OCEANIA NAUTICA_BARCELONA TO BILBAO ล่องสำราญทะเลเมดิเตอร์เรเนียน 20-30 August 2026 : LUXURY CRUISES

Iberia Circumnavigation

Barcelona to Bilbao

Day 1: Barcelona, Spain

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Visit the magnificent Gothic cathedral and the amazing La Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece. Enjoy the lovely Montjuic Gardens, Gaudí's other fabulous structures, the charming squares of the old Gothic Quarter and the Ramblas, Barcelona's famed downtown promenade. Or visit beautiful Montserrat and its monastery in a breathtaking setting high in the mountains.

Shore excursions on the first and last day of a cruise are only available for guests who are combining back-to-back voyages to create a longer cruise. Those guests may organize custom tours through the Destination Services Desk on board.

Day 2: Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Friday, August 21, 2026

Explore this beautiful island beginning with the magnificent Seo Cathedral and Bellver Castle. See the windmills and impressive manor house in the verdant countryside. Discover the amazing natural wonders in the Drach Caves. And for romance, visit the former Carthusian monastery in Valldemosa, where George Sand and Chopin spent a winter.

Day 3: Cartagena, Spain

Saturday, August 22, 2026

This walled city has always been a major naval port due to its natural harbor and strategic location. Enjoy a hilltop view from Concepción Castle, which served as a fortress for the Carthaginians, Romans and other peoples who once occupied the city. Visit the 1st century B.C. Roman Theater, the remains of the 13th century Cathedral of Santa Maria and the Naval Museum. For modernist architecture, see the City Hall, Grand Hotel and Casino.

Day 4: Malaga, Spain

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Spend a day in Granada seeing the magnificent Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, last stronghold of the Moors, or venture into the mountains to the picturesque Mijas, one of Andalusia's dazzling "white" towns. Explore delightful Málaga, its Alcazaba, Roman theater and beautiful cathedral, or discover the charming resorts of Marbella and Puerto Banus along the famed Costa del Sol.

Day 5: Casablanca, Morocco

Monday, August 24, 2026

Stroll through the narrow streets of the old medina and visit the spice market. Admire the Hassan II Mosque built beside the sea. Or journey inland to Rabat, a fascinating old city of kasbahs, souks and Moroccan tradition.

Day 6: Seville (Cadiz), Spain

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Spend a fabulous day in Seville visiting the magnificent cathedral, climbing the famed Giralda Tower and strolling through the gorgeous Alcazar and its gardens. See the ceramic-encrusted Plaza de España and stroll through the alleys of Barrio de Santa Cruz. Or explore the Andalusian wine country and Jerez, the home of sherry. Don't miss the charm of Cádiz with its gracious squares, its flower-filled parks on the city bastions and its bustling markets.

Day 7: Portimao, Portugal

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Situated on the sun-kissed coastline of Algarve, Portimão is a colorful city with a bustling waterfront and a charming city center decorated with parks and plazas. The Museum of Portimão traces the history of human settlement in the area as far back as the Roman and Islamic periods. Enjoy beautiful views and explore hidden caves on a scenic boat trip up the coast and along the Rio Arade.

Day 8: Lisbon, Portugal

Thursday, August 27, 2026

- Visit the ornate Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery and stroll the narrow, winding streets of the charming   

  Alfama district.

- Enjoy marvelous old Sintra, a royal country retreat, and Cascais, a beautiful seaside resort.

- Explore medieval Obidos or make a pilgrimage to Fatima, where the Virgin Mary appeared repeatedly to three

  shepherd children in 1917.

Day 9: At Sea, International Waters

Friday, August 28, 2026

Day 10: Gijón, Spain

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Day 11: Bilbao, Spain

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Bilbao is a charming city both modern and dynamic while at the same time, with its 700 years of history, it is quite traditional as well. Enjoy a walk around the Old Quarter, the most popular area of the city. Here you will see the Teatro Arriaga; el Arenal, the old stevedoring port and today one of the favorite promenades of the citizens of Bilbao; the San Nicholas Church; and the Cathedral of Santiago along with its cloister, Plaza Nueva. No visit to Bilbao would be complete without a visit to the architecturally stunning Guggenheim Museum, which is in and of itself a work of art.

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