Cape Verde & the Canaries
Canary Islands, W Africa
The Vistas theme of Gardens and Gardening.

| Date | Arrive | Depart | Destination |
| March 2011 | |||
| Sun 20 | Late PM | Southampton, UK | |
| Thu 24 | Early AM | Late PM | Funchal, Madeira |
| Fri 25 | Early AM | Late Night | Sta Cruz de Tenerife |
| Mon 28 | Early AM | Late PM | Mindelo, Cape Verde Islands |
| Tue 29 | Early AM | Early PM | Praia, Cape Verde Islands |
| April 2011 | |||
| Fri 01 | Early AM | Late Night | Santa Cruz, La Palma |
| Sat 02 | Early AM | Late PM | San Sebastian, La Gomera |
| Mon 04 | Early PM | Late PM | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Thu 07 | Early AM | Southampton, UK | |
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- TOUR J - PICO DO AREEIRO & CAMACHA
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Our tour takes us from the harbour in Funchal up into the mountains, along narrow, winding roads. As we climb higher up into the hills, we will pass pines, acacias and eucalyptus as we head to Terreiro da Luta.
- TOUR K - NUN’S VALLEY & PALHEIRO GARDENS
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Departing from the pier we shall travel to the belvedere of Eira do Serrado, where we will be invited to gaze upon the Curral das Freiras Valley (Nun’s Valley). It is located within a deep valley which has one of the island’s most spectacular landscapes, where dizzying views will take our breath away.
- TOUR L - DISCOVERING MADEIRA BY 4X4
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Departing from the quayside in our landrover-style jeeps, our tour will take us inland to one of the most beautiful forest areas of the island, passing through typical streets, which are mainly used to transport agricultural goods that supply the population living in these rural areas.
- TOUR O - CITY BICYCLE TOUR
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Our bicycle tour will offer us a fun way to explore the city of Funchal as we wind our way through the interesting streets.
- EXCLUSIVE GOLF OPTION - PALEIRO ESTATE GOLF
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Set within the magnificent Palheiro Estate and lying adjacent to the 5 * Madeira Island Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro – the 18-hole, par 72 Championship golf course meanders through a pristine environment of maritime pine and botanical woodland embroidered with lush, sub-tropical vegetation.
- TOUR M - MADEIRAN LANDSCAPE & WINE TASTING
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Departing from the quayside we will have a short transfer to the cable car station. On a clear day we will have magnificent views of the madeiran landscape as we travel by cable car to the Monte Tropical gardens!
- TOUR N - MACHICO, SANTO DA SERRA & CAMACHA
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Departing the pier by coach, we shall travel by highway to the village of Machico, the most historical and interesting town on the island! Machico was the landing point of the first discoverers of Madeira, and as such we will discover some beautiful old buildings including the oldest church on the island.
- FUNCHAL - INFORMATION
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Henry the Navigator of Portugal, at the beginning of the 15th century, planned to extend his knowledge of the coast of West Africa. In pursuit of this objective, two young sea captains, Joãn Goncalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixaira, were blown off course on their journey around the African coast. After many days at sea they found land on a small island that they called Porto Santo; the year was 1419. It was a year later that the next discovery was made. The captains had reported a possible island on the southern horizon. Approaching the island they were met by huge Atlantic rollers breaking along the north coast, and the boiling turbulence of the crosscurrents at the Ponto São Lourenço. However on rounding the headland they discovered the Bay of Machico, and the heavily forested island they called Madeira.
The currency of Madeira is the Euro.
- TOUR C - CABO GIRÃO
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
We begin our tour with a drive towards Pico dos Barcelos, from where we can see distant Funchal and its surrounding villages scattered over the green slopes.
- TOUR A - PORTO MONIZ
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Departing from the pier, we begin our drive towards Pico da Torre, a viewpoint over the small fishing village of Câmara de Lobos. We shall make a brief photo stop at the viewpoint before continuing.
- TOUR B - EIRA DO SERRADO & AFTERNOON TEA
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Leaving the pier, we drive through the city of Funchal for a brief sightseeing tour before continuing to Pico dos Barcelos. Here we can admire the breathtaking panoramic views over the city.
- TOUR G - WALKING TOUR OF VALE PARAISO
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
This tour allows us to discover the natural beauty of the island. We begin from Vale Paraiso, where we will walk along the levada – a traditional manmade irrigation system ideal for walkers.
- TOUR D - LORO PARQUE
- Sta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Departing the harbour of Santa Cruz, we pass by the university town of La Laguna and cross to one of the finest wine-growing areas on the island to reach Tacoronte and then El Sauzal on the western coast.
- TOUR G - NATURE & ORCHIDS
- Sta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Garachico is a picturesque village resort on the northern coast of Tenerife, and was once the island’s main port. In 1706, the harbour was partially blocked by lava in a volcanic flow; we can observe the remains of the former town, its typical architecture and the volcanic siphons formed by lava on the sea.
- TOUR H - LAS AMERICAS ON YOUR OWN
- Sta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
For those of us who have visited Tenerife before or just prefer to do our own thing, this tour is perfect.
- TOUR E - TENERIFE GARDENS
- Sta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Departing the quayside, we drive by La Laguna, the second most important town of Tenerife, located in the centre of Aguere Valley and just a few kilometres from the capital.
- TOUR A - LAS CANADAS & TEIDE
- Sta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Departing the quayside, we take a short drive in the direction of La Laguna in order to join the road to Esperanza Forest, with its cool eucalyptus vegetation and tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide.
- TOUR I - TENERIFE JEEP SAFARI
- Sta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Departing from the quayside we will board our waiting jeeps. To begin our we travel towards Canadas del Teide, where we will stop at the impressive Esperanza Forest for a photo opportunity.
- TENERIFE - INFORMATION
- Sta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
An extinct volcano, Mount Teide, dominates Tenerife’s mountainous landscape; at 3,718 metres (12,200 feet), it is the highest peak in Spain. The volcanic scenery of Tenerife is both enchanting and inspiring, and has been the setting of famous movies such as Planet of the Apes and One Million Years Before. Santa Cruz is the lively cosmopolitan capital of this, the largest of the Canary Islands. Throughout the city there is a variety of architectural and historical interests to suit all tastes.
The official currency of Tenerife is the Euro.
- TOUR B - PYRAMIDS OF GUIMAR
- Sta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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 forest, we will catch tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide.
- TOUR F - WHALE WATCHING
- Sta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Departing the quayside, we begin our tour with a transfer to the yacht harbour of Puerto Colon, where we board our catamaran.
- TOUR B - MINDELO CITY WALK TOUR
- Mindelo, Cape Verde Islands, Cape Verde Islands
Departing from the quayside we will start our walking tour with a pleasant guided walk through the city, enjoying Mindelo’s colonial architecture, full with Portuguese and British influences.

- TOUR A - A TASTE OF THE ISLAND
- Mindelo, Cape Verde Islands, Cape Verde Islands
The Cape Verde Islands emerged from a colonial culture - aspects of this culture are clearly seen on this tour, from its mixed population, buildings, monuments and traditions.
- TOUR C - MINDELO PANORAMIC CITY TOUR
- Mindelo, Cape Verde Islands, Cape Verde Islands
We will start our tour with a pleasant drive through the city, enjoying Mindelo’s colonial architecture, full with Portuguese and British influences. We will see the monuments of the city and its most interesting points and gardens, while stopping for photo opportunities along the way.
- MINDELO - INFORMATION
- Mindelo, Cape Verde Islands, Cape Verde Islands
The Cape Verdes were a Portuguese colony and there are many traces of this colonial heritage in the towns and villages. Mindelo, on Sao Vincente Island, is fringed by arid mountains and a deep water port that has long been a stopping-off point for transatlantic ships.
The currency of Mindelo is the Cape Verdean Escudo
- TOUR A - HISTORICAL PRAIA & CIDADE VELHA
- Praia, Cape Verde Islands, Cape Verde Islands
Praia was once a major slave-trading post, which it still retains today with cobbled lanes and stone buildings in the shadow of its old 15th century fortress and cathedral.
- TOUR I - SANTA CRUZ CITY TOUR BY TROLLEY TRAIN
- Santa Cruz, La Palma, Spain
Departing from the quayside, we shall board the trolley-train, travelling along the main avenues, Avenida Martima and Avenida de Las Nieves.
- TOUR G - VOLCANO & WINES OF FUENCALIENTE
- Santa Cruz, La Palma, Spain
Departing from the quayside we head south of La Palma enjoying panoramic views of the Breña Baja and Mazo villages en route.
- TOUR C - EASY LA PALMA
- Santa Cruz, La Palma, Spain
This tour is designed for those of us who would like a panoramic view of La Palma, with limited walking involved.

- TOUR B - SOUTH OF THE ISLAND
- Santa Cruz, La Palma, Spain
Departing the quayside, we will cross over Santa Cruz de La Palma via Maritime Avenue, with its typically Canarian architecture.

- TOUR A - NORTH OF THE ISLAND
- Santa Cruz, La Palma, Spain
Our tour will take us to the oldest part of the island renowned for it’s lush vegetation. From Santa Cruz de La Palma, we will go to the viewpoint Mirador de San Bartolo de La Galga, situated right on the edge of two deep-cut gorges.

- TOUR F - CALDERA DE TABURIENTE
- Santa Cruz, La Palma, Spain
This tour provides us with an introduction to this beautiful island, with visits to the insular Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves and the famous National Park of Caldera de Taburiente.

- TOUR B - GOMERA LANDSCAPE & JARDIN TECINA
- San Sebastian, La Gomera, Spain
Leaving San Sebastian, we take the north road towards the National Park of Garajonay.

- TOUR A - SCENIC TOUR
- San Sebastian, La Gomera, Spain
San Sebastian, the capital and harbour of the island, is a pretty, picturesque village with approximately 6,000 inhabitants.
- TOUR C - LAS HAYAS TREK
- San Sebastian, La Gomera, Spain
On this tour we can enjoy the enchanting rainforest of La Gomera with a hike through the north-western area of Garajonay National Park.

- TOUR C - LOVELY OBIDOS - A QUEEN'S GIFT
- Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
Following a scenic 75-minute drive through the Portuguese countryside, we arrive at the medieval town of Obidos for a unique experience to travel back in time.
- VISTAS - GULBENKIAN MUSEUM & CITY DRIVE
- Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
Following our city tour, we shall proceed to the Gulbenkian Museum, home to many different pieces of Ancient Oriental, Greco-Roman, Classical and European art.
THIS TOUR WILL ONLY OPERATE FOR VISTAS ANTIQUES THEMED CRUISES

- TOUR B - PICTURESQUE SINTRA & CASCAIS
- Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
Leaving Lisbon through Monsanto Park, we travel to Sintra, a popular old world village resort nestling in tree-clad hills north of Lisbon.

- TOUR A - LISBON CITY TOUR
- Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
A hilly city paved with cobblestones, Lisbon’s sights are best enjoyed from the comfort of a coach. This tour takes in many famous city sights.
- TOUR H - LISBON HIGHLIGHTS & ESTORIL
- Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
On this tour we can enjoy the most famous sights of Lisbon from the comfort of our coach, as well as a drive along the scenic coast to Estoril.

- TOUR E - LISBON FROM THE RIVER
- Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
Our tour begins with a panoramic drive of Lisbon city centre. We shall 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.

- TOUR G - JEEP SAFARI IN THE SINTRA MOUNTAINS
- Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
Following a short briefing at the quayside, we travel in our fully-equipped jeeps to Sintra, a popular old world village resort nestling in tree-clad hills, north of Lisbon.
- TOUR I - OLD LISBON BY TRAM
- Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
Departing the quayside by coach, we will have a short sightseeing drive through the city of Lisbon, stopping at such highlights as the Belem area where we will have an outside explanation of the Jeronimos Monastery and the Monument of the Discoveries for a photo opportunity.

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- Nights: 18
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- Departs: 20 March 2011
- From: Southampton, UK
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