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Colourful Mediterranean
Mediterranean Cruise
In Lisbon head to the Baixa district with its imposing buildings boasting elegant façades and triumphal arches, inviting shops, cafés, and restaurants.
ArtsClub theme of Painting.
| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2008 | |||
| Thu 04 | 07:30 | 17:00 | Dover |
| Sun 07 | 08:00 | 16:00 | Lisbon |
| Mon 08 | 13:00 | 18:00 | Gibraltar |
| Wed 10 | 08:00 | 22:00 | Barcelona |
| Thu 11 | 09:00 | 17:00 | Sete |
| Fri 12 | 08:30 | 17:00 | Ajaccio, Corsica |
| Sat 13 | 08:00 | 13:00 | Mahon, Menorca |
| Tue 16 | 11:00 | 17:00 | La Coruna |
| Thu 18 | 07:30 | 17:00 | Dover |
Prices shown are per person, based on standard adult occupancy
| Grade | Cabin | Brochure Price | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS | Premier Suite | £8,974 | £4,690 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | £7,704 | £4,030 |
| SS | Superior Suite | £6,864 | £3,593 |
| BJ | Balcony Junior Suite | £5,799 | £3,039 |
| BJD | Wheelchair Adapted | £5,799 | £3,039 |
| BA | Superior Balcony | £4,804 | £2,522 |
| A | Superior Outside | £4,474 | £2,350 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | £4,264 | £2,241 |
| B | Superior Outside | £4,119 | £2,165 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | £4,119 | £2,165 |
| C | Outside Cabin | £4,014 | £2,111 |
| D | Outside | £3,619 | £1,905 |
| E | Outside | £3,479 | £1,833 |
| F | Outside | £3,339 | £1,760 |
| G | Superior Inside | £3,159 | £1,666 |
| GD | Wheelchair Adapted | £3,159 | £1,666 |
| H | Inside | £2,904 | £1,534 |
| I | Inside | £2,724 | £1,440 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | £7,694 | £4,024 |
| J | O/S Superior Single | £7,079 | £3,705 |
| K | Single Outside Cabin | £6,634 | £3,473 |
| L | Outside Single | £6,024 | £3,156 |
| M | Superior I/S Single | £4,929 | £2,587 |
| N | Inside Single | £4,739 | £2,488 |
| OW | Owner\'s Suite | £10,689 | £5,582 |
| GBC | Gtd O/S Balcony Cbn | £200,070 | £110,070 |
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Calanches de Piana (Tour D)
AJACCIO, CORSICA
Our tour takes us to the Calanches de Piana – a pink granite coastline that has been engraved and sculpted by erosion – where an incredible panorama will unfold before our eyes as we follow the coastline towards Porto.
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Ajaccio City Tour (Tour C)
AJACCIO, CORSICA
From the pier it is a short drive to reach the main streets of the ‘Imperial City’. We will pass by the Cours Napoleon, the Church of St Roch, the Prefecture, the Cours Grandval, the English quarter and the Regional Assembly.
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Vizzavona (Tour B)
AJACCIO, CORSICA
Leaving the pier by coach, within a few minutes we will be surrounded by typical Corsican vegetation, the ‘Macchia’ – a green, brown or multicoloured bush depending on the season…but always sweet smelling.As we arrive in the village of Bocognano, we’ll find ourselves in the middle of a mountain
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Half-Day Island Tour (Tour B)
MAHON, SPAIN
Departing Mahón harbour on the eastern side of the island, we drive to Fornells – a picturesque fishing village on the north coast. We will have free time here to take a stroll.
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Full-Day Island Tour (Tour A)
MAHON, SPAIN
Menorca, the northernmost island of the Balearic archipelago, is cliff-bound with a single central hill – Monte Toro. We depart Mahón harbour and proceed to Naveta des Tudons, a magelithic structure of considerable archaeological interest.
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Panoramic Tour and Old Town (Tour D)
LA CORUNA, SPAIN
From the pier we will board our awaiting coach to begin our panoramic tour, passing by the Gardens of Los Cantones which was built on reclaimed land. As we pass we must watch for the “galleries” – houses whose windows reflect sunlight and whose façades were built by fishermen out of wood and glass. -
The Gardens of La Coruna (Tour C)
LA CORUNA, SPAIN
Departing from the pier, we will head towards the famous village of Betanzos, the Roman village that emerged from Old Castros. Betanzos contains wonderful examples of medieval architecture, with various houses bearing coats of arms, the ‘fishing quarter’ also makes it a delightful village to visit. -
La Coruna & Betanzos (Tour A)
LA CORUNA, SPAIN
We will view from our coach the San Anton Castle, located along the seafront promenade, now housing the Archaeological Museum.We proceed to Betanzos, the Roman town that emerged from old Castros. King Alfonso IX granted it the same law-code as La Coruña and so a new era of prosperity began.
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Santiago de Compostela - La Coruna (Tour B)
LA CORUNA, SPAIN
During the Middle Ages, there were three main places of pilgrimage for Christianity: Rome, Jerusalem and Santiago de Compostela. A visit to the shrine of St James (Santiago), Patron Saint of Spain, entitles us to wear the cockleshell emblem in the company of perhaps half a million pilgrims a year
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Gaudi (Tour D)
BARCELONA, SPAIN
This tour will give us the opportunity to explore the architectural legacy of one of Barcelona’s most famous sons: Antonio Gaudí. His buildings form a most startling statement of Modernism, a Spanish and mainly Catalan offshoot of the Art Nouveau movement. -
Nou Camp Stadium (Tour E)
BARCELONA, SPAIN
The Nou Camp Stadium with a capacity of 98,787 is the largest football stadium in Europe. The stadium is the home ground of FC Barcelona and is known to be one of the biggest and most atmospheric stadiums in the world. -
Panoramic Barcelona (Tour C)
BARCELONA, SPAIN
This excursion is for those of us who would like to visit the city, but are worried about the amount of walking involved in tour A. We depart the pier and drive towards the Gothic area, passing Citadel Park, the Arch of Triumph, the Cathedral, the Roman and Medieval walls, and Colon Avenue. -
Montserrat (Tour B)
BARCELONA, SPAIN
We travel to Montserrat via the Martorell Highway. A splendid view of the Llobregat Valley opens up before us and sights of Monistrol linger in the background. The rugged Montserrat mountain range is one of Spain’s most picturesque areas. -
City Tour of Barcelona (Tour A)
BARCELONA, SPAIN
Barcelona is a large city which has grown since the end of the Spanish War and the beginning of the modernisation of Spain, and which is nowadays a cosmopolitan city. -
Lisbon Seen From The River (Tour E)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
We start this tour with a panoramic drive so we can get a general overview of Lisbon City centre.We will make a brief stop at the top of King Edward VII Park from where we can enjoy a spectacular view of the city and harbour.
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Dolphin Watching (Tour B)
GIBRALTAR
From the quayside we take a short coach transfer to the Marina Bay, to join our boat. Onboard we commence a pleasant voyage within the calm waters of the Bay of Gibraltar. The craft glides effortlessly across the bay. -
Rock Tour (Tour A)
GIBRALTAR
The rock of Gibraltar, overlooking the entrance to the Mediterranean and nearly 425 metres (1,400 feet) above sea level, is reputed to be one of the legendary Pillars of Hercules. With its policemen, pillar-boxes and pubs, the Rock is still staunchly British. -
Pezenas & Valmagne Abbey (Tour F)
SETE, FRANCE
After an approximate 45 mintue drive through the beautiful French scenery, we arrive in Pezenas, a charming little town built on a plain covered with vineyards. Pezenas was the residence of the governors of Languedoc and it became the ‘Versailles’, or royal court, of the region. -
Aigues Mortes (Tour E)
SETE, FRANCE
As we depart from Séte, we will follow the coastal road that passes by the towns of Palavas les Flots and La Grande Motte with their impressive pyramidal buildings. Over time, these pretty fishing villages have been transformed into lovely seaside resorts. -
Canal Du Midi (Tour C)
SETE, FRANCE
The idea of building a canal to link the Atlantic and the Mediterranean dates back to the Romans. François I, Henri IV and Richelieu all commissioned studies to this end, none of which bore fruit. -
Tortoise Protection Centre (Tour E)
AJACCIO, CORSICA
‘A Cupulatta’, the only Tortoise Protection Centre in Europe. There are only three protection centres in the world; the other two are located in Africa and America. In this specialised reserve, approximately 130 different species can be seen
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The Gorges of Prunelli (Tour A)
AJACCIO, CORSICA
This drive up the gorges of Prunelli will provide an easy but immensely varied tour to explore the area surrounding Ajaccio. We will see the landscape dramatically change from gardens and orchards to huge forests of chestnut and pine trees;
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Menorca - Beach Transfer (Tour C)
MAHON, MENORCA
Following a short drive of approximately 30 minutes we will reach Menorca’s Son Bou Beach. The beach stretches for approximately 4 kilometres and is dotted with bars and cafés offering a variety of settings. -
Lisbon From The River (Tour E)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
The most exciting part of our tour – a 1½ hour sail along the estuary of the river Tagus to discover the beauty and charm of Lisbon when seen from the river -
Lisbon City Tour (Tour A)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
A hilly city with cobblestones; Lisbon’s sights are best enjoyed from the comfort of a coach. Our tour takes in many famous city sights, among them an ornate bullring where fights are held but the bulls are not killed.
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Picturesque Sintra & Cascais (Tour B)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Leaving Lisbon through Monsanto Park we arrive at Sintra, a popular Old World village resort nestling in tree-clad hills north of Lisbon. We will see the outside of the Royal Palace with its two kitchen chimneys, like those of our oast houses.
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Lovely Obidos - A Queen's Gift (Tour C)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Following a scenic 75 minute drive through the beautiful Portuguese countryside, we will arrive at the medieval town of Obidos for a unique experience to travel back in time….
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Lisbon Panorama (Tour D)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
We depart the pier for a drive to the Belem area, to see the Presidential Palace, the Monastery of Jeronimos, the Tower of Belem and the Monument to the Discoveries. Then it is on to the Restelo area – the most exclusive residential district of Lisbon and location of many foreign embassies.
Balmoral
With the introduction of the company’s fifth vessel, the newly extended and refurbished Balmoral - named in honour of the Scottish Royal estate - Fred. Olsen is taking cruising to a new level.
Although slightly larger than our existing ships, Balmoral is still compact enough to offer that intimate, homely atmosphere which is so much our trademark. The combination of Balmoral's elegant comfortable cabins, world class cuisine and diverse on board activities has been designed to appeal particularly to the rapidly expanding British cruise market.- Anchor Port
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Cruise Details
- ID: BL021
- Departs: 4 September 2008
- From: Dover
- Save up to: 48%
- Prices from £1,440
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