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Treasures of Spain & Portugal - 7 days from £0

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Set sail from Southampton and discover some of the most fascinating ports and historic cities of the charming Iberian Peninsula. Call in at the Spanish town of Vigo, Portugal’s vibrant capital Lisbon and stylish Valencia before reaching Barcelona.

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Highlights Include

Vigo
Lisbon
Valencia

What's Included

Services of an experienced cruise team
Your chosen grade of cabin for the duration of the cruise
Cruise itinerary as specified
All meals, entertainment and most leisure facilities on board
Port taxes
All on-board gratuities
Transfers between airport and hotel
Flights and all airport taxes
Free coach pick-ups or National Express travel or airport parking

Guest Speaker

Syd Little - Entertainer
Syd Little first caught the public’s imagination as half of the double act Little and Large, appearing in numerous Royal Variety Shows, pantomimes and summer seasons. He began pursuing a solo career three years ago to showcase his guitar playing, singing and comedy talents, plus the chance to tell a fund of amusing stories from his long showbiz career without Eddie Large butting in! – and he’s looking forward to entertaining audiences on board.

Accommodation

Ocean Majesty

All cabins are well-appointed and pleasantly furnished. Each cabin has its own private shower, washbasin and wc, telephone, satellite TV with film channel, three radio channels of entertainment and air-conditioning. Cabin categories J and K have DVD players and DVDs will be available for hire on board.

If you intend to make the most of the ship’s facilities and the shore excursions on offer, you may only need your cabin to be a base in which to settle at night. The most economical option is an inside two-bedded cabin, on Jade deck in category A. However, if you think you will want to spend more time in your cabin, you may want to pay a little more for an outside cabin with a window or porthole, or for a cabin on a higher deck. Categories D and E have a porthole, and all other categories have a larger window. A limited number of double beds are available in category I, and all category K cabins are double bedded. In some cabins in categories A, F, G, H, I, and J an additional upper berth is available, and an additional two upper berths in some cabins in categories A and G. In these, there will be a reduction of up to 60% for extra adults sharing a cabin with two full fare paying passengers. Single cabins are available in categories D and E. Some twin cabins are also available for single occupancy in Categories A to I at a supplement of 75% on the prices shown in the price panels.

Whichever category you choose, everyone on board enjoys access to all the ship’s facilities, as well as the attentive service of a cabin steward who will see to your every need throughout the day – a level of service unique to cruising.

Please note:
A supplement of £25 per person is payable if you wish to choose a particular cabin number.

Itinerary

Thursday 24th September - Southampton
Depart 1600

Friday 25th - Cruising at sea

Saturday 26th - Vigo
Arrive 1100 – Depart 1700
Vigo is the biggest fishing port in Spain. A short distance from the port is Barrio del Berbes, the oldest part of the town and one-time sailors’ quarter. Nowadays though, the cobbled streets are full of lively cafés and tempting tapas bars serving delicious seafood.
Take an optional excursion to Santiago de Compostela where you will be following in the footsteps of countless pilgrims over the centuries or Bayona la Real, where you will see stunning views of the bay and Galician countryside. Or why not indulge yourself with a shopping trip just over the Portuguese border in Valenco do Minho.

Sunday 27th - Lisbon
Arrive 1000 – Depart 1630
Make sure you’re on deck as the ship approaches Lisbon up the mighty Tagus estuary. This city of cobbled streets boasts the beautiful riverside quarter of Belem, site of the Jeronimos Monastery and the Monument to the Discoveries. Take a tour to the Rococo Palace of Queluz in Sintra, the bay of Cascais and the elegant resort of Estoril, or for garden lovers, there’s a tour of some of the city’s beautiful gardens including Estufa Fria and the botanical gardens of Ajuda.

Monday 28th - Cruising at sea

Tuesday 29th - Valencia
Arrive 1330 – Depart 2100
The third largest city in Spain, Valencia is also one of the country’s most stylish cities. Wander through the mazelike Barrio del Carmen, the oldest part of town, almost entirely encircled by the Rio Turia, a delightful river-bed park with ancient stone bridges and lovely walkways.
Shore excursions include a visit to the cathedral to see the gold and agate cup, said to be the one used by Christ at the Last Supper – the Holy Grail itself. The cup was hidden away in a monastery in Aragon throughout the Dark Ages and inspired many of the legends associated with the Grail.

Wednesday 30th - Barcelona
Arrive 0800
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

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Deposit £150 per person
Prices are based on the occupancy of cabins as described with private shower and wc.

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Departs 24th September 2009 0from Southampton
FREE Coach pick-ups or National Express travel
Return Flight to Gatwick or Manchester

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