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Le Laperouse, 8 Night Cruising Southern Spain and Portugal - with Smithsonian Journeys ex Barcelona, Spain to Lisbon, Portugal

Cruise Le Laperouse, 8 Night Cruising Southern Spain and Portugal - with Smithsonian Journeys ex Barcelona, Spain to Lisbon, Portugal
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Laperouse
Destination EU Mediterranean
Brief Description 8 Night Cruise sailing from Barcelona, Spain onboard Le Laperouse
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 16 Sep 2025
Cruise Description In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys.

This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.

Set sail aboard Le Lapérouse on an exceptional 9-day itinerary that will take you along the Portuguese and Spanish coasts, from Barcelona to Lisbon.

Your voyage begins in Barcelona, a city in perpetual movement, where you may choose to arrive early and fall under the spell of the famous architectural works of Antoni Gaudí, including the UNESCO World Heritage Basílica de la Sagrada Família.

Your ship will head first to Palma de Mallorca in the Balearic Islands. Stop at the Gothic-style Bellver Castle, one of only a handful of circular castles in Europe, or board a vintage train through the orange and olive groves, almond and locust-bean trees, lush villages, and pine-covered mountains that create the island landscape.

Your call in captivating Valencia offers the opportunity to view the city’s architectural wonders, from the UNESCO World Heritage La Lonja de la Seda, a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture originally used for trading silk, to the City of Arts and Sciences, a complex designed by native architect Santiago Calatrava.

You will then sail to the rich cultural landscape of Andalusia, where you will discover enchanting Málaga. This call will allow for a visit to the magnificent Alhambra of Grenada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From Marbella, you may travel to the picturesque town of Ronda, a center of bullfighting, or you may stay in Marbella to stroll the Avenida del Mar, decorated with ten sculptures by Dali.

Next discover Cádiz, one of the country’s oldest cities. This call will allow for a visit to the superb palace of the Alcázar in Seville, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Or stay in town to attend a performance of flamenco at a local tavern.

Lagos, near the southwestern tip of Portugal, is your gateway to the natural beauty, history, and culture of the Algarve. Tour the Old Town, visit the stunning rock formations and caves of Ponta da Piedade, and enjoy a tasting of Algarve wines. Or travel the short distance to Sagres on Cape St. Vincent, from where Prince Henry the Navigator directed the expeditions that led to the discovery of Madeira and the Azores.

Your voyage will end in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital. Lisbon boasts two UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Tower. Choose to extend your stay and enjoy strolling through the streets of this city of seven hills, soaking up the local zest for life.
Sailing Dates
16 Sep 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $20,610 AU $10,780
PR4 AU $22,930 AU $11,940
PR5 AU $24,070 AU $12,510
PR6 AU $25,460 AU $13,200
DS3 AU $35,590 AU $18,270 AU $9,610
DS6 AU $35,590 AU $18,270 AU $9,610
DS5 AU $35,590 AU $18,270 AU $9,610
PS5 AU $48,310 AU $24,630 AU $12,790
PS6 AU $50,820 AU $25,880 AU $13,410
PV6 AU $53,360 AU $27,150 AU $14,050
PV5 AU $53,360 AU $27,150 AU $14,050
GD6 AU $58,660 AU $29,800 AU $15,370
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
16 Sep 2025 Barcelona, Spain 6:00 PM
17 Sep 2025 Palma, Majorca. SP 12:00 PM 6:00 PM
18 Sep 2025 Valencia, Spain 7:30 AM 7:00 PM
19 Sep 2025 At Sea    
20 Sep 2025 Malaga, Spain 7:00 AM
21 Sep 2025 Marbella, Spain 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
22 Sep 2025 Cadiz, Spain 8:00 AM 10:30 PM
23 Sep 2025 Lagos, Portugal 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
24 Sep 2025 Lisbon, Portugal 7:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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