NATURAL WONDERS & WILDLIFE OF THE AZORES & MADEIRA

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Praia da Vitória, Terceira, Azores

Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores

Cruising by Santa Maria Island, Azores

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Funchal, Madeira

Funchal, Madeira

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Cádiz, Spain

Cruising by Belém Tower, Lisbon

Cruising by Monument to the Discoveries, Lisbon

Cruising by Christ the King statue, Lisbon

Cruising under 25th April Bridge, Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal

Leixões, Matosinhos, Portugal

EASTER ESCAPE TO PORTUGAL'S UNSPOILT ISLANDS

Our team has designed this cruise to take in the natural and historical wonders of Portugal • Visiting the hidden gems of the Azores archipelago presents chances to explore the Sete Cidades crater lakes and Angra do Heroísmo – a stopover for navigators crossing the Atlantic. Meanwhile, wildlife charity ORCA will be on board to help you search for marine life from Bolette • The world’s largest Gothic cathedral – said to be the resting place of explorer, Columbus – can be seen on a tour to Seville (from Cádiz). Elsewhere you will fi nd maritime history in Lisbon and levada trails and gardens in Madeira • Bolette will sail past Santa Maria – an island with links to Columbus – as part of our Scenic Discoveries programme

Prices from £1,899 pp

10th April 2025 · Balmoral · Sail from Southampton

14 nights · Cruise code L2505

The Olsen Way Highlights

Southampton

Cruising

Praia da Vitória, Terceira, Azores

Horta, Faial, Azores

Horta, Faial, Azores

Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores

Cruising by Santa Maria Island, Azores

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Funchal, Madeira

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La Coruña, Spain

Cruising by Tower of Hercules, Spain

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This cruise showcases Portugal’s diverse island landscapes, from the hard-to-reach archipelago of the Azores to the ‘garden island’ of Madeira • Wildlife charity ORCA will be on board to help you spot a variety of marine life from Balmoral , while Horta is ideal for dolphin and whale watching tours • You will have the chance to explore the UNESCO-listed city of Angra do Heroísmo – once an important stopover for navigators crossing the Atlantic –and marvel at the Sete Cidades crater lakes on São Miguel island • You will also sail to Madeira, home to unique levada walking trails, fortified wine and colourful botanical gardens best explored with a lo cal botanist

Prices from £1,999 pp