MOROCCO AND THE CANARY ISLANDS
Based on the Windstar Cruises Fleet
Lisbon - Casablanca – Agadir - Lanzarote - Las Palmas - San Sebastian de la Gomera - Santa Cruz de Tenerife
From the dazzle of the Kasbah to the tropical serenity of the Canary Islands, this voyage is a perfect blend of indulgences. Take a leisurely stroll through the storied souks of Agadir, and let yourself relax into the tropical mood. Explore quiet beaches, sample fine wines, and soak up the Spanish culture of one of the world’s treasured places.
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1 LISBON, PORTUGAL
The rhythm of Lisbon invites you to join its beguiling dance. Elegant outdoor cafés line the cobbled sidewalks. Turn-of-the-century funiculars climb the scenic hills. And, everywhere, the city engages you with its easy style and remarkable charm.
DAY 2 AT SEA
DAY 3 CASABLANCA, MOROCCO
The siren call of Morocco is irresistible. Amid the whitewashed alleyways and stunning ocean views, make time for an optional excursion to the medina of Marrakech, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the souks and medinas in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill and Yves St. Laurent, who both called this extraordinary blend of east and west their home.
DAY 4 AT SEA
DAY 5 AGADIR, MOROCCO
Edged by the mighty Sahara, lush parks, and beautiful, sandy beaches, Agadir brings you the best of all worlds. Shop for exotic jewellery and rugs in Souk Elhad and test your haggling talents. Or try your luck on a surfboard. Slow down and enjoy the view from the site of the old Kasbah, where a panorama of bay, port, and town stretch before you.
DAY 6 LANZAROTE, SPAIN
Nature is the star on this small volcanic island. Enjoy the afternoon on the beach or follow the island’s famous wine trail, tasting as you go. This, the most northerly of the Canary Islands, welcomes you with laid-back hospitality and genuine warmth. This region of petrified lava makes up the National Park of Timanfaya and its Mountains of Fire, where visions of a lifeless, prehistoric earth, with enormous craters of an incandescent red colour, can be seen on a bus or even a camel tour. This unique atmosphere has made it a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and one of the most impressive natural parks in all of Spain.
DAY 7 LAS PALMAS, SPAIN
Magnificent scenery surrounds you in the capital of Gran Canaria. Two lovely bays and their beautiful beaches frame the city. The Vegueta District, the older quarter of the town, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its historical and cultural treasures, dating back to the city’s founding in 1478. Enjoy the full day here, lingering, over a café dinner or after-dinner drink before our evening departure.
DAY 8 SAN SEBASTIAN DE LA GOMERA, SPAIN
Though you won’t find canaries here you will find people who can whistle like them. Whistled speech helped shepherds communicate across the steep ravines and in the lush cloud forest of Garajonay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Columbus paused here on all three voyages so you’re in good company as you explore historic San Sebastián, but with all the natural beauty around, you’ll find your gaze drawn inexorably up the terraced hillsides and across to views of Mount Teide.
DAY 9 SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, SPAIN
Here in this privileged setting you’ll discover two UNESCO World Heritage Site beaches of tantalizing beauty; San Cristóbal de La Laguna; and the island’s symbol, Teide National Park. Wide avenues, exotic landscapes, and striking examples of modernist architecture complete one of the world’s most popular destinations.
