Mercury Holidays 2021-2023 Brochure

Plaza de Espana, Seville 8 days from £1,299 Treasures of Andalucia and Seville Sail under the Mediterranean sun into Spanish Andalusia and Seville on this eight-day cruise that takes in the highlights of this vibrant region. Follow the Guadalquivir River into Cordoba and onward to Seville and Cadiz. Enjoy guided tours of these port cities, wine tastings, flamenco shows and more on this river adventure. Day 1: UK to Seville, Spain D Depart the UK on your scheduled flight to Seville. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your ship, MS La Belle De Cadix. Board your ship and enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. Day 2: Seville B/L/D Disembark for a guided tour of Cordoba, a city whose Moorish roots are evident in the mesmerising, multi-arched Mezquita-Catedral — a cathedral built in the heart of a mosque and memento of the time when Cordoba was the capital of Islamic Spain and western Europe’s largest and most cultured city. 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 seductive Seville, a city as renowned for its tapas bars, flamenco dancers and fragrant orange trees, as it is for its rich and multi-layered history. This afternoon, cruise past the Doñana 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, possibly the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in Europe dating back to 1100 BC, and take a guided tour of this ancient port city. Later, enjoy an evening of traditional flamenco dancing onboard your vessel. 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. Day 6: Seville B/L/D Depart Seville for a tour of Granada, 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 free time to explore Seville. Later, depart by coach for a nature reserve. Enjoy a private tour of the area and visit a bird-watching site. In July and August, this will be replaced by a visit to Rabida Monastery. Day 8: Seville to the UK B/L/D After breakfast, disembark and transfer for your return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. Cruise highlights ✔ Full day excursion to Granada including the Alhambra and the Palacio de Generalife ✔ Cruise along the Guadalquivir, Andalucia’s longest river ✔ Take a tour of beautiful Cordoba ✔ Explore Seville and all its sights on a tour at your leisure Cruise includes • All meals and drinks included • 5 H MS La Belle De Cadix: All 88 cabins are well equipped outside facing and located above the water affording outstanding views. Middle and upper deck cabins available from £1,459 • Flights from London Gatwick with Easyjet. Regional departures available from Bristol < < Cadiz Isla Minima Seville El Puerto de Santa Maria Air Boat Single Supplement A single supplement starts from just £629 MS Belle De Cadix Extend your tour Seville city stay, 2 nights, 4 H B&B from £189 Explore the stunning city of Seville and all its sights at your own pace. Ready to find out more? For further details, check prices and availability, and explore all of our holidays visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk or call our experienced team free on 0800 298 9865 www.mercuryholidays.co.uk • 0800 298 9865 123 Europe • • • Cordoba Jerez Granada River Cruise