21 Days | Andalusian Nights & Monte Carlo Masters | LUXURY | With SEABOURN

Lisbon, Portugal

Welcome to Portugal! On arrival, clear customs, immigration, collect your bag and make your way to your hotel and check in.

The rest of the day is at leisure to ajust to the time zone or explore the city!

Meals: None

Accommodation: TBC on Booking Confirmation

 Lisbon, Portugal

Today its time to check out from your hotel and at the time indicated on your documentation, make your way to your designated boarding point for Seabourn Venture.

The great period of 'the Discoveries' accounted for phenomenal wealth brought back from India, Africa and Brazil by the great Portuguese navigators. Gold, jewels, ivory, porcelain and spices helped finance grand new buildings and impressive monuments in Lisbon, the country's capital city. As you sail up the Tagus River, be on deck to admire Lisbon's panorama and see some of the great monuments lining the river. Lisbon is one of Europe's smallest capital cities but considered by many visitors to be one of the most likeable. Spread over a string of seven hills, the city offers a variety of faces, including a refreshing no-frills simplicity reflected in the people as they go unhurriedly through their day enjoying a hearty and delicious cuisine accompanied by the country's excellent wines.

Once you are on board and check in, become acquainted with your suite and the ships facilities.

The ship will depart at 5PM.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Seabourn Venture

 Portimao, Portugal

The ship will arrive at 7AM.

With a population of almost 40,000, Portimão in Portugal's Algarve region, is one of the country's largest coastal towns. Its perennially sunny climate, beautiful beaches and historic buildings make it a tourist destination in its own right. The Bio-park Monchique is famous for its abundance of flora and spectacular views. Off shore, fishing and dolphin spotting make for exciting pastimes.

The ship will depart at 330PM.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Seabourn Venture

  Seville, Spain

The ship will arrive at 7AM.

Seville is the largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula. 

Seville was founded as the Roman city of Hispalis. Known as Ishbiliyah after the Islamic conquest in 711, Seville became the centre of the independent Taifa of Seville following the collapse of the Caliphate of Córdoba in the early 11th century; later it was ruled by Almoravids and Almohads until being incorporated to the Crown of Castile in 1248.[4] Owing to its role as gateway of the Spanish Empire's trans-atlantic trade, managed from the Casa de Contratación, Seville became one of the largest cities in Western Europe in the 16th century. Coinciding with the Baroque period, the 17th century in Seville represented the most brilliant flowering of the city's culture. Following a deterioration in drought conditions in the Guadalquivir, the American trade gradually moved away from the city of Seville, in favour initially of downstream-dependent berths and eventually of the Bay of Cádiz - to which were eventually transferred control of both the fleets of the Indies (1680) and the Casa de Contratación (1717).

The ship will remain here overnight.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Seabourn Venture

  Seville, Spain

Enjoy another near full day in Seville!

The ship will depart at 6PM.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Seabourn Venture

Tangier, Morocco

The ship will arrive at 8AM.

Situated just across the narrow Strait of Gibraltar from Europe, Tangier has long comprised a hybrid culture that is nearly as European as it is African. Standing atop Cap Spartel, one can gaze down on the place where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean. The “Hollywood” district where the foreign embassies have traditionally been located reflects the European influence. But ascending the hill above the waterfront, one enters the narrow, winding alleys of the Kasbah, the city’s oldest, most Moroccan section. Down the coast, nearby Tetouan retains a nearly untouched walled medina, with sections originally occupied by Andalusian, Berber and Jewish populations. It is small enough that visitors can explore it without risking becoming lost, making it a perfect choice as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The ship will depart at 6PM.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Seabourn Venture

Motril (Granada), Spain

The ship will arrive at 8AM.

This city of the Mediterranean coast is the second largest on the so-called Costa Tropical. But for us it is the port from which to ascend the slopes of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada to the ethereal Moorish city of Granada and the astounding complex of the Alhambra, the most beautiful display of Islamic architecture in Europe. Dramatically sited overlooking the city, the walled series of halls, courts, gardens and colonnades drip with airy carving and elaborate decorative reliefs that embody the term Arabesque. The sprawling Generalife Gardens adjoining the fortress are a memorable site unto themselves. Elsewhere in Granada, the Capilla Real is a purely Spanish Gothic building, holding the marble tombs of the Reyes Catolicos Ferdinand and Isabella behind a gilded wrought-iron screen.

The ship will depart at 6PM.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Seabourn Venture

Day at Sea

Today is a full day at sea. Take the opportunity to relax and enjoy the ships services and facilities.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Seabourn Venture

Mahon, Menorca, Spain

The ship will arrive at 8AM.

Mahon is the capital of Menorca, second largest of the Balearic Islands. It stands out from the others because of the abundance of prehistoric structures, and because its culture was influenced by British occupation in the 18th century. The people who built the prehistoric constructions are believed to have been responsible for similar works in Sardinia, and for Stonehenge in England. Believed to have been founded by the Carthaginian General Mago, Mahon was held by the Moors from the 8th to the 13th century and in turn occupied by the English, the French and the Spanish. Mahon was finally ceded to Spain by the Treaty of Amiens in 1802.

The ship will depart at 6PM.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Seabourn Venture

Sete, France

The ship will arrive at 10AM.

The port town of Sete hugs the tiny Mont St. Clair, and is caught between the Mediterranean and the Bassin de Thau, a salt lake directly behind it. It is crisscrossed by numerous canals which link the lake to the sea, and connected by 12 bridges. Along the quay, renovated buildings provide a multitude of architectural details from the 18th and 19th centuries. The life of the town is found in its squares: Place Leon Blum, with its fountain and Wednesday morning flower market; Place Aristide, with its old fashioned bandstand; and Place de la Republique, with its huge retaining walls and vaulted loggias. Sete retains its historic purpose as a fishing boat haven for North African trade; the old harbor dates from the time of Louis XIV.

The ship will depart at 8PM.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Seabourn Venture

 Palamos, Spain

The ship will arrive at 8AM.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Seabourn Venture

 Barcelona, Spain

The ship will arrive at 7AM.

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is said to have been founded by the Phoenicians, and was once the rival of the powerful states of Venice and Genoa for control of the Mediterranean trade. Today, it is Spain's second largest city and has long rivaled, even surpassed Madrid in industry and commerce. The medieval atmosphere of the Gothic Quarter and the elegant boulevards combine to make the city one of Europe's most beautiful. Barcelona's active cultural life and heritage brought forth such greats as the architect Antonio Gaudi, the painter Joan Miro, and Pablo Picasso, who spent his formative years here. Other famous native Catalan artists include cellist Pau Casals, surrealist Salvador Dali, and opera singers Montserrat Caballe and Josep Carreras. Barcelona accomplished a long-cherished goal with the opportunity to host the Olympics in 1992. This big event prompted a massive building program and created a focal point of the world's attention.

The ship will depart at 5PM.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Seabourn Venture

 Port-Vendres, France

The ship will arrive at 8M.

From this river-front harbor on the Côte Vermeille near Spain, travel to picturesque Collioure, whose fervent Catalan spirit, scenically-sited Notre-Dame-des-Anges church, romantic Chateau Royal and Fort Saint-Elme attracted the vigorous artists of the Fauvist movement including Derain, Matisse, Braque and Picasso. Collioure has an official wine appellation of its own, producing reds, a rosé and a few whites. The fruits of ancient vines arrayed behind the town also find their way in to the aperitifs and wines of the neighboring Banyuls appellation. Try a glass, along with a few grilled Collioure anchovies at a harborside boite.

The ship will depart at 6PM.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Seabourn Venture

 Toulon, France

The ship will arrive at 8AM.

One of the Mediterranean’s best ports and largest harbors welcomes you to the home of the French Mediterranean Fleet. Located in the Var prefecture of the Provence, Toulon has a long history that is revealed in various districts of the city. The Old Town is along the harbor, with narrow streets and small squares, most boasting a nicely decorated fountain. The Upper Town is mostly 19th century grandeur. You can take a cable car to Mont Faron, bypassing the road that is a notorious stretch for bicycle racers. The waterfront neighborhood of Le Mourillon is a family-friendly beach area for Toulonais. There are wonderful museums of history, art from various periods and naval history to explore as well.

The ship will depart at 6PM.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Seabourn Venture

St Tropez, France

The ship will arrive at 8AM.

On the southern shore of one of the most beautiful bays of the Riviera, the little port of St. Tropez has become one of the best known resorts in Europe, a crossroads where journalists, photographers, writers, artists and celebrities meet. Guy de Maupassant discovered the town, but it was the painters who made it more widely known - Signac, Matisse, Bonnard, Marquet, Camoin - who all stayed for varying amounts of time. The harbor teems with life. Fishing boats, excursion craft and hundreds of yachts share the harbor. On the waterfront are old pink and yellow houses, which have been converted into cafes, cabarets and restaurants, luxury boutiques, galleries and antique shops. A picturesque and cosmopolitan crowd strolls the streets in season.

The ship will depart at 6PM.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Seabourn Venture

Cannes, France

The ship will arrive at 8AM.

Cannes was founded in the 2nd century BC by a Ligurian tribe, and was subsequently colonized by the Romans in 154 AD. During the town's entire history it went through a period of upheaval and desolation by war. In 1834, Lord Brougham, an English aristocrat, was so enchanted by Cannes that he decided to settle there. This marked the beginning of the town's affluence, with luxury residences springing up to provide winter accommodations for international nobility. From 1930 onward, Cannes became a summer resort. Its local economy had traditionally relied on fishing, but was quickly replaced by tourism. Today, Cannes is best known for its world famous film festival and, for two weeks in May each year, attracts the brightest and most talented stars of the silver screen.

The ship will depart at 10PM.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Seabourn Venture

 Monte Carlo, Monaco

The ship will arrive at 8AM.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Seabourn Venture

 Monte Carlo, Monaco

Enjoy another Full Day in Monte Carlo!

The ship will depart at 6PM.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Seabourn Venture

 Portovenere, Italy

The ship will arrive at 8AM.

The port is lined with ancient houses from as early as the 12th century. And the dominant citadel dates from then, as well.  Below that, explore the grotto where Lord Byron used to daydream. Or climb the castle beside St. Peter’s church for a view of the villages of Cinque Terre clinging to the cliffs across the gulf.  

The ship will depart at 5PM.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Seabourn Venture

Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy Australia

The ship will arrive at 7AM and you will disembark today.

Originally built by Emperor Trajan who had a villa here, Civitavecchia has flourished as a major port for Rome since the 13th century. Today it is an important ferry terminal and for many travelers the gateway to the Eternal City, Rome. The Renaissance fortifications that surround the harbor area were begun by Bramante and completed by Michelangelo in 1535.

When your optional touring of the city comes to an end, make your way to the airport to check in and board your return flight home.

We trust you have enjoyed this incredible journey with Seabourn and Traveldream.

Meals: All Meals onboard and Inflight Menu