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The Legacy of the Moors
- Monte Carlo - Madeira
COX1224 | October 27 - November 6, 2012 |
Book your cruise now! 5% early booking discount until March 31, 2012.
Special Offer for Single Travellers - No Single Supplement in categories 1 & 3-6.
You will be following the fairytale-like traces of the Moors from France to fiery Andalusia and on to
the Kingdom of Morocco. Finally, your voyage takes you to beautiful Portugal before coming to an
end.
Highlights of your cruise
• Fairytales from 1,001 Nights - the Alhambra in Granada
• Seville's enchanting historic district and Andalusian lifestyle
• Morocco - between modernity and tradition
• In Lisbon for the night - the romantic old part of the city and Fado
• The Algarve - paradise of nature on the Atlantic coast |
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Date
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Destination |
| Sat |
27-Oct-12
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Arrive in Monte Carlo for
embarkation on the COLUMBUS 2 , departure 21.00 hrs |
| Sun |
28-Oct-12
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Marseille, 8.00 - 13.00
hrs |
| Mon |
29-Oct-12
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Relaxation at sea |
| Tue |
30-Oct-12
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Malaga, 8.00 - 18.00 hrs |
| Wed |
31-Oct-12
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Cadiz, 7.00 - 18.00 hrs |
| Thurs |
1-Nov-12
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Casablanca, 7.30 - 18.00
hrs |
| Fri |
2-Nov-12
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Lisbon, arrival 18.00 hrs |
| Sat |
3-Nov-12
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Lisbon, departure 18.00
hrs |
| Sun |
4-Nov-12
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Portimao, 8.00 - 18.00
hrs |
| Mon |
5-Nov-12
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Relaxation at sea |
| Tue |
6-Nov-12
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Funchal, arrival 6.00 hrs.
Disembarkation |
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Monte Carlo/Monaco
In the evening, your cruise begins on the Côte d'Azur.
Marseille/France
The oldest city in France is crowned by a sacral landmark - the
Basilica Notre-Dame de la Garde, which towers high on a mountain overlooking Marseille with its large
boulevards and the Vieux Port. If you join the city tour / guided walk through the city*, you
will also see the Palais Longchamp. Aix-en-Provence* with its numerous fountains, gorgeous
boulevards and palaces of the aristocracy is considered the "queen of Provence".
Malaga/Spain
Welcome to Picasso's native city* - today, you will be able to
admire both the house he was born in and more than 200 of his masterpieces at the Picasso Museum. A day
in Granada with a visit to the Alhambra* takes you right to the heart of an Oriental dream.
While the "red castle" appears rather plain from the outside, its inside reveals Arabian splendour that
is reminiscent of 1,001 Nights. Glamorous Marbella and Puerto Banus*, the city's sophisticated
yacht harbour, augur an enjoyable time.
Cadiz/Spain
From the enchanting historic district of Cadiz to the heart of
Andalusia - visit Seville* with its magnificent cathedral and the Giralda as well as the royal
palace Alcazar. The white villages in the Sierra of Cadiz and the home of Spain's sherry are the main
attractions on your excursion to Arcos and Jerez*. The hike in the La Breña Nature Park*
takes you all the way to Cape Trafalgar with its historic lighthouse.
Casablanca/Morocco
What a sight - the minaret of the Hassan II Mosque stands at a
height of almost 200 m. A gigantic sacred building, the interior of which you can visit on the city
tour / guided walk* through the dynamic metropolis. The royal city of Rabat* is Morocco's
seat of government. The kasbah dating back to the 17th century, the magical Chellah necropolis and the
mausoleum of King Mohammed V will fascinate you with their history.
Lisbon/Portugal
You will approach Lisbon, Portugal's dignified metropolis, just
like the navigators did in their time. On the Tejo, you will sail past the fancy Tower of Belem and the
proudly towering Monument to the Discoveries all the way to the heart of the city. In the evening, you
can experience the Portuguese perception of life on the occasion of the traditional Fado
evening*. The following day grants you plenty of time to explore Lisbon. On the guided walk through
the alleys of the historic district*, you will discover the labyrinth-like Alfama and the
Elevador de Santa Justa, a historic elevator that connects the districts of Baixa and Bairro Alto.
Picturesque Sintra*, the historic centre of which is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, is
to be found in the immediate vicinity of Lisbon.
Portimao/Portugal
The pretty port town in the Algarve is your starting point for
the jeep safari through the hinterland* past orange trees as well as pine and eucalyptus
forests. Enjoy magnificent views across the sea at the southwesternmost point of continental Europe on
the excursion Sagres, Lagos and Cabo Sao Vicente*.
Funchal/Madeira
Ten wonderful days come to an end on the "island of eternal
spring".
*These arrangements are not included in the cruise price. The shore activities listed here are in the
planning stage and are subject to changes.
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Book your cruise now! 5% early booking discount until March 31, 2012.
∗United States Dollar prices are based on the current
Euro to Dollar exchange rate and are subject to change.
These rates do not include airfare.
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The COLUMBUS 2 all-inclusive package is offered at a surcharge to complement the
advertised cruise and can only be booked prior to the beginning of the cruise. The package price
includes a credit for the shore excursions of your choice, beverages with the meals and free
selection from 81 beverages on the bar menu of the COLUMBUS 2. The mini bar as well as a selection
of other beverages, for example champagne, are not included in the COLUMBUS 2 all-inclusive
package. The credit for your shore excursions worth € 60 will automatically be credited to your
on-board account.
¹ You pay only the guaranteed price for double occupancy shown here. Accommodation will be provided in
an inside cabin of Category 1 or an outside cabin of Category 3 to 4, subject to availability. If you
book a combination of several cruises in a guaranteed two-berth cabin, we cannot promise that you will
be allocated the same cabin throughout your whole stay. You will receive your cabin number with your
final travel documents (limited allotment).
² If you book your cruise 210 days (approx. 7 months) or earlier prior to departure, you will receive
an early booking discount of 5% on the cruise-only price (catalogue price minus surcharge for travel
arrangements to cruise departure point and from cruise arrival point and share of fuel costs).
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