Costa Magica Spain, Morocco, Portugal 28 October, Savona ITINERARY DATE PORT ARRIVAL DEPARTURE 10/28 Savona - 1600 10/29 ...CRUISING... - - 10/30 Malaga 1200 1800 10/31 Casablanca 0730 2130 11/01 Cadiz 0900 1900 11/02 Lisbon 0900 1900 11/03 ...CRUISING... - - 11/04 Valencia 1200 1900 11/05 Barcelona 0800 1300 11/06 Savona 0900 - AVAILABLE EXCURSIONS Malaga - 10/30/2010 0721 TOUR OF LISBON 0566 ANDALUSIAN TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS 0723 FATIMA 0568 TAPAS TOUR 0729 SINTRA AJUDA PALACE AND LISBON 0571 TOUR OF MALAGA 0575 TOUR OF MIJAS Valencia - 11/4/2010 0576 MARBELLA AND PUERTO BANUS 0611 CITY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE 0577 HORSERIDING IN THE MOUNTAINS OF MIJAS 0613 TREASURES OF ART AND POPULAR CULTURE 0578 THE NERJA CAVES 0615 THE WONDERS OF THE OCEAN Casablanca - 10/31/2010 Barcelona - 11/5/2010 1610 FES 0520 BARCELONA AND LA SAGRADA FAMILIA 1611 MEKNES 0521 TOUR OF BARCELONA 1612 RABAT 0523 GAUDI'S MASTERPIECES 1613 TOUR OF CASABLANCA, HASSAN II MOSQUE AND RABAT 0526 MONTSERRAT 1615 MARRAKECH 0527 PANORAMIC TOUR OF BARCELONA & SHOPPING 1616 TOUR OF CASABLANCA, HASSAN II MOSQUE 0751 BICYCLE TOUR 1636 CASABLANCA BY NIGHT 0752 TAPAS TOUR 0758 BARCELONA TO THE RHYTHM OF FLAMENCO Cadiz - 11/1/2010 0759 PANORAMIC TOUR OF BARCELONA & NOU CAMP STADIUM 0531 TOUR OF SEVILLE 0532 JEREZ CELLARS AND ARCOS DE LA FRONTERA Savona - 11/6/2010 0533 TOUR OF CADIZ 0379 GENOA, SCENES AND DREAMS OF SEA 0539 CADIZ AND FLAMENCO 0381 THE AQUARIUM OF GENOA AND TRIP AROUND THE PORT 0383 TOUR OF GENOA Lisbon - 11/2/2010 0388 ALBISSOLA & SAVONA 0714 DISCOVERING LISBON BY TRAM 0389 THE SPLENDOURS OF THE GENOESE REPUBLIC 0715 LISBON AND FADO PERFORMANCE (afternoon) 0716 OFF-ROAD AT THE EDGE OF EUROPE 0717 VISITING LISBON AND THE AQUARIUM 0719 A STROLL THROUGH LISBON Costa Magica - Spain, Morocco, Portugal PAGE 1 PRINTED DOCUMENT 8/8/2010 MEDITERRANEAN Malaga ANDALUSIAN TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS You will leave by coach from the port of Malaga and head for Gibralfaro, the town's old fortress, built in the 14th century by Yusuf I, the Caliph of Granada, on the site of the Phoenicians' ancient lighthouse. From the town's old walls you will have a magnificent view over the city of Malaga, its bay and surrounding areas. Your coach will then take you to the "Malagueta" arena where to this day bullfights still take place. Here you will be able to visit the Museo Taurino, a museum that explains the interesting history of bullfighting through posters, photographs, objects and costumes worn by the most famous bullfighters. You will then head for the centre of Malaga where, as you sip on the local wine, you will be able to watch a thrilling and captivating flamenco show: this typically Spanish dance will overwhelm you with its sensuality, the intensity of the music and its unmistakeable rhythm, leaving you an unforgettable memory of this city. Please note: Space is limited, so please reserve early. INFORMATIONS Code Duration Level Adult price Child price 0566 4 Hours approximately Easy EUR 79.00 EUR 55.30 Type Cultural Fun Refreshments included Malaga TAPAS TOUR Malaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol, is a very interesting city. Founded over 2000 years ago, it is one of the Mediterranean's oldest ports and boasts numerous traces of the historical and artistic treasures of ancient civilisations. The first stop on your tour will be the old Gibralfaro Castle, built in the fourteenth century by Yusuf I, Caliph of Granada, on the site of an ancient Phoenician lighthouse. The view from the top encompasses the old town, the modern city and the bay. Your Malaga tour will then take you to the city centre, where you will have the chance to enjoy tapas, a typical everyday experience in Spain. Indeed, after admiring the façade of the impressive cathedral, which is one of the largest and most significant examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture, you will enjoy a selection of Andalusian culinary specialities in one of the many restaurants located in the city's numerous calles. Please note: Space is limited, so please reserve early. This excursion is not recommended for guests with mobility problems. INFORMATIONS Code Duration Level Adult price Child price 0568 4 Hours approximately Easy EUR 56.00 EUR 39.20 Type Costa Magica - Spain, Morocco, Portugal PAGE 2 PRINTED DOCUMENT 8/8/2010 MEDITERRANEAN Cultural Tasting Malaga TOUR OF MALAGA One of the most ancient ports in the Mediterranean Sea, Malaga is situated in the centre of an area of sub-tropical vegetation. Its impressive cathedral is one of the largest and most important buildings of the Andalusian Renaissance, and was begun in 1528 on the site of an ancient mosque. The town itself is attractive with its characteristic "calles" and tree-lined avenues. You will be enchanted admiring the beauty of the Alcazaba's architecture, the last defence of the Moorish resistance against the Christian kings and the largest Arabic monument in the city. The tour includes a stop in Gibralfaro, whose fortress dates back to the Phoenician period. From the ancient walls you can enjoy a wonderful view of the city, the bay and the outskirts. Please note: Closing day for the Alcazaba is Monday. In the event of religious celebrations the visit of the cathedral will be an external view only. INFORMATIONS Code Duration Level Adult price Child price 0571 4 Hours approximately Moderate EUR 43.00 EUR 30.10 Type Cultural Most wanted Malaga TOUR OF MIJAS From the ancient port of Malaga, you'll travel to the typical Andalusian the characteristic village of Mijas. Located in the heart of the Sierra de Mijas, this little town is dominated by the ruins of an Arabian castle. Your walking tour will take you through the town's narrow streets lined with white houses and elegant wrought iron grilles, typical of the region. Throughout the tour, you'll have plenty of time to admire the spectacular view of both the Spanish coast and the imposing Sierra de Mijas. INFORMATIONS Code Duration Level Adult price Child price 0575 4 Hours approximately Moderate EUR 39.00 EUR 27.30 Type Sightseeing Good for shopping Refreshments included Costa Magica - Spain, Morocco, Portugal PAGE 3 PRINTED DOCUMENT 8/8/2010 MEDITERRANEAN Malaga MARBELLA AND PUERTO BANUS This tour begins with a panoramic view of Malaga, before continuing on the 45-minute journey to Marbella, the pearl of the Costa del Sol and one of the most important holiday destinations for international tourism. Here you'll discover the beauty of its historic centre with its typical Andalusian charm and ambience. Admire the white houses with balconies full of flowers, and small winding roads filled with restaurants, bars and shops. From there the tour will head to Puerto Banus, a tourist resort near Marbella. Here, there will be plenty of time to enjoy the marina, which is also renowned for its exciting nightlife. INFORMATIONS Code Duration Level Adult price Child price 0576 4 1/2 Hours approximately Easy EUR 42.00 EUR 29.40 Type Sightseeing Good for shopping Recommended to Disable friendly families Malaga HORSERIDING IN THE MOUNTAINS OF MIJAS You will head off in comfortable minibuses for the high land above the city of Malaga where there is a natural park that protects the flora, fauna and the countryside of this area. When you arrive at the stables the instructors will give you some useful tips and information and you will be assigned a horse. Your horse ride will take you through some incredibly beautiful countryside, inaccessible to other forms of transport. At the end of your ride there will be a drink and snacks made from local produce waiting for you. Please note: the number of places available is strictly limited, so please reserve early. This excursion is not recommended for people with mobility problems. This excursion does not feature a guide. Participants must be at least 12 years old (1.20 m height minimum). The riding school rules does not consent a person over 90 kilos in weight to ride a horse . INFORMATIONS Code Duration Level Adult price Child price 0577 4 Hours approximately Moderate EUR 79.00 EUR 55.30 Type Eco Natural Trail Sports Lovers Tasting Malaga Costa Magica - Spain, Morocco, Portugal PAGE 4 PRINTED DOCUMENT 8/8/2010 MEDITERRANEAN THE NERJA CAVES A one hour journey will bring you to the small city centre of Nerja. Built on a cliff above sandy coves, Nerja is found at the foot of the Sierra de Almijara. Here you will explore Nerja's caves which were discovered in 1959. The guide tour will show you the most captivating and evocative halls filled with stalactite and stalagmite filled chambers. Before returning to Malaga you will have the chance to go for a walk along the charming streets in the centre of Nerja. Please note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. INFORMATIONS Code Duration Level Adult price Child price 0578 4 1/2 Hours approximately Moderate EUR 43.00 EUR 30.10 Type Sightseeing Eco Natural Trail Recommended to families Casablanca FES If we had to visit only one city of Morocco, our choice would fall on Fez for its architectural wealth, the fascinating medina, the magnificent monuments, as well as for its history that make Fez the cultural capital of the country. Religious, intellectual and artistic metropolis of Morocco, crib of a millennial monarchy, Fez was for a long time the political capital of the empire. After a journey by bus, crossing a pleasant country, we will reach Fèz. We will enter the medieval city through the monumental door Bab Bou Jeloud, decorated with maioliche enameled resplendent to the sun, we will find ourselves absorbed in a world where life stirs to rhythms by now unknown: the artisans work with skill using original tools, the women cook the bread in the public oven, the weavers they work on looms following gestures consolidated by a secular tradition, the donkeys, the only means of transport permitted inside the medina, commodities of every type are bought and sold.