Iberian Peninsula and Mediterranean jewels
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Lisbon
Portugal
Ride the iconic yellow tram 28 through winding cobblestone streets and discover pastel-colored neighborhoods steeped in centuries of maritime history.
Arrive
2028-07-28 00:00:00
Depart
2028-07-28 19:00:00
Day 2
Portimão
Portugal
Kayak through golden limestone cliffs and secret sea caves sculpted by centuries of Atlantic waves.
Arrive
2028-07-29 12:00:00
Depart
2028-07-29 19:00:00
Day 3
Cádiz
Spain
Wander the oldest continuously inhabited city in Western Europe where golden beaches meet centuries of Moorish architecture and sherry wine traditions.
Arrive
2028-07-30 07:00:00
Depart
2028-07-30 14:00:00
Day 4
🌊 At Sea
Day 5
Ibiza
Spain
Dance until sunrise at legendary nightclubs where world-famous DJs transform the island into the Mediterranean's most electrifying party destination.
Arrive
2028-08-01 07:00:00
Depart
2028-08-01 14:30:00
Day 6
Mahón, Menorca
Spain
Explore Europe's deepest natural harbor surrounded by 18th-century fortifications and charming Mediterranean architecture.
Arrive
2028-08-02 07:30:00
Depart
2028-08-02 14:30:00
Day 7
Alghero
Italy
Wander medieval cobblestone streets and discover pristine beaches where turquoise waters meet dramatic limestone cliffs.
Arrive
2028-08-03 07:30:00
Depart
2028-08-03 17:30:00
Day 8
🌊 At Sea
Day 9
Lipari
Italy
Dive into crystal-clear waters to discover submerged Roman artifacts and volcanic rock formations surrounding this enchanting Aeolian Island.
Arrive
2028-08-05 07:30:00
Depart
2028-08-05 19:00:00
Day 10
Trapani, Sicily
Italy
Wander through pastel-colored salt ponds glimmering under the Mediterranean sun while watching traditional windmills grind sea salt along the stunning coastline.
Arrive
2028-08-06 07:30:00
Depart
2028-08-06 14:00:00
Day 11
Valletta
Malta
Wander through magnificent baroque palaces and honey-colored limestone streets in Europe's smallest capital, a UNESCO World Heritage fortress city.
Arrive
2028-08-07 08:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>Set off to discover the mythical shores of Southern Europe, between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, and plunge into the vibrant heart of Latin culture. From Portugal to Malta, via Spain and Italy and their emblematic islands, you will explore territories bathed in light and rich in living heritage and a strikingly grand past. White sandy beaches edged with cliffs, coves of turquoise water, pine forests overlooking the sea, volcanic islets rising out of the azure blue…. A series of contrasting landscapes follow each other, each more enchanting than the last. On shore, cities with thousand-year history welcome you between picturesque little streets, squares flooded with sunshine and treasures of traditional architecture. A journey discovering a world that is at once timeless yet intensely alive.</p>
From $5,740 per person
10 nights on
Le Champlain
with
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