Brilliant Brazil and Iberia Cruise

Day 1 - Buenos Aires

Arrive: Mon 24 March 2025

Discover this elegant city and its beautiful surroundings with a tranquil cruise through the Tigre Delta past islands, mansions and English gardens. Visit the pampas and watch gauchos display their extraordinary horsemanship, or enjoy a fabulous tango show in its birthplace.

Day 2 - Buenos Aires

Depart: Tue 25 March 2025 at 18:00

Discover this elegant city and its beautiful surroundings with a tranquil cruise through the Tigre Delta past islands, mansions and English gardens. Visit the pampas and watch gauchos display their extraordinary horsemanship, or enjoy a fabulous tango show in its birthplace.

Day 3 - Montevideo

Arrive: Wed 26 March 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 26 March 2025 at 21:00

Explore this charming, cosmopolitan city of parks and colonial architecture. Visit a local vineyard and sample its wines. Or travel to the beautiful Portuguese colonial city of Colonia del Sacramento, first settled in 1680.

Day 4 - Punta Del Este

Arrive: Thu 27 March 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 27 March 2025 at 17:00

Spend the day enjoying this beautiful, chic beach resort, its marinas and interesting shops. See amazing works by Dali, Chagall and Miro at the Ralli Museum. Or venture into the equally stunning countryside and visit a cattle station. Shopping:

Day 5 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 6 - Itajai

Arrive: Sat 29 March 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 29 March 2025 at 20:00

Originally founded in the early 18th century, Itajai really started to develop during the mid-19th century when Santa Catarina state began to receive waves of European immigrants who generated business for the port. Towards the close of that century, the town itself received a considerable influx of Italian, German and Polish immigrants, whose descendants now make up the bulk of the population. Neat countryside farms and the distinct European architecture seen in towns such as Blumenau never fail to amaze visitors to this southern part of Brazil.

Day 7 - Sao Francisco Do Sul

Arrive: Sun 30 March 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 30 March 2025 at 18:00

Day 8 - Sao Paulo

Arrive: Mon 31 March 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 31 March 2025 at 19:00

Journey inland to vibrant São Paulo and see its modern skyscrapers and monuments and visit the beautiful art museum. Or explore charming Santos and its extraordinary botanical garden, including an orchidarium with over 100 flower species and an aviary alive with macaws, toucans and parrots. Take a scenic drive to Guaruja and visit the resort town's fascinating aquarium.

Day 9 - Parati

Arrive: Tue 01 April 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 01 April 2025 at 18:00

Savor this gem of a historic town with its beautifully preserved Portuguese colonial architecture, charming narrow streets, imposing fort and exquisite churches. Enjoy a leisurely schooner cruise through this group of lush islands past quaint fishing villages and pristine beaches. Stop at a beach to swim, snorkel or just relax.

Day 10 - Ilha Grande, Brazil

Arrive: Wed 02 April 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 02 April 2025 at 18:00

Enjoy exploring this beautiful island, hiking its trails, kayaking, snorkeling, diving to spectacular sites or simply relaxing on its gorgeous beaches. Savor the dense tropical forest with its diversity of birds, flowers, iguanas, monkeys and myriad wildlife found in this protected reserve.

Day 11 - Buzios

Arrive: Thu 03 April 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 03 April 2025 at 19:00

Considered the St. Tropez of Brazil, Buzios boasts a cosmopolitan style reminiscent of the French Riviera. Sunbathe at one of the twenty beaches, including Azeda Beach with its calm and crystal-clear waters. Horseback riding, fishing, diving and catamaran cruises are also popular. Take a walking tour of the Emerências Reserve, where you'll find exotic plants, bromeliads and even the last golden lion tamarin monkeys in the region. At the Tauá Reserve, see more than 300 species of butterflies and 60 types of birds.

Day 12 - Rio De Janeiro

Arrive: Fri 04 April 2025 at 07:00

Enjoy a scenic cable car ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain for its renowned view. Ride the cog railway through dense forest to Corcovado. Visit the lush botanical gardens, see famed Ipanema and Copacabana beaches and take in a thrilling samba show.

Day 13 - Rio De Janeiro

Depart: Sat 05 April 2025 at 21:00

Enjoy a scenic cable car ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain for its renowned view. Ride the cog railway through dense forest to Corcovado. Visit the lush botanical gardens, see famed Ipanema and Copacabana beaches and take in a thrilling samba show.

Day 14 - Buzios

Arrive: Sun 06 April 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 06 April 2025 at 17:00

Considered the St. Tropez of Brazil, Buzios boasts a cosmopolitan style reminiscent of the French Riviera. Sunbathe at one of the twenty beaches, including Azeda Beach with its calm and crystal-clear waters. Horseback riding, fishing, diving and catamaran cruises are also popular. Take a walking tour of the Emerências Reserve, where you'll find exotic plants, bromeliads and even the last golden lion tamarin monkeys in the region. At the Tauá Reserve, see more than 300 species of butterflies and 60 types of birds.

Day 15 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 16 - Salvador

Arrive: Tue 08 April 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 08 April 2025 at 17:00

An amazing city, its Portuguese and African cultures blend almost seamlessly into one. See Bahia's fascinating past in its hundreds of colonial churches and colorful markets. Even its location, atop a bluff around spectacular All Saints Bay is breathtaking. Enjoy its intriguing culture, from the candomblé religious practices to the insinuating rhythm of the samba.

Day 17 - Maceio

Arrive: Wed 09 April 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Wed 09 April 2025 at 20:00

Wrapped around a sparkling lagoon that links up with the sea, Maceió is a modern tourist destination with a reverence for its Portuguese colonial past. Spot architectural jewels including the stunning blue-and-white-tiled Bom Jesus dos Martírios church and take in a sweeping panorama of the city from the São Gonçalo Belvedere. For an authentic keepsake, select among a rainbow of rendas, traditional lacework evocative of fish netting that has been dyed in tropical colors. It’s no surprise that in Maceió water activities reign supreme, including a catamaran cruise over the Mundaú Lagoon to a secluded beach for the ultimate respite under the sun.

Day 18 - Recife

Arrive: Thu 10 April 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 10 April 2025 at 18:00

Discover colonial Brazil in Recife and nearby Olinda and step back in time along narrow, winding streets amid meticulously restored homes, churches and lovely plazas. Admire the scenic views from the Malakoff Tower and Olinda's hilltop plaza. Visit the old Dutch fort, the Jewish Historic Archive and a local artist in his workshop and gallery.

Day 19 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 20 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 21 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 22 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 23 - Porto Grande (Mindelo), Cape Verde

Arrive: Tue 15 April 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 15 April 2025 at 17:00

Enjoy charming São Vicente and the amazing landscape here and on nearby Santo Antão. Stroll through town past vibrant markets and the replica of Lisbon’s Belem Tower. Visit the stark but lovely lunar-like beach at Catfish Bay. On Santo Antão see lush and rugged landscapes and picturesque villages.

Day 24 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 25 - Dakar

Arrive: Thu 17 April 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 17 April 2025 at 18:00

After three centuries of French rule, Dakar can't help but exude a certain French flair, especially architecturally. Senegalese attire tends to be rather formal and conservative, but the city is full of life. Art galleries are plentiful, the beaches inviting, and the views fantastic from the Les Mamelles Lighthouse.

Day 26 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 27 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 28 - La Gomera

Arrive: Sun 20 April 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 20 April 2025 at 21:00

San Sebastián de La Gomera is the capital of La Gomera, one of Spain’s Canary Islands. The Church of the Assumption has a mural depicting an 18th-century battle, and a museum with religious artwork dating from the 16th century. Nearby, La Gomera Archaeological Museum traces the island’s indigenous cultures through artifacts and scale models. South is the Torre del Conde, a medieval fortification set in a lush park.

Day 29 - Tenerife

Arrive: Mon 21 April 2025 at 06:00 / Depart: Mon 21 April 2025 at 22:00

Volcanic in origin, Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands. While in port, you'll notice the Auditorium of Tenerife, an amazing, organic structure that instantly became an icon when completed in 2003. Another modern landmark is the Oscar Domínguez Institute, a contemporary art gallery named after the 20th century surrealist. For a respite from the urban environment, visit the Palmetum, a botanical garden with more than 400 species of palms.

Day 30 - La Palma

Arrive: Tue 22 April 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 22 April 2025 at 17:00

Stroll along Calle O'Daly, the pedestrian district named after an Irish banana merchant and lined with historic residences. Visit the Town Hall and the church, Iglesia del Salvador, both of the 16th century. There is an interesting museum of natural science as well as a naval museum.

Day 31 - Funchal

Arrive: Wed 23 April 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 23 April 2025 at 18:00

Breathtaking vistas await throughout this beautiful island. Take a cable car up to Monte for spectacular views of the botanical gardens and the charming town. Drive along the coast to a village where Winston Churchill painted seascapes or out to the stunning cliffs of Cabo Girão and enjoy a visit to a quaint fishing village.

Day 32 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 33 - Casablanca

Arrive: Fri 25 April 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 25 April 2025 at 18:00

Stroll through the narrow streets of the old medina and visit the spice market. Admire the stunning and enormous Hassan II Mosque built beside the sea. Or journey inland to Rabat and Meknes, two fascinating old cities of kasbahs, souks and Moroccan tradition. Shopping: Take home a flowing caftan, some sandals, Berber jewelry, interesting hammered tin items, leather goods and rugs. Dining: Couscous, spicy lamb dishes and tea are a Moroccan treat.

Day 34 - Gibraltar

Arrive: Sat 26 April 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Sat 26 April 2025 at 19:00

Go to the top of the Rock and admire the view across the Mediterranean and up the peninsula into Spain. Feed peanuts to the famed Barbary Apes and visit St. Michael's Cave, a fascinating cavern once lived in by Neolithic peoples and visited by early Romans. See the quaint fishing village along the coast and enjoy the colorful town. Shopping: Browse through shops filled with lovely embroidered linens from Madeira. Dining: Enjoy some traditional fish and chips with a beer or just relax in a café and watch the passing parade.

Day 35 - Almeria

Arrive: Sun 27 April 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 27 April 2025 at 20:00

Soak up the sun on one of the numerous exquisite beaches lining this Mediterranean haven. Visit the astonishing Alcazaba, a medieval fortress high on the ridge overlooking the extraordinary city. The revered wall paintings in the caves of Velez Blanco offer fascinating insights into an ancient people. See where the historic and modern merge on a stroll down the Paseo de Almeria.

Day 36 - Malaga

Arrive: Mon 28 April 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 28 April 2025 at 19:00

Spend a day in Granada seeing the magnificent Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, last stronghold of the Moors, or venture into the mountains to the picturesque Mijas, one of Andalusia's dazzling "white" towns. Explore delightful Málaga, its Alcazaba, Roman theater and beautiful cathedral, or discover the charming resorts of Marbella and Puerto Banus along the famed Costa del Sol.

Day 37 - Seville

Arrive: Tue 29 April 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 29 April 2025 at 17:00

Spend a fabulous day in Seville visiting the magnificent cathedral, climbing the famed Giralda Tower and strolling through the gorgeous Alcazar and its gardens. See the ceramic-encrusted Plaza de España and stroll through the alleys of Barrio de Santa Cruz. Or explore the Andalusian wine country and Jerez, the home of sherry. Don't miss the charm of Cádiz with its gracious squares, its flower-filled parks on the city bastions and its bustling markets.

Day 38 - Lisbon

Arrive: Wed 30 April 2025 at 10:00

Visit the ornate Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery and stroll the narrow, winding streets of the charming Alfama district. Enjoy marvelous old Sintra, a royal country retreat, and Cascais, a beautiful seaside resort. Explore medieval Obidos or make a pilgrimage to Fatima, where the Virgin Mary appeared repeatedly to three shepherd children in 1917.

Day 39 - Lisbon

Depart: Thu 01 May 2025 at 17:00

Visit the ornate Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery and stroll the narrow, winding streets of the charming Alfama district. Enjoy marvelous old Sintra, a royal country retreat, and Cascais, a beautiful seaside resort. Explore medieval Obidos or make a pilgrimage to Fatima, where the Virgin Mary appeared repeatedly to three shepherd children in 1917.

Day 40 - Huelva, Spain

Arrive: Fri 02 May 2025 at 11:00 / Depart: Fri 02 May 2025 at 21:00

Inhabited since 3000 BC, Huelva has seen its share of visitors over the centuries, having been ruled by Romans and Arabs in the past. Now it is a traditional Andalusian town in the south of Spain, known for delicious food, a relaxed vibe and the nearby Punta Umbría beach, where wooden walkways provide access to the well-maintained nature area for both pedestrians and cyclists.

Day 41 - Tangier

Arrive: Sat 03 May 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 03 May 2025 at 17:00

Explore the Mendoubia Gardens, which contain a fascinating banyan tree that is more than 800 years old. Or experience a more traditional Morocco in Tetouan, a mountain city of grace and culture and the location of the beautiful white royal palace. The Caves of Hercules are nine miles west of Tangier in the Cap Spartel area; it is a place of great beauty and archaeological significance.

Day 42 - Melilla

Arrive: Sun 04 May 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 04 May 2025 at 17:00

Melilla is a Spanish autonomous city located on the northwest coast of Africa, sharing a border with Morocco. It has an area of 12.3 km². Melilla, an exclave, is one of two permanently inhabited Spanish cities in mainland Africa, the other being Ceuta.

Day 43 - Alicante

Arrive: Mon 05 May 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Mon 05 May 2025 at 18:00

Lying on Spain's radiant Costa Blanca, Alicante exudes a rare beauty. Lovely Baroque buildings cluster around the historic central district. Marble plazas grace its broad waterfront boulevard, the illustrious Explanada de España. Pristine beaches like San Juan hug the shoreline. It's no surprise that Alicante is popular year-round. Venture to the grand Castle of Santa Barbara overlooking the city and walk from its high towers down into the dungeon. Stop for a glass of refreshing sangria in the Old Quarter. Behold the masterpieces hanging in the Gravina Museum of Fine Arts, a former 18th century palace.

Day 44 - Majorca

Arrive: Tue 06 May 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 06 May 2025 at 15:00

Explore this beautiful island beginning with the magnificent Seo Cathedral and Bellver Castle. See the windmills and impressive manor house in the verdant countryside. Discover the amazing natural wonders in the Drach Caves. And for romance, visit the former Carthusian monastery in Valldemosa, where George Sand and Chopin spent a winter.

Day 45 - Marseille

Arrive: Wed 07 May 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 07 May 2025 at 18:00

See the sights and enjoy the views of historic old Marseille and visit the charming fishing port of Cassis. Or venture into the celebrated Provençal countryside with its fields of lavender and sunflowers. Explore lovely Aix or stroll through Avignon and its Papal Palace and the hilltop village of Les Baux.

Day 46 - Barcelona

Arrive: Thu 08 May 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 08 May 2025

Visit the magnificent Gothic cathedral and the amazing La Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece. Enjoy the lovely Montjuic Gardens, Gaudí's other fabulous structures, the charming squares of the old Gothic Quarter and the Ramblas, Barcelona's famed downtown promenade. Or visit beautiful Montserrat and its monastery in a breathtaking setting high in the mountains.