Balearic Islands & Spanish coasts

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1 Balearic Islands & Spanish coasts EUROPE & MEDITERRANEAN COASTS / NICE TO MALAGA 9 DAYS /8 NIGHTS EXTEND YOUR STAY IN A CLUB MED RESORT: CRUISE ON THE CLUB MED 2 Welcome aboard Club Med 2, for a unique experience that provides a gateway to the world. Elegance and comfort are the essence of this magnificent 5-masted sailing ship

2 Your cruise Days Stages Arrival Departure Nautical Hall 1. Thursday NICE.. 19:00 CLOSED 2. Friday SAILING ON THE OPEN SEA.. CLOSED 3. Saturday MAHÓN 08:00 20:00 CLOSED 4. Sunday IBIZA 08:00 17:00 CLOSED 5. Monday VALENCIA 09:00 19:00 CLOSED 6. Tuesday CARTAGENA 08:00 19:00 CLOSED 7. Wednesday MARBELLA 12:00 23:59 CLOSED 8. Thursday MALAGA 08:00 CLOSED 9. Friday MALAGA.. CLOSED Day 1 : Boarding from 16h to 19h Day 9 : Landing from 9h to 11h 2

3 Itinerary of your cruise Day 1 - Thursday Nice From market visits to VIP strolls, this island celebrates flowers and the arts. Neoclassical elegance and jazzy tempo. Ship docked. Pebble beach. Day 2 - Friday Sailing on the open sea A restorative day at sea. Choose from the range of inviting possibilities on our remarkable sailing ship. Lounge on chaise longues, cool off in one of our two swimming pools, work out with a sea view in our Espace Fitness, find instant calm at the spa and enjoy the attentive company of our G.O team and crew members. Day 3 - Saturday Mahón Menorca's port invites you in to discover the unspoilt charms of the "blue and white island". Its cliffs and inlets hide reminders of megalithic times: navetes, taulas, and talaiots. Ship docked, no water sports. Day 4 - Sunday Ibiza The world's disco capital is also a moving testimony to the civilisations that took inspiration from the incredible beauty of the light and landscapes, to leave the most fabulous architectural heritage. Ship docked. Day 5 - Monday Valencia Covering 2,000 m², the gothic architecture of the Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange) has Unesco World Heritage status. It faces the Mercado Centrale, one of the most beautiful covered markets in Europe. Ship docked, no water sports. Day 6 - Tuesday Cartagena Brightly coloured Andalusian houses enliven Cartagena, an arid former mining city with a special Mediterranean charm. Many cultures have made Cartgena home over the centuries, leaving behind a rich artistic history that is still visible today. Day 7 - Wednesday Marbella Marbella is a major destination on the Costa del Sol, thanks to its colourful historic village, which has kept its charm in spite of the major tourist developments, with modern blocks of flats looking onto its beautiful beaches. Marbella is also famous for its many famous golf courses. Ship docked in port, Malaga Cosmopolitan Andalusia has 300 days of sunshine a year. It's also a major landmark in the history of Cubism - you can visit the house where Picasso was born and the museum with over 200 of his works. Ship docked in port. Day 9 - Friday Malaga Cosmopolitan Andalusia has 300 days of sunshine a year. It's also a major landmark in the history of Cubism - you can visit the house where Picasso was born and the museum with over 200 of his works. Ship docked in port. 3

4 Excursions of your cruise Day 3 - Saturday Mahon / Mahon and the Monte Toro (1/2 day, morning) * Day 4 - Sunday Ibiza / Historical Ibiza (1/2 day, morning) * Day 6 - Tuesday Cartagena / Murcia (1/2 day, morning) * After a tour of the best views in the bustling centre of Mahon, the capital of Menorca since the 17th century, you'll travel to Monte Toro. As this is the highest peak, you can enjoy panoramic views of the entire island. With your local guide, discover the old city of Ibiza. From its rock, the city dominate the port with the Fort and Cathedral. You will enjoy the beautiful wall from the 16th century, the elegant houses and steep stairs. After a panoramic tour of the city of Murcia, discover the Francisco Salzillo museum and examine the incredible detail of his terracotta artworks. The impressive baroque cathedral has become the symbol of the city. Its former cloisters contain many archaeological artefacts that have come to light over the years. Before you return to the ship, a tour of the heights of Cartagena reveals the vestiges of the fortified city. Day 7 - Wednesday Marbella / Mijas (1/2 day, morning) * Malaga / Granada (1 day) * Malaga / Cathedral and Picasso (1/2 day) * Grenada's history has given it a marvel of Islamic art, the Alhambra. Dominating the modern city, Andalusia's most iconic monument is at once a royal city, fortress and palace, and survives intact from the 17th century. Near the palace, you can also see the beautiful Andalusian gardens of Generalife, former country retreat of the emirs. Discover two exceptional monuments to Andalusian art. First, visit the Picasso museum, which covers 80 years worth of works from the Malaga native. Your guide will teach you how to understand his works, from the most famous to the most obscure. Then you'll explore Malaga's stunning cathedral, where you'll take the stairs for an unexpectedly magnificent view over the cathedral domes and the town below. A late lunch will be provided on board ship. Malaga (1/2 day) * You'll have a panoramic bus tour of the old and new centres of Malaga. You'll visit the cathedral, a fine example of Renaissance architecture, and go up to Gibralfaro where you'll have a splendid view of the town and port. You'll end the trip with a wine-tasting session at a winery where the local "Malaga Virgon" aperitif wine is aged. * Excursion available during and after the booking of your cruise 4

5 Formalities CUSTOMS FORMALITIES HEALTH FORMALITIES Recommended vaccinations: diphtheria, polio, tetanus, hepatitis A and B and typhoid. Pregnant women who do not need constant medical supervision may come aboard, upon presentation of a medical certificate showing their due date and certifying that their pregnancy is compatible with the cruise. The final day of the cruise must be before the end of the 26th week of pregnancy. Meeting place for boarding Prolong your holiday IN A RESORT Our Resort 4 tridents Escapade à Séville With our Escapades, discover a region or a city for a few days. Before or after your cruise, live the must try experiences of your destination and customize your Escapade with a la carte activities! 5