Amazing Andalusia: Enchanting Villages, Traditional Architecture, and Fabulous Cuisine (port-to-port cruise)

CroisiCruise: SVS PP

6 Days

Seville—an exemplary city in Spanish history, where Christian and Muslim cultures have cohabited in veritable peace in the past, contains impressive architectural wonders such as the Palacio de las Dueñas. A captivating tour of the Pueblos Blancos in Andalusia. Vejer de la Frontera, a hilltop town with whitewashed homes, and the contrast of the blue water and white facades in Conil de la Frontera. A glimpse of Andalusian culture enhanced by a tasting of local products

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

- Excursions included:

- Lively Seville, its cathedral, and the Palacio de las Dueñas
- Cádiz, the heart of flamenco
- Visit a typical Andalusian hacienda in Isla Minima
- Pueblos Blancos: The white villages of Vejer de la Frontera and Conil de la
Frontera
- Wine tasting and tapas in a bodega
- Snack on authentic churros

- Itinerary Day 1: Seville

Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6.00pm. After comfortably settling into your cabins, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail. The remainder of the evening is at leisure. Day 2: Seville - Cadiz

Seville is an exemplary city in Spanish history, as Christian and Muslim cultures have cohabited in veritable peace throughout its past. The Andalusian capital simply oozes joy and liveliness on each of its streets and squares in the old city, and its architecture is testimony to its diverse heritage.
This morning, join a tour of Seville and discovery of the Alcazar. We'll leaveby coach for Seville. You will start off your visit with the azulejos that adorn the Plaza de España before moving on to the Santa Cruz district. Sheltered behind the former perimeter wall, what used to be the Jewish district belongs to the historic heart of the city and is surrounded by the most famous buildings of the Andalusian capital. Afterwards, you will discover the Alcazar, one of the oldest Royal Palaces in Europe. In the afternoon, you will begin to cruise towards Cádiz. Pass in front of the Doñana National Park, a UNESCO biosphere natural reserve, which spreads along the right bank of the river to its estuary. Located between the European and African continents, the reserve is one of the most important wet zones in the area and attracts several million migrating birds a year. Arrive in Cádiz this evening. Day 3: Cadiz - The Peublos Blancos of Vejer de la Frontera and Conil de la Frontera

This morning, set out on a guided tour of Cádiz. The lovely city of Cádiz is tucked between lavish
lagoons, sprawling beaches, and rich salt marshes. The city was once inhabited by the Phoenicians and Greeks and has been able to preserve its historic charm among its white walls. The sinuous streets in the medieval quarter contrast the straight and orderly streets found in the Baroque-style area. This afternoon, join the visit to admire the Pueblos Blancos in Vejer de la Frontera and Conil de la Frontera. Vejer de la Frontera is one of the most captivating “white villages" in Andalusia. Every corner seems to be filled with colorful sights and fascinating spots to explore. Your next stop will be the fishing village of Conil de la Frontera. This coastal town is the apex of beauty among the Pueblos Blancos. White houses with beautifully decorated patios and walls make the city a must-see for any traveler. At the end of your tour, you will have a snack of delicious churros dipped in chocolate. After the excursion, return on board the ship. Tonight, there will be a Spanish-themed dinner and evening of flamenco. Your ship will cruise to El Puerto
de Santa Maria. Day 4: El Puerto De Santa Maria - Isla Minima

This morning, visit the Osborne bodega and taste the local wines. Leave on foot with your host/hostess for the Osborne Bodega, where there will be a tasting of three different wines along with some regional products. As with most European cultures, wine has a distinct place in Andalusian culture. The exceptional climate conditions help produce the famous Jerez-Xérès-Sherry. Spend the afternoon cruising to Isla Minima. At the end of the afternoon, you will visit a typical Andalusian hacienda in Isla Minima, located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. The hacienda was originally a bullraising ranch. At the beginning of the 1940s, the Escobar family settled across the whole area and fo