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Moroccan Markets & Iberian Icons
May 5, 2027 — May 13, 2027
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BARCELONA → LISBON
8 Nights on Star Explorer
Traverse the Mediterranean to Tangier, Malaga, Seville, and Lisbon and enjoy contrasting customs, cuisine, and cultures that influence life throughout Europe and North Africa. Visit a hacienda outside Cartagena and graze on regional cheeses and dried hams as you watch an equestrian performance. Master paella cooking with a local chef on a picturesque Andalusian patio. Sail to Tangier, Morocco and wander the ancient Roman ruins of Lixus - a site only excavated within the last 100 years - before browsing handcrafted wares in tiny shops on Azilah's narrow streets. Stay overnight in Seville for a Flamenco show paired with a delicious and delightful Spanish dinner. Sip robust port wines during your overnight stay in Lisbon, and then venture to the village of Sintra and its majestic Pena Palace, the favored summer home of Portuguese royalty for over six centuries.
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Enjoy an overnight in Seville, Spain, gateway to Cordoba, and home of three UNESCO sites including Alcazar Palace.
Visit the Museo Del Teatro Romano in Cartagena, Spain to learn about how Cartagena was built and to see a historic Roman Theater up close. This theater once held over 7000 people.
Enjoy the warm winter weather and stroll Pablo Picasso’s hometown of Málaga, Spain, where you can see his art at the Picasso museum.
Try a pan of paella in Valencia, Spain, the birthplace of this iconic dish.
Shop for hand-woven kilims in the medina and meet friends at the Kasbah in Tangier, Morocco.
An overnight in Lisbon, Portugal gives you plenty of time to explore the Belem Tower and the Monastery of the Hieronymites, both impressive UNESCO Heritage sites.
The old meets the new in this sunny Catalan metropolis, where narrow alleyways contrast with grand boulevards, trendy cuisine meets homemade tapas, and everywhere you're greeted by the warm, welcoming smiles of the fashionable locals. Don't miss UNESCO sites like the mind-boggling architecture of Antoni Gaudí or La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, with its eight decorative spires soaring hundreds of feet into the sky.
This captivating city is best when savored slowly. Although Valencia's religious architecture is remarkable, and the Lonja, one of Europe's most elegant buildings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, take time for an optional experience - paella. You'll learn the local secrets of this gastronomic masterpiece as you cook it, eat it, and toast it with the region's perfectly matched local wines.Want insider advice on where to find the tastiest restaurants, most unique local markets, authentic culinary shops, and hidden watering holes? Check out Valencia's Local Dining Tip Curated by Saveur on our blog.
The walled town of Cartagena is a popular seaport with a large naval shipyard. The seashore offers a wide range of activities from windsurfing to good snorkeling to sailing. From Cartagena you can easily explore the ancient city of Murcia, the coastal resorts of Mazarrón, Cala Cortina, and Cabo de Palos or a little further north, the world famous resort of Mar Menor.
Fascinating Tangier is a traveler's delight with beautiful vistas, lovely unspoiled beaches, intriguing history and friendly people. Separated from Spain by only 20 miles across the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier is considered by many to be the gateway to Africa. With its cosmopolitan mix of African and European influences, there are many interesting sites in Tangier. The two UNESCO sites of the Medina (the old-walled city) a bustling place, and the Kasbah which offers beautiful views and fine Moroccan art, and the Place de France in the heart of the new city is an entertaining place to sip mint tea and enjoy the view.
Today we cruise up the Guadalquivir River into the heart of Seville. (Most large cruise ships dock in Cádiz more than an hour away.) The Renaissance struck early here, during the Dark Ages that cloaked the rest of Europe. The Old Town alone contains three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the incomparable Alcázar Palace, just waiting for your own oohs and ahhs to echo through the Moorish arches and Italian courtyards. Or head out to the Donana National Park, declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Today we cruise up the Guadalquivir River into the heart of Seville. (Most large cruise ships dock in Cádiz more than an hour away.) The Renaissance struck early here, during the Dark Ages that cloaked the rest of Europe. The Old Town alone contains three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the incomparable Alcázar Palace, just waiting for your own oohs and ahhs to echo through the Moorish arches and Italian courtyards. Or head out to the Donana National Park, declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
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| Date | Yacht | Starting from | Actions |
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| May 18 (Mon) – May 26 (Tue), 2026May 18 (Mon) – May 26 (Tue), 2026 | Star Legend |