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Azores with Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Canary Islands, and Madeira
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Trip Summary

Sail in the wake of European explorers to the Atlantic islands that once constituted the western barrier of the known world on a small ship luxury cruise. Our Azores voyage begins with a visit to Spain’s Alhambra and the famed Rock of Gibraltar. Morocco offers a sensory-filled experience from mosques to souks in the exotic cities of Casablanca, Agadir, and Marrakech. Then spend several days exploring the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores. These dramatic volcanic islands feature historic architecture, lush gardens and vineyards, seabirds, beautiful beaches, and colorful markets.

Dates

May 4 – 20, 2011

Activities

Archaeology, Birding, Culture, Photography, Sightseeing, Wildlife viewing

Day by Day Itinerary

May 4 — 

USA

May 5 — 

Granada, Spain

May 6 — 

Granada, Spain / Malaga / Embark Clipper Odyssey

May 7 — 

Gibraltar, U.K.

May 8 — 

Casablanca, Morocco

May 9 — 

Agadir / Taroudant

May 10 — 

Arrecife, Lanzarote Island, Canary Islands

May 11 — 

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife Island

May 12 — 

San Sebastian, La Gomera

May 13 — 

Funchal, Madeira Island

May 14 — 

Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

May 15 — 

Vila do Porto, Santa Maria Island, Azores

May 16 — 

Angra do Heroismo, Terceira Island

May 17 — 

Santa Cruz, Graciosa Island

May 18 — 

São Roque do Pico, Pico Island / Horta, Faial Island

May 19 — 

Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island / Disembark Clipper Odyssey

May 20 — 

Ponta Delgada / USA

Reports From The Field

Azores with Madeira, Canary Islands, Morocco & Gibraltar

Azores with Madeira, Canary Islands, Morocco & Gibraltar
Today we explored the island of Santa Maria, the least inhabited of the Azorean islands we would visit on our trip. We docked at the little town of Vila do Porto and speedily boarded our buses with a packed itinerary ahead.