Flowers of Atlantic Isles
Cruise 593a
1-9 Jul 2024, 9 days
Fares from �1595
Cruise 593a(NK)
1-12 Jul 2024, 12 days
Fares from �2140
| CRUISE FULL Please ring to register for wait list | |||
| Cabin Grade: | Price per adult (�): | ||
| 593a | 593aNK | ||
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Owner's Suite | 2930 | 3475 |
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Suite | 2805 | 3350 |
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Deluxe | 2430 | 2975 |
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Superior | 2165 | 2710 |
| Standard two
bed: twin occupancy | |||
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A Deck outside | 2024 | 2585 |
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A Deck outside aft | 1915 | 2460 |
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B Deck outside | 1880 | 2425 |
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B Deck outside aft | 1770 | 2315 |
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A Deck inside | 1630 | 2175 |
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B Deck inside | 1595 | 2140 |
| Standard two
bed: single occupancy | |||
|
A Deck outside | 2856 | 3476 |
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A Deck outside aft | 2681 | 3301 |
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B Deck outside | 2632 | 3252 |
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B Deck outside aft | 2478 | 3098 |
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A Deck inside | 2119 | 2739 |
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B Deck inside | 2024 | 2694 |
| Minerva deck plans for location of cabins | |||
Colin Bailey
NADFAS lecturer who has lectured regularly in Britain and Spain on Spanish seventeenth-century painting. A frequent visitor to Spain, he will talk on the art and artists associated with the towns visited on the cruise.
Frances Bissell
Cuisine is the most accessible part of any nation's culture and our Speaker, who writes on food for the Times and has taught cookery courses in Andalucia, will help us discover the wines and many tastes of Spain and Portugal.
Caroline de Estradas
Cuisine is the most accessible part of any nation's culture and our Speaker, who writes on food for the Times and has taught cookery courses in Andalucia, will help us discover the wines and many tastes of Spain and Portugal.
Patrick Taylor
Author of several books on garden history and garden design, he will share his knowledge as we visit Tresco Abbey gardens and the many splendid Islamic gardens of southern Spain.
Please note Guest Speakers travel on the cruise portion of the holiday only.
Beautiful Tresco awaits to welcome you, followed by the wonderful
architecture of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, a day in fascinating Lisbon
and plenty of time to enjoy Madeira and its charming capital Funchal on an
overnight stay in Reid's Hotel.
| 593a Cruise Itinerary |
| Sun 1 Jul London |
| Join Minerva in the afternoon by Tower Bridge and settle in on board. We sail late evening. |
| Mon 2 Jul At Sea |
| Listen to our Guest Speakers' talks |
| Tue 3 Jul Tresco * |
| We visit the Abbey Gardens this morning where over 5,000 subtropical plants adorn the site of a former Benedictine Abbey. |
| Wed 4 Jul At Sea |
| Relax on deck with a book from Minerva's Library. |
| Thu 5 Jul Vigo (for Santiago de Compostela) |
| This morning's excursion from Vigo is to the pilgrimage centre of Santiago de Compostela, with its magnificent Baroque facades. |
| Fri 6 Jul Lisbon |
| Enjoy a full day to explore the Portuguese capital. Choose from a variety of excursions including a city tour and the Jeronymos Monastery. Garden enthusiasts can visit the formal garden at Palacio de Frontera. |
| Sat 7 Jul At Sea |
| Take a dip in the pool and enjoy the warm sunshine as Minerva cruises towards Madeira. |
| Sun 8 Jul Funchal |
| After our afternoon tour of the island and Madeira tasting at a wine lodge, "Cruise Only" passengers transfer to Reid's Hotel for an overnight stay. |
| Mon 9 Jul Funchal - London |
| "Cruise Only" passengers transfer to the airport for our return flight to London. |
| 593a(NK) Cruise & Tour Post-Cruise Tour: The Gardens of Madeira |
| Sun 8 Jul Funchal |
| After our afternoon excursion, "Cruise & Tour" passengers transfer to the Casa Velha Do Palheiro. |
| Mon 9 Jul Funchal |
| We visit Monte Palace Tropical Garden, boasting formal Chinese features and then continue to an orchid garden. Afternoon at leisure. |
| Tue 10 Jul Funchal |
| Explore Palheiro Garden, viewing its camellia avenues, sweeping lawns and rockeries. Enjoy an afternoon walk along one of the island's "levadas", taking in the wild vegetation and spectacular views. |
| Wed 11 Jul Funchal |
| In the morning a jeep tour will show us the island's diverse landscapes including subtropical forests, rugged mountains and vineyards. |
| Thu 12 Jul Funchal - London |
| Transfer to the airport for our return flight to London. |
| * Land by ship's boat or local tender |
