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Iberia Cruise
From historic La Rochelle there are tours exploring the labyrinth of canals in the Poitou Marshland; Romanesque treasures in Saintes.
ArtsClub theme of History.
| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2008 | |||
| Fri 15 | 07:30 | 17:00 | Southampton |
| Sun 17 | 08:00 | 17:00 | La Pallice (for La Rochelle) |
| Mon 18 | 07:00 | 17:00 | Bilbao |
| Tue 19 | 09:00 | 18:00 | La Coruna |
| Wed 20 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Leixoes (for Oporto) |
| Fri 22 | 09:00 | 18:00 |  St Peter Port, Guernsey |
| Sat 23 | 07:30 | 17:00 | Southampton |
Prices shown are per person, based on standard adult occupancy
| Grade | Cabin | Brochure Price | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS | Premier Suite | £5,353 | £2,158 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | £4,598 | £1,856 |
| SS | Superior Suite | £4,093 | £1,654 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | £3,703 | £1,498 |
| DS | Deluxe Suite | £3,333 | £1,350 |
| JS | Junior Suite | £3,068 | £1,244 |
| A | Superior Outside | £2,668 | £1,084 |
| BC | Balcony cabin | £2,548 | £1,036 |
| B | Superior Outside | £2,463 | £1,002 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | £2,463 | £1,002 |
| C | Superior Outside | £2,393 | £974 |
| D | Outside | £2,158 | £880 |
| F | Outside | £1,993 | £814 |
| G | Outside | £1,878 | £768 |
| H | Inside | £1,733 | £710 |
| I | Inside | £1,623 | £666 |
| J | Superior O/S Single | £4,228 | £1,708 |
| K | Outside Single | £3,958 | £1,600 |
| L | Outside Single | £3,593 | £1,454 |
| MO | Outside Single | £3,333 | £1,350 |
| N | Inside Single | £2,833 | £1,150 |
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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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Ysios Wine & La Guardia Tour (Tour C)
BILBAO, SPAIN
Departing from the port of Bilbao we will head towards La Guardia by coach where we will be taken on a guided walking tour. La Guardia is one of the most perfectly preserved medieval villages in Spain, and is located right in the Rioja wine country. -
The Basque Coastline (Tour B)
BILBAO, SPAIN
From the pier our tour departs for Gernika, where we will have the opportunity to admire the best of this historical capital: the Casa de Juntas (House of Parliament for Vizcaya) with its symbolic oak tree, the Church of Santa Maria, the Park of Peace and the ‘fronton’ courts, where the Basque people practise their national game of Pelota Vasca. -
Panoramic City Tour & Guggenheim Museum (Tour A)
BILBAO, SPAIN
Our coach will take us along the main avenues of Bilbao, where we can admire the beautiful ‘Ensanche’ area – including the Albia Gardens, San Nicolás Church and the surrounding Alamedas (boulevards). -
Port Wine & Douro River Cruise (Tour C)
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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Quinta Da Aveleda - Green Wine (Tour B)
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 City Tour (Tour A)
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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The Famous Cognac (Tour F)
LA ROCHELLE, FRANCE
The world’s best-known brandy comes from the peaceful countryside surrounding the Charente River. This slow-moving waterway, which King François I called the loveliest river in his kingdom, passes through a placid landscape of vineyards bathed by a clear and radiant light. -
Saintes & La Roche Courbon Castle (Tour E)
LA ROCHELLE, FRANCE
Departing La Rochelle we head to the historic city of Saintes, which was converted to Christianity in the very early days and became a town with a strong religious vocation. -
Marais Poitevin (Tour B)
LA ROCHELLE, FRANCE
We depart our ship by coach for the Marais Poitevin, a marsh area situated north east of La Rochelle, near Niort. The waterways are sometimes likened to the bayous of Cajun country, for man hardly appears to have made an impact on the landscape. -
La Rochelle & Island of Re (Tour A)
LA ROCHELLE, FRANCE
Arriving in the centre of La Rochelle, we shall enjoy a tour of this seaboard town. We will view the old port with its three towers – Tour de la Lanterne, Tour de la Chaîne and Tour St Nicolas. -
Herm Island Tour (Tour C)
GUERNSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS
Just three miles off the coast of Guernsey, and a quick 20 minute boat ride away, lies this beautiful little island paradise. Herm Island has all we could wish for, friendly cliffs, wild flowers, sparkling blue sea, pretty harbours and white sandy beaches.
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Floral Guernsey (Tour B)
GUERNSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS
This tour will enable us to experience the sights and scents at the Freesia centre and spend time relaxing amidst five acres of beautiful gardens at the Gold & Silversmiths Workshop.
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Guernsey Island Tour (Tour A)
GUERNSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS
Departing from the pier, we will be driven alongside the harbour sea front and past the 12th Century church of St Peter Port and on up to the top of Les Val des Terres.
Black Watch
Delightfully relaxed in mood and reassuringly human in scale, resplendent Black Watch offers you the best of all cruise worlds.
Featuring 67 cabins and suites with balconies to make cruising to every destination that much more special. Having undergone a refit in Spring 2007, her sophisticated décor looks fresher than ever, with many traditional cruising features.
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Cruise Details
- ID: BW861
- Departs: 15 August 2008
- From: Southampton
- Save up to: 60%
- Prices from £666
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