Cruise |
Explora II, Iberian Ideals & North African Gems ex Barcelona Return |
Cruise Line |
Explora Journeys |
Ship |
Explora II |
Destination |
EU Mediterranean |
Brief Description |
19 Night Cruise sailing from Barcelona roundtrip aboard Explora II. |
Type of Cruise |
Luxury |
Departure Date |
06 Oct 2024 |
Cruise Description |
19 Night Cruise sailing from Barcelona roundtrip aboard Explora II.
Highlights of this cruise:
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and the capital of Catalonia. It is located on the shores of the Mediterranean and enjoys a mild climate all year round.Barcelona is one of Europe’s largest and most successful ports and one of the world’s leading cities in art and architecture.
From the modern cruise terminal at the docks you will need a taxi or tour to see the artistic beauty of this unique destination, credited to the talents of Joan Miro, Pablo Picasso, Antonio Gaudi, Jose Clara and others. Stroll the mosaic-paved Ramblas, the city's social hub, with open-air cafes, street entertainers and flower displays. See its unique Catalonian cultural heritage in the ancient Gothic Quarter, the surrealistic architecture of Antonio Gaudi and some outstanding museums.
Sights of interest include the Columbus Monument, the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia (1298 to 1454), the Maritime Museum, Picasso Gallery, La Sagrada Familia (Gaudi's unfinished cathedral), Palau Guell (Gaudi mansion) and the Olympic stadiums.
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal. a lively and multicultural place. Pre World War I wooden trams clank up steep gradients, past mosaic pavements and Art Nouveau cafés, and the medieval, village-like quarter of Alfama hangs below the city's castle.
Modern Lisbon has kept an easy-going pace and boasts a vibrant, cosmopolitan identity from large communities of Africans and Asians. In 1994, Lisbon was European City of Culture, while in 1998 the city hosted the last great Expo of the millennium.
There are few monuments and little art in Lisbon, largely due to the 1755 earthquake. There is one building from Portugal's golden age – the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos at Belém – that is the equal of any monument in the country. More modern developments include the Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian museum complex and the Tómas Taveira's amazing postmodernist shopping centre at Amoreiras.
Ibiza
Ibiza is one of the Balearic Islands located in the Mediterranean Sea, belonging to Spain. With Formentera, it is one of the two Pine Islands. Major cities are Ibiza, Santa Eulària des Riu and Sant Antoni de Portmany.
The Island of Ibiza is most famously known for its summer parties, with thousands of people flooding in for the big summer club nights. There are beautiful beaches of all sorts - family, sporting, solitary, wild, tranquil, with deep or shallow waters for children's bathing.
Cadiz
The city of Cadiz is located on a peninsula protruding into the Bay of Cádiz, the Isle of Leon, separated from the mainland by a narrow and torturous channel, part of much larger Gulf of Cádiz. Very high and thick walls surround the city presenting a very picturesque appearance from the sea.
Cádiz is of typical Andalusian character. The old part of Cádiz, commonly referred to as the Old City (Spanish Casco Antiguo), is shaped by the individuality of the various quarters (Spanish barrios), "El Populo," "La Viña," or "Santa Maria." These areas offer a marked contrast to the newer areas of town.
While the townscape of the Old City is largely formed by narrow alleys leading into a number of plazas, newer areas consist of wide avenues and more modern buildings. In addition, the city is dotted with numerous parks with old giant trees supposedly brought there by Columbus. |
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Sailing Dates |
06 Oct 2024 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
6 Oct 2024 |
Barcelona, Spain |
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8:00 PM |
7 Oct 2024 |
At Sea |
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8 Oct 2024 |
Malaga, Spain |
8:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
9 Oct 2024 |
Gibraltar, United Kingdom |
8:00 AM |
8:00 PM |
10 Oct 2024 |
At Sea |
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11 Oct 2024 |
Lisbon, Portugal |
8:00 AM |
8:00 PM |
12 Oct 2024 |
Portimao, Portugal |
8:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
13 Oct 2024 |
Tangier, Morocco |
8:00 AM |
10:00 PM |
14 Oct 2024 |
At Sea |
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15 Oct 2024 |
Ibiza, Spain |
11:00 AM |
9:00 PM |
16 Oct 2024 |
Barcelona, Spain |
8:00 AM |
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17 Oct 2024 |
At Sea |
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18 Oct 2024 |
Casablanca, Morocco |
2:00 PM |
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19 Oct 2024 |
Casablanca, Morocco |
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11:00 PM |
20 Oct 2024 |
At Sea |
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21 Oct 2024 |
Cadiz, Spain |
9:00 AM |
10:00 PM |
22 Oct 2024 |
Puerto Banus, Costa del Sol, Spain |
8:00 AM |
8:00 PM |
23 Oct 2024 |
Motril, Spain |
8:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
24 Oct 2024 |
At Sea |
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25 Oct 2024 |
Barcelona, Spain |
7:00 AM |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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