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Magic of Spain followed by Cosmopolitan Classics Cruise

  • Departure DateSat 26th Aug 2017
  • Marella Cruises Marella Discovery
  • 14 Night Cruise From Palma
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Itinerary

  • Palma
  • Gibraltar
  • Lisbon
  • Cadiz
  • Malaga
  • Cartagena, Spain
  • Palma
  • Barcelona
  • Villefranche (Nice)
  • Marina di Carrara
  • Naples
  • Messina
  • Palma

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Day 1 - Palma

Arrive: Sat 26 August 2017 at 06:00 / Depart: Sat 26 August 2017 at 23:00

Beaches or bargains, the sea or sights. Palma has it all, together with enough sunshine and souvenirs to keep anyone happy. If you like beaches, cafes or simply lazing around in the sunshine, you'll love Palma, together with the nearby resorts of Palma Nova and Magaluf. Before you relax, though, make sure you visit Palma City itself to see the Moorish palace, the designer stores and the quaint shops and cobbled streets of the old city, behind the Gothic Cathedral. And for souvenirs, make a bee-line for Inca, the largest street market on the island which opens every Thursday.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Gibraltar

Arrive: Mon 28 August 2017 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 28 August 2017 at 16:00

Gibraltar is only two miles long. This, its duty-free shops and sunshine record make it the perfect place to shop, explore and meet the famous Gibraltan monkeys. Inside and outside, Gibraltar offers lots of opportunities to find out what makes it so appealing. On the rock itself are attractions like the Moorish Castle, the Gibraltar Museum and the cable car ride to Europa Point with its stop to visit the families of famous Gibraltan monkeys. Inside the rock, there are more miles of road than on the outside, including the Great Siege Tunnels and St Michael's Cave.

Day 4 - Lisbon

Arrive: Tue 29 August 2017 at 09:00 / Depart: Tue 29 August 2017 at 17:00

The capital of Portugal on the banks of the broad River Tagus is as eclectic as it is exciting, with countless places to visit and enjoy. Where can you find a freestanding cast-iron elevator designed by Eiffel, a clutch of trams climbing impossible gradients, and a history lesson in tiles covering the exterior walls of a castle? Only in Lisbon where even a walk around the streets, some rebuilt to a grid-plan after an earthquake in 1755, others tiny, steep and stepped, is a fascinating journey. And don't forget to take in the markets which still retain the atmosphere of the Moorish bazaars they once were, or the pocket-sized tavernas offering grilled sardines and wine.

Day 5 - Cadiz

Arrive: Wed 30 August 2017 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 30 August 2017 at 18:00

From the splendour of its sheltered inner harbour to streets full of Moorish relics, Cadiz is the perfect introduction to the real beauty of Spain. Whether you want to see medieval walls built on Roman foundations or wander through designer stores filled with the latest European fashions, Cadiz is for you. Wander past churches built with the wealth Spanish conquistadors cnatched from the New World - including the cathedral where the treasury contains a monstrance said to be adorned with a million jewels. And when you finish looking for a Moorish treasure of your own, relax in true Spanish style in a traditional cafe. That's before you even start thinking of travelling further afield to see sights like the cathedral in Seville that houses the Chrispher Columbus Sepulchre or the city's picturesque Parque de Maria Luisa and Plaza de Espana.

Day 6 - Malaga

Arrive: Thu 31 August 2017 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 31 August 2017 at 18:00

Looking out across the Mediterranean, Malaga overflows with an assortment of architectural treasures and Spain's prized jewel, the Alhambra Palace, is within easy striking distance. Andalucia's second largest city, Malaga, is a bustling port on Spain's sunny Costa del Sol. Standing on a hillside overlooking the city is the 8th-century ‘Alcazaba', an impressive Moorish fortress. Malaga's cathedral is affectionately known as ‘La Manquita', meaning ‘the onearmed one' owing to its half-built tower, abandoned in the 1700s due to insufficient funds. During the Arab occupation of Spain, Malaga was the principle port of the Moorish kingdom of Granada. A short drive inland takes you to the heart of this wonderful city and its celebrated centrepiece, the breathtaking Alhambra Palace

Day 7 - Cartagena, Spain

Arrive: Fri 01 September 2017 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 01 September 2017 at 17:00

Sheltered by a deep bay on Spain's Levant Coast, Cartagena fuses modernity with tradition and is the gateway to Murcia. Founded in 223 BC by the Carthaginians, and later conquered by the Romans, Cartagena boasts a varied and colourful past. In the 18th Century it rose to pre-eminence as a major Spanish naval base - reminders of Cartagena's seafaring tradition can be seen down in the port where a prototype submarine adorns the quayside. A walk through the city reveals splendid architectural reminders of Cartagena's 'Golden Age', while the Castillo de la Concepcion, the city castle, offers stunning panoramic views over Cartagena. Not far from the city lies Murcia, the regional capital. Murcia's spectacular Baroque cathedral (pictured) is famed for two ornate side chapels: the Gothic Capilla de los Velez and the Renaissance Capilla del Junteron.

Day 8 - Palma

Arrive: Sat 02 September 2017 at 06:00 / Depart: Sat 02 September 2017 at 23:00

Beaches or bargains, the sea or sights. Palma has it all, together with enough sunshine and souvenirs to keep anyone happy. If you like beaches, cafes or simply lazing around in the sunshine, you'll love Palma, together with the nearby resorts of Palma Nova and Magaluf. Before you relax, though, make sure you visit Palma City itself to see the Moorish palace, the designer stores and the quaint shops and cobbled streets of the old city, behind the Gothic Cathedral. And for souvenirs, make a bee-line for Inca, the largest street market on the island which opens every Thursday.

Day 9 - Barcelona

Arrive: Sun 03 September 2017 at 09:00 / Depart: Sun 03 September 2017 at 17:00

Its phenomenal reputation makes other cities positively green with envy, and bohemian Barcelona continues to top the popularity charts. So what makes it such a big hit? Well, where do we start?

Day 10 - Villefranche (Nice)

Arrive: Mon 04 September 2017 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 04 September 2017 at 17:00

Day 11 - Marina di Carrara

Arrive: Tue 05 September 2017 at 09:00 / Depart: Tue 05 September 2017 at 17:00

Get ready to be impressed – this is your gateway to the dazzling riches of Florence and Pisa.

Day 12 - Naples

Arrive: Wed 06 September 2017 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 06 September 2017 at 18:00

This is the most spectacular natural setting in Italy. With its beautiful bay overlooked by Mount Vesuvius, a sunny climate and lots to see, Naples is unmissable. A stroll through the narrow streets and hustle and bustle of the local markets that sell literally everything is an experience in itself in Naples. That's before you discover the memorable sights like the majolica-tiled cloister of the Church of Santa Chiara, the local craftsmen of San Gregorio Armeno who make the famous Neapolitan crèche figures, or the Galleria Umberto where designer shops sit amidst glorious architecture. Don't forget to take the chairlift up to Mount Vesuvius itself or the tour to Pompeii and the ancient ruins of Herculaneum. And why not take the short boat ride to the picturesque and exclusive island of Capri?

Day 13 - Messina

Arrive: Thu 07 September 2017 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 07 September 2017 at 18:00

Messina's pretty streets tumble down an emerald green hillside towards the translucent waters of the Mediterranean.

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - Palma

Arrive: Sat 09 September 2017 at 06:00 / Depart: Sat 09 September 2017

Beaches or bargains, the sea or sights. Palma has it all, together with enough sunshine and souvenirs to keep anyone happy. If you like beaches, cafes or simply lazing around in the sunshine, you'll love Palma, together with the nearby resorts of Palma Nova and Magaluf. Before you relax, though, make sure you visit Palma City itself to see the Moorish palace, the designer stores and the quaint shops and cobbled streets of the old city, behind the Gothic Cathedral. And for souvenirs, make a bee-line for Inca, the largest street market on the island which opens every Thursday.

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