Cinematic Shores: Lisbon – Barcelona (Tarragona)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Day 1EMBARKATION - Lisbon, Portugal

   Depart 5:00 PM

   Legend states that Ulysses founded Lisbon, calling it Olisipo. Others claim that the name is Phoenician, but all agree it’s one of Europe’s most fascinating destinations. On All Saints’ Day in 1755 a devastating earthquake destroyed much of the city. The Baixa (Lower City) was rebuilt on neo-classical lines that still form the heart of the city. The elegant ‘City of Explorers’overlooks the River Tagus, and offers a number of distinctive neighborhoods to discover. Tour the Alfama, where the winding streets still retain much of their Moorish atmosphere. Stroll to Bairro Alto and hear the melodious sounds of Portugal’s Fado music. Nearby excursions transport you to the lavish 18th-century palace of Queluz and Sintra’s Royal Palace.

2. Day 2Portimao, Portugal

   7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

   Framed by golden sands and impressive cliffs, Portimão offers a relaxing beach getaway for sun-seekers. For lovers of history and architecture, take a stroll through the medieval Castle of Alvor, and for those that enjoy the beauty of nature delight in the cultivated fields and slopes covered with pine trees and wildflowers. Visit the Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Conceição that dates back to the 14th century. After a devastating earthquake it was restored with an altar made from walnut wood and the interior walls that feature religious depictions in azulejos tiles. Bring home traditional lace, ceramics, leather goods and baskets.

3. Day 3Algeciras, Spain

   8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

   Set along the southern edge of Andalusia, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, Algeciras is a port city shaped by contrasts. Beneath the constant movement of ferries and cargo ships lies a slower rhythm of palm-lined plazas, beachside cafés and hillside roads winding into the surrounding countryside. Beyond the center, the ascent to nearby Castellar de la Frontera reveals a whitewashed hilltop village tucked among the Algeciras hills, where quiet streets and traditional flamenco peñas capture the enduring spirit of the region.

4. Day 4Casablanca, Morocco

   7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

   Casablanca is Morocco’s largest city and industrial center. Its renaissance came with the French protectorate under its first resident general, Lyautey. It was largely his ideas on public works and the layout of the new city which gave Casablanca its wide boulevards, public parks and fountains, and imposing Moresque civic buildings.

5. Day 5Tangier, Morocco

   7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

   Explore the Mendoubia Gardens which contain a fascinating banyan tree that is more than 800 years old. The Caves of Hercules are 9 miles west of Tangier in the Cap Spartel area; it is a place of great beauty and archeological significance.

6. Day 6Melilla, Spain

   7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

   You wouldn’t expect to find a Spanish city in African territory with a historic military fortress, modernist architecture and a fusion of Mediterranean, European and African cuisine – but that’s exactly what you’ll find in Melilla. One of two autonomous Spanish cities on the Moroccan coast (the other is Ceuta, near Gibraltar), the enclave boasts a staggering architectural heritage. The preserved Citadel, also known as Melilla la Vieja, is a monumental complex consisting of four enclosures separated by a moat. A Gaudi apprentice named Enrique Nieto is credited with inspiring the city’s collection of modernist buildings, a legacy of curved buildings with natural motifs you’ll appreciate in the city’s Golden Triangle.

7. Day 7Cruising the Mediterranean Sea

   At sea

   Stop into our boutiques and browse a wide range of items – upscale handbags to exclusive fragrances to fine jewelry – in an intimate and unhurried setting. You’ll also find swim wear, Regent Seven Seas Cruises® logo wear and gift items to share with friends and family. Our boutiques are staffed by friendly salespeople. Opening hours vary and are printed in the Passages daily newsletter.

8. Day 8DISEMBARKATION - Barcelona (Tarragona), Spain

   Arrive 7:00 AM

   One of Europe’s most visually stunning cities, Barcelona balances the medieval intimacy of its Gothic Quarter with the grace and distinction of the wide boulevards in the Moderniste Eixample. It was the home of architect Antoni Gaudí, whose Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Park Güell and Casa Milà are the most profound statements of Modernisme. View the splendid works at the Picasso Museum and the Miro Foundation, or discover Barcelona’s passionate ambiance at a flamenco show.

Rates and dates

Current sailings only, in Malaysian Ringgit per person.

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Ship

SEVEN SEAS SPLENDOR

Route

Lisbon to Portimao to Algeciras to Casablanca to Tangier to Melilla to Barcelona (Tarragona)

Suites

Deluxe Veranda Suite H · Deluxe Veranda Suite G2 · Deluxe Veranda Suite F2 · Concierge Suite E · Concierge Suite D

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