Cruising Southern Spain and Portugal

Highlights

• Admire the architecture of Seville, from the Gothic cathedral to the 14th-century Mudéjar Alcázar to the charming homes of the old

Jewish quarter. • Take a private evening tour of the Alhambra in

Granada, and meander through Generalife Palace and Gardens. • Immerse yourself in the beauty of Mallorca, an island of idyllic coves, soaring limestone cliffs, and almond orchards; and delve into history in Palma de Mallorca. • Savor paella at a local restaurant in

Valencia, and explore the city’s modernist

Mercado Central, a gastronomic hub.

Intricate tilework of Plaza Mayor, Seville PORTUGAL LISBON SPAIN BARCELONA

Valencia Palma de Mallorca Balearic Islands

Cadiz Malaga

Atlantic Ocean Mediterranean Sea

Aboard the 184-guest Le Bougainville or Le Champlain 8 days from $4,280* / May 3–10, Oct. 8–15,† 2022

Follow the Iberian coast from Lisbon along the southern shores of Spain, exploring captivating cities and World Heritage-listed architecture in Seville, Granada, Palma de Mallorca, and Valencia.

Itinerary

Days 1 & 2 — Lisbon, Portugal/At Sea: Arrive in Lisbon and embark the ship. Sail past the Tower of Bélem and the Monument to the Discoveries this evening. Spend a leisurely day at sea, enjoying lectures and the ship’s amenities. Day 3 — Seville or Vejer de la Frontera: Dock in Cadiz and travel to Seville, the capital of Andalusia. Here, visit two World Heritage sites: the Real Alcazar and the Cathedral of Seville, and enjoy a tapas lunch. Alternatively, visit the “white village” of Vejer de la Frontera, perched high above a gorge, and return to Cadiz for a flamenco performance. Day 4 — Málaga and Granada: From Málaga, spend the day in Granada. Visit the cathedral and royal chapel, final resting place of Ferdinand and Isabella. Take a private evening tour of the exquisite palaces and courtyards of the Alhambra, including the Generalife Palace and Gardens, a summer residence for the sultan.

Days 5 & 6 — At Sea/Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands:

Enjoy talks by your experts as you sail to Mallorca. Tour Palma de Mallorca, the cosmopolitan capital of the Balearic Islands, and see the Catalan Gothic architecture of the Palma Cathedral. Day 7 — Valencia: On a walking tour of this architectural hub, see paintings by Goya and Maella at the cathedral, and explore the World Heritage-listed La Lonja de la Seda and the modernist Mercado Central. After a paella lunch, visit the City of Arts and Sciences, designed by the Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava. Day 8 — Barcelona: Disembark in Barcelona and transfer to the airport for your flight home. Add a one-night extension in Lisbon or a two-night extension in Barcelona. *Pricing reflects a savings bonus ranging from 5% to 30%, based on the number of staterooms available at the time of printing. See our website for current pricing. Book early for higher savings. †The October departure will operate in the reverse direction with a slight variation in the order of ports of call. Visit our website for details.

Smithsonian Journeys Experts

Our experts on the October departure are historian Franklin Knight and architectural historian Gail Cornell. See our website for the experts on the May departure.