Europe 2009 - (Page 53) Berufjörður, Iceland (scenic cruising) Casablanca, Morocco Cruising through this scenic fjord on Iceland’s east coast, look for farms and sharp-ridged mountains featuring dramatic mineral pinnacles. Bilbao, Spain City of Bergman and Bogart, Casablanca’s highlights include the magnificent Royal Palace and a lively central market. Sample shore excursions: Magical Marrakech; Fez: The Cultural Capital. Catania, Sicily, Italy Cromarty Firth, Scotland (scenic cruising) Two precipitous rocks, known as the “Sutors,” guard the entrance to this deep, wide firth on Scotland’s east coast. Dardanelles, Turkey (scenic cruising) Located in the heart of Basque Country, Bilbao is home to the stunning Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry. Sample shore excursion: Bilbao & the Guggenheim Museum. Bordeaux, France On the island are Greek temples, Roman mosaics and Norman cathedrals. Catania is also your gateway to the storybook village of Taormina, built on terraces overlooking the sea. Sample shore excursion: Taormina & Greco-Roman Theater. Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy This strategic channel connecting the Aegean with the Sea of Marmara is filled with shipwrecks from the epic naval battle of 1915. Djúpivogur, Iceland Set on the wide Gironde Estuary and surrounded by famed vineyards, Bordeaux is a wine connoisseur’s dream. Sample shore excursion: Panoramic Bordeaux & Wine Château. Cádiz (Seville), Spain A quiet village surrounded by mountains and scenic fjords, offering small shops and wooden houses dating from 1788-1818. Sample shore excursion: Glacier Lagoon. Dover (London), England Head straight to Rome’s many treasures: The Pantheon, the Colosseum and Spanish Steps, as well as the treasures of Vatican City. Sample shore excursions: Roman Holiday, Italian Countryside & Catacombs; The Vatican’s Sacred Scenes. Cobh (Cork), Ireland Visit the town’s historical center, then head to Jerez de la Frontera, the sherry capital of the world, or to Seville for flamenco, bullfighting and the exquisite Alcázar Palace. Cardiff, Wales From the White Cliffs to the pounding seas at Land’s End, the South of England is a place of legend and literature, with a coastline as dramatic as its 4,000-year history. Sample shore excursions: White Cliffs & Canterbury Cathedral; Walmer Castle & Sandwich; Steam Train & English Tea. Maiden call. This beautiful Welch capital promises imposing Cardiff Castle, built in 1091, as well as a lively waterfront area lined with restaurants, shops and cafés. Cartagena, Spain Discover magnificent St. Finbarre’s Cathedral as well as Blarney Castle and its legendary stone. Sample shore excursion: Kiss the Blarney Stone in County Cork. Copenhagen, Denmark Originally settled in 223 bc, Cartagena offers a rich cultural legacy from its days under Roman, Muslim and Arabic rule. Sample shore excursions: Journey to Elche; Cartagena Highlights. The Little Mermaid greets you at the harbor of this lighthearted city. At its center is Tivoli, whose gardens, lakes and fountains are said to have inspired Walt Disney. Sample shore excursion: Castles of North Zealand. LE FT TO RIGH T in Barcelona thrill to the drama of flamenco, as performed by some masters of the art. The elegant curves of the mosque of Ahmad ibn Tulun, a majestic red-brick complex on the outskirts of cairo. For sale in the souks of casablanca: intricate copper trays, leather goods, beautiful woven textiles and much more. www.hollandamerica.com 53 ports of call http://www.hollandamerica.com
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