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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 pretrip extension . Hotel Melia Madeira Mare or similar
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 farmers ’ market to learn about the island of Madeira ’ s local produce . Tonight , enjoy a Welcome Dinner . Meals : B , D | Hotel Melia Madeira Mare or similar
DAY 4 • Madeira • 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 . Here , you ’ ll have the opportunity to discover the traditional drink Poncha , a popular rum drink among the locals . Finally , ascend to Pico do Arieiro , the island ’ s third-highest peak . Meals : B , L | Hotel Melia Madeira Mare or similar
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 • Lanzarote , Canary Islands • Timanfaya National Park • El Golfo • Volcanic winery visit Begin your discovery of the Canary Islands with a stop at Timanfaya National Park — an otherworldly landscape formed by volcanic eruptions . After , we ’ ll stop at El Golfo , a fishing village within Volcanoes National Park . Then , visit a nearby winery that uses the rich volcanic soil to its advantage in the cultivation of its grapes . Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 8 • Lanzarote • Mirador del Río • Cactus Garden • 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 historic town of Teguise , one of the first settlements established in the Canary Islands . Later , we ’ ll visit the César Manrique Foundation , located at the site of a lava dome Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 9 • Tenerife • Mount Teide Volcano • Santa Cruz de Tenerife • Optional Anaga Forest tour 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
DAY 10 • Tenerife • 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 • La Palma • Santa Cruz de la Palma Stroll Santa Cruz de La Palma , the capital city of the island of La Palma , and admire its famous centuries-old architecture and lively port . Then , sit down with a local guide 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 • Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • Banana plantation • Home-Hosted Lunch Visit a family-owned banana plantation , followed by a visit to Cenobio de Valerón , an archaeological cave site in Gran Canaria . Then , enjoy a Home-Hosted Lunch before returning to our ship . Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
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