Savor the beauty of Barcelona and pure Mediterranean splendor aboard a spectacular luxury cruise
Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Cartagena, Malaga, Gibraltar, Casablanca, Tangier, Cadiz, Lisbon
- Stroll Barcelona's impressive Gothic Quarter and visit the legendary Sagrada Familia.
- Marvel at the monastery atop famed Montserrat with your private guide.
- Voyage to a curated selection of charming Mediterranean towns and landmarks.
- Experience first-class service during your luxury journey.
- Embark on a number of exciting and immersive shore adventures.
- Typical season March - November, however, is dependant on cruise line offerings.
What’s included
- A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule
- 24/7 in-destination support from our local office
- All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary
- A private driver for tours and transfers (in some countries our local private guides also act as your driver - your Destination Expert will discuss with you if applicable)
- Local private guides or shared tours that take you through your itinerary highlights and experiences, your final itinerary will confirm the type of tour
- A greeting at the airport or at your accommodation from one of our representatives – your expert will confirm your meet and greet location with you
- Breakfast each morning at your hotel, plus any meals indicated in the itinerary
- One suitcase and one carry-on per person for trip transfers
What’s not included
- Your international airfare – please do let your expert know if you’d like to receive pricing from our Air Team
- Travel insurance, which we offer and can be purchased after you’ve booked your tour
- Visas (unless noted)
- Tips for services and experiences
- Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
- Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
- Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards or room service
- Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
- Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of your itinerary
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
- Passport fees, immunization costs, and local departure taxes (when applicable)
Itinerary
Barcelona
The Adventure Begins
Meet your private driver and vehicle for an airport transfer.
For your added comfort, an English-speaking assistant will meet you at your hotel lobby to walk you through your welcome package documents and assist with hotel check-in, if required.
A Welcome Package will be provided and will include any relevant documents or tickets required for your trip.
With some time at leisure, embark on a self-guided discovery of Barcelona's top museums. Boasting more than 50 museums spanning history, art, sport, and science, Barcelona invites you to discover a number of incredible options. Within your final trip documents you’ll receive a supplemental composition showcasing our top museum suggestions, as selected by Kensington Tours Destination Experts.
Where you’ll be staying
Majestic Hotel & Spa
Deluxe City View
Barcelona
See the Signature Sights in Style
Set out with your private guide for a half-day walking tour of Old Barcelona's historic Gothic Quarter. Take a journey back in time and discover Roman remains and medieval palaces nestled in the heart of the city. Stroll by medieval Roman walls and towers dating back to the 4th century, meander through narrow stone alleyways of the old Jewish Quarter, and stand at the center of the governmental square Plaça de Sant Jaume. Walk past the 15th-century Casa de l'Ardiaca, former residence of the archdeacon, and enjoy a visit to the 14th-century Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, an architectural marvel of Gothic Art. Marvel at its impressive interior, including a magnificent central nave full of finesse and elegant sobriety. After soaking up Barcelona's historic core, travel like a local as your guide hails a taxi to bring you to famed Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi's iconic Sagrada Familia. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and monumental masterpiece of architecture - still under construction over 100 years after building commenced. One of Barcelona's must-see sites, the Sagrada Familia is the largest, unfinished Roman Catholic church in the entire world, and its unique style is not to be missed. After your visit, a taxi will whisk you back to your hotel, though you can opt to continue exploring on your own should you wish.
Where you’ll be staying
Majestic Hotel & Spa
Deluxe City View
Barcelona
City Streets and Tasty Treats
Get to know the delicious side of Barcelona during a privately guided tapas tour. Delve deep into Spain's rich culinary traditions and treat your taste buds to a selection of gastronomic delights. Sample a number of local specialties while exploring Barcelona's city center. Discover some of the best bars, restaurants and cafes the city has to offer. Your informative guide will help you select savory delights and show you how to order tapas. Gain insight into enticing wines, unforgettable cuisine, and rich Spanish culture.
Where you’ll be staying
Majestic Hotel & Spa
Deluxe City View
Barcelona To Mediterranean Cruise
A Sight To Behold
Meet your private driver and guide for a half-day tour through Catalunya countryside to the sacred mountaintop monastery, Montserrat. Located nearly an hour outside of Barcelona, Montserrat has remained one of Spain's most significant pilgrimage destinations for nearly 1,000 years, and is home to an order of approximately eighty Benedictine monks. Journey through this iconic monasterial complex and visit a Renaissance Basilica from the 16th century. Here you can view the 12th-century carving of the world-famous Black Madonna, the Patron Saint of Catalunya. Perched on a protruding piece of rock, the Monastery of Montserrat offers stunning views out over the surrounding landscape.
Meet your private driver and vehicle for a port transfer.
Your Mediterranean voyage aboard the Silver Dawn delivers a wealth of exciting features and services. Unearth European wonders through a range of shore excursions, with each port stop offering at least one included shore activity. Onboard, the vessel's knowledgeable lecturers provide insightful talks on your favorite places. All meals are included, with your choice of diverse cuisine at a selection of restaurants, and beverages in-suite and throughout the ship, including champagne, selected wines, and spirits. The regionally-inspired S.A.L.T. Bar, Kitchen and Laboratory aboard the Silver Dawn also offers a completely unique culinary deep-dive. Butler service is included with every suite, ensuring that your every wish is fulfilled with earnest precision. Additional luxury perks include award-winning live entertainment, 24-hour gourmet dining, and unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi.
The Silver Dawn features superb onboard facilities to accompany your Mediterranean voyage. Savor varied dining options at eight restaurants designed to tantalize your taste buds. Visit the deck for a dip in the pool, relax in one of the whirlpools, or simply soak up the view from one of the sunbeds. Indulge in a full range of salon services at Otium Beauty Salon and maintain the look of prestige travel while you cruise. For even more head-to-toe renewal, make an appointment at the Otium Spa. Stop by The Connoisseur’s Corner for exceptional cognacs served with premium cigars for purchase. Drink in exceptional views overlooking the ocean at the Observation Library or the Panorama Lounge. Stop by the duty-free boutique for a carefully curated selection of cutting edge fashions, jewelry, and accessories. Keep your wellness goals on track courtesy of the onboard fitness center, boasting state-of-the-art Technogym® equipment, free weights and specialty classes. Enjoy an unforgettable night of entertainment at the multi-tiered Venetian Lounge, or see if Lady Luck is on your side at the casino.
Every port on every cruise enjoys at least one included shore excursion with Silversea. Your Destination Expert will help select the best option for you.
Where you’ll be staying
Silver Dawn
Vista Suite
Palma de Mallorca To Mediterranean Cruise
Audacious Architecture
A rugged Mediterranean gem, arising out of the rich blue haze, Mallorca is a Spanish island of cuisine, culture, and sun-soaked beaches. Palma de Mallorca is the island's dominating capital, and a sand-colored mirage of glorious buildings and living history. Cafes and bars live close to the sweeping coastline, where you can enjoy strong espressos to kick start the day, or splashes of red Majorcan wines to round it off. Revel in the grandeur of Santa Maria cathedral, which looms over the city and coastline. Then visit the mighty cathedral, Le Seu. A perfect encapsulation of Palma de Mallorca’s blend of the historic and the contemporary, even Gaudi lent his hand to it, and the interior features a spectacular modernist take on the New Testament from artist Miquel Barcelo painted across the chapel’s walls. The splendid Royal Palace of La Almudaina fortress stands nearby, a left-behind Moorish footprint of square towers and Arabic archways that now serves as an official summer residence for the King of Spain. Palma de Mallorca is a Mediterranean beauty with buzzy markets, drenched in history and culture for you to enjoy.
Where you’ll be staying
Silver Dawn
Vista Suite
Valencia To Mediterranean Cruise
Treasures and Pleasures
Valencia is a proud city, representing the essence of contemporary Spain, with its daring design and architecture along with experimental cuisine. Though it faces the Mediterranean, Valencia's history and geography have been defined most significantly by the River Turia and the fertile floodplain that surrounds it. Experience its lovely bridges that once spanned the Turia, and the spectacularly futuristic City of Arts and Sciences that has at last created an exciting architectural link between this river town and the Mediterranean. An excursion to Albufera Park is a worthwhile day trip for an opportunity to experience nature in its purest form. Be enchanted with a visit to a true jewel of Valencia, St. Nicholas of Bari Church, known as the Valencian ‘Sistine Chapel’ and the city’s oldest gothic style church. Valencia offers a plethora of spectacular treasures, picturesque sites, and delectable cuisine that will continuously amaze you.
Where you’ll be staying
Silver Dawn
Vista Suite
Cartagena To Mediterranean Cruise
A Journey Back in Time
On the crossroads of mighty cultures, this Murcian port of Cartagena has endless ancient stories to share. A valuable natural harbor attracted many civilizations to this sun-bathed, southeasterly setting following its foundation by the Carthaginians in 227 BC. Blending the imprints left by countless cultures on this global junction, the presence of everyone from the Vandals to the Phoenicians and Moors can be felt as you explore, walking between ruins and celebrated modernist architecture along Calle Mayor. Cartagena is crowned by the soaring Castillo de la Concepcion. Inside, look through reams of archaeological treasures, or admire the rolling views down over the port and across the waters. Revel in the gloriously preserved Roman Theater and enter to sit among the grandiose ancient venue, so evocative, you can't help but imagine the historic performances that have graced its stage. Wander the breezy waterfront, looking across the narrow strait towards Africa's distant haze, and spotting gleaming warships. Settle to enjoy the joys of tapas in lively bars - sampling crisped paella, squid, and honeyed-aubergine. Cartagena is a mesmerizing mix of cultures and iconic landmarks.
Where you’ll be staying
Silver Dawn
Vista Suite
Malaga To Mediterranean Cruise
Hidden Gems
Bathing in the sunshine coast’s stunning subtropical climate, and laying out endless spectacular beaches, it’s no surprise that Malaga is one of Spain’s most popular cities. You can recline on the renowned beaches of the Costa del Sol, or venture inland to discover the Moorish treasures of Granada and Cordoba. La Malagueta beach is Malaga’s spacious urban beach, perfect for a sunbath and a dip in the warm water, before enjoying seaside cocktails or seafood tapas. Visit the renowned Picasso Museum, housed in the artist’s birthplace before exploring the freshly opened outpost of the Pompidou Centre. The art also spills out onto the streets in the colorful Soho district splashed with vibrant street paintings. Known as La Manquita or the one-armed woman, the city’s cathedral rises over the historic old town. Visit the Alcazaba fortress which looms over the waterfront and forms a spectacularly preserved remnant from the era when the Moors controlled the Andalucía region. Discover more of the Arabic influence by visiting Granada’s Alhambra palace, or Cordoba’s La Mezquita mosque. Revel in an experience of a lifetime in Malaga, an impressive melting pot of culture with beautiful landscape.
Where you’ll be staying
Silver Dawn
Vista Suite
Malaga To Mediterranean Cruise
Strolling the Magical Streets
Bathing in the sunshine coast’s stunning subtropical climate, and laying out endless spectacular beaches, it’s no surprise that Malaga is one of Spain’s most popular cities. You can recline on the renowned beaches of the Costa del Sol, or venture inland to discover the Moorish treasures of Granada and Cordoba. La Malagueta beach is Malaga’s spacious urban beach, perfect for a sunbath and a dip in the warm water, before enjoying seaside cocktails or seafood tapas. Visit the renowned Picasso Museum, housed in the artist’s birthplace before exploring the freshly opened outpost of the Pompidou Centre. The art also spills out onto the streets in the colorful Soho district splashed with vibrant street paintings. Known as La Manquita or the one-armed woman, the city’s cathedral rises over the historic old town. Visit the Alcazaba fortress which looms over the waterfront and forms a spectacularly preserved remnant from the era when the Moors controlled the Andalucía region. Discover more of the Arabic influence by visiting Granada’s Alhambra palace, or Cordoba’s La Mezquita mosque. Revel in an experience of a lifetime in Malaga, an impressive melting pot of culture with beautiful landscape.
Where you’ll be staying
Silver Dawn
Vista Suite
Gibraltar To Mediterranean Cruise
Sun and Sand
A curious slice of Britain - picked up and plopped into the sun, sea and sand of southern Spain - Gibraltar is a unique and historic peninsula, crowned by the iconic Rock of Gibraltar mountain. Bright red phone boxes gleam, Union Jacks flutter in the breeze, and cones of fish and chips are scoffed in the sun in this most British of outposts. Gibraltar's cathedral-like Rock towers a quarter mile above the waves and the stark limestone mountain gaze out across a narrow, strategic strait between the European and African continents. The pointed Rock is a symbol of this unique place, and you can hike it - or take the convenient cable car - to enjoy the views and meet the mischievous colony of Barbary macaques who live on its slopes. The Siege Tunnels bring to life the struggles for this land, with the brave British boring tunnels through the rock by hand, effectively converting it into a giant watchtower, capable of defending the distant territory. Natural caves inside droop with stalactites, while a squat Moorish castle stands proudly at its summit. Gibraltar packs a lot into this two-and-a-half square mile territory, which has fallen under British jurisdiction since 1713. Grand Casemates Square is a sunbathed plaza, and drizzly old Britain feels a world away, as you sit back and sip ice-cold beers and cocktails in Gibraltar's historic center.
Where you’ll be staying
Silver Dawn
Vista Suite
Casablanca To Mediterranean Cruise
Secrets of the City
Immortal lines from the silver screen may have imprinted a warm, fuzzy visage of old Casablanca into our minds, but this thriving city is a curious example of what Morocco’s modernity looks like. Glistening white art deco buildings line the wide pathways that sweep through Casablanca, as the sea sparkles like a thin mirage on the horizon. There’s an aura of creativity amid Casablanca’s culture and chaos, helping to make the city one of Morocco’s most curious and compelling. The Hassan II Mosque took a staggering seven years and 10,000 artists to craft its legacy as the country's largest mosque, and to bring the world's tallest minaret to sky-high reality. A vision of cool-to-the-touch marble, cavernous prayer rooms and intricate inlays, the mosque is extraordinary in scale and ambition. Retractable roofs let the sun flood in, while dizzying glass floors dazzle, and the blue Atlantic waves surge below your feet. After that humbling visit, stroll along La Corniche - where surfers glide across rough and tumble waves, and chic cafes offer front-row seats for sweet peppermint teas with a side of people-watching. Casablanca is a diner's city - boulevards laced with French-fusion restaurants, buzzy beachfront joints, and raw seafood bars provide gem-like offerings fresh from the boat. Those seeking a slice of that golden-age Hollywood romance can wander through the medina, with its unabashed ramshackle feel, and maze of alleyways punctuated with busy barber shops and butchers.
Where you’ll be staying
Silver Dawn
Vista Suite
Tangier To Mediterranean Cruise
A Walk Through the Past
Set on the Maghreb coast, Tangier is Africa’s outstretched hand to Europe. With its bustling markets and lively waterfront, Tangier is an energetic and exciting immersion into an incredible continent. The location, on the highly strategic narrowing of the Strait of Gibraltar, made Tangier a vital Phoenician trading town. Part of the fun of Tangier is the well-rehearsed dance, as you dodge good-natured hawkers. Delve into the mayhem of the walled Medina of Tangier for a rush of stimulation, as bartering and bantering echoes along the tight alleys. Crowded, noisy and busy, you’ll be sold to with a smile as you wander between stands of colorful spices, dried fruits and fabrics in this authentic Moroccan marketplace. Refresh and escape the sun with a fresh orange juice or a sip of mint tea. Close to the city, you can find the Caves of Hercules, a coastal hollow that opens at both ends. The Phoenicians cut a window in the shape of the African continent, which reveals views of the Atlantic's waves, and legend says Hercules rested within its confines. From Tangier, you can also venture inland to the Rif Mountains, where gorgeous Chefchaouen, a village of bright blue alleyways, awaits. Punctuated by blooming flowers, the entire town is a beautiful, artwork of color, spilling down the mountain like a waterfall.
Where you’ll be staying
Silver Dawn
Vista Suite
Cadiz To Mediterranean Cruise
A Journey Back in Time
More than a hundred watchtowers gaze out across the waves surrounding the ancient Andalusian city of Cadiz. Sprinkled with evocative cobbled side streets, you’ll explore 3,000 years’ worth of history, while stumbling across palm-tree lined plazas of shaded coffee sippers. Cadiz claims the mantle of Western Europe’s oldest city, and every piece of architecture offers a chance to discover fascinating new tales. Founded by the Phoenicians in 1100BC, Christopher Columbus used the city as a base for his exploratory, map-defining voyages of 1493 and 1502. The port grew in importance and wealth as Cadiz’s strategic location close to Africa’s northern tip helped it blossom into a center for New World trade. Enveloped by ocean on almost every side, Cadiz has something of an island feel, and you can cool off from southern Spain’s unrelenting sunshine on the sweeping golden sand beach of Playa Victoria. The two towers of the new El Puente de la Constitución de 1812 mark a contemporary landmark in this most ancient of cities, in the form of a spectacular new road bridge. Torre Tavira, meanwhile, is the most famous of Cadiz’s army of watchtowers, and the highest point in the city. Reach the top for a view of the ocean fringing the city’s expanse, and to learn about the towers - constructed so trading merchants could survey the harbor from their lavish homes. The Central Market is a chaotic place of bartering, where flashing knives dissect fresh fish. Stop in at the orbiting bars to enjoy tapas, freshly prepared with the market’s produce.
Where you’ll be staying
Silver Dawn
Vista Suite
Cadiz To Mediterranean Cruise
Hit the Streets
Spend another day immersing yourself in the wonders of Cadiz, southwestern Spain's must-see port city. Known for its beloved fortified wine, Cadiz invites you to explore its remnants of yesteryear, glistening white plazas, and inviting cobblestone streets. Dip your toes in powder white sands and cool Atlantic waters, take a guided stroll through the Iberian Peninsula's oldest continuously-inhabited city, or savor tapas and an authentic performance at a local flamenco tavern.
Where you’ll be staying
Silver Dawn
Vista Suite
Lisbon
Until Next Time…
Meet your driver for a private transfer between Lisbon's port and airport.
Please note: USD per person, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.
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