Celebrity "Equinox" Spain and Portugal Cruise
May 16-25, 2024 (9-nights)
Lisbon-Porto, Portugal, Tangier, Morocco, Seville (Cadiz), Malaga, Valencia, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Spain
Cruise Rates:
Concierge Class Verandah, $2,665.00**
Oceanview Verandah, $2,395.00
Per Person, based on double occupancy, includes taxes and fees.
**Featured Amenities for Concierge Class
Sleeps 1 - 4
Decks 9, 10, 11, 12
Airfare to/from USA (RDU) to Lisbon and from Barcelona is approx. $1000.00 per person additional. Fares are subject to change prior to booking.
A deposit of $450.00 per person is required to book a cabin due by July 1, 2023. Full and final payment due February 1, 2024.
Book this luxury-included vacation today by calling 919-680-3337, or sending an email to Escape2@mindspring.com.
If you have never cruised Celebrity Cruises, this is your opportunity for a new and exciting cruise experience!
Cancellation Policy: Days Prior To Sailing
89 to 75 25% per guest
74 to 61 50% per guest
60 to 31 75% per guest
30 to 0 100% per guest
Concierge Class Verandah, $2,665.00**
Oceanview Verandah, $2,395.00
Per Person, based on double occupancy, includes taxes and fees.
**Featured Amenities for Concierge Class
Sleeps 1 - 4
Decks 9, 10, 11, 12
- Personalized Concierge service. Private veranda
- Exclusives: Concierge Lunch & destination seminar
- King-size Cashmere™ Mattress & eXhale® bedding.*
- Priority Debarkation
- Sitting area with sofa
- Twice Daily Housekeeping
- Veranda with lounge seating
- Complimentary Tote Bag
- Welcome Sparkling Wine
Airfare to/from USA (RDU) to Lisbon and from Barcelona is approx. $1000.00 per person additional. Fares are subject to change prior to booking.
A deposit of $450.00 per person is required to book a cabin due by July 1, 2023. Full and final payment due February 1, 2024.
Book this luxury-included vacation today by calling 919-680-3337, or sending an email to Escape2@mindspring.com.
If you have never cruised Celebrity Cruises, this is your opportunity for a new and exciting cruise experience!
Cancellation Policy: Days Prior To Sailing
89 to 75 25% per guest
74 to 61 50% per guest
60 to 31 75% per guest
30 to 0 100% per guest
Lisbon, Portugal- See why this city stands out above all others as you stroll along elaborate mosaic sidewalks and pass by the Monument to the Discoveries. A quick trolley ride transports you to the cobblestone district of Baixa. Or be lured away and pampered in the resort cities of Cascais and Estoril.
This storied capital with a history that extends back before the Roman Empire is only 1 of 2 cities in Portugal designated as a global city by the Globalization and World Cities (GaWC) Study Group. Once one of the world’s great naval and shipping powers, modern day Lisbon is an important hub of finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts, international trade, education, and tourism.
Take a wonderful tour through Lisbon and you’ll discover Graca, the beautifully restored old area of the city, filled with old tiled buildings and mansions and Chiado, Lisbon’s arts district, for a different air of sophistication with its many boutiques, galleries and theaters. And, of course, a cruise to Lisbon is not complete without sampling a nice bottle of Port wine; the fortified red wine that can be found throughout the country.
Porto, Portugal’s second largest city after Lisbon, is one of Europe’s oldest cities and was registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. Of course, Porto’s name itself hints at perhaps Portugal’s most famous export—port. This is where the fortified wine was first produced. The city has a rich history and is reminiscent of times gone by. You wouldn’t be wrong to compare it to an ideal Shakespearean backdrop. In Porto, the skyline is composed of sky-high bell towers, opulent baroque churches, and majestic beaux art buildings, which all create a romantic air that’s only heightened by the glorious shafts of sunlight that illuminate the city.
Tangier, Morrocco
From tea and spice markets to Moroccan haute cuisine, caves, museums, and preserved fortresses from centuries past, Tangiers has a great deal to offer. A cruise to Tangier is a great way to discover a cultural history unique to Morocco and much of the region. It’s a place where 20th-century artists once flocked to in droves to create some of their most iconic works. This majestic city is known as “The Door of Africa”, and the beating heart connecting two worlds. This is a can’t-miss destination, and one that will show you its bustling, cultural, and cosmopolitan sides all in one stop.
From Cádiz you can easily get to Seville, exploring the old town with its quaint Moorish feel as well as its impressive monuments, pretty parks and lovely architecture. Along the way, restore your energy at any of the mouth-watering tapas bars offering some of the country’s finest seafood and typical Andalusian cuisine.
Malaga is the gateway to the Andalusian countryside and the Costa del Sol, some of the region's most impressive beaches. It also is home to a number of magnificent palaces, including the Moorish Alcabaza and Gibralfaro.
Valencia, Spain- Best known as the birthplace of paella, Valencia has steadily moved onto the radar of savvy travelers. It's a vibrant, friendly, mildly chaotic place with two outstanding fine-arts museums, an accessible old quarter, Europe's newest cultural and scientific complex – and one of Spain's most exciting nightlife scenes. Whole sections of the old city, for example the Carmen Quarter, have been extensively renovated. One of the best spots for exploring Valencia's history is at the museum L'Almoina, which opened three years ago in the Carmen on the site where Valencia was founded by the Romans in 138 B.C. Here, you can walk over glass floors, looking down at a stunning assemblage of ruins excavated in the area. The exhibition includes Roman baths, tombs and a medieval Moorish ward for plague victims.
Discover a slice of Spain not found in Barcelona or Madrid on your Valencia cruise. This city has quietly built up a great reputation of its own, namely with innovative engineering and ultra-modern architecture. A few of its notable projects include Ciudad de las Artes y Ciencias (city of art and sciences); a futuristic complex that houses the family-friendly arts and science museums and the extraordinary futuristic buildings designed by local legend, Santiago Calatrava.
Palma de Mallorca- This island enclave is often described as a mini-Barcelona, with a Gothic feel that has overtaken centuries of Roman and Moorish culture. Visit El Baluard, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, which was built on the site of the remnants of the 16th century Bastio de Sant Pere, or shop for bargain pearls at the city's many jewelers.
Barcelona, Spain-Formerly a sleepy Spanish city, Barcelona has recently been reborn as an eclectic fusion of the modern and medieval. This coastal city exudes European charm and welcomes multitudes of travelers every year. It’s a major destination with must-see architectural gems that date back some 2,000 years. You’ll encounter fascinating examples from the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages, the Modern masters like Gaudî, and many Cataluñian greats. Outstanding art museums can be found throughout the city, proudly displaying the works of world-renowned artists and countrymen, including Goya, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalî, and Joan Miró. For a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city center, venture to the awaiting Mediterranean Sea and all the seaside has to offer. Maybe a brisk hike in the nearby forest covered Collserola Hills or the hilltop in Montjuïc with its botanical gardens is the perfect recharge for a rollicking evening in one of the premier party capitals of the world. Round out your cruise to Barcelona dining at a tapas bar and savor a variety of delicious small dishes to share—from traditional Spanish to the more innovative.