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Spain and Portugal, between river and sea, a unique cruise along the Guadalquivir and Guadiana rivers

Looking for a holiday with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits?

By Marie Le Saint expert of your cruises
A unique holiday
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Main features
Boat model: Péniche
Type: Yacht / Motoryacht > 24 m
Number of cabins: 88
Maximum capacity: 176 travelers
Crew members: 34

Cabin

Intermediate Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Cabins with high-opening windows. Premium location cabins.
Main Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Cabins with portholes. Premium location cabins.
Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Cabins with French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Intermediate Deck - Double Cabin - Cat B
Cabins with high-opening windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Seville
Boarding at 6pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Free evening in Seville.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Seville Cordoba Seville
Optional authentic day trip/experience: Cordoba. Departure by coach from Seville for the excursion... more+ to Cordoba (driving time: 2 hours one way and 2 hours return). Guided tour of the city. Lunch in a restaurant. Cordoba, once the capital of Emirs and Caliphs, on the north bank of the Guadalquivir, is a living example of the diverse cultures that have found expression here. A successful harmony between Muslims, Jews and Catholics, who left their mark on the city with an incomparable architectural wealth. The superb Mezquita (mosque-cathedral) is undoubtedly the emblem of this past splendor. Afternoon at leisure. Return on board to Seville. Evening at leisure in Seville. 
Activities: Optional services: Day trip to Cordoba, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Seville Isla minima The port of Santa Maria
Seville is a landmark of Spanish history, with joy and excitement in every street and square of its... more+ old town. The heart of Andalusia, Seville has inherited many architectural gems from its rich past.
Morning optional excursions:
- Authentic: Seville and the Alcazar. Departure by coach for the Plaza de España, Spain's homage to America. Admire the mosaic benches representing the Spanish provinces and the four bridges crossing the canal, representing the four ancient kingdoms of Spain. Continue on to the Santa Cruz district, with its typically Sevillian flower-filled patios, the old Jewish quarter renowned for the charm of its steep streets and shady squares. Then discover the Alcazar, a veritable oasis in the heart of Seville, with its palaces and extraordinary gardens where generations of monarchs have left their mark. Finally, you'll reach the cathedral, still one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world.
- Experience: Seville Tapas tour. Walk to the Santa Cruz district, Seville's historic center. You'll discover the Spanish art of living by sampling the famous "tapas", an assortment of small salty appetizers. Originally a simple aperitif to accompany drinks, tapas have become increasingly elaborate over time.
Return on board late morning. Afternoon sailing to Isla Minima. We'll sail past Doñana Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and Sanlucar de Barrameda.
Excursion included: visit to a genuine Andalusian hacienda and horse show. The estate was acquired in the mid-20th century by the Escobar family. Ideally situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir, the marshy land was ideal for breeding fighting bulls, horses and growing rice. The owner put all his imagination and affection into creating a model farmhouse. Today, you can admire the lime, ochre and wrought iron of the farmhouse on the Isla Mínima estate, where the bullring, known to connoisseurs as "La Pequeña Maestranza", is located just a few metres from the banks of the Guadalquivir. After the show, sail to Cadiz. Lively evening. Night sail to El Puerto de Santa Maria.
 
Activities: Including: Visit a typical Andalusian hacienda in Isla Minima, more+
Optional services: Seville & the Alcazar, Seville tapas tour more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
The port of Santa Maria Jerez de la Frontera Cadiz
In the morning, optional authentic excursion/experience: Jerez, horse show and wine tasting in a... more+ bodega. Panoramic tour of the city. Located close to the coast, Jerez is a lively, opulent town that grew rich on the wine trade. What's more, its equestrian and flamenco traditions have long since spread beyond its borders. You'll then visit a stud farm housing magnificent Andalusian horses and watch a show showcasing the equestrian art for which the country is famous. Then wine tasting in a bodega.
Sailing to Cadiz.
In the afternoon, optional excursions:
- Authentic: visit Cadiz and its cathedral. Departure by coach for a panoramic tour of Cadiz. You'll get a glimpse of the city's rich culture and history, as well as the beauty of its bay. The old town is home to the city's most typical quarters, with superb Baroque churches and elegant stately homes, many of which feature facades painted in delicate pastel colors and wrought-iron balconies. You can also visit the cathedral, a magnificent Baroque and neoclassical edifice.
- Experience: Cadiz, stroll along the seafront to the San Sebastian fortress. Enjoy the charm of a city bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The walk offers a beautiful view of the city, its dome and typical Spanish architecture. The walk is complemented by a tasting of local products.
Optional authentic excursion/experience: flamenco evening. Depart on foot for a flamenco evening. Flamenco (cante flamenco) is an art form created by the Gypsy and Andalusian people, based on popular folklore from the various cultures that flourished over the centuries in Spain. Immerse yourself in one of Spain's greatest traditions.
Overnight sailing to Alcoutim.
 
Activities: Optional services: Visit to Jerez, Cadiz and the Cathedral, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cadiz Alcoutim Huelva
Sailing on the Guadiana to Alcoutim. By the time you wake up, you'll have reached the Guadiana... more+ River. It has retained its wild beauty, with only a few hamlets scattered here and there revealing human activity. Its gentle curves and soothing landscapes inspire tranquillity. You'll arrive in Alcoutim mid-morning. Set on a hillside in a curve of the river, time seems to stand still. Feel free to stroll through this centuries-old town of cobbled streets and whitewashed houses. Free time. Sailing to Huelva, which we reach in the evening. A lively evening. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Huelva Seville
In the morning, optional authentic excursion/experience: the park of Christopher Columbus'... more+ caravels. Depart for a guided tour of the Gothic-Mudejar Franciscan monastery, built between the 14th and 15th centuries. Christopher Columbus stayed here while planning his departure for the New World. A fresco by Daniel Vázquez Díaz dating from 1930 illustrates the navigator's epic and recalls his historic role. Over the centuries, new buildings enlarged the monastery. Then on to the Caravelles Park in Huelva, from where the great explorer set sail on August 3, 1492. The site is home to life-size replicas of La Pinta, La Niña and La Santa Maria, the three ships of Christopher Columbus' expedition.
Afternoon and overnight sailing to Seville.
Gala evening.
 
Activities: Optional services: La Rabida monastery and Caravelles park, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Seville Granada Seville
Day trip included: a day exploring Granada. Departure by coach to Granada (driving time: 3h one way... more+ and 3h return). On arrival, you'll visit the Alhambra, one of the major monuments of Moorish architecture and the most majestic medieval acropolis in the Mediterranean world. You'll continue with a visit to the Generalife, once the summer residence of the Nasrid princes, and its wonderfully designed 14th-century gardens. Lunch in a downtown restaurant. In the afternoon, free time to visit the Albacyin district at your own pace, with its magnificent views of the Alhambra and Sierra Nevada. Return to Seville by coach. 
Activities: Including: Granada and the Alhambra, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Seville
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
The price includes
Excursion to Granada
A visit to Isla Minima
Mineral water available
Unlimited tea and coffee on board
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
The gala evening
Welcome cocktail
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Drinks on special menus
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Routing
Personal expenses
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

At the end of the afternoon, we’ll visit a typical Andalusian hacienda. You’ll discover the hacienda’s beautiful architecture with its impressive Andalusian patio and watch a horse show in its private arena. We'll return to the ship... more+ after the show. PLEASE NOTE Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
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Departure by coach from Seville for an excursion to Córdoba. Córdoba is ideal for those who like to eat well, explore on foot, hang out in old bodegas and relish architectural wonders. The city center needs no introduction, for its fame is... more+ widespread: the magnificent Mezquita, a symbol of worldly and sophisticated Islamic culture, reigns over the town and pulls thousands of tourists into its arched interior every day. The streets of the Jewish Quarter branch out from the great mosque and emerge onto peaceful plazas. The ruins of Medinat al-Zahra, to the west of town, stir the imagination with its mystery and grandeur. We'll have lunch in a local restaurant. Enjoy some free time in the afternoon to discover the city at your own pace. We'll return to the ship in Seville. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £107 / people
Transfer by coach to Seville. We'll start off our visit with the azulejos that adorn the Plaza de España which was constructed for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. The 200 meter diameter hemicycle symbolizes Spain welcoming its former... more+ colonies. It faces in the direction of Guadalquivir and represents the path to the Atlantic Ocean and America. There is only one building going all along its rounded side. A fountain designed by Vicente Traver, a Valencian architect, stands in the center. Also lying between the center and the palace are four bridges spanning four canals in half circles, representing the four former Spanish Queens. We'll move on with a stroll through the typically Sevillian patios garnished with flowers in the charming Santa Cruz district. Sheltered behind the former perimeter wall, what used to be the Jewish district belongs to the historic heart of the city and is surrounded by the most famous buildings of the Andalusian capital. The district, which dates back to the Middle Ages, is a center of art and history that brims with legends, churches and palaces, witnesses to its past. It was greatly enhanced at the beginning of the 20th century and stands today as one of the most emblematic quarters of Seville. It's mostly reputed for its enchanting steep alleys and shaded squares. Afterwards, we'll discover the Alcazar*, one of the oldest Royal Palaces in Europe and the King's residence. A Moorish house and a fortress, the Alcazaba (former Arab district) is a gorgeous witness of the mudéjar style with a combination of Moorish techniques and Christian symbols. The visit will end with Seville's cathedral, providing one of the last testimonies to the Gothic style. This structure was built over the ruins of an Almohad mosque as a symbol of the capital's prosperous status of great commercial town after the Reconquista. We'll return on board at the end of the morning. PLEASE NOTE Entrance to the Alcazar and the cathedral is included. Good walking shoes are recommended: visits by coach and on foot. Please dress appropriately for the visit of the cathedral. *Except on Sunday afternoons and Mondays: visit of the Pilate Palace. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £67 / people
You’ll leave directly from the ship with a local guide for a tapas food tour in several eateries in the center of Seville. Discover the wide range of Spanish delights and flavors served as appetizers or snacks. The most well known include patatas... more+ bravas, salads, and cold cuts (chorizo, lomo, Jamón ibérico)—all sublime when served with a glass of Spanish wine.PLEASE NOTEThe order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
Not included £82 / people
We will depart from El Puerto de Santa Maria for our excursion in Jerez. Jerez has been renowned for its wines, flamenco, horses and bull ranching. A panoramic tour by coach will enable you to see the cathedral which was built in 1695 over the ruins of the... more+ old Jerez mosque and the former Salvador Church. The bell tower outside was probably built over the mosque's minaret. The rectangular temple has five naves and houses a latin cross structure. Afterwards, we'll discover the Alcazar which still displays a large amount of features from its early construction in the 12th century by the Almohads. After the city fell into the hands of Alfonso X, it became the house of Sevillian Caliphs and the headquarters of Christian governers. We'll return on board. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £55 / people
We'll leave by coach on a panoramic tour of Cádiz, one of the oldest cities in Europe. You'll be able to revel in the cultural and historical riches of the city, as well as its long stretches of unspoiled beaches. Many cities built by the... more+ Spanish colonists in the Americas used Cádiz as its urban model, and the port is heavily reminiscent of Havana, Cuba and San Juan, Puerto Rico. We'll visit the cathedral, a magnificent Baroque and Neoclassic building that took over 115 years to build. We'll return on board for dinner. PLEASE NOTE Entrance to the cathedral is included. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £37 / people
Walk along the oceanfront to the Castle of San Sebastián. According to legend, the Temple of Kronos (a Titan of the Greek gods) was first built here. A chapel was built in the 1400s by Venetian boat crews and the irregular, fortified castle found on... more+ the site now was built in 1706. It defended the northern section of the city from attack. Because of its unique shape and décor, it has served as backdrop for many films. We'll return via the city's historic center and authentic neighborhoods, admiring the elegant homes painted in glorious pastel colors and decked out with ironwork balconies. Following our tour, we'll return to the boat. The walk is approximately 4.5 miles. Level of difficulty: low. Altitude difference: none. PLEASE NOTE PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE, STURDY SHOES AND APPROPRIATE CLOTHING ACCORDING TO THE WEATHER. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £65 / people
After dinner, departure on foot for a Flamenco evening. Flamenco (cante flamenco) is an art created by the Gypsy and Andalusian peoples based on popular folklore born from the various cultures which flourished throughout the centuries in Spain. Originally,... more+ Flamenco was simply a capella vocals (cante). Its first genre, la toná, was forged in the geographical triangle formed by Triana, Jerez and Cádiz. Only later did the hand-clapping (palmas), the dancing (el baile) and the guitar (toque) appear. Dancing and guitar can now often be found alone, although vocals are still considered at the heart of the tradition. More recently, instruments such as the cajon (a percussion instrument from Peru), the palillos (castanets), and the bass guitar were added. Immerse yourself in the most famous Spanish tradition, this mixture of vocals, guitar and dance in which Arab, Oriental and Gypsy influences mingle. Return to the boat. PLEASE NOTE The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £44 / people
Set off by coach for a guided visit of the Rábida Friary. Christopher Columbus was welcomed here by Brother Juan Perez who gave him hospitality. This Franciscan Friary was one of only two or three in the world where navigation based on the stars... more+ (Celestial Navigation) was studied. Christopher Columbus stopped here before he set off for America. Then you will visit the Wharf of the Caravels where you will be able to see the replicas of Christopher Columbus's ships, the Pinta, the Niña and the Santa Maria, with which he discovered America in 1492. Return on board. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £49 / people
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