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Cruising the Canary Islands (exTenerife)

Cruising the Canary Islands (exTenerife)

From $ 2,770 AUD

Description

The Canary Islands conjure images of glamorous resorts where sun-kissed holiday-makers stretch out beside blue waters and towering volcanoes. While all this is certainly true, if you dig a little deeper you’ll also find a charmingly quaint destination seemingly untouched by time. A place where farmers still tend their land, wine and cheese is made by hand, and the famous Gomera whistling language is still practiced. Join Peregrine on an island-hopping adventure through the ‘Fortunate Isles’ and discover a subtropical playground that has more than a few secrets to share.

Trip Name
Cruising the Canary Islands (exTenerife)
Last Updated
2017-10-31
Days
8
Capacity
50
Highlights
  • Explore the Lanzarote Biosphere Reserve, a unique landscape composed of black sand beaches, lava fields and even vineyards.
  • Discover the unique whistling language that echoes through the hills of La Gomera. This astounding tradition is the only whistling language in the world still practiced by a large community.
  • Stroll through gorgeous old towns such as Santa Cruz, a UNESCO heritage listed city whose buildings date back as far as 1546.
  • Gain insight into the local industries of the Canary Islands with a visit to an Aloe Vera production facility. 

Itinerary

Travelling by sea is a fantastic way to explore, but it brings some challenges when weather conditions are not ideal. The itinerary may be subject to change, based on winds and sea conditions which may render anchorage and landing at some stops difficult. We reserve the right to change the itinerary for the safety of passengers and the ship. Shore excursions are subject to shore and weather conditions and are based on a minimum participation. Each days' schedule will be posted by the cruise co-ordinator listing necessary information such as arrival/departure times, meal times, days activities and other information. This is given as a guideline and is subject to change.

Day 1 - Board in Los Cristianos
Hola and welcome to the Canary Islands! The boat will be ready for embarkation between 2.30 and 4.00pm. If arriving early, perhaps enjoy a drink at one of the many outdoor cafes or take a pre-cruise swim in the clear waters. After boarding the boat and taking time to settle in, enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your fellow passengers. Stay overnight in port.
Day 2 - Santa Cruz
Arrive early morning in Santa Cruz de la Palma. Perhaps take an optional full day excursion visiting the historic old town of Santa Cruz de La Palma, and to Taburiente National Park to visit the museum and the crater itself (weather permitting). A visit to El Paso, a nice traditional Canary village, takes place just in time before you stop at a restaurant for an included lunch. Spend the night at the port.
Day 3 - Valle Gran Rey, Tenerife
Early morning sailing and arrival in Valle Gran Rey, La Gomera Island. Τhere you can participate in the optional half day excursion passing through the villages of Arure and Valle Hermoso to reach the small village of Rosas Here you can enjoy a demonstration of the famous Gomera whistling language. Continue to the Garajonay National Park, a nature reserve declared a Universal Patrimony by UNESCO. Evening sailing to Santa Cruz.
Day 4 - Santa Cruz, Tenerife
We arrive in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the morning. Take an optional half day excursion to Santa Cruz and La Laguna, the former capital of Tenerife and a UNESCO Heritage Site. Beginning in the central Plaza del Adelantado which is surrounded by historical buildings, we visit the Town Hall which dates back to 1546, the Casa de Anchieta, the Palacio de Nava with its original stone façade and the Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena. Evening sailing to Lanzarote. Overnight at sea.
Day 5 - Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
Morning arrival in Lanzarote. There is an optional full day excursion to Lanzarote during which we will visit the southern part of the island to admire a panoramic view of the El Janubio salt mines and the famous “Lava Coast”, “Los Hervideros” rocks engraved by the sea's action and wind erosion. We continue to “El Golfo”, travelling into the Fire Mountains and among volcanoes to visit the Timanfaya National Park. After a short stop for an included lunch, we visit the César Manrique Foundation. We continue towards La Geria the Lanzarote wine route which includes a selection of wineries. Tasting of the best wines of Lanzarote is included in the optional excursion. Overnight in port.
Day 6 - Corralejo, Fuerteventura
In the morning we arrive in Corralejo Port. Enjoy an optional half day excursion on the island and discover Betancuria capital of Fuerteventura until 1834. There we will be introduced to traditional goat farming and find out how Majorero cheeses are prepared (and a tasting, of course). On our way back to Corralejo we stop in an Aloe Vera factory to learn about its impressive health benefits. Afternoon at leisure with the possibility for a swim at the nearby beach. In the late evening we sail to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Gran Canaria Island. Overnight at sea.
Day 7 - Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
We arrive in Las Palmas in the morning. The optional half day excursion takes us to Villa de Teror, the main religious centre of the island, and the 18th century Basilica de Nuestra Señora Del Pino, past Valleseco. You will see the famous rock monuments of the island: Roque Nublo, Roque Bentayga and Roque El Fraile. We pass through Tafira and stop on the Canary Island Botanical Garden. Overnight at sea to Los Cristianos port, Tenerife.
Day 8 - Disembark in Los Cristianos, Tenerife
Disembarkation will take place after 9.30am.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
03-12-201710-12-2017AUD $ 2,770CATCTWIN
03-12-201710-12-2017AUD $ 3,850CATATWIN
03-12-201710-12-2017AUD $ 4,885CATASINGLE
03-12-201710-12-2017AUD $ 4,285CATBSINGLE
03-12-201710-12-2017AUD $ 3,385CATBTWIN
03-12-201710-12-2017AUD $ 3,485CATCSINGLE
03-12-201710-12-2017AUD $ 6,285CATPSINGLE
03-12-201710-12-2017AUD $ 4,925CATPTWIN
10-12-201717-12-2017AUD $ 3,850CATATWIN
10-12-201717-12-2017AUD $ 4,925CATPTWIN
10-12-201717-12-2017AUD $ 3,485CATCSINGLE
10-12-201717-12-2017AUD $ 4,285CATBSINGLE
10-12-201717-12-2017AUD $ 4,885CATASINGLE
10-12-201717-12-2017AUD $ 6,285CATPSINGLE
10-12-201717-12-2017AUD $ 2,770CATCTWIN
10-12-201717-12-2017AUD $ 3,385CATBTWIN

Accommodation

Small Cruise Ship,7 nights

Transport

Small Cruise Ship

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