Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

MOTRIL, SPAIN

Discover one of Spain’s most spectacular regions where ancient villages cling to mountainsides on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada. 

MOTRIL, SPAIN

Explore the Alhambra in one of the most beautiful cities in Spain.

Barcelona bustles with Mediterranean life. Its vibrant and colourful history is apparent in its Gothic Quarter, its varied architecture and in the city’s magnificent art collections and museums. Today we can explore what the city has to offer independently on foot with the help of a pre-loaded audio player and map.

TOULON, FRANCE

Le Castellet retains its fortified looks, with sections of the ancient ramparts still in place, along with two fortified gates, Le Portail and Le Portalet.

TOULON, FRANCE

Clinging to the side of a steep mountain slope, this medieval amphitheatre-shaped village spreads out in tiers over an exceptional landscape overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

TOULON, FRANCE

Le Lavandou used to be a small fishing port, but is today an international marina. Upon arrival here, we can enjoy approximately one hour of free time to explore the area, browse the shops or relax in a nearby café

TOULON, FRANCE

Upon arrival, we shall begin a guided walking tour of the city, passing the Cours Mirabeau. This wide avenue, which is shaded by trees, is the hub of Aix.

TOULON, FRANCE

Upon arrival in St Tropez, we will begin our guided walking tour from the waterfront down the neighbouring old streets full of pink and yellow houses that have been converted into cafés and pastry shops, luxurious boutiques, galleries and antique shops.

GIBRALTAR

Few people are aware that Gibraltar is one of the best places in the world to view cetaceans all year round.

LISBON, PORTUGAL

The origins of this quaint little town, rising majestically above the lovely Gaeiras vineyards, are obscured in history, but may date back as far as 308 BC.

LISBON, PORTUGAL

Once in the centre of the lively resort of Cascais we can admire the attractive bay or sit in one of the fashionable outdoor cafés and watch the world go by.

LISBON, PORTUGAL

Take a tour with a difference, around the inlands of Serra Sintra.

LISBON, PORTUGAL

Next we travel to the outside of the city, to the site of the EXPO 98 World Exhibition to visit the main attraction here, the spectacular Oceanarium. Designed by American architect Peter Chermayeff, it is the largest Oceanarium in Europe and features sea life found in the world’s greatest oceans.

LISBON, PORTUGAL

Perhaps one of the most surprising monuments, and particularly beautiful when seen from the river, is the memorial to Prince Henry – the mastermind navigator behind Portugal’s voyages of exploration and subsequent wealth.

LISBON, PORTUGAL

We drive along the famous Avenida da Liberdade (Avenue of Liberty) to Rossio Square, to see the Santa Justa Elevator, designed by Eiffel, and Praça do Comercio (Black Horse Square), which is considered to be one of the most impressive squares in Lisbon.

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This leisurely tour provides us with a glimpse into historic Lagos, the magnificent Ponta da Piedade coastline and the resort hideaway of Carvoeiro.

Departing Portimão, we head to Cape St Vincent, the most south-westerly point of mainland Europe. It was here that Nelson defeated the French in 1797. With its coastline of rugged cliffs constantly beaten by the relentless breakers of the Atlantic, this is an awesome area. A lighthouse is situated on top of the cliffs, and provides the guiding beam that safely directs the hundreds of ships that pass the Cape every year from the inevitable destruction that would otherwise occur. We may be lucky enough to see local fishermen, wedged in dramatic perches on the cliff face, with the thundering sea many feet below.