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Iberia and the Mediterranean
Menorca · Palma · Malaga · Lisbon · Vigo
Early Bird Discount
9 nights from £999
aboard Ocean Majesty
Ocean Majesty
Fly/Cruise
SAVE
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Departs 3 May 2008 Fly from Gatwick or Manchester Returning to Harwich
Cruise Reference: OY811
Harwich
£800
see page 3
Vigo
FRANCE PORTUGAL
Lisbon
SPAIN
Mahon Palma Malaga
Lisbon, Portugal
From the warm waters of the Mediterranean, look forward to fascinating cities, enchanting island scenery, bustling harbours, religious treasures and sights that will take your breath away on this delightful cruise.
and Gibralfaro. Optional excursions include Mijas, the caves of Nerja, with their 20,000 yearold wall paintings and Granada's Alhambra Palace which was thought of as `paradise on earth' when it was built in the 13th and 14th centuries. Wednesday 7th Cruising at sea. Thursday 8th Lisbon Arrive 0800 Depart 1700 Make sure you're on deck as the ship approaches Lisbon up the mighty Tagus estuary. This city of cobbled streets boasts the beautiful riverside quarter of Belem, site of the Jeronimos Monastery and the Monument to the Discoveries. Take a tour to the Rococo Palace of Queluz in Sintra, the bay of Cascais and the elegant resort of Estoril, or for garden lovers, there's a tour of some of the city's beautiful gardens including Estufa Fria and the botanical gardens of Ajuda.
Friday 9th Vigo Arrive 1300 Depart 2000 Vigo is the biggest fishing port in Spain. A short distance from the port is Barrio del Berbes, the oldest part of the town and onetime sailors' quarter. Nowadays though, the cobbled streets are full of lively cafés and tempting tapas bars serving delicious seafood. Take an optional excursion to Santiago de Compostela where you will be following in the footsteps of countless pilgrims over the centuries or Bayona la Real, where you will see stunning views of the bay and Galician countryside. Or why not indulge yourself with a shopping trip just over the Portuguese border in Valenco do Minho. Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th Cruising at sea. Monday 12th Harwich Arrive 0800
Alhambra Palace, Spain
Guest speaker
MR DAVID SHUTE BBC PRODUCER
David Shute was the first person to broadcast `live' on national radio as he was going through the sound barrier! As a former BBC Network Reporter and Senior Producer he will present a series of talks based on his life and career in the BBC. Topics may include: The life and times of a BBC reporter Working with the stars Bloopers you have missed and so much more
Your Itinerary
Saturday 3rd May Fly to Menorca where you will join the Ocean Majesty in the island's capital Mahon. Depart 2000 Sunday 4th Palma, Majorca Arrive 0800 Depart 1800 Palma is home to stunning bays, golden sandy beaches and tranquil coves. It also has one of the most spectacular cathedrals in Spain. Take a stroll along the delightful seafront promenade and discover the charming old town with its 14th century castle. Palma will be the starting point for optional excursions to the monastery at Valldemossa, the former home of composer Frederic Chopin, the vast caves of Drach, with Europe's largest underwater lake and the delightful mountain village of Deia. Monday 5th Cruising at sea Tuesday 6th Malaga Arrive 0800 Depart 2200 Malaga is a thriving port which offers insight into its history at the Picasso Museum where you will find an impressive collection of work by the city's most famous son. There are also fantastic views from two Moorish citadels, Alcazaba
Cabin grade and type
Full Discounted Save up to fare fare £1459 £1659 £1759 £1859 £1959 £2059 £2159 £999 £1149 £1199 £1299 £1359 £1449 £1499 £1749 £1959 £1749 £1959 £460 £510 £560 £560 £600 £610 £660 £710 £800 £710 £800
Early Bird
A B C F G H I J K D E
Inside 2 bed Inside 2 bed Inside 2 bed Outside 2 bed Outside 2 bed Outside 2 bed/Double Outside 2 bed/Double
Outside £2459 2 bed/Superior Outside double £2759 superior/balcony Outside single £2459 Outside single £2759 superior
Prices are based on the occupancy of cabins as described with private shower and wc. For ship information and deck plan see pages 22-23
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