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OPORTO, PORTUGAL
The attraction of the second largest city of this country lies in its workday atmosphere, and the city that we can see today dates mainly from the 18th Century when trade was booming and the merchants financed fine houses for themselves and fine buildings for their city.
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OPORTO, PORTUGAL
After departing the ship we travel to the northern interior, heading towards Quinta da Aveleda – a farm located in the countryside near the town of Aveleda, close to the Penafiel in the region known as Vinho Verde (Green Wine).
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OPORTO, PORTUGAL
The Oporto that we will focus on today dates mainly from the 18th century, when trade was booming and the merchants financed elegant houses for themselves and some of the fine buildings in the city that we will have a chance to see during this tour.
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BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
Belfast has a long and often turbulent history. This tour of the capital city of Northern Ireland, takes you through the landmarks that have played their part in the city’s colourful development, from its great industrial triumphs to the civil unrest, which was often tarnished Belfast’s image.
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BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
Departing the port of Belfast, taking a drive inland through the Northern Counties of Down and Derry we will pass en route Ballymoney & Ballmena.
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BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
Our tour today will take us to the wonderful National Trust Properties of Mount Stewart House and Gardens, the finest in Northern Ireland. Home of the Londonderry family since the early 18th century, Mount Stewart was Lord Castlereagh’s house and played host to many prominent political figures.
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TANGIER, MOROCCO
Tangier is the real gateway to Morocco, built on the edge of a remarkable bay. It is an international city and a winter coastal resort of great renown. Tangier and its suburbs is where, in the unmistakably African streets, many cultures continue to mix but never completely blend.
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TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing from Santa Cruz harbour we will make our first stop at “Humboldt viewpoint” for a photo opportunity. Here we will have a pleasant view (weather permitting) over all the green banana plantations of La Orotava and Puerto de La Cruz, the main tourist resorts in the north of the Island.
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TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Leaving the harbour, we take the motorway straight to the city of La Laguna. Centuries ago, La Laguna was the capital of the island. Its founders placed the city under the protection of Saint Christopher, from whom it gets its real name: San Cristóbal de La Laguna
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LANZAROTE, CANARY ISLANDS
The northern part of Lanzarote has some exceptional examples of how the volcanic eruptions affect the landscape and the life on the island.
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LANZAROTE, CANARY ISLANDS
As we leave our ship we will head southwest and pass by the picturesque villages of Uga and Yaiza before taking a camel ride along the outskirts of the National Park of Timanfaya, more commonly known as the Fire Mountains.
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GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS
Leaving the port behind us we will take a ride to the enchanting Parque Doramas, with typical Canarian flora and dragon trees. We will visit the Pueblo Canario, a model of a traditional Canarian village situated inside the park and designed by the famous artist Nestor de la Torre.
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GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS
The Canary Islands are Europe’s winter place in the sun, and this tour offers us the opportunity to experience first hand some of the most popular resort areas on the south side of the island.
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GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS
The Maspalomas beach stretches 2,710 metres along the southern most point of Gran Canaria. The oasis-like combination of palm trees, lagoon and wind sculptured sand dunes beside the ocean creates the perfect place to relax and swim.
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GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS
We will depart the pier in Las Palmas for ‘Altavista’, where we will stop for an amazing panoramic view (weather permitting) of the city and its harbour. We then proceed to the north coast of Gran Canaria. Driving through San Felipe, a typical coastal village, we reach the small harbour of Agaete.
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GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS
Leaving our ship, we drive through pretty countryside until we arrive in the country town of Teror, famous for its fine examples of carved wooden balconies. In the centre lies the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pine, the Patron Saint of Gran Canaria.
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TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
Departing from the port, we will take a short drive in the direction of La Laguna in order to join the road to the Esperanza Forest, with its cool eucalyptus vegetation and tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide.
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TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
From Santa Cruz, we will take a short drive in the direction of La Laguna in order to join the road to the Esperanza Forest. As we travel through the pine tree vegetation of the Esperanza Forest, we will catch tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide, before taking the Los Loros route to Guimar.
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TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
From the harbour of Santa Cruz, we pass by the university town of La Laguna and cross one of the finest wine-growing areas on the island to reach Tacoronte and then El Sauzal, on the western coast.
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TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
We will depart from our ship and take a short drive travelling by La Laguna, the second most important town of Tenerife, located in the centre of the Aguerre Valley and just a few kilometres from the capital.
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