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PORTUGAL AND SPAIN: FROM THE ALGARVE TO CATALONIA 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION
EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
PRICES FROM: $7,990 TO $16,610 (See pages 114-115 for complete prices.)
Our unparalleled expedition team is key to an in-depth experience, and our generous EXPEDITION expedition staff-to-guest ratio of 1:12 means more choice in activities, more diverse personalities and more interests to which you can gravitate. An expedition leader, naturalists/historians, a National Geographic photographer, LindbladNational Geographic photo instructor, an active onboard concierge, a musicologist, and a wellness specialist all contribute to your experience of the region’s wonders.
Follow in the wake of Roman conquerors, Phoenician traders, and Moorish kings on a voyage to the sun-dappled shores of Portugal and Spain. Discover the whitewashed villages of the Algarve and Andalusia, explore mountain trails and medieval fortresses, and photograph the iconic Rock of Gibraltar en route to charming Mediterranean towns. Encounter wonders from the Roman ruins of Cartagena to the Gothic Cathedrals of Seville to the avant-garde architecture of Valencia. And savor the rich flavors of Iberian cuisine and musical traditions.
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ▶▶ Encounter an array of architectural marvels, from the whitewashed towns of the Algarve to the Moorish palaces of Granada. ▶▶ Go hiking in the Sierra Nevada, explore the spectacular karst landscapes of Málaga, and learn how cork oak is harvested in the Algarve. ▶▶ Spot herons, egrets, and ibis amid the pristine wetlands of Albufera Natural Park. ▶▶ Sample paella, tapas, and sherry; and experience a fiery flamenco performance in Seville and soulful fado singing in Lisbon.
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A view of Granada from Alhambra Palace.