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Columbus 2
The Legacy of the Moors
Monte Carlo to Madeira

Ship: Columbus 2
Cruise Line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Departures:  27 October 2012
Duration: 10 Nights
Ports: Monte Carlo, Marseille, Malaga, Cadiz, Casablanca, Lisbon, Portimao, Funchal
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Monte Carlo
Airport gateway (Departure) : Funchal

Itinerary

Date Destination Arrive Depart
27/10/2012 Monte Carlo   21:00
28/10/2012 Marseille 08:00 13:00
29/10/2012 Relaxation at Sea    
30/10/2012 Malaga 08:00 18:00
31/10/2012 Cadiz 07:00 18:00
01/11/2012 Casablanca 07:30 18:00
02/11/2012 Lisbon 18:00  
03/11/2012 Lisbon   18:00
04/11/2012 Portimao 08:00 18:00
05/11/2012 Relaxation at Sea    
06/11/2012 Funchal 06:00  

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

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Ports

Monte Carlo

The fairy-tale kingdom of Monte Carlo glitters with opulence and jet-set glamour, and the action centers around its famed casinos. Inside, under gilt-edged ceilings and ornate frescoes, fortunes are made or lost. Elsewhere in Monaco are the Prince’s Palace, from which the Grimaldi dynasty has ruled since 1297; the Cathedral where Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier; and the Rock of Monaco, where gardens cascade to the sea.

Country - Monaco
Distance from port to City -
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Currency - Euro Dollar (EUR)

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Marseille

Marseille, the largest port in the Meditterranean and the second largest city in France, serves as your gateway to the lush fertile region of Provence and all its cultural contributions to gastronomic excellence, Impressionistic art, and ancient architecture.

Country - France
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 25kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Provence, Avignon, Aix en Provence

Malaga

Malaga is famous for its art galleries Museo Picasso, Malaga Fine arts museum, the Roman theatre and the  On the city outskirts you have the Alhambra Gardens and the charming resorts of Marbella and Puerto Banus

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Castillo de Gibralfaro, Alcazaba, Picasso Birthplace

Cadiz

From Cadiz you can taste the sherries of Jerez and visit an Andalusian equestrian school, or drive through cork plantations to see the marvelous city of Seville with its Alcazar Royal Palace. Cadiz itself boasts a 13th-century cathedral and ancient castle walls.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Andalusian Equestrian School, Seville, Cadiz Castle

Casablanca

Casablanca is a modern city with beaches bordering the Atlantic and broad, tree-lined avenues. The city is also your gateway to Morocco's interior and the exotic "Imperial Cities" of Rabat and Marrakech. Stroll through the narrow streets of the old medina and visit the spice market. Admire the stunning and enormous Hassan II Mosque built beside the sea. Or journey inland to Rabat and Meknes, two fascinating old cities of kasbahs, souks and Moroccan tradition.

Country - Morroco
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

Places of Interest
Medina, Hassan II Mosque, Rabat

Lisbon

With over twenty centuries of history, this beautiful city boasts tile covered building façades and narrow Medieval streets, most of which still remain today. The port's strategic location brought about Portugal's great wave of exploration during the 15th century. Trade routes from the east brought rich and varied spices, textiles and foreign influences.

Country - Portugal
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
St Jorge Castle, Praca do Comercio, Gulbenkian Museum

Portimao

This lively fishing port on Portugal’s sunny southern coast, the Algarve, is good for shopping – leather goods, handmade copper items, and beautiful painted porcelain are treasured finds. Or simply sit in the sun of one of Portimao’s outdoor cafes and enjoy an excellent lunch of fresh sardines (a local specialty) grilled quayside, washed down with superb local red wine.


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Funchal

The town and port of Funchal is the main town of the island of Madeira. The port is architecturally pleasing with the added attraction of its decorative paved streets. Visitors to the island are usually smitten by the impressive rugged beauty of its peaks in comparision to the lush semi-tropical vegetation around the coastline

Country - Portugal
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distancefrom Port  to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Adegas de Sao Francisco wine makers, Convent de Santa Clara, Botanic Gardens

 

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She can accommodate up to 698 guests and offers plenty of scope for individual wishes - the COLUMBUS 2 is a small ship travelling the oceans of the world with a vast selection of facilities and opportunities as well as first-class furnishings. Elegant cabins and suites await you, most of which have their own balcony. Four restaurants boast tremendous culinary diversity – casual or sporty-elegant, indoors or outdoors. A spacious lounge, six atmospheric bars and a night club augur lots of multifaceted entertainment. Relax on the luxurious pool and sun decks with their pleasant teakwood ambiance, let yourself be pampered in the modern OCEAN SPA or get active in the large fitness centre with ocean view.

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