Flamenco performance , Seville , Spain Funchal , Madeira , Portugal
DAY 11 • Tetouan Discover Tetouan , a UNESCO World Heritage Site . We ’ ll visit the Royal Palace ( which the royal family still inhabits ), walk through the lively medina , then stop at an artisan shop to observe local craftsmen at work . We return to Tangier for lunch .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 12 • Casablanca • Quartier Habous street food experience
Explore Casablanca on an included tour , which will take us to the Hassan II Mosque , one of the most splendid mosques in the world . We ’ ll also stop by the Quartier Habous to sample some of the area ’ s famous street food and enjoy a market demonstration before returning to our ship .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 13 • Explore Rabat Drive to Rabat today , where we ’ ll explore the sights of the city on an included tour . We ’ ll stroll around the outside of the Royal Palace and catch a glimpse of the Mohammed V Mausoleum , then discover the Kasbah Oudeya , a twelfth-century citadel that contains the Andalusian gardens , which offer a shady retreat with its varying plant-life , such as oleanders , orange , lemon and banana trees . The gardens are also home to the National Jewelry Museum , which showcases Moroccan clothing and accessories throughout the ages — including the Bizmoun Necklace , the oldest surviving piece of jewelry in the world . Return to the ship in Casablanca this afternoon and set sail for Safi .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 14 • Safi • A Day in the Life of a local village From our berth in Safi , we ’ ll drive into the countryside to spend A Day in the Life of a local village , where we ’ ll join a family for a tour of their home , and help out with some hands-on activities around the house , such as preparing a meal in the kitchen . We ’ ll also share a meal for an afternoon of authentic cuisine and cultural exchange .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 15 • Explore Agadir Discover the hilltop kasbah of Agadir Oufella on an included tour this morning . As we explore the site , we ’ ll learn how much of the city , including the kasbah , was destroyed by an earthquake in the 1960s , some of which has been lovingly restored to its original condition . Then descend by cable car into the city for a guided visit of Souk El Had , Agadir ’ s bustling central marketplace .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 16 • Day at sea We ’ ll spend a full day at sea as we sail to Madeira . Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 17 • Madeira , Portugal • Disembark ship • Funchal
We ’ ll disembark the ship and say farewell to the crew in the autonomous Portuguese archipelago of Madeira . Then , we ’ ll explore the capital city of Madeira with a local guide , including the Old Town , the farmers ’ market , and one of the oldest wineries on the island .
Meals : B , L | Hotel Melia Madeira Mare or similar
DAY 18 • Levada walk We ’ ll begin this morning with a walk along a levada , a man-made irrigation channel dating back to the 16th century and designed to support local agriculture . Then we ’ ll drive off the beaten path in 4x4 vehicles to visit the remote villages of the island countryside .
Meals : B , D | Hotel Melia Madeira Mare or similar
DAY 19 • Return to U . S . Transfer to the airport for your flight home , or begin your Portugal : Aveiro & Porto post-trip extension .
Meals : B
See the full deck plan for the M / V Corinthian on page 342 .
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