Iberian Peninsula - 8th October 2010 - 11 nights - from £799pp

Relax among comfortable surroundings on board Ocean Countess as you sail to Dublin to taste this vibrant friendly city, then on to the warmth of Portugal, Spain and Morocco, calling in at Gibraltar on the way. This cruise combines ancient ruins, castles, palaces, quaint old towns and a wealth of fascinating maritime history. Explore fascinating cities and indulge in some retail therapy, sample a tempting variety of cuisines, or just relax and watch the world go by on this great value autumn escape.

Dublin is the largest city and capital of Ireland. It is a historical and contemporary cultural centre as well as a modern centre of literature, entertainment and the arts. Then sample Lisbon's highlights; spectacular architectural attractions in the Parque das Nacoes, the atmospheric lanes of the medieval Alfama district, or the Castelo de Sao Jorge and its panoramic views. Relax in Praia da Rocha, a popular resort on the Algarve with vast sandy beaches, rocky outcrops and sandstone cliffs.

In contrasting Gibraltar enjoy a taste of Britain in the Mediterranean, explore its military history and visit Europa Point, home to the famous tailless Barbary apes. Tangier is a beautiful energetic city, very likeable, extremely individual and has an enduring peculiarity. La Coruna is located 96 miles out from the city of Vigo being a town/province in Galicia with much history and attraction. The home of the Spanish Armada, La Coruna is an easily accessible port area overflowing with arts and culture. You return to Plymouth via Dublin reflecting on the highlights of this wonderful cruise.

On Board Lectures - Informative lectures will be given by a retired Policeman and a Journalist & TV Critic. See the route on our cruise map and itinerary below.

Cruise Map

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Cruise Itinerary

Cruise Rates

Ocean Countess Deck Plan

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Other cruises from Plymouth include: Canary Islands and Madeira and The Iberian Peninsula (Sept 2010).

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