Sketches of Spain, Morocco and the Canary Islands
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Highlights
- Learn about the wondrous architectural masterpieces of Spain, including Gaudi’s unfinished La Sagrada Familia and the Alhambra, a Moorish citadel overlooking the city of Grenada.
- Visit the colossal Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca's landmark building.
- On the island of Madeira, discover Europe's highest sea cliff and the vineyards of Funchal.
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- 13 nights of accommodations
- 6 expert-led lectures
- 11 expert-led field trips
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
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Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Abba Balmoral Barcelona
Activity note: Hotel check-in available from 2:00 p.m.
Afternoon: Upon arrival at the hotel, check in and take the afternoon to unpack and relax. Orientation: 6:00 p.m. The Group Leader will gre...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Abba Balmoral Barcelona
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach, standing and walking through museums and historic sites. Please note that the Sagrada Familia is subject to very strict entry limits and is ther...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Abba Balmoral Barcelona
Activity note: Walking about 2 miles throughout the day; busy city streets. Use of public Metro; our Group Leader will review the boarding process.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Norwegian Spirit
Activity note: Picasso Museum is subject to strict entry limits and is therefore not always available. If entry is unavailable, we will have an alternative activity. Please pack your pass...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Norwegian Spirit
Activity note: Full day aboard ship.
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: We’ll gather for an onboard lecture given by our Study Leader on pertinent topics.
Lunch: Aboard...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Norwegian Spirit
Activity note: Periods of standing possible when getting on/off the ship.
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: Casablanca, the mythical city from the 1942 film "Casablanca," is ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Norwegian Spirit
Activity note: Full day aboard ship. Days at sea will be a mix of Road Scholar lectures along with a chance to enjoy the ship's many activities which will be described in a daily newslett...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Norwegian Spirit
Activity note: Walking up and down stairs, uneven surfaces. Getting on/off a motorcoach.
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: Led by a local expert, we’ll enjoy a field trip via...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Norwegian Spirit
Activity note: Walking uneven surfaces, including cobblestone streets and in historic homes. Getting on/off a motorcoach.
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: Once off the ship,...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Norwegian Spirit
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: We’ll get off the ship and board a motorcoach that will take us past the vineyards and wine cellars of Barbeito. Afterwards, we’ll continue to Cabo...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Norwegian Spirit
Activity note: Full day aboard ship.
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: We’ll gather for an onboard lecture given by our Study Leader on pertinent topics.
Lunch: Aboard...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Norwegian Spirit
Activity note: Walking steep and uneven surfaces at the Alhambra. Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 2 hours each way from the port in Malaga to Granada, including rest stops.
...Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Norwegian Spirit
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: At port in Alicante, a historic town known for its parks, gardens, and lines of palm trees, we’ll set out on foot for an expert-led exploration of ...
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Activity note: See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
Morning: Aboard ship.
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Abba Balmoral Barcelona: 3 nights Barcelona
103 Rooms, free Wi-Fi connection in all hotel, meeting rooms up to 180 people, coffee–bar, restaurant, parking, business center, sauna, fitness center and solarium. In Barcelona city center, 5 minutes to Gaudí's famous building “La Pedrera”, next to la Diagonal of Barcelona and close to Passeig de Gràcia and Rambla Catalunya.
Norwegian Spirit: 10 nights Miami
This 881-foot ocean liner can accommodate up to 2,018 passengers. Its 13 passenger decks boast elegant, Asian-inspired decor. Amenities include two main dining rooms and many other dining options, two swimming pools, hot tubs, spa and fitness center, walking track, art gallery, library and more.
Explore the history of the Mediterranean, feel the balmy breezes of the Bahamas and the Caribbean, or just sit back and relax while you cruise across the Atlantic. Whatever you choose to do, you will be travelling in style on Norwegian Spirit. While onboard make a trip to the Tivoli Pool, soak in one of our four outdoor hot tubs, or take the kids to Buccaneer's Wet and Wild. That's just the beginning - with 14 delicious dining options, 12 bars and lounges, the Maharaja's Casino, and the Roman Spa & Fitness centre at your fingertips, you're ready to have a holiday of a lifetime!
75,904: Gross Register Tonnage 2,018: Guest Capacity (double occupancy) 880.2ft: Overall Length 126.6ft: Max Beam 2014: Refurbished Year Built 1998 912: Ship Crew
12 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches and 12 Dinners
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