European River Cruises 2022-23

Europe 4 For further details or to book call 0800 954 0912 or visit mercuryholidays.co.uk Day 1: UK to Seville, Spain D Depart London on your scheduled flight to Seville. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your ship, MS Belle De Cadix. Board your ship and enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. The ship will remain docked in Seville until Day 3. Day 2: Seville B/L/D Disembark for a guided tour of Cordoba, a city whose Moorish roots are evident in its Mezquita- Cathedral - a cathedral built in the heart of a mosque. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Seville. Day 3: Seville to Cadiz B/L/D Take a guided walking tour of Seville, a city renowned for its tapas bars, flamenco dancers and fragrant orange trees. This afternoon is your first day of cruising as you pass the Donana National Park. Arrive at Cadiz in the evening for a night-time city tour. Day 4: Cadiz to El Puerto de Santa Maria B/L/D Start the day with a visit to a Ganaderia in Jerez, where bulls are raised. Enjoy time in Cadiz with a guided tour of this ancient port city. Later, enjoy an evening of traditional flamenco dancing on board your vessel. Cruise onwards to El Puerto de Santa Maria. Day 5: El Puerto de Santa Maria to Isla Minima B/L/D Take a tour of the Osborne Bodega, including a local wine tasting session. In the afternoon, cruise towards Isla MInima for a hacienda tour and equestrian show. Return to the ship and set sail for Seville where the ship will dock for the remainder of your trip. Day 6: Seville B/L/D Depart Seville for a tour of Grenada, including lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the Alhambra, a fortified complex of sophisticated palaces, beautiful gardens and imposing city walls that has ranked as one of the great wonders of western Europe for more than seven centuries. Discover the country estate of Palacio de Generalife. Day 7: Seville B/L/D Enjoy some free time to explore Seville. Later, Cruise highlights ✔ Full day excursion to Granada, including the Palacio de Generalife ✔ Visit the beautiful palaces and gardens of the Alhambra ✔ Cruise along the Guadalquivir, Andalucia’s longest river ✔ Embark on a guided tour of beautiful Cordoba ✔ Enjoy a walking tour through the picturesque streets of Seville ✔ Explore the sights of Cadiz on a night-time city tour ✔ Delight in onboard entertainment including a welcome cocktail and an evening of traditional flamenco dancing Treasures of Andalucia & Seville Sail under the Mediterranean sun into Spanish Andalucia and Seville on this eight-day voyage by cruise and coach taking in the highlights of this vibrant region. Follow the Guadalquivir River into Cordoba and onward to Seville and Cadiz. Enjoy coach tours from the ship, wine tastings, flamenco shows and more on this river adventure. Plaza de Espana, Seville < < Cadiz Isla Minima Seville El Puerto de Santa Maria Air Boat • • • Cordoba Jerez Granada