Itinerary
In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys. Set sail aboard Le Champlain on an exceptional 8-day itinerary that will take you along the Spanish and Portuguese coasts, from Barcelona to Lisbon. Your voyage begins in Barcelona, a city in perpetual movement, where you will fall under the spell of the famous architectural works of Antoni Gaudí, including the UNESCO World Heritage Basílica de la Sagrada Família. Your ship will then head to Palma de Mallorca in the Balearic Islands. Stop at the Gothic-style Bellver Castle, one of only a handful of circular castles in Europe, or board a vintage train through the orange and olive groves, almond and locust-bean trees, lush villages, and pine-covered mountains that create the island landscape. Your call in captivating Valencia offers the opportunity to view the city' architectural wonders, from the UNESCO World Heritage La Lonja de la Seda, a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture originally used for trading silk, to the City of Arts and Sciences, a complex designed by native architect Santiago Calatrava. You will then head to the rich cultural landscape of Andalusia, where you will discover enchanting Málaga and Cádiz, one of the country' oldest cities. These calls will allow for visits to the magnificent Alhambra of Grenada and to the superb palace of the Alcázar in Seville, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Your voyage will end in Lisbon, Portugal' capital. Lisbon boasts two UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Tower. Enjoy strolling through the streets of this city of seven hills, soaking up the local zest for life.
