this afternoon .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Clio or M / V Corinthian
DAY 6 • Seville , Spain While larger vessels are forced to dock elsewhere , you ’ ll step off your ship into into the heart of Seville , which you ’ ll discover on a panoramic tour . Stroll through the lovely Barrio de Santa Cruz neighborhood — originally the medieval city ’ s Jewish quarter — famous for its maze of narrow streets that wind around whitewashed homes , sizable mansions , and airy plazas . You ’ ll also discover the city gardens , Plaza de España , Torre del Oro , and Park Maria Luisa . Later , enjoy an authentic flamenco performance after dinner .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Clio or M / V Corinthian
DAY 7 • Seville • Cordoba Transfer to Cordoba to discover the city ’ s vast religious heritage . Stroll through the Juderia ( Jewish Quarter ) before continuing on to the city ’ s most famous landmark — the Mezquita ( Great Mosque ).
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Clio or M / V Corinthian
DAY 8 • Seville • A Day in the Life of a Spanish bull farm
Embark on our A Day in the Life of a Spanish bull farm , where you ’ ll get to know the family who runs it , experience the animals firsthand , and enjoy a farmfresh lunch . During our visit , we ’ ll also explore the
diverse , rustic landscape , as well as meet the other residents of the farm : black pigs and Andalusian horses .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Clio or M / V Corinthian
DAY 9 • Explore Tangier , Morocco • Visit Darna Association
This morning , enjoy a city tour of Tangier . Visit the Old Medina and discover the charm of this old walled city . Next , we ’ ll visit the Darna Association , a safe haven for women who have been cast out of their communities or otherwise disenfranchised by Morocco ’ s patriarchal culture .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Clio or M / V Corinthian
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 6 , your small ship will anchor right in the heart of Seville , Spain — a port inaccessible to larger vessels
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