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Intergenerational: Toros, Flamenco and Palaces on Spain’s Great River |
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20642RJ |
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10 nights |
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Spain
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$0.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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Adventure Afloat Study Cruise; Intergenerational; River Boats
Intergenerational
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| Meals: |
24;
9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 8 Dinners |
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Vegetarian |
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Program intended for grandchildren from 11 - 15 years of age.
A river voyage on the Guadalquivir — “great river” in Arabic — is an amazing way for you and a grandchild to experience Andalusia, the colorful Spanish region known for its Flamenco dancers, fearsome bulls and Moorish fortresses. From life-size replicas of Columbus’s ships to a farm where bulls and horses are bred to the magnificent Alhambra, delve into the exciting history and culture of Spain together.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to two miles per day; some stairs and uneven terrain.
Itinerary At-a-Glance
Aboard MS Belle de Cadix, 7 nights; Granada (Spain), 2 nights.
Day 1: Overnight flight from the U.S.A. |
Days 2-3: Arrival Seville (Spain) / embark MS Belle de Cadix: |
Explore the Alcázar, a royal palace that was originally a Moorish fort. Aboard the ship, sail past farms and wetlands and learn about the “Reconquista.”
Discover this city of narrow streets, flower-bedecked plazas and the oldest covered market in Spain. Continue to Jerez to visit a farm that breeds bulls and horses.
Hear the real story of Christopher Columbus at the monastery where he prepared for his voyage and see replicas of the Niña, Pinta and Santa María.
Dig deeper into the culture of Andalusia, from the world’s largest Gothic cathedral to a traditional tapas (finger food) lunch to a Flamenco dance lesson and a visit to one of the most impressive bullrings in Spain.
Step inside the Great Cathedral-Mosque, built when this was one of the most advanced cities on earth. At the Inquisition Museum, learn about the dark time where torture was often used to compel confessions.
Days 9-11: Disembark / coach to Granada / departure: |
Experience El Albaicín, the medieval section of the city, and the traditional Gypsy Quarter. Take a field trip to the Alhambra, a fortress-palace of stunning Moorish architecture, gardens and fountains. Lodging: Centrally located hotel.
Ms Belle de Cadix
Spacious and light, this three-deck river cruiser is designed to ply the most beautiful rivers in Europe. 361 feet in length, it features 90 cabins, dining room, lounge, bar, sun deck and swimming pool. This ship is operated by a French family-run company known for its enthusiastic and passionate staff.
Spain
With the ascension of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile, the Kingdom of Spain took on a shape similar to today’s nation. Ruling a culture born of Roman, Visigoth and Moorish invasions, Spain’s Catholic monarchy threw open the door to the Age of Discovery at the turn of the 16th century, importing goods and ideas from around the world while exporting their cultural fusion throughout the first empire on which the sun never set.
Seville
Seville, capital of Andalusia, is a city of flamenco, flower-draped balconies and Moorish tile. Ancient Iberian, Phoenician, Roman and Islamic, Seville has welcomed the great civilizations that shaped both Spain and Europe.
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Accommodations
Centrally located hotel.
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