A Flower Themed Sailing Trip - Portugal Cruise

The island of eternal spring, with its mild climate all year round and entire network of man-made irrigation channels, is a garden of flowers with green mountains, charming valleys, rugged coastlines and breathtaking views over the sea. Hydrangeas bloom in abundance on the streets, creating hedges of flowers, and in the capital Funchal every balcony has a colourful floral display. Houses, palaces, churches and monasteries nestle in steep winding lanes on the towering mountain slopes. The picturesque Monte, where high society used to reside, is set high up in the hills and sends its famous wickerwork toboggans down the steep Caminho hill all the way to Funchal.

Departure 02.00 pm The island of eternal spring, with its mild climate all year round and entire network of man-made irrigation channels, is a garden of flowers with green mountains, charming valleys, rugged coastlines and breathtaking views over the sea. Hydrangeas bloom in abundance on the streets, creating hedges of flowers, and in the capital Funchal every balcony has a colourful floral display. Houses, palaces, churches and monasteries nestle in steep winding lanes on the towering mountain slopes. The picturesque Monte, where high society used to reside, is set high up in the hills and sends its famous wickerwork toboggans down the steep Caminho hill all the way to Funchal.

Climbing the rigging, untying ropes, setting sails – today is all about sailing. Time to lean back and relax in the deck chair and watch the passionate crew hoisting the sails by hand.

Just enjoy the perfect sailing conditions with fitness, cosmetics, massage or with a good book in a teak chair. While chatting to like-minded people or listening to stimulating talks by our on-board lecturers, the view of the Monument of the Discoveries on the Tagus comes into view faster than you’d wish.

Arrival 14.00 Uhr The most beautiful approach to the Portuguese capital is to travel up the River Tagus. One of the city's most famous landmarks has been greeting visitors right on the estuary since 1521 – the Torre de Belém. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and transports you back to the glory days when Portugal was a naval power. There are many landmarks, such as the facades of the houses decorated with azulejos tilework and the ancient trams that rattle through the city. But Lisbon has many different sides. Joie de vivre comes face to face with the melancholy of Fado music, winding lanes in the old city meet wide boulevards, while magnificent churches and austere monasteries show the two sides of former religious faith.

The most beautiful approach to the Portuguese capital is to travel up the River Tagus. One of the city's most famous landmarks has been greeting visitors right on the estuary since 1521 – the Torre de Belém. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and transports you back to the glory days when Portugal was a naval power. There are many landmarks, such as the facades of the houses decorated with azulejos tilework and the ancient trams that rattle through the city. But Lisbon has many different sides. Joie de vivre comes face to face with the melancholy of Fado music, winding lanes in the old city meet wide boulevards, while magnificent churches and austere monasteries show the two sides of former religious faith.

Itineraries are subject to change.