Essential cruise - Canary Islands & Madeira

Day 1 London Tilbury At London Tilbury Port, embark Columbus (3T) in preparation for an evening sailing. Day 2 Amsterdam, The Netherlands The Dutch capital is a charming place to explore with the appearance having hardly changed from the 17th century Golden Age. This beautiful city hosts an array of pretty bridges, marvellous gabled houses, merchants’ mansions and canals decorated with lush green trees. Discover the fascinating history by visiting The Royal Palace - constructed in the 17th century as a town house - spectacular galleries and museums including the famous Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum. Days 3-5 At sea Relax and enjoy the facilities. Day 6 Gibraltar, UK Regardless of its physical connection to Spain, Gibraltar has remained a British-controlled region for 300 years. Gibraltar is famous for its ‘Rock’, an astonishing 1400 foot outcrop separating the Mediterranean from the Atlantic. The beautiful beach destination has plenty of things to do including visiting the fascinating St Michael’s Cave. Day 7 At sea Day 8 Arrecife, Lanzarote First appearing on the maps as a fishing harbour in the 15th century, Arrecife is now the capital of Lanzarote. The island is located four degrees north of the Tropic of Cancer and hosts a beautiful sub-tropical climate and variety of vibrant shops - it’s the perfect place to pick up some duty free goods. Day 9 Las Palmas, Gran Canaria Gran Canaria is undeniably a popular destination and there’s no wonder why with its beautiful sub-tropical climate and glorious sandy beaches and the capital, Las Palmas is particularly famed for its wonderful array of tranquil parks and plazas. Day 10 Santa Cruz, Tenerife Today we arrive in the capital of Tenerife, Santa Cruz, a beautiful city home to a number of fascinating museums, churches, wonderful nature and shops and restaurants serving mouthwatering dishes. The Garcia Sanabria Park is a particular treasure here with its delightful garden area, incredible fountains and pretty architecture. Day 11 Funchal, Madeira Funchal, Madeira’s vibrant capital is a wondrous place to discover. The harbour is beautifully located in the centre of town allowing you to wander the charming streets displaying white-washed buildings decorated with red tiled roofs. Madeira is renowned for its beautiful flora awarding it the name of ‘the floating garden of the Atlantic’. Day 12 At sea Day 13 Lisbon, Portugal Lisbon, the westernmost capital in Europe is renowned for its unique history as the place where the caravels set sail on their voyages to the New World. Explore the charming, cobbled streets of the Moorish Alfama district leading to incredible viewpoints over the pretty city. Days 14-15 At sea Day 16 London Tilbury Arrive at London Tilbury Port.