Cruise Line |
Crystal Cruises |
Ship |
Crystal Symphony |
Destination |
EU West & Atlantic Islands |
Nights |
11 |
Departure Date |
28 Oct 2022 |
Description |
11 Night Cruise sailing from Barcelona to Lisbon onboard Crystal Symphony.
It begins the moment you embark. An immersion into luxurious wonder. An extraordinary sense of well-being. The Crystal Symphony is one of the most spacious and luxurious cruise ships at sea. Onboard amenities feature grand lounges, a full-service fitness facility, exciting casino, a lavish spa, expansive decks, a swimming pool with an extra-large Jacuzzi, award-winning cuisine and entertainment. To top it off, exquisitely-appointed staterooms, more than half of which offer private verandahs. Considered to be the finest shipboard staff afloat, it is their goal to anticipate your every need and to make this a vacation to remember.
Highlights of this cruise:
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, capital of Catalonia, is a celebration of history and heir to Greek, Phoenician, Roman, Carthaginian, Gothic and Arab cultural legacies. Since it is nearly as close to Rome, Geneva and Munich as it is to Madrid, Barcelona has long been the Spanish link to Western Europe. It was the home of Picasso, Miró, Dali, Casals and Gaudà and has been described as a Mediterranean Manhattan, a cosmopolitan experimental center for political ideas and artistic movements. In addition to its abundance of artistic and architectural treasures, Barcelona serves as the gateway to one of the world's most impressive mountainside enclaves at Montserrat. Discover the secret legends of the Black Virgin and the alluring chants of monastic life high atop the Catalonian plains. Barcelona's ancient city walls and the narrow crooked streets of the town's old section are laid out for your discovery. You will find that Barcelona has something for everybody.
Agadir, Morocco
A popular destination for sun-worshippers, Agadir is the center of the Barbary Coast's chic resort area and enjoys a lovely warm temperature year-round. A modern city, Agadir was completely rebuilt after a devastating earthquake struck in 1960. In sharp contrast, the nearby antique city of Taroudant makes a pleasant destination for explorers.
Casablanca, Morocco
Centuries-old Casablanca, Morocco's largest city and principal port, lies on the Atlantic coast of North Africa. Awaiting your discovery is a timeless blend of Arabic culture and French sophistication, as seen by the imposing administrative buildings that recall years of colonial influence. Although the spirits of Bergman and Bogart still linger in the narrow alleyways of the old Medina, this gleaming white city has a firm grasp on the 21st century. Today, it encompasses broad palm-lined boulevards, attractive public parks and soaring high-rises. Bargain-filled souks are reminders of mysterious Africa and shopping aficionados will delight in scouring narrow alleyways for great buys in leatherwork, pottery, carved woodwork and Moroccan rugs.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands
The largest and most populated island of the seven which make up the Canary Archipelago, Tenerife lies northwest of the African continent. Its shape is triangular and was formed as a result of the massive volcanic eruptions, which once dominated the area. The island's original economy was based on agriculture, including the harvesting of bananas, potatoes and tomatoes. However, new industrial products and activities, such as oil, tobacco and paper mills, have slowly emerged. Nonetheless, tourism remains the main industry of Tenerife.
Funchal, Madeira
The sub-tropical island of Madeira, often called the "Garden of the Atlantic," was the favored retreat of Sir Winston Churchill. This blissful island is a wonderland of rugged mountains, colorful flowers and ornate architecture. Once ashore, enjoy browsing through local shops that boast an array of intricate embroidery, vibrant tapestries and detailed wickerwork. Feel free to sample the famed Madeira wine while relaxing in one of the island's numerous cafés.
Lisbon, Portugal
Cosmopolitan Lisbon was the center of the world's last great colonial empire. Today the city nostalgically reveres its imperial past while adapting to Portugal's role as a member of the European Economic Community. Although located on the Atlantic coast, Lisbon has the soul of a Mediterranean city with Moorish castles, pastel and white buildings, orange-tiled roofs and luminous blue skies. Set amid the hills and valleys of the northern shore of the River Tagus, it is one of the loveliest capitals in the world. |
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
28/10 |
Barcelona, Spain |
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06:00 PM |
2 |
29/10 |
Alicante, Spain |
08:30 AM |
04:30 PM |
3 |
30/10 |
Malaga, Spain |
08:00 AM |
10:00 PM |
4 |
31/10 |
Cadiz, Spain |
08:00 AM |
08:00 PM |
5 |
01/11 |
Casablanca, Morocco |
08:00 AM |
08:00 PM |
6 |
02/11 |
Agadir, Morocco |
12:00 PM |
06:00 PM |
7 |
03/11 |
Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
8 |
04/11 |
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
9 |
05/11 |
Funchal (Madeira), Portugal |
12:00 PM |
overnight |
10 |
06/11 |
Funchal (Madeira), Portugal |
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06:00 PM |
11 |
07/11 |
At sea |
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12 |
08/11 |
Lisbon, Portugal |
06:00 AM |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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