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11 Night Winter Riviera and Madridtour and Land Tour

From Madrid to Civitavecchia (Rome)

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Cruise #: 14066634
Departs: Thu, Mar 4, 2027
Returns: Thu, Mar 11, 2027

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Itinerary Summary

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Day by Day Details

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Feb 28, 2027

Day
1

Madrid, Spain

Upon your arrival at Madrid-Barajas International Airport, you'll pick up your reserved car and drive to your 5-star hotel. Check in and you'll have the entire afternoon and evening to spend at your leisure with world-class shopping and dining just steps away on the iconic Gran Via (the "Spanish Broadway"). (Transfers from the airport to your hotel and overnight in Madrid hotel are included.) ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Monday - Mar 1, 2027

Day
2

Madrid, Spain

Royal Palace and Santiago Bernabeu Stadium: After breakfast at the hotel, you'll kick off your day with a visit to the Royal Palace, an awe-inspiring architectural wonder and the largest functioning palace in Europe. You'll learn about the site's rich history, capture pictures at Armoury Square, get a chance to walk the iconic marble Grand Staircase, and explore majestic rooms and spaces displaying sculptures, paintings, tapestries, and jewels offering insight into the 18th-century Spanish Monarchy. Next, you're free to enjoy lunch on your own at any of Madrid's restaurants. The tour continues at the world-famous Santiago Bernabeu Stadium-host to Real Madrid CF since 1947. Fans of the football (aka American soccer) will go wild over the panoramic view of the inside of the renovated stadium, with admission to the Real Madrid CF Museum, where you'll learn about the history of the club and its members, take pictures next to famous trophies, and watch the club's most iconic moments. In the evening, you'll head to renowned tablao Corral de la Moreria (Madrid's "Cathedral of Flamenco") to see a fiery flamenco show performed by some of Spain's top dancers and musicians, while enjoying a three-course gourmet meal created by a Michelin-star chef. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - Mar 2, 2027

Day
3

Madrid, Spain

Prado Museum and El Retiro Park: After breakfast at the hotel, you'll head right to the Prado Museum. Your exclusive early access gives you the ability to explore some the world's richest and most comprehensive collection of Spanish works at your own pace without the crowds. Take your time admiring works from Spanish masters, like Velazquez, El Greco, Goya, and El Bosco as you have the museum to yourself for the first hour. The museum also houses a vast collection of classical European paintings and sculptures, including the largest collections of Italian art outside of Italy. Next, you'll head to the famous "El Retiro Park", a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering a vast green oasis in the heart of the city. Stroll through a variety of gardens with interesting monuments, view a nearly 400-year-old Mexican conifer, sit by the lake or rent a rowing boat, and explore the exhibitions halls, including the Glass Palace, a glass pavilion built in 1887, regarded as one of Spain's finest examples of cast-iron architecture. Afterwards, you will have free time for lunch on your own. Dinner tonight will be an immersive experience, as you participate in a unique culinary experience at a boutique cooking school. You'll learn the art of preparing tapas, then enjoy them along with a chef-prepared entree and two desserts for a 5-course tasting menu served with a bottomless wine pairing of five different Spanish wines. (Breakfast, entrance to Prado Museum, cooking class and dinner, overnight in Madrid hotel are included.) ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - Mar 3, 2027

Day
4

Madrid, Spain

Bus Travel

Segovia, Spain

Bus Travel

Madrid, Spain

High-Speed Train Travel

Barcelona, Spain

You'll have breakfast at your hotel in Madrid before taking off for an incredible day in Segovia, a medieval city located in Castile and Leon, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll look back in time as you admire the incredible Roman Aqueduct winding its way around the edge of town. You'll visit Plaza Mayor, a town square framed by the beautiful pinnacles of the apse of the Cathedral, built in Castilian Late Gothic style, then head inside to meet your guide and tour the Cathedral, learning about its historical significance and architectural highlights that have earned it the name Lady of the Cathedrals. Next, you'll enjoy a classic Segovian lunch at a delightful restaurant, followed by a stop at the renowned Alcazar of Segovia, a medieval castle built in the 12th century that has served as home for 22 kings and inspired the design of castles in shows and movies, including Cinderella's castle. You'll travel back to Madrid, where you'll catch the high-speed train to Barcelona, traveling in Comfort Class, with your luggage waiting for you at your hotel Barcelona hotel. Upon arrival, you'll be driven to your 5-star hotel, where you'll enjoy a Catalan dinner and can share stories about the day. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Thursday - Mar 4, 2027

Day
5

Barcelona, Spain

Bus Travel

Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, Spain

Bus Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 5 - Thursday - Mar 4, 2027

Day
5

Cruise Begins

Barcelona, Spain

After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be driven to the Penedes Region in Catalonia, where almost all cava and wine is produced due to the region's favorable climate for growing grapes-mild temperatures, intense sunshine, and moderate rainfall. This also makes it great region to visit. This tour will bring you to one of the most renowned Spanish wine cellars: Codorniu. You'll learn the traditional process of how a bottle of cava is created and the history of the cellars dating back 450 years. Surrounded by the winery's beautiful architectural complex and gardens, you'll take an intensive wine tasting course. By the time you head to a delicious three-course lunch, you'll have learned the art of wine tasting and discovered the secrets of Cavas Codorniu. Later, you'll travel to Barcelona and take a panoramic tour of the city before embarking on the ship. (Breakfast, lunch, wine tasting, transfer to the ship are included.) ...
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Friday - Mar 5, 2027

Day
6

Barcelona, Spain
Depart: 16:00:00

Saturday - Mar 6, 2027

Day
7

Nice, France
Arrive: 16:00:00

Sunday - Mar 7, 2027

Day
8

Nice, France
Depart: 22:00:00

Monday - Mar 8, 2027

Day
9

Genoa, Italy
Arrive: 08:00:00
Depart: 22:00:00

Tuesday - Mar 9, 2027

Day
10

Livorno, Italy
Arrive: 08:00:00

Wednesday - Mar 10, 2027

Day
11

Livorno, Italy
Depart: 18:00:00

Thursday - Mar 11, 2027

Day
12

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Arrive: 08:00:00

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