Treasures of Spain and Portugal - Eastbound

Chart a course for a treasure trove of Iberian discoveries along the trade routes of the first Portuguese and Spanish explorers… discovering monuments of heroes past, ancient rock formations and embracing local life…Set sail for a 13-day Spain and Portugal cruise adventure aboard your Windstar yacht. View monuments to heroes past in Lisbon at Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, and your choice of the Coach Museum or the Maritime Museum. Drive to Sintra for a palace visit and indulge in the village charms of seaside Cascais. Explore the countryside towns and rock formations of Portimão and get a taste of local life at a family-owned vineyard. In Spain, take a sightseeing tour of Old Seville, sizzling with a passionate flamenco performance; experience British traditions and monkeys in Gibraltar; and in Málaga, sip sherry and sample tapas as you watch a private horse show at a typical Andalusian manor house before exploring the city where Pablo Picasso was born. Spend a full day ashore in Granada discovering the city’s Moorish heritage and timeless beauty, and on the island of Palma de Mallorca, visit the Cathedral and Bellver Castle. A two-night stay in Barcelona bookends this Iberian cruise, introducing you to Catalan cuisine and wowing you with a private visit to the Palau de la Música Catalana, a walk in whimsical Parc Güell, and an opportunity to view the fantastical vision of Gaudí’s La Sagrada Família. A choice of Barcelona sightseeing excursions includes a look inside the medieval maze of Barri Gòtic or a walking tour of the architectural highlights along Passeig de Gràcia. Welcome aboard!