One Week in Rivers & Seas

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• THE CANARY ISLANDS: A BIOSPHERE RESERVE
  • Black sand beaches; lush forests; steep cliffs; dark, ragged crags; waves of dunes; charming, colonial towns; and bustling cities: The Canaries are a study in contrasts.
• VISIT THE HEART OF SIX ISLANDS
  • Three national parks: Teide, Garajonay, and Timanfaya
  • Tours of Gran Canaria, La Gomera, and Fuerteventura
• A DELICIOUS EXPERIENCE
  • Local wine and cheese tastings

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise through the Douro Valley to the Spanish border
• Original back-to-back cruises to discover Portugal and Spain
• THE MUST-SEE SITES:
  • Salamanca and its prestigious university, one of the oldest in Europe
  • Vila Real and the Mateus Palace gardens
• EVERYTHING INCLUDED ON BOARD

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruising in the spectacular Douro Valley
• Traditional folk evening on board
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED to some of the most beautiful Portuguese cities:
  • Porto, the pearl of Portugal
  • The Douro Museum and the Quinta do tedo
  • Guimarães and its medieval center

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• THE CANARY ISLANDS: A BIOSPHERE RESERVE
  • Black sand beaches; lush forests; steep cliffs; dark, ragged crags; waves of dunes; charming, colonial towns; and bustling cities: The Canaries are a study in contrasts.
• VISIT THE HEART OF SIX ISLANDS
  • Three national parks: Teide, Garajonay, and Timanfaya
  • Tours of Gran Canaria, La Gomera, and Fuerteventura
• A DELICIOUS EXPERIENCE
  • Local wine and cheese tastings

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• An unusual way to discover Portugal and Spain
• INCLUDED: 2 nights in Lisbon
  • Guided tours of Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, and Coimbra, famous for its university
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Porto, radiant and colorful city
  • The wine cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia
  • The wine route* with its unique landscape listed by UNESCO
  • The golden glow of Salamanca, source of knowledge
  • Vila Real and the formal gardens at the Mateus Palace

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the Douro Valley from Top to Bottom
• THE MUST-SEE SITES:
  • Tour Porto by tram and step back in time at the Tramway Museum
  • Guimarães and its Gothic Quarter
• EVERYTHING INCLUDED ON BOARD

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• An intimate experience on board a luxury 5 anchor ship, welcoming you in a refined and comfortable atmosphere
• Enjoy the stillness of a magical, luxurious lodge with spacious bungalows and private swimming pool
• Transfers by private plane, a unique view across on the savannah and Lake Kariba
  
• Unique cruise on Lake Kariba through emblematic and mysterious landscapes
• Land and water safaris in Chobé and Matusadona National Parks
• The grandness of Victoria Falls is waiting for you, on foot or on board a helicopter (optional)

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Lamego and the most beautiful Baroque sanctuary in Portugal
  • The formal gardens at the Mateus Palace
  • Salamanca, awe-inspiring Spanish city
  • Porto, a coastal town full of culture and tradition
• A SELECTION OF KID-ORIENTED EXCURSIONS:
  • The World of Discoveries interactive museum and theme park
  • Fun-filled activities at the Salamanca pool
    
    

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Lamego and the most beautiful Baroque sanctuary in Portugal
  • The formal gardens at the Mateus Palace
  • Salamanca, awe-inspiring Spanish city
  • Pinhão and tasting of port wine
  • Porto, a coastal town full of culture and tradition
  • Aveiro, known as the "Venice of Portugal”
• Flamenco, Fado and folk entertainment on board

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• UNIQUE ITINERARY : CRUISE THROUGH THE LEGENDARY STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR and along the Moroccan coastlines
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • SPAIN
    • Granada and the Alhambra, the palace from the Nasrid dynasty and a marvelous example of Andalusian architecture
  • MOROCCO
    • Chefchaouen, a gorgeous blue-wash town nestled high up in the Rif Mountains
    • The magical atmosphere of Casablanca
    • Rabat, a coastal Imperial City
    • Enchanting and colorful Marrakesh
    • Southern Morocco: Authentic Taroudant and the Tiout palm grove
• Visit exceptional sites
  • Opulent Hassan II Mosque, dominating the seaside landscape
  • Delightful Jardin Majorelle, one of the most phenomenal botanical gardens in Morocco
• DELICIOUS, COLORFUL CUISINE
  • Spanish cocktail hour on board with tapas and sangria
  • Tasting of Moroccan pastries and mint tea on board
  • Typical Moroccan lunch at the heart of the Medina of Marrakesh
  • Tastings of wine and cheese from the Canary Islands
• Participation of Alain Loisin, lecturer(1)
  • During the years I have spent traveling, I have given presentations on several CroisiEurope cruises'from the banks of the Red Sea to the Canary Islands, the Greek islands to the Bosporus, Russia at the time of the czars to the splendors of the Adriatic.
  • Conference themes:
    The Strategic Challenges of the Strait of Gibraltar
    Casablanca, Morocco's Young Economic capital
    Following the Footsteps of the Conquistadors
• Onboard lecture

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• UNIQUE ITINERARY : Port of calls in Roses and Palamos, little-known cities on the Costa Brava
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • The best sites in Barcelona
  • The Gaudi masterpieces La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell
  • The Dali Theater-Museum, the world's largest Surrealist work of art
  • The Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes and its Catalan Romanesque architecture
  • The Fishing Museum in Palamos and wine tasting
  • Historical Tarragona
  • Cartagena, an old port city
  • Malaga, the birthplace of Pablo Picasso
  • Granada and its Alhambra
• DELICIOUS SPANISH CUISINE
  • Tasting of Spanish cold cuts at La Boqueria Market in Barcelona
  • Onboard Spanish cocktail party with Sangria and tapas
  • Paella, one of Spain's delicious dishes
  • Tasting of Spanish pastries on board
• Participation of Alain Loisin, lecturer(1)
  • During the years I have spent traveling, I have given presentations on several CroisiEurope cruises, from the banks of the Red Sea to the Canary Islands, the Greek islands to the Bosporus, Russia at the time of the czars to the splendors of the Adriatic.
  • Conference themes:
    Barcelona, Capital of the Distinctive Autonomous Community of Catalonia.
    Gaudi, Dali, and Picasso, Spain's Three Contemporary Geniuses
    The Culture, Contrasts, and History of Andalusia
• Onboard lecture

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Walking tours with a qualified mountain guide:
  • Hike to Provesende
  • The Portuguese vineyard
  • The Douro National Park all the way to the Vultures' Cliff
  • Along the coastline in Porto
• Non-walkers' program:
  • Casa de Mateus and the Douro Museum in Régua
  • Vila Réal and the formal gardens of the Solar de Mateus manor house
    

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Exceptional cruise to discover Corsica from north to south
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
• Dinner with Corsican music and songs in a traditional inn
• The island’s major areas: Ajaccio, Calvi, Bonifacio, and Porto-Vecchio
• Cap Corse
• The natural wonders : the Îles Sanguinaires, the Calanques de Piana(1) and the Balagne Region

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit the most beautiful sites in Upper Egypt: The Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor, Edfu, the Philae Temple Complex, and Kom Ombo
• Local boat tour around the island of Elephantine
• THE MUSTS:
  • The Valley of the Kings and four of its tombs, including Seti I
  • The magnificent Philae Temple Complex

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Fantastic variety of architecture
  • Stunning landscapes and the splendid Bay of Kotor
  • Each island is more beautiful than the last
  • Untamed spectacle of natural waterfalls
  • Beautiful walled cities along the Dalmatian Coast

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• LISBON PACKAGE INCLUDED
  • Tour of Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, and enchanting Coimbra
• Cruising in the spectacular Douro Valley
• Traditional folk evening on board
• Discover some of the most beautiful Portuguese cities:
  • Porto, the pearl of Portugal
  • The Douro Museum and the Quinta do tedo
  • Guimarães and its medieval center

HIGHLIGHTS

• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Discover historical cities: Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh
  • Meet the locals and learn about their daily lives in Koh Chen, My Tho...
  • Crossing through the splendid Cho Gao canal

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• UNIQUE ITINERARY : Port of calls in Roses and Palamos, little-known cities on the Costa Brava
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Malaga, the birthplace of Pablo Picasso
  • Granada and its Alhambra
  • Cartagena, an old port city
  • Historical Tarragona
  • The Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes and its Catalan Romanesque architecture
  • The Fishing Museum in Palamos and a tasting of wines in the Bodega Brugarol
  • The Dali Theater-Museum, the world’s largest Surrealist work of art
  • The best sites in Barcelona
  • The Gaudi masterpieces La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell
• DELICIOUS SPANISH CUISINE
  • Tasting of Spanish cold cuts at La Boqueria Market in Barcelona
  • Onboard Spanish cocktail party with Sangria and tapas
  • Paella, one of Spain’s delicious dishes
  • Tasting of Spanish pastries on board
• Participation of Alain Loisin, lecturer(1)
  • During the years I have spent traveling, I have given presentations on several CroisiEurope cruises—from the banks of the Red Sea to the Canary Islands, the Greek islands to the Bosporus, Russia at the time of the czars to the splendors of the Adriatic.
  • Conference themes:
    Barcelona, Capital of the Distinctive Autonomous Community of Catalonia.
    Gaudi, Dali, and Picasso—Spain’s Three Contemporary Geniuses
    The Culture, Contrasts, and History of Andalusia

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruising in the Douro Valley all the way to the Spanish border
• An unusual way to discover Portugal and Spain
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Porto, radiant and colorful city
  • The wine route* with its unique landscape listed by UNESCO
  • The golden glow of Salamanca, source of knowledge
  • Vila Real and the formal gardens at the Mateus Palace

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• UNIQUE ITINERARY : CRUISE THROUGH THE LEGENDARY STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR and along the Moroccan coastlines
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • MOROCCO
    • Enchanting and colorful Marrakesh
    • Southern Morocco: Authentic Taroudant and the Tiout palm grove
    • The magical atmosphere of Casablanca
    • Rabat, a coastal Imperial City
    • Chefchaouen, a gorgeous blue-wash town nestled high up in the Rif Mountains
  • SPAIN
    • Granada and the Alhambra, the palace from the Nasrid dynasty and a marvelous example of Andalusian architecture
• Visit exceptional sites
  • Opulent Hassan II Mosque, dominating the seaside landscape
  • Delightful Jardin Majorelle, one of the most phenomenal botanical gardens in Morocco
• DELICIOUS, COLORFUL CUISINE
  • Tastings of wine and cheese from the Canary Islands
  • Tasting of Moroccan pastries and mint tea on board
  • Typical Moroccan lunch at the heart of the Medina of Marrakesh
  • Spanish cocktail hour on board with tapas and sangria
• Participation of Alain Loisin, lecturer(1)
  • During the years I have spent traveling, I have given presentations on several CroisiEurope cruises—from the banks of the Red Sea to the Canary Islands, the Greek islands to the Bosporus, Russia at the time of the czars to the splendors of the Adriatic.
  • Conference themes:
    The Strategic Challenges of the Strait of Gibraltar
    Casablanca, Morocco's Young Economic capital
    Following the Footsteps of the Conquistadors