Moorish Coasts Cruise - a 10 night cruise from Marseilles visiting Morocco, Portugal, Spain and Italy.

This 10 night superb value cruise, onboard the classic cruise ship MS Coral, begins and ends in Marseilles, France and visits 9 different ports in 5 different countries.

From Marseilles awaits Tangier, explore the Grand Souk and its taste of Morocco before crossing to Lisbon the capital and largest city in Portugal. Your voyage then takes you down to Andalusian city of Cadiz, the oldest continuously-inhabited city in the Iberian Peninsula.

The next port of call is Casablanca in Morocco, where you can visit the spectacular Hassan II Mosque or just simply vist the markets to haggle with the local sellers. Cruise from Morocco to the port of Malaga where you can visit Granada where you will find many important Moorish and Catholic architectural sites.

Next along the Costa Brava coast and its beaches to the beautiful town of Alicante. Onto the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona, walk Las Ramblas, see the famous Gaudy architecture, perhaps visit FC Barcelona's stadium. Crossing to Italy to Genoa, famous for its glorious past and in 2004 designated the title of European Capital of Culture.

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D309: Cruise Departure Date 2010

Nov 20

D309: Moorish Coasts Cruise 2010 £ price per person Cabin Categories Departure Date Inside Outside Nov 20 399 549 Prices are in £ per person based on two people sharing. Some cabin grades are available for single occupancy at a supplement.

The cruise price includes • Full board cabin accommodation in chosen category including use of fitness centre, pool as well as shows and Gala evening • Porterage charges at embarking/ disembarking ports • Port charges

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Itinerary
Day 1	Marseilles, France Embark and depart in the early evening.
Day 2	Cruising at sea
Day 3	Tangier, Morocco Located in the kingdom of Morocco, at the western tip of North Africa, Tangier will give you a chance to bargain for treasures at the Grand Souk - especially brass, silver, amber, leather and rugs.
Day 4	Lisbon, Portugal Lisbon is located on the southwest side of the Atlantic Coast and is the capital of Portugal. It dates from over 19 centuries and in 1147 was conquered by the Moors. This elegant and unique city, that bears the mark of an incredible heritage with laid-back pride, offers interesting attractions.
Day 5	Cadiz, Spain Cadiz, founded by the Phoenicians around 1100 B.C., holds the distinction of being the oldest city in Europe. Surrounded by water on three sides and connected to the mainland by a strip of land called Puerta de Tierra, Cadiz flourished in the days of Spanish exploration. Today, this city thrives under the Spanish sun and has an international flare, with sprawling cafes all over the coastline.
Day 6	Casablanca, Morocco The largest city in Morocco, its centre is impressive, with large boulevards and tall, white, well-kept buildings. The old city is more reminiscent of the Casablanca of Bergman and Bogart; a much smaller area with older houses and a good market. Certain landmarks are particularly beautiful, such as the Hassan II Mosque, which is well worth a visit.
Day 7	Malaga, Spain Malaga is situated in the heart of Spain’s famous Costa del Sol. The Moors occupied this area of Spain for eight centuries and their influence is seen in the architecture, folklore and native costumes. Almeria, SpainThe Alhambra Palace, overlooking the city of Granada, stands out as one the most famous examples of Moorish architecture, and perhaps it is the most known Muslim construction all in all. Delight in a visit of the lush gardens of the Generalife, the summer palace of the Kings of Granada.Marvel at the Nasrid Palace, constructed around the Myrtle and Lion Courts in the 14th century.
Day 8	Alicante, Spain Alicante, with its beautiful boulevard and pleasant shopping street, is one of the most well-known towns on the Costa Blanca. The coast of Alicante and the Costa Blanca owes its name to the beaches stretching for several kilometres and attracts many sun worshippers and pleasure seekers.
Day 9	Barcelona, Spain Fabulous architecture, world-class museums, fine foods, wines and fashionable shops. Barcelona has it all. Take a walk along Las Ramblas to feel the spirit of the city.
Day 10	Genoa, Italy Birthplace of Christopher Columbus, Genoa has a long and proud history as one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean. The rejuvenated waterfront is home to an outstanding maritime museum and aquarium. The city has the second largest medieval quarter in Europe with superb examples of gothic architecture, perfect for an afternoon stroll.
Day 11	Marseilles, France Arrive early morning and disembark.
As with all cruises, the itinerary is subject to change due to conditions.