Barcelona

Follow a circuitous route through central Spain to explore cities and UNESCO World Heritage sites not readily reachable from the coast, including Madrid, Toledo and Cordoba’s Great Mosque.

DAY 1 - 02. Mai 2024

After disembarking the ship in Barcelona, you will meet the tour guide that will accompany you throughout this overland program. A short transfer will bring you to the Sants train station, where you will board the AVE high-speed train for a picturesque, 3.5-hour journey to Madrid. A box lunch will be provided, and cafeteria service is available on the train.

Upon arriving in the capital, you will settle in for a panoramic drive down streets such as Gran Via, which is lined with early 20th-century architecture. Other sights may include the Parliament House and Puerta del Sol, Madrid’s historical and geographical heart.

The walking portion of the tour will begin with a stroll through Plaza de España, where you will view the Don Quixote monument. Check-in at the Meliá Madrid Princesa hotel and time to relax follows, after which you will travel to a nearby venue for a tapas dinner and passionate flamenco performance.

The remainder of the evening will be spent at your leisure at the hotel.

DAY 2 - 03. Mai 2024

After breakfast and check out from the hotel, you will travel to Toledo, a city so architecturally rich that Spain has declared it a national monument. While walking through Toledo, the guide will point out the various styles of architecture, including Arabian, Jewish, Mudéjar, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. You will have the opportunity to explore the interior of the synagogue of Santa Maria La Blanca. Constructed in 1180 in the Mudéjar style, it features 32 pilasters and five naves.

Toledo was the capital of Spain from the Gothic epoch until 1560 and much of the architecture from that time has been beautifully preserved. The streets are so atmospheric that it is easy to imagine what it was like there in the Middle Ages.

Continuing on, you will drive to Cordoba, stopping for lunch along the way. Once in town, you will begin a panoramic drive of Cordoba that passes the Roman bridge, the royal palaces and the Calahorra Tower. Following check in at the NH Califa Hotel, you will have time to relax before dinner at a nearby restaurant.

You will then overnight at the Soho Boutique Cordoba.

DAY 3 - 04. Mai 2024

After breakfast and check out from the hotel, you will tour more of Cordoba, a UNESCO World Heritage site hailed for its extraordinary architecture. Highlights include browsing the magnificent Great Mosque, which is now the Catholic cathedral, and strolling through the former Jewish Quarter.

You will then drive to the small town of Montilla and visit Bodega Perez Barquero, wine makers since 1905, and learn about the history of three brothers who founded the winery more than a century ago. You will be shown how their local wines are produced and of course enjoy samples with some snacks.

Following lunch at a nearby restaurant, you will continue on to Ronda, a dramatically picturesque city perched atop two sheer cliffs that form the El Tajo canyon. Over time, the Guadalevín River carved the deep, incredibly photogenic canyon out of the rock. Many of the buildings were constructed right on the edges of the cliffs, and three ancient stone bridges provide the only means to travel from one side of the city to the other.

Follow a guide through Ronda on an eye-opening walking tour. The Plaza de Toros may be the highlight as it was completed in 1785, making it the oldest bullring in Spain. Bullfighting aficionados such as Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles have watched some of Spain’s most legendary toreadors fight there, and original paintings by Malaga-born Picasso adorn the interior walls.

The Church of Santa Maria la Mayor is another landmark, and to see it you will cross over El Tajo canyon. The earthquake of 1580 destroyed much of the first church built on the site, and the renovated version that stands today features a beautiful blend of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architectural elements.

After checking into the hotel in Ronda, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

DAY 4 - 05. Mai 2024

Following breakfast at the hotel and check-out and enjoy the drive to Malaga.

Upon arrival, guests participating in the World Cruise Event will transfer to the event. The remainder of the group will enjoy a panoramic tour of Malaga before re-joining the ship.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. All program details and the timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries updated details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review this final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

TAG 1

08:30 Uhr Disembark in Barcelona and transfer to Sants train station

10:00 Uhr Board a high-speed train for Madrid

13:00 Uhr Arrive in Madrid for panoramic drive and walking tour

17:00 Uhr Check-in at the hotel

20:00 Uhr Meet in the lobby for flamenco Show and tapas dinner

Overnight at the Meliá Madrid Princesa or similar hotel

TAG 2

AM Breakfast at your hotel and check out

09:00 Uhr Depart from Madrid to Toledo

10:00 Uhr Arrival and visit of Toledo

13:00 Uhr Departure to Cordoba and lunch along the way

17:30 Uhr Arrival to Cordoba and panoramic drive

18:00 Uhr Check in at the hotel, time on own

20:00 Uhr Meet at reception and walk to restaurant for dinner

Overnight at the NH Califa Hotel or similar hotel

TAG 3

AM Breakfast at your hotel and check out

09:00 Uhr Visit Cordoba for a morning tour

11:30 Uhr Depart for Montilla and visit Bodega Perez Barquero

13:00 Uhr Lunch

15:00 Uhr Drive to Ronda and walking tour

19:00 Uhr Arrival and check in

Zeit und Ort für Ihr Abendessen können Sie selbst bestimmen.

Overnight at the Hotel de Parador de Ronda

TAG 4

AM Breakfast at your hotel and check out

08:30 Uhr Drive to Malaga

10:00 Uhr Upon arrival, World Cruise guests will depart for their event

OR panoramic drive to the port

TBA Arrival to the port of Malaga to re-join the ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter

The average high temperatures in this region in May range anywhere from 53F (12 C) to 79 F (26 C).

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

Bring comfortable clothing and good walking shoes as there is a lot of walking on this tour. Bring an umbrella in case of a spring rain. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts or short skirts when visiting temples, religious sites or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat are also recommended.

Landeswährung

Euro. USD are not accepted. Major credit cards are accepted.

Stromspannung

22O V, an adaptor is needed. Bring a universal travel adaptor for your electronic devices.

Gepäck

Luggage must be stored at your seat while on the train, therefore, guests are limited to one piece of hand luggage and one additional small item such as a backpack or purse.

Documents

A valid passport is necessary.

Hotels

Meliá Madrid Princesa

C. de la Princesa, 27, 28008 Madrid

Telefon: 912 76 47 47

NH Califa Hotel in Cordoba

C. Lope de Hoces, 14, 14003 Córdoba, Spain

Telefon: +34 957 29 94 00

Hotel in Ronda

Hotel Parador De Ronda

Pl. España, s/n, 29400 Ronda

Telefon: +34 952 87 75 00

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. Sollte ein Wechsel in ein vergleichbares Hotel notwendig sein, können Sie dieselbe Bewertung und denselben Standard erwarten. Sie werden außerdem über diesen Wechsel informiert. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will stay at the hotels listed in this program.

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

1 night in Madrid at the Meliá Madrid Princesa hotel – Melia Room

1 night at the NH Califa Hotel in Cordoba – Standard double room

1 night at the Hotel de Parador de Ronda –Standard double room

3 breakfasts,1 lunch box, 3 lunches and 2 dinners

Lunches and dinners in restaurants include water, coffee or tea and a choice of a glass of wine, a beer or a soft drink

Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle

Englischsprachiger Fremdenführer während des gesamten Programms

Entrance fees per the itinerary

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten

Any meals or beverages not listed above

Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

Sonstige Ausgaben im Hotel, einschließlich Minibar und Zimmerservice

Hinweis: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged

activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedliche Straßen- und Wegeverhältnisse einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Sand und Kies oder unbefestigte Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.