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Itinerary DAY 4 • Explore Lisbon • Azeitao • tonight, after which you will have the opportunity to
Tile workshop visit watch an authentic flamenco performance.
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Continue your discoveries in Portugal today in B,L,D — M/V orinthian or M/V io
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DAY 1 • Depart U.S. the village of Azeitao, known for the art of tile-
Depart today on your flight to Lisbon. DAY • Seville • Explore Cordoba
making. Your first stop is at a tile workshop for a
demonstration of this unique Portuguese art form. This morning, transfer to Cordoba to discover
DAY 2 • Arrive Lisbon, Portugal You’ll even get to paint your own tile with the the city’s vast religious heritage. Begin with a
Upon arrival in Lisbon, Portugal, you will be met at guidance of a local tile worker. Afterwards, enjoy a stroll through the Juderia (Jewish Quarter) before
the airport and assisted with your transfer to your free afternoon with lunch on your own. Dinner is at a continuing on to the city’s most famous landmark—
hotel. Then, get acquainted with your surroundings local restaurant. the Mezquita (Great Mosque). Once the third-largest
during an orientation walk with your Trip Experience mosque in the world, the Mezquita is now a Roman
Leader. Perhaps you’ll meet travelers who joined B,D — Altis Grand Hotel or similar Catholic cathedral. Its grand interior boasts evidence
our optional Portugal: Lisbon, Sintra Palace & Seaside DAY 5 • Lisbon • Explore Portimao • of both faiths, including 850 colored arches and a
Cascais or New! Northwest Spain: Gijón, Lugo & Santiago Embark ship 16th-century Renaissance cathedral.
de Compostela pre-trip extension. Dinner is on your Today, head toward Portimao, a city on the Algarve B,L,D — M/V orinthian or M/V io
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known for its sailing culture. Then, stop at a family-
Altis Grand Hotel or similar owned winery in nearby Estombar to sample the
local wines and learn about their production before
DAY 3 • Explore Lisbon embarking the ship this afternoon. Later, enjoy a
Following breakfast and a welcome briefing this Welcome Cocktail and your first dinner onboard as Watch this independent video to learn
morning, set off on a panoramic tour of Lisbon, your ship sails toward your first port of call. more about this adventure
featuring highlights stemming from Portugal’s
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prosperous Age of Discovery, including the Monument B,L,D — M/V orinthian or M/V io
of the Discoveries. Then, you’ll embark on a walking DAY 6 • Explore Seville, Spain
tour of Alfama, the oldest section of the city, with Today your small ship docks in Seville, home to an
a short stop at a local bar to sample a traditional abundance of history and a charismatic aesthetic,
beverage. Next, you’ll enjoy a Welcome Lunch in a which you’ll discover on a panoramic tour of its
local restaurant. Take the remainder of the day to highlights. You’ll also take a stroll through the lovely
discover the city on your own or continue exploring Barrio de Santa Cruz neighborhood, the former Jewish
with your Trip Experience Leader.
quarter of the city.
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After lunch onboard, you’ll have time to pursue watch video
independent discovery. Dinner is onboard your ship

Meet the people who call Portugal,
Spain & Morocco home

Owners of a Spanish bull farm : During our NEW A Day
in the Life experience on Day 8, we’ll get to know the
owners of a large ranch and breeding farm that supplies
bulls to the most famous bull rings in Spain. We’ll also enjoy lunch at the farm and
have an opportunity to witness a matador training session. The controversy about
Spain’s bullfighting heritage will be explored later in the itinerary.
A woman from Tangier : On Day 9, visit an organization that advocates for
women’s rights, and meet the Tangier woman who founded it to learn about the
Controversial Topic of ssues faced by women in Morocco’s male-dominated
society. We’ll hear about how women’s rights have evolved, and the role the Darna
Association plays in continuing to advance women’s positions in society.
A matador in Malaga : On Day 11, we’ll meet a veteran matador to learn about the
Controversial Topic of bullfighting in Spain. Once a proud part of Spain’s cultural
heritage, some younger Spaniards have come to see it as a form of barbaric cruelty
that needs to end. We’ll have the opportunity to hear his thoughts on both sides of
the controversy, and about the long history of this Spanish cultural institution.
On Day 3, witness the legendary Belem Tower in Lisbon.

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