Portugal by Land and Sea with Spain and Morocco

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No longer Europe’s best kept secret, Portugal is the place to come for a European holiday with a twist. Full of grand cities, medieval villages and World Heritage sites, this is a charming country. Travel to Portimao for a day exploring the coastal caves before boarding the stylish Harmony V and discover the wonders of this coast. Learn Columbus’ history in H...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Get an insight into fado, an atmospheric amalgamation of music and poetry, a very popular art form in coimbra.
    • Soak up the glamour and the sun while winding along the stunning bay of cascais
    • Feel the royal heritage and the student-led vibrancy in the old quarter of the university town of coimbra
    • Follow the smell of stinky cheese to the comer e chorar por mais – filled to the brim with delicious cheese, meats, breads and port. huddle around an upturned port barrel on the shop floor for exclusive tastings in porto
    • Much like the first king of portugal did, survey a landscape filled with history from the palace of the dukes of braganza.
    • Take in the natural beauty of the algarve coast, with its jagged coastline cut with caves and grottoes.
    • Slow the pace a little with some bird watching in ria formosa national park, looking out for flamingos, herons and kingfishers.
    • Spice things up in seville, a melting pot of moorish and christian influences and the home of flamenco.
    • Immerse yourself in the blue-washed buildings of chefchaouen.

What's this trip about?

    No longer Europe’s best kept secret, Portugal is the place to come for a European holiday with a twist. Full of grand cities, medieval villages and World Heritage sites, this is a charming country. Travel to Portimao for a day exploring the coastal caves before boarding the stylish Harmony V and discover the wonders of this coast. Learn Columbus’ history in Huelva then voyage to Seville to take in the world’s largest gothic cathedral. Onwards to Morocco for a tour of Tangier’s medina and a taste of mint tea before visiting famous Chefchaouen, the blue-washed city below the rocky Rif Mountains. Drop anchor in Puerto Banas to explore Ronda – dramatically set on top of a deep gorge – and dock finally in Malaga. With the flexibility to choose between cultural activities and sun-soaked leisure, this is a great choice for those wanting to experience the Iberian lifestyle and a dash of Morocco.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 48 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLisbon
End CityMalaga

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Morocco
  • Europe
  • Spain
  • Portugal

Attractions

  • Coimbra
  • Lisbon
  • Malaga
  • Porto
  • Seville

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

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Day 1 Lisbon
Welcome to Lisbon, Portugal’s vibrant capital. One of Europe's most pleasant and affordable capital cities, Lisbon combines the best elements of Portuguese life, offering fantastic architecture, a multicultural population, delicious seafood and non-stop nightlife. You wi...
Day 2 Lisbon
Today you’ll explore the treasures of Lisbon, which is located on the banks of the Tagus (Tejo) River and is truly one of Europe’s great cities. Much of Lisbon’s character and charm lies in its beautiful renovated buildings, grand boulevards and impressive castles and ch...
Day 3 Sintra – Lisbon
Travel outside of the city today for a full-day excursion from Lisbon. First to Sintra, which is an absolute jewel of Portugal. This bewitching place, with its fairytale atmosphere, is set amidst lush vegetation and rugged, mystical hills. The cooler climes made it a sum...
Day 4 Coimbra
This morning, farewell Lisbon and travel to the impressive Monastery of Batalha (approximately 2 hour), one of Europe’s best examples of Gothic architecture. A World Heritage-listed structure, this monastery was built to celebrate Portugal’s 1385 victory over the Castili...
Day 5 Porto
Leaving Coimbra today, travel northbound to Portugal’s second largest city, Porto (Oporto), the capital of the north that sits between the River Douro and the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 1.5 hours). This will be your base for the next two nights. The World Heritage-lis...
Day 6 Guimarães - Braga - Porto
Today you will journey outside of Porto to Guimarães (approximately 1 hour). Portugal’s first capital and the birthplace of the country’s first king (the ‘conqueror’, which gives the town its name), the town consists of a well-preserved old city and an impressive castle....
Day 7 Porto
Today the land section of your Portugal adventure comes to an end.  There's so much to see and do in the exciting city of Porto, so the day will be yours to explore.

Day 8 Porto - Lisbon
Today you will travel back to Lisbon by train. This takes about two and a half hours. Upon arrival in Lisbon, you will be met at the station and transferred to your hotel for your overnight stay. You will have free time this afternoon to explore this fascinating city.

Day 9 Lisbon
Free time this morning In Lisbon until you meet your shipmates at Santa Apolonia Train Station at 12 pm and transfer to Portimao by bus. Attend a welcome meeting and safety briefing on the ship before sitting down for dinner with your fellow travellers. Overnight in Portimao.

Day 10 Portimao
Travel by bus to Carvoeiro, then board a small boat and cruise along the rocky coast exploring the Algarve’s sandstone caves. Continue on to Ria Formosa Natural Park, one of Portugal's seven natural wonders, and embark on a boat trip around the wetlands enjoying some birdwatching along the way. Return to Portimao in the evening and re-join the ship. Sail overnight to Huelva.

Day 11 Huelva
Cool off with a morning swim at a beach en route to Huelva. After lunch, disembark and take a bus to Moguer, a small Andalusian city, to visit the Santa Clara Monastery before travelling on to El Rabida. There are replicas here of the boats Christopher Columbus used to s...
Day 12 Seville
Spend the day in Seville on a walking tour with a local guide. Seville, the capital of Andalusia, is presided over by an immense gothic cathedral (the world’s largest) in which you’ll find the tomb of Christopher Columbus. With both Christian and Moorish influences, Sevi...
Day 13 Tangier
Today the group breaks up into smaller parties for a day tour of Tangier. Start by exploring Caves of Hercules, where Hercules supposedly rested between his labours, before heading to Cap Spartel, the most north-westerly point in Africa. Then tour the medina with a local...
Day 14 Chefchaouen/Puerto Banus
Depart early and drive to Chefchaouen, the famous blue-washed city sitting below the Rif Mountains. The blue buildings provide a dramatic juxtaposition to the surrounding countryside and you’ll enjoy a guided walking tour of the city. Take some free time to explore the beautiful cobbled laneways and buzzing squares before returning to the boat in Tangier and cruising overnight to Puerto Banus.

Day 15 Puerto Banus
Drive to Ronda in the morning for a guided walking tour of Old and New Town. Set high above the deep El Tajo gorge, Ronda is a spectacular town and was frequently visited by Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles, both of whom fell in love with the dramatic setting. Visit a bodega just out of town for lunch and wine tasting before returning to the boat and sailing overnight to Malaga.

Day 16 Malaga
Located on the Costa del Sol, Malaga is Spain’s sixth-largest city and your final destination. Say goodbye to your shipmates and disembark after breakfast.

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Last Updated: 5/11/2019

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Accommodation

Comfortable hotel (7 nights),Feature stay (1 nights),Small cruise ship (7 nights),

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Transportation & flights

Minibus,Tram,Metro,Small cruise ship,bus,small boat
Guides
On your voyage, as well as the ship and hospitality crew, there will be between 1 and 3 local tour leaders (depending on the total number of passengers). These leaders will be with you on board the ship, and on all included shore activities. They will have good general knowledge of the areas you are passing through including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects, as well as being able to recommend great local eating venues for your on shore meals and what you might like to do with your free time (when you're not relaxing and enjoying the ship's facilities).
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Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects and covers all countries visited on your itinerary.
Visa requirements
Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you’re visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your nationality. Your consultant will also be happy to point you in the right direction with acquiring visas. Visas can take several weeks to process, so familiarise yourself with any requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for processing time. As a general rule most countries expect that your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity remaining. Please ensure the name on your passport matches the name on your booking and airline tickets. Your passport details are required to complete your booking. Your consultant will contact you when this is required. Take a copy of the main passport pages and other important documents with you, and leave another copy at home with family or friends. Visas for Spain and Portugal are not required for passport holders of the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada. All other nationalities should check with the relevant authorities. Australians, New Zealanders, Canadians, Americans, EU and British citizens do not require a visa to visit Morocco for stays up to 90 days. All other nationalities should check with the Moroccan Embassy or Consulate in their country for up-to-date visa information.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Finish point Malaga Cruise Terminal Muelle de Canovas Malaga Malaga SPAIN
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