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Spanish Sojourn: Barcelona and Beyond - 2024

Your 15-night journey includes: 10-night small ship cruise with Port-Vendres, Tarragona, Valencia, Cartagena, Motril, Almeria, Alicante, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca; 4 nights at a Deluxe hotel in Barcelona (2 pre- and 2 post-cruise)
  • Plaza de Espana, Barcelona, Spain, Europe
    EXPERIENCE SOPHISTICATED BARCELONA, AS WELL AS THE ARCHITECTURE OF ANTONI GAUDÍ
  • Palma de Mallorca
    EXPLORE THE LUSH ISLAND PARADISE OF MALLORCA, RINGED BY PRISTINE CRESCENT BEACHES
  • Cala d’Hort, Ibiza, Spain
    SUN-KISSED BEACHES, SECLUDED COVES, AND CERULEAN WATERS WELCOME VISITORS ASHORE IN IBIZA
  • Ocean Odyssey Sailing
    DISCOVER THE MANY SPLENDORS OF SPAIN ABOARD THE 5-STAR OCEAN ODYSSEY
  • Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain
    EXTEND YOUR DISCOVERIES IN SPAIN WITH AN OPTIONAL PRE-TRIP EXTENSION IN MADRID
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What to Expect

Activity Level

Takes into consideration the physical requirements for each of the trips, walking, hiking, climbing in and out of safari vehicles etc.
           Moderate

Travelers should be able to climb 60 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 3 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 3 or more hours at a time. Altitude can range from 5,000 to 7,000 feet.

Pacing

Takes into consideration the length of bus rides, flights, number of destinations in the number of days
           Moderately Easy

Moderately paced, and may include some early morning hotel departures, one or two on-tour flights, and extended motorcoach travel.

PACING

  • The pace of this itinerary is moderate
  • Look forward to visiting 2 countries in 16 days
  • The 10-night cruise portion includes 10 ports of call
  • Sightseeing focuses on guided walking tours through historic town centers and at archaeological sites

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Sightseeing focuses on guided walking tours through historic town centers and at archaeological sites
  • You must be able to walk 2-3 miles unassisted in order to experience each destination fully, following local pathways on islands and small villages, and climbing steps and steep streets to enjoy fabulous views
  • The tours are not suitable for wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids and walking disabilities. Please refer to Vantage's wheelchair- and handicapped-traveler policy for further information. Let our Reservations Specialist know when booking if you require the use of an elevator so they can work with you to select an alternative tour

TERRAIN & TRANSPORTATION

  • At most ports of call, the Ocean Odyssey will dock at the pier so that you can walk from ship ramp to shore
  • Occasional ports of call will require tendering (shuttling to shore via a smaller boat)
  • Sightseeing that requires transportation will take place on a private, air-conditioned motorcoach
  • Steps and cobblestones are to be expected, as well as occasional steep and/or uneven terrain
  • Sightseeing that requires transportation will take place on a private, air-conditioned motorcoach

CLIMATE

  • Since the weather is unpredictable, please check weather sites online for 10-day forecasts closer to your departure date to pack your luggage accordingly

Please Note: Ocean cruising is not the same experience as river cruising; as such, you may experience fluctuating tides and weather patterns that may involve some rocking of your vessel. Itineraries will include all activities as planned except in extreme cases that can’t be controlled by your shipboard crew. Day-by-day itineraries are preliminary and therefore subject to change. If changes occur while on tour, you will be notified by your Cruise Director or regional expert.

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Journey Spanish Sojourn: Barcelona & Beyond Along the Mediterranean Sea with the Mucem - Athens - Lisbon
 Mediterranean & Adriatic Sojourn Greatest value and most comprehensive features compared to our competitors!
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Included Tours and Special Features 10 included features and Cultural Discoveries




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Complimentary services of a Vantage Deluxe Concierge to assist with all your personal requests before and during your adventure    
 Accommodations in hotels On each journey that we offer with Vantage, your hotel accommodations will be included in the total price of your cruise.      We choose all of our partner hotels with comfort and luxury in mind, and will let you know ahead of time which hotel you’ll be staying in at each port. 
 Vessel Size Our ocean discovery vessel, the m/s Ocean Odyssey has 15 solo cabins (11 for expedition cruises) and 15 triple-occupancy cabins each, with a maximum capacity of under 134 passengers on each sailing.     Our ships are smaller, more intimate, and have an industry-leading number of solo-ready cabins, as well as a fantastic crew-to-passenger ratio. 
 Air Inclusive Price*  $7,499  $6,030 $7,997  Greatest value and most comprehensive features compared to our competitors!
 # of Days  16  12  22
Meals 35 meals: 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 10 dinners, with complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner on board.


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