April 7 to 15, 2009
Spain,
Portugal, Canary Islands, Madeira Islands
aboard the M.S. LE DIAMANT
The Canary Islands and Madeira, 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. Ancient seafarers regarded these remote outposts as remnants of the lost continent of Atlantis or the Fortunate Isles, whose inhabitants lived in a state of perpetual bliss.
Join fellow travelers for this exclusive seven-night cruise aboard the deluxe, fully chartered M.S. LE DIAMANT on a voyage of discovery along sea routes once plied by Phoenician triremes and Roman galleys. Sail through the sun-washed Canary Islands to the verdant isle of Madeira, the fabled coast of Morocco and the fortress-like bastion of Gibraltar. Pass scenes that inspired painters; gaze into a 6,000-foot-deep abyss, its walls and floor richly carpeted with lush subtropical vegetation; savor the heady wines of Madeira; and admire 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 provides exclusive guided tours of the monuments of three dynamic, yet ancient, societies—Spain, Portugal and Morocco—and the opportunity to enjoy the incomparable natural beauty of the Atlantic’s remote Canary Islands. You can further explore the historic and cultural treasures of Spain on the three-night Madrid Pre-Program Option or the three-night Granada and Seville Post-Program Option.
Come travel with us on this distinctive Atlantic cruise that traces the 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 soon!
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