April 2010
Morocco, Seville and Gibraltar
aboard the M.S. LE DIAMANT
Cruise in the wake of ancient seafarers who once believed the secluded Canary Islands to be remnants of the lost continent of Atlantis, whose inhabitants lived in a state of perpetual bliss amid natural beauty unknown elsewhere on earth. These seldom visited islands, instead born of subterranean volcanic activity and sculpted by the elemental forces of wind and water, rise mysteriously above the azure waters of the North Atlantic, still beckoning travelers to their legendary shores.
Join Alabama alumni and friends for this exclusive seven-night cruise aboard the deluxe M.S. LE DIAMANT on a voyage to explore the ancient ports and sea routes once plied by Phoenician triremes and Roman galleys. Sail from the sun-washed Canary Islands to the fabled coasts of Morocco and Spain and the fortress-like bastion of Gibraltar. Appreciate scenes that inspired painters; gaze into a 6,000-foot-deep caldera, its walls and floor richly carpeted with lush subtropical vegetation; walk in the footsteps of Spanish monarchs; and contemplate the contrast of ancient and modern in Morocco, while exploring the cosmopolitan city of Casablanca and the medieval lanes and Kasbahs of Rabat.
This unique travel program offers the opportunity to set your own pace in each port by choosing from the attractively priced shore excursions or time at leisure. Join exclusive guided tours of the timeless monuments of three dynamic, yet ancient, societies—the Spanish, the Moors and the English—and enjoy the incomparable natural beauty of the Atlantic’s remote Canary Islands. To further explore the historic and cultural treasures of Spain, reserve space on the three-night Madrid Pre-Program Option and/or the three-night Barcelona Post-Program Option.
Come travel with us on this distinctive Atlantic cruise along the historic routes of ancient voyagers and medieval explorers. Capacity is limited, and this exceptional travel value is certain to sell out quickly, so we urge you to make your reservation before September 3, 2009, while Early Booking Savings are still available. We look forward to having you travel with us.
Casablanca, Morocco
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