10-Day Around The Iberian Peninsula: Spain & Portugal
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10-night voyage departing Rotterdam, arriving Barcelona.
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10-Day Around The Iberian Peninsula: Spain & Portugal
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Day 1
Rotterdam , Netherlands
Sunday, 17/10/2027
Rotterdam is a city that's a long way removed from most people's stereotypical notion of the Netherlands. There are few, if any, canals to be found here nor are there any quaint windmills. There is, however, a thriving modern city which is one of the busiest ports in the entire world.
Day 2
Portsmouth , England
Monday, 18/10/2027
Portsmouth is one of the most densely populated cities in Southern England, and is unusual as most of its built-up area occupies Portsea Island, linked to the mainland by road and rail bridges. Although there is a Roman fort at nearby Portchester, occupied later by the Saxons and Normans, there was no settlement on the site of Portsmouth at the time of the 1086 Domesday Book. The town developed in medieval times and received its first charter in 1194 from King Richard I; soon afterwards it became a major naval base. It has the world’s oldest dry dock, and is home to several famous ships, including HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose, raised from the Solent in 1982. Portsmouth remains an important naval base and is home to a large proportion of the British service fleet. The waterfront area is now dominated by the Spinnaker Tower, 560 feet high, the United Kingdom’s tallest building outside London. Other things to see in the city include the house where Charles Dickens was born, and the City Museum, which contains a permanent exhibition devoted to another famous writer, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who lived in the town.
Day 4
Le Verdon-sur-Mer , France
Wednesday, 20/10/2027
Situated on the Garonne River, 70 miles (113 km) inland from the Atlantic, Bordeaux's origin can be traced back to the 3rd century when it was Aquitaine's Roman capital called Burdigala. From 1154 to 1453, the town prospered under the rule of the English, whose fondness for the region's red wines gave impetus to the local wine industry. At various times, Bordeaux even served as the nation's capital: in 1870, at the beginning of World War I, and for two weeks in 1940 before the Vichy government was proclaimed. Bordeaux's neo-classical architecture, wide avenues and well-tended public squares and parks lend the city a certain grandeur. Excellent museums, an imposing cathedral and a much-praised theatre add to the city's attractions. The principal highlights, clustered around the town centre, can easily be explored on foot.
Day 5
Bilbao , Spain
Thursday, 21/10/2027
Time in Bilbao (Bilbo, in Euskera) may be recorded as BG or AG (Before Guggenheim or After Guggenheim). Never has a single monument of art and architecture so radically changed a city. Frank Gehry's stunning museum, Norman Foster's sleek subway system, the Santiago Calatrava glass footbridge and airport, the leafy César Pelli Abandoibarra park and commercial complex next to the Guggenheim, and the Philippe Starck AlhóndigaBilbao cultural center have contributed to an unprecedented cultural revolution in what was once the industry capital of the Basque Country.Greater Bilbao contains almost 1 million inhabitants, nearly half the total population of the Basque Country. Founded in 1300 by Vizcayan noble Diego López de Haro, Bilbao became an industrial center in the mid-19th century, largely because of the abundance of minerals in the surrounding hills. An affluent industrial class grew up here, as did the working class in suburbs that line the Margen Izquierda (Left Bank) of the Nervión estuary.Bilbao's new attractions get more press, but the city's old treasures still quietly line the banks of the rust-color Nervión River. The Casco Viejo (Old Quarter)—also known as Siete Calles (Seven Streets)—is a charming jumble of shops, bars, and restaurants on the river's Right Bank, near the Puente del Arenal bridge. This elegant proto-Bilbao nucleus was carefully restored after devastating floods in 1983. Throughout the Casco Viejo are ancient mansions emblazoned with family coats of arms, wooden doors, and fine ironwork balconies. The most interesting square is the 64-arch Plaza Nueva, where an outdoor market is pitched every Sunday morning.Walking the banks of the Nervión is a satisfying jaunt. After all, this was how—while out on a morning jog—Guggenheim director Thomas Krens first discovered the perfect spot for his project, nearly opposite the right bank's Deusto University. From the Palacio de Euskalduna upstream to the colossal Mercado de la Ribera, parks and green zones line the river. César Pelli's Abandoibarra project fills in the half mile between the Guggenheim and the Euskalduna bridge with a series of parks, the Deusto University library, the Meliá Bilbao Hotel, and a major shopping center.On the left bank, the wide, late-19th-century boulevards of the Ensanche neighborhood, such as Gran Vía (the main shopping artery) and Alameda de Mazarredo, are the city's more formal face. Bilbao's cultural institutions include, along with the Guggenheim, a major museum of fine arts (the Museo de Bellas Artes) and an opera society (Asociación Bilbaína de Amigos de la Ópera, or ABAO) with 7,000 members from Spain and southern France. In addition, epicureans have long ranked Bilbao's culinary offerings among the best in Spain. Don't miss a chance to ride the trolley line, the Euskotram, for a trip along the river from Atxuri Station to Basurto's San Mamés soccer stadium, reverently dubbed "la Catedral del Fútbol" (the Cathedral of Football).
Day 7
Lisbon , Portugal
Saturday, 23/10/2027
Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century. It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of history. Following disastrous earthquakes in the 18th century, Lisbon was rebuilt by the Marques de Pombal who created an elegant city with wide boulevards and a great riverfront and square, Praça do Comércio. Today there are distinct modern and ancient sections, combining great shopping with culture and sightseeing in the Old Town, built on the city's terraced hillsides. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades.
Day 9
Cartagena , Spain
Monday, 25/10/2027
A Mediterranean city and naval station located in the Region of Murcia, southeastern Spain, Cartagena’s sheltered bay has attracted sailors for centuries. The Carthaginians founded the city in 223BC and named it Cartago Nova; it later became a prosperous Roman colony, and a Byzantine trading centre. The city has been the main Spanish Mediterranean naval base since the reign of King Philip II, and is still surrounded by walls built during this period. Cartagena’s importance grew with the arrival of the Spanish Bourbons in the 18th century, when the Navidad Fortress was constructed to protect the harbour. In recent years, traces of the city’s fascinating past have been brought to light: a well-preserved Roman Theatre was discovered in 1988, and this has now been restored and opened to the public. During your free time, you may like to take a mini-cruise around Cartagena's historic harbour: these operate several times a day, take approximately 40 minutes and do not need to be booked in advance. Full details will be available at the port.
Day 10
Valencia , Spain
Tuesday, 26/10/2027
Valencia, Spain's third-largest municipality, is a proud city with a thriving nightlife and restaurant scene, quality museums, and spectacular contemporary architecture, juxtaposed with a thoroughly charming historic quarter, making it a popular destination year in year out. During the Civil War, it was the last seat of the Republican Loyalist government (1935–36), holding out against Franco’s National forces until the country fell to 40 years of dictatorship. Today it represents the essence of contemporary Spain—daring design and architecture along with experimental cuisine—but remains deeply conservative and proud of its traditions. Though it faces the Mediterranean, Valencia's history and geography have been defined most significantly by the River Turia and the fertile huerta that surrounds it.The city has been fiercely contested ever since it was founded by the Greeks. El Cid captured Valencia from the Moors in 1094 and won his strangest victory here in 1099: he died in the battle, but his corpse was strapped into his saddle and so frightened the besieging Moors that it caused their complete defeat. In 1102 his widow, Jimena, was forced to return the city to Moorish rule; Jaume I finally drove them out in 1238. Modern Valencia was best known for its frequent disastrous floods until the River Turia was diverted to the south in the late 1950s. Since then the city has been on a steady course of urban beautification. The lovely bridges that once spanned the Turia look equally graceful spanning a wandering municipal park, and the spectacularly futuristic Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències (City of Arts and Sciences), most of it designed by Valencia-born architect Santiago Calatrava, has at last created an exciting architectural link between this river town and the Mediterranean. If you're in Valencia, an excursion to Albufera Nature Park is a worthwhile day trip.
Day 11
Barcelona , Spain
Wednesday, 27/10/2027
The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí's majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain's second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona's vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Inside
143–225 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Spa Inside
143–225 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Ocean View
175–282 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Family Ocean View
222–231 sqft · Up to 5 guests
Single Ocean View
127–172 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Obstructed Verandah
228–405 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Verandah
228–405 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Aft-View Verandah
228–405 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Spa Verandah
228–405 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Vista Suite
260–356 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Aft-View Vista Suite
260–356 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Signature Suite
393–400 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Neptune Suite
465–502 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Neptune Spa Suite
465–502 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Inside
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inside · 143–225 sqft | N Interior Stateroom (N) | Enquire → | ||
| L Interior Stateroom (L) | Enquire → | |||
| K Interior Stateroom (K) | Enquire → | |||
| J Interior Stateroom (J) | Enquire → | |||
| I Large or Standard Interior Stateroom | Enquire → | |||
| Spa Inside · 143–225 sqft | IQ Interior Stateroom (Spa) | Enquire → |
Inside · 143–225 sqft
N Interior Stateroom (N)
Inside · 143–225 sqft
L Interior Stateroom (L)
Inside · 143–225 sqft
K Interior Stateroom (K)
Inside · 143–225 sqft
J Interior Stateroom (J)
Inside · 143–225 sqft
I Large or Standard Interior Stateroom
Spa Inside · 143–225 sqft
IQ Interior Stateroom (Spa)
Oceanview
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View · 175–282 sqft | F Large Ocean View Stateroom (F) | Enquire → | ||
| E Large Ocean View Stateroom (E) | Enquire → | |||
| D Large Ocean View Stateroom (D) | Enquire → | |||
| C Large Ocean View Stateroom (C) | Enquire → | |||
| Family Ocean View · 222–231 sqft | FB Large Family Ocean View Stateroom (FB) | Enquire → | ||
| FA Large Family Ocean View Stateroom (FA) | Enquire → | |||
| Single Ocean View · 127–172 sqft | OO | Enquire → |
Ocean View · 175–282 sqft
F Large Ocean View Stateroom (F)
Ocean View · 175–282 sqft
E Large Ocean View Stateroom (E)
Ocean View · 175–282 sqft
D Large Ocean View Stateroom (D)
Ocean View · 175–282 sqft
C Large Ocean View Stateroom (C)
Family Ocean View · 222–231 sqft
FB Large Family Ocean View Stateroom (FB)
Family Ocean View · 222–231 sqft
FA Large Family Ocean View Stateroom (FA)
Single Ocean View · 127–172 sqft
OO
Balcony
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obstructed Verandah · 228–405 sqft | VH Verandah Stateroom (Partially Obstructed) | Enquire → | ||
| Verandah · 228–405 sqft | VF Verandah Stateroom (VF) | Enquire → | ||
| VE Verandah Stateroom (VE) | Enquire → | |||
| VD Verandah Stateroom (VD) | Enquire → | |||
| VC Verandah Stateroom (VC) | Enquire → | |||
| VB Verandah Stateroom (VB) | Enquire → | |||
| VA Verandah Stateroom (VA) | Enquire → | |||
| V Verandah Stateroom (V) | Enquire → | |||
| Aft-View Verandah · 228–405 sqft | VS Aft-View Vista Suite | Enquire → | ||
| Spa Verandah · 228–405 sqft | VQ Verandah Spa Stateroom | Enquire → |
Obstructed Verandah · 228–405 sqft
VH Verandah Stateroom (Partially Obstructed)
Verandah · 228–405 sqft
VF Verandah Stateroom (VF)
Verandah · 228–405 sqft
VE Verandah Stateroom (VE)
Verandah · 228–405 sqft
VD Verandah Stateroom (VD)
Verandah · 228–405 sqft
VC Verandah Stateroom (VC)
Verandah · 228–405 sqft
VB Verandah Stateroom (VB)
Verandah · 228–405 sqft
VA Verandah Stateroom (VA)
Verandah · 228–405 sqft
V Verandah Stateroom (V)
Aft-View Verandah · 228–405 sqft
VS Aft-View Vista Suite
Spa Verandah · 228–405 sqft
VQ Verandah Spa Stateroom
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Suite · 260–356 sqft | BC Vista Suite (BC) | Enquire → | ||
| B Vista Suite (B) | Enquire → | |||
| A Vista Suite (A) | Enquire → | |||
| Aft-View Vista Suite · 260–356 sqft | AS | Enquire → | ||
| Signature Suite · 393–400 sqft | SY Signature Suite (SY) | Enquire → | ||
| SS Signature Suite (SS) | Enquire → | |||
| Neptune Suite · 465–502 sqft | SC Neptune Suite (SC) | Enquire → | ||
| SB Neptune Suite (SB) | Enquire → | |||
| SA Neptune Suite (SA) | Enquire → | |||
| Neptune Spa Suite · 465–502 sqft | SQ Neptune Suite (Spa) | Enquire → |
Vista Suite · 260–356 sqft
BC Vista Suite (BC)
Vista Suite · 260–356 sqft
B Vista Suite (B)
Vista Suite · 260–356 sqft
A Vista Suite (A)
Aft-View Vista Suite · 260–356 sqft
AS
Signature Suite · 393–400 sqft
SY Signature Suite (SY)
Signature Suite · 393–400 sqft
SS Signature Suite (SS)
Neptune Suite · 465–502 sqft
SC Neptune Suite (SC)
Neptune Suite · 465–502 sqft
SB Neptune Suite (SB)
Neptune Suite · 465–502 sqft
SA Neptune Suite (SA)
Neptune Spa Suite · 465–502 sqft
SQ Neptune Suite (Spa)
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