Romance your way from Barcelona to London
FORGET Valentine’s Day. For the ultimate way to win your loved one’s undying affection, why not treat them to ecruising’s sensational 17-night Wine and Romance package from Barcelona to London next May.
Comprising a 13-night cruise onboard the elegantly appointed Azamara Quest, taking in stops at some of the finest wine-growing regions on the Iberian Peninsula and in France, and topped and tailed by stays at two of Europe’s grandest hotels, this is a journey assured to send even the hardest heart aflutter.
Your romantic odyssey commences in Barcelona on May 24, 2020, with two nights at the Grand Hotel Central.
On May 26, farewell Barcelona for the sublime comfort of Azamara Quest. The ship offers everything well-travelled modern voyagers could ask for, from elegant, tastefully appointed suites and staterooms to a range of superb dining options that are sure to tempt every taste bud, plus relaxing treatments at Sanctum Spa and engaging entertainment.
Circumnavigating the Iberian Peninsula, the voyage takes in the iconic Rock of Gibraltar; Portugal’s Portimao with its stunning Praia Grande Beach, or where thrill-seekers can also enjoy a spin behind the wheel of an F1 car at the Autodromo Algarve Racing School; and Lisbon, one of the world’s oldest and most beautiful cities.
Wine-lovers will also appreciate a stop at Porto at the mouth of the Rio Douro, famous for its port wine trade, where you can explore some of the region’s renowned port lodges.
Next stop is Spain’s Bilbao, the Basque country’s self-proclaimed capital and home to the ultra-modern Guggenheim Museum, followed by a visit to Bordeaux in France. Here, you’ll spend the next three days exploring one of the country’s premier wine-producing regions.
Last stop is Guernsey in the English Channel with its unique mix of French and British culture; colourful, postcard-worthy cottages; and scenic cliffside paths fanning out from the quaint township of St Peter Port, before you disembark at Southampton in England on June 8, 2020.
Your journey concludes with two nights at The May Fair in London. ecruising’s 17night Wine and Romance journey takes place from May 24-June 10, 2020, with prices starting from $6729 per person twin-share, including return economy airfares from Australia; all accommodation; select standard spirits, beers and wine throughout your Azamara voyage; plus transfers in Barcelona and London. Conditions apply.