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Athena SOUTHERN EXPLORER MADEIRA ARRECIFE, LANZAROTE 14 nights from SAILING FROM DOVER JERONIMOS MONASTERY, LISBON Aboard Athena Highlights include La Coruna Oporto Funchal, Madeira La Palma Lanzarote Casablanca Cadiz Lisbon £1199 Southern Explorer Experience magical Casablanca COACH TRANSFERS FROM OVER 140 PICK-UP POINTS JUST £30PP RETURN SEE PAGE 65 FOR DETAILS Your cruise includes Fourteen nights cruising aboard Athena Your choice of cabin throughout the cruise Meals Entertainment Most leisure facilities aboard ship Cruise itinerary as specified All port and airport taxes Discover the treasures of Spain, Portugal, Morocco, the Canaries and Madeira on this fantastic cruise. You'll visit the home town of Picasso, admire the beauty of the `flower island' of Madeira and marvel at the fullscale replica of Columbus' flagship, the Santa Maria, in Santa Cruz. There are delights to be found around every corner on this journey of discovery. DAY 1 ­ Dover Join Athena in time for our 3.30pm sailing. DAY 2 ­ Cruising at sea DAY 3 ­ La Coruna ­ Spain Arrive 1330 ­ Depart 1930 Douro river means a visit to this city isn't complete without enjoying a relaxing cruise down the river. A visit to the wine cellars to sample the locally produced port is also a must! DAY 5 ­ Cruising at sea DAY 6 ­ Funchal ­ Madeira Arrive 1100 ­ Depart 1800 Known as the `Floating Garden', Madeira is famous for it's spectacular landscapes, traditional villages and its tropical flowers. From the pretty capital Funchal our range of shore excursions will show you the island's natural beauty. DAY 7 ­ La Palma ­ Canaries Arrive 1100 ­ Depart 1800 We reach the Canary Islands today and call at Santa Cruz, the main town of the island of La Palma. A maze of cobbled streets lead away from a seafront lined with elegant balconied houses. Look out for the Church of San Salvador with its elegant Mudejar coffered ceiling and the full-scale replica of Columbus' flagship, the Santa Maria. The national park of the Caldera de Taburiente dominates Las Palmas and is worth a visit, a spectacular volcanic landscape of rugged cliffs, pine forests and glittering streams. DAY 8 ­ Lanzarote ­ Canaries Arrive 1030 ­ Depart 2200 Our cruise brings us to Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote. It's a quiet and beautiful port city with a historic centre full of shops, museums and attractive buildings. Why not take an excursion to the Timanfaya National Park to see the amazing volcanic rock formations? DAY 9 ­ Cruising at sea To/from Dover La Caruna Oporto Atlantic Ocean Lisbon PORTUGAL SPAIN The artist Picasso chose to live in La Coruna, surrounded by the natural beauty of Galicia in Spain's northwest corner and there are many reminders of the great painter. Perhaps pay a visit to the magnificent 12th-century cathedral at Santiago de ITALY Compostela. DAY 4 ­ Oporto Arrive 1100 ­ Depart 1530 ClassifiedMediterranean SeaWorld Heritage in the UNESCO list, Oporto is an important city in northern Portugal. This lovely city is home to many beautiful buildings, ranging from baroque towers to gothic churches. Being on the Cadiz Madeira Casablanca La Palma Marrakech Lanzarote MOROCCO 12 To book call 0844 567 5217 or visit travelsphere.co.uk