Cruising Spain, Portugal & Morocco: Malaga to Lisbon

8 days
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$5,000
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Trip last updated: 10/14/2024
Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule
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Highlights

    • Savour andalusian wine varietals and sample local snacks in a tiny bodega (boutique grocer) on the outskirts of clifftop ronda.
    • Let a local, guide you through the labyrinthian medina in tangier, pointing out the best stalls and guiding you to our favourite local cafe.
    • Spend a full day exploring seville, including a walking tour with a local guide and free time to discover this flamboyant city independently.
    • Explore the 14th-century santa clara monastery, a beautiful complex with ties to christopher columbus, on an afternoon trip ashore to moguer.
    • Wander the ancient moorish fortifications of the castle of silves and get stunning views of the surrounding countryside from the hilltop complex.

What's this trip about?

    Savour the wonders of southern Spain and Portugal with a taste of North Africa on this eight-day Adventure Cruising tour. Explore the historic sites of three vastly different countries linked by a shared Moorish history, from the Old Town houses of Ronda to the ancient fortifications of the Castle of Silves. In between daily excursions there will be time to stretch out on the deck of your comfortable small ship or indulge in the cafe cultures of iconic cities. This blend of cultural activities and sun-soaked leisure make this trip the perfect choice for travellers who want to experience the Iberian lifestyle with a dash of Morocco.
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Day 1 Malaga

Welcome to Malaga! Embarkation begins at 3 pm, but there is plenty to explore in this energetic and creative city if you arrive with time to spare. The hillside Castle of Gibralfaro offers amazing views over the city and is a lovely place to while away a few idle hour...

Day 2 Sotogrande

Drive to Ronda in the morning, then set out on a guided walking tour of the Old and New Town. Set high above the deep El Tajo Gorge, Ronda is a spectacular town (and photographers dream) which has long been a magnet for artists and bohemians. Next, visit a family run ...

Day 3 Tangier

Today the group breaks up into smaller parties for a day tour of Tangier. Explore the medina with a local guide, sip mint tea at Cafe Hafa and perhaps lunch with the group during an optional meal of Moroccan favourites. After you’re all shopped out, continue to the Caves of Hercules, where the hero rested according to Roman and Greek legend. Overnight at port.

Day 4 Tangier - Chefchaouen

Rise and shine for an early drive in a private van (approximately 2.5 hours) to Chefchaouen, the famous blue-washed city that sits below the Rif Mountains. The blue buildings provide a dramatic juxtaposition to the surrounding countryside and it’s no wonder photograph...

Day 5 Seville

Spend the day in Seville on a walking tour with a local guide and learn a little of the history behind the awe-inspiring architecture. With both Christian and Moorish influences, Seville is an architectural haven. Do what you please with a free afternoon. Perhaps visi...

Day 6 Huelva

In the morning, disembark in Huelva and take a bus to Moguer (approximately 1 hour). Visit Santa Clara Monastery, a complex which includes a 14th-century gothic church and a functional 18th-century monastery. Continue to El Rabida where replicas of the boats Christoph...

Day 7 Portimao

Arrive in Portimao in the morning. Take a trip inland to Silves, a town largely destroyed by a 17th-century earthquake. Explore the centuries-old Moorish Castle of Silves complex, visit the 13th-century Silves Cathedral (built by Alfonso X of Castile) and admire the 1...

Day 8 Lisbon

Disembark in Portimao after breakfast and transfer by bus to Lisbon. Your Adventure Cruising tour ends on arrival in central Lisbon at about midday.

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Peregrine Adventures

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Accommodation:

Small cruise ship 7 nights

Flights & transport:

Small cruise ship,bus,small boat

Maximum number of people in group:

42

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