Spanish Symphony & Madrid Medley Cruise Tour
 
Barcelona to Lisbon
Mon Oct 26, 2026 - Sat Nov 7, 2026,
 12 days
 on Wind Surf
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The best on land brought to you by the best at sea. Get to the heart of local cultures with Windstar shore excursions. You don't want to just dip a toe in local culture, you want to dive into the deep end, and that's exactly what Windstar shore excursions are designed to do. All of our excursion are created to provide authentic local experience - the kind travelers like you are looking for. And with more than 2,500 excursions to choose from, you can experience your destination in whatever way is most meaningful to you. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a foodie, a history buff, or someone who loves to get to know the faces behind the many places we travel.

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Mon Oct 26
Arrive in Madrid
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Upon your arrival at Madrid-Barajas International Airport, you’ll pick up your reserved car and drive to your 5-star hotel. Check in and you’ll have the entire afternoon and evening to spend at your leisure with world-class shopping and dining just steps away on the iconic Gran Via (the “Spanish Broadway”).
 
(includes transfers from the airport to your hotel and overnight in Madrid hotel)
 
Tue Oct 27
Madrid: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium & Royal Palace
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After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll kick off your day with a visit to the world-famous Santiago Bernabéu stadium—host to Real Madrid CF since 1947. Fans of the football (aka American soccer) will go wild over the panoramic view of the inside of the renovated stadium, with admission to the Real Madrid CF Museum, where you’ll learn about the history of the club and its members, take pictures next to famous trophies and watch the club’s most iconic moments. Next, you’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. The tour continues to the Royal Palace, an awe-inspiring architectural wonder and the largest functioning palace in Europe. You’ll learn about the site’s rich history, capture pictures at Armoury Square, get a chance to walk the iconic marble Grand Staircase, and explore majestic rooms and spaces displaying sculptures, paintings, tapestries and jewels offering insight into the 18-century Spanish Monarchy. In the evening, you’ll head to renowned tablao Corral de la Morería (Madrid’s “Cathedral of Flamenco) to see a fiery flamenco show performed by some of Spain’s top dancers and musicians, while enjoying a three-course gourmet meal created by a Michelin Star chef.

(Includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and flamenco show, entrance to Bernabéu Stadium and Real Madrid CF Museum, overnight in Madrid hotel)
Wed Oct 28
Madrid: Prado Museum & El Retiro Park
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After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll head right to the Prado Museum to take in the world’s richest and most comprehensive collection of Spanish works from Spanish masters Valázquez, El Greco, Goya and El Bosco. Your early access allows you to skip the line and enter the museum one hour before they open. The museum also houses a vast collection of classical European paintings and sculptures, including the largest collections of Italian art outside of Italy. Next, you’ll head to the famous “El Retiro Park,” a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering a vast green oasis in the heart of the city. Stroll through a variety of gardens with interesting monuments, view a nearly 400-year-old Mexican conifer, sit by the lake or rent a rowing boat, and explore the exhibitions halls, including the Glass Palace, a glass pavilion built in 1887, regarded as one of Spain’s finest examples of cast-iron architecture. After enjoying the park, you’ll have free time to explore and find lunch on your own. In the evening, you’ll be immersed in a unique culinary experience at a boutique cooking school. You’ll learn the art of preparing tapas, then enjoy them along with a chef-prepared entree and two desserts for a 5-course tasting menu served with a bottomless wine pairing of five different Spanish wines.

(Includes breakfast, dinner, early entrance to Prado Museum, cooking class, overnight in Madrid hotel)
Thu Oct 29
Segovia, Spain
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You’ll have breakfast at your hotel in Madrid before taking off for an incredible day in Segovia, a medieval city located in Castile and Leó, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll look back in time as you admire the incredible Roman Aqueduct winding its way around the edge of town. You’ll visit Plaza Mayor, a town square framed by the beautiful pinnacles of the apse of the Cathedral, built in Castilian Late Gothic style, then head inside to meet your guide and tour the Cathedral, learning about its historical significance and architectural highlights that have earned it the name Lady of the Cathedrals. Next, you’ll enjoy a classic Segovian lunch at a delightful restaurant, followed by a stop at the renowned Alcázar of Segovia, a medieval castle built in the 12th century that has served as home for 22 kings and inspired the design of castles in shows and movies, including Cinderella’s castle. You’ll travel back to Madrid, where you’ll catch the high-speed train to Barcelona, traveling in Comfort Class, with your luggage waiting for you at your hotel Barcelona hotel. Upon arrival, you’ll be driven to your 5-star hotel, where you’ll enjoy a Catalan dinner and can share stories about the day.
Fri Oct 30
Barcelona
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9 Available
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After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll be driven towards the Penedés Region in Catalonia, where almost all cava and wine is produced due to the region’s favorable climate for growing grapes—mild temperatures, intense sunshine and moderate rainfall. This also makes it great region to visit. This tour will bring you to one of the most renowned Spanish wine cellars: Codorniu. You’ll learn the traditional process of how a bottle of cava is created and the history of the cellars dating back 450 years, where you will enjoy your tasting flight. By the time you head to a delicious three-course lunch, you’ll have discovered the secrets of Cavas Codorniu. Later, you’ll travel to Barcelona and take a panoramic tour of the city before embarking on the ship.

(Includes, breakfast, lunch, travel to Barcelona)
9 Shore Excursions Available
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Barcelona, Barcelona Highlights Tour with Pier Dropoff *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$109
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Barcelona Montserrat with Transfer to Airport *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$165
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Barcelona Montserrat with Transfer to Windstar Hotel *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$165
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Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$849
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Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$899
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Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,599
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Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,699
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Barcelona Highlights Tour & Transfer to Airport *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | UNESCO
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$109
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Barcelona Highlights Tour & Transfer to Windstar Hotel *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | UNESCO
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$109
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Fri Oct 30
Barcelona
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Depart:5:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
9 Available
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The old meets the new in this sunny Catalan metropolis, where narrow alleyways contrast with grand boulevards, trendy cuisine meets homemade tapas, and everywhere you’re greeted by the warm, welcoming smiles of the fashionable locals. Don’t miss UNESCO sites like the mind-boggling architecture of Antoni Gaudí or La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, with its eight decorative spires soaring hundreds of feet into the sky.
9 Shore Excursions Available
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Barcelona, Barcelona Highlights Tour with Pier Dropoff *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$109
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Barcelona Montserrat with Transfer to Airport *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$165
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Barcelona Montserrat with Transfer to Windstar Hotel *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$165
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Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$849
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Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$899
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Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,599
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Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,699
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Barcelona Highlights Tour & Transfer to Airport *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | UNESCO
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$109
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Barcelona Highlights Tour & Transfer to Windstar Hotel *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | UNESCO
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$109
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Sat Oct 31
Palma de Mallorca
Arrive:8:00 AM
Depart:4:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
8 Available
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Mallorca is steep, green, and fringed with enticing coves and more than 200 lush beaches. But all that natural beauty is just the beginning. Stroll along the tree-shaded Paseo de Born in search of tapas. Shop for a Siurell; a traditional red, green, and white clay whistle dating back to the time of the Moors. Watch the street performers on the piazza around the church, or cross the island to beautiful Sóller. Not to be missed is the cultural landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
8 Shore Excursions Available
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Palma de Mallorca, Drach Caves *Boating | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$129
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Palma de Mallorca, City Sights *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$105
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Palma de Mallorca, Hidden Courtyards of Palma *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$139
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Palma de Mallorca, Palma by Segway *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration2 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$149
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Palma de Mallorca, Soller Train Ride *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$155
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Palma de Mallorca, Valldemossa Village & Chopin with Tasting *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$109
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Palma de Mallorca, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$899
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Palma de Mallorca, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$949
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Sun Nov 1
Cartagena
Arrive:1:00 PM
Depart:7:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
7 Available
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The walled town of Cartagena is a popular seaport with a large naval shipyard. The seashore offers a wide range of activities from windsurfing to good snorkeling to sailing. From Cartagena you can easily explore the ancient city of Murcia, the coastal resorts of Mazarrón, Cala Cortina, and Cabo de Palos or a little further north, the world famous resort of Mar Menor.
7 Shore Excursions Available
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Cartagena Highlights and the Roman Theatre *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$135
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Cartagena, Concierge Collection: The Spanish Horse *Concierge Collection | Culture | Refreshments | Wine
Duration3 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$145
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Cartagena, Journey to Murcia *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$105
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Cartagena by Segway *Essentials Collection | Outdoors | Sightseeing
Duration2 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$129
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Cartagena on Foot & Tapas Tasting *Essentials Collection | Refreshments | Walking
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$115
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Cartagena, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$799
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Cartagena, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$945
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Mon Nov 2
Almeria, Spain
Arrive:8:00 AM
Depart:10:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
9 Available
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Enjoy a walking tour of this ancient city. If you prefer, opt for a beautiful drive through the Andalusian countryside to Granada and the magnificent UNESCO site, the Alhambra Palace. Built in the 14th century, this breathtaking example of Moorish architecture combines intricate mosaics and stone-cast latticework in a tapestry of grace and sophistication unparalleled in western civilization. Or take an optional excursion into nature at one of three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. 
9 Shore Excursions Available
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Almeria, Taste and Traditions of the Alpujarra Region *Culture | Essentials Collection | Refreshments | Wine
Duration5.5 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$189
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Almeria, Almeria City Tour & TapasEssentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4.25 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$109
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Almeria, Flamenco In-Depth with TapasCulture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments | Walking
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$195
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Almeria, Gems of Granada *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration8.5 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$225
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Almeria, Granada on your OwnEssentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration8.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$175
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Almeria, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$849
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Almeria, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$949
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Almeria, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CARConcierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,249
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Almeria, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,349
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Tue Nov 3
Málaga
Arrive:9:00 AM
Depart:11:59 PM
Watersports Platform: 
11 Available
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Here, on the shores of Costa del Sol, the Andalusian spirit thrives. Be sure to include an optional visit to see the brilliant and comprehensive collection of Picasso’s work at Museo Picasso Málaga, a tribute to this artistic genius in the city of his birth. Or you may choose to opt for a visit to the beautiful village of Mijas, where picturesque Andalusian country life creates some of the world’s best wines. 
11 Shore Excursions Available
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Malaga, Cordoba & Its Famous Mosque *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | UNESCO | Walking
Duration8.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$215
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Malaga, Culture and Tapas in the Heart of MalagaEssentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments
Duration3.25 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$149
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Malaga, Deluxe Mijas & Spanish Tapas *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments | Walking | Wine
Duration4.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$169
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Malaga, Concierge Collection: Cooking Paella in Malaga *Culture | Dining | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Wine
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$225
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Malaga, Malaga Panoramic Tour *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration2.5 Hours
Activity LevelEasy-Moderate
$75
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Malaga & Picasso Walking Tour *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$119
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Malaga by Segway *Culture | Essentials Collection | Outdoors | Sightseeing
Duration2.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$99
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Malaga, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$799
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Malaga, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$999
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Malaga, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,399
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Malaga, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,699
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Wed Nov 4
Gibraltar
Arrive:9:00 AM
Depart:6:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
6 Available
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It’s an odd bit of Britain here at the toe of Spain, with Barbary apes and miles of tunnels as well as traditional red phone boxes. Legend says Gibraltar was one of the two pillars erected by Hercules to mark the edge of the world. Take the cable car to the top to see if you can see it from here. No, that’s not it. That’s just Africa. What a view.
6 Shore Excursions Available
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Gibraltar, Luxury Yacht Experience *Boating | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments | Wine
Duration3 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$479
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Gibraltar, Concierge Collection: Panoramic E-Bike *Biking | Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration2.5 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$119
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Gibraltar: Gibraltar Highlights *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Wildlife
Duration2 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$79
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Gibraltar, Exclusive Mayor’s Parlour & Hidden Gems of Gibraltar *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments | Wildlife
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$119
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Gibraltar: City Under Seige *Essentials Collection | Walking | Wildlife
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$85
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Gibraltar: Gibraltar Walking Tour Upper Rock *Essentials Collection | Walking | Wildlife
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$95
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Thu Nov 5
Cádiz
Arrive:7:00 AM
Depart:11:59 PM
Watersports Platform: 
12 Available
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Cádiz is the most southern province of the Iberian Peninsula. It is extremely rich in natural beauty and some of the most important Natural Parks of Spain and Europe are found here including Sierra de Grazalema and los Alcornocales. Both are rich in flora and fauna, including species under threat of extinction. Many birds find their resting and feeding place here just after or before making the jump from or to Africa.
12 Shore Excursions Available
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Cadiz, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$999
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Cadiz, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,199
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Cadiz, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Car *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,699
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Cadiz, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Van *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,799
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Cadiz, Jerez & Sherry Cellars *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Wine
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$109
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Cadiz, Evening Flamenco Show with DinnerCulture | Dining | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration2.5 Hours
Activity LevelEasy-Moderate
$205
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Cadiz & Flamenco *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$175
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Cadiz, Mon Chéri, Sherry! *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Wine
Duration5.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$139
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Cadiz, Highlights on Foot *Culture | Essentials Collection | Walking
Duration2.5 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$65
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Cadiz, Seville on Your Own *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$119
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Cadiz, A Day in Seville *Dining | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$205
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Cadiz, White Villages & Countryside *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments
Duration5.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$129
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Fri Nov 6
AT SEA
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Sat Nov 7
Lisbon
Arrive:7:00 AM
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The rhythm of Lisbon invites you to join its captivating dance. This splendid capital city on the banks of the Rio Teja offers a warm welcome and an unparalleled blend of architectural styles. Elegant outdoor cafés line the cobbled sidewalks. Turn-of-the-century funiculars climb the scenic hills. Find the UNESCO sites of the Tower of Belem and the Monastery of the Hieronymites. And, everywhere, the city engages you with its easy style and remarkable charm.