Canaray Islands, Morocco & Portugal

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria→Lisbon

14.05.28 - 20.05.28

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D1228051109SH DIANA

Ports6

Countries3

Nights6

Sail from the volcanic shores of the Canary Islands to Lisbon on a luxury voyage through Morocco and along Portugal’s Atlantic coast. This seven-day journey aboard SH Diana invites you to explore three countries through their landscapes, architecture, and living traditions. Discover island vineyards, wander through Moroccan medinas, and experience the maritime heritage of Portugal, with a new port awaiting you each day. From Las Palmas, sail to Lanzarote, where black lava fields surround vineyards sheltered by low stone walls and César Manrique’s creations bring art into the volcanic landscape. Across the Atlantic, explore Agadir’s bustling markets and the kasbah overlooking its sweeping bay. Safi reveals generations of craftsmanship in its hillside pottery workshops, while Casablanca introduces Art Deco boulevards and the Hassan II Mosque rising beside the ocean. Portugal welcomes you with the ochre cliffs and golden beaches of the Algarve. In Portimão, fishing traditions live on in waterfront restaurants serving freshly grilled sardines. Continue to Lisbon, where tiled façades, riverside squares, and the winding streets of Alfama invite you to explore a capital shaped by centuries of seafaring

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Begin in Las Palmas and sail to Lanzarote, where vineyards take root in volcanic ash, and César Manrique’s creations blend art with the island’s natural forms. Across the Atlantic, discover Agadir’s lively Souk El Had and the hilltop kasbah overlooking the bay. Safi invites you to explore its pottery workshops, while Casablanca reveals Art Deco boulevards and the Hassan II Mosque beside the ocean. Continue to Portimão, where ochre cliffs, golden beaches and local seafood introduce the pleasures of the Algarve. Your voyage concludes in Lisbon, with its waterfront cafés, tiled façades and the winding streets of Alfama rising above the Tagus

NOTE: This itinerary provides general information about each destination. Also, please be aware that some of the venues and highlights mentioned may not be open or accessible on the day we visit. For the most accurate tour program, we recommend contacting your Swan Hellenic agent or travel agent closer to your departure date.

Overview

Day 1

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The largest city in the Canary Islands sits on the northeastern tip of Gran Canaria, where the Atlantic trade winds have brought ships into harbour for five centuries. The Vegueta quarter — the oldest surviving Spanish colonial neighbourhood in Africa — centres on the 15th-century Santa Ana Cathedral and the Casa de Colón, the governor's residence where Columbus is said to have stayed before his first crossing to the New World. Beyond the historic centre, Las Palmas is a working port city with a long urban beach, a thriving market and a distinct identity that belongs neither entirely to Europe nor to Africa, though it is shaped by both

Day 2

Arrecife, Lanzarote Island

Arrecife, Lanzarote’s capital, is a bustling city with lively attractions. Charco San Gines, a natural seawater lagoon, lies in an area filled with old houses and charming fishing boats, as does the 16th-century stone fortress, Castillo de San Gabriel, now serving as a museum. Timanfaya National Park is a surreal expanse of volcanic landscapes. Deep within the heart of this volcanic wonderland lies the Montañas del Fuego, or "Fire Mountains"

Day 3

Agadir

Agadir's beach is alive with sea-facing cafes, overlooked by the 16th-century Saadian Kasbah which graces Agadir Ou-fellah hill. The sprawling El Had Souk has 6,000 glittering stores, while the reconstructed medina, reborn after an earthquake, offers a glimpse of the city's historical charm. Other highlights include the grand Mohamed V Mosque, one of Morocco's most impressive, and the Ethnographic Museum delving into local Berber culture

Day 4

Safi

Safi, a port city on Morocco's Atlantic coast, is renowned for its sardine industry. Also known as the “Pottery Capital of Morocco,” the city's pottery, made in workshops in the Colline des Potiers, is showcased at the National Museum of Ceramics in the Kechla Citadel. Colonised by the Portuguese, the old town features food and craft stalls along Rue du Souq, and the 16th-century Ksar El Bahr fortress highlights Safi's Portuguese heritage

Day 5

Casablanca

Casablanca, Morocco's largest city, showcases a fusion of French, Moorish, and Art Deco styles in its downtown neo-Mauresque structures. The prominent Hassan II Mosque, finished in 1993, features a towering 210m minaret with laser projections, and the 18th-century medina's lively alleyways provide a glimpse into the city's historical charm. Place Mohammed V, with palm trees and an elaborate fountain, symbolises Casablanca's dynamism

Day 6

Portimao

The Algarve’s second-most populous city of Portimao is best known for its historic quarter and dates back to the time of the Phoenicians. With the aroma of freshly cooked sardines drifting through the streets, Portimao is a wonderful spot for downtime. The city's Museum de Portico is housed in a 19th century cannery. Further into town, Praia da Rocha is one of the Algarve’s most beautiful beaches

Day 7

Lisbon

Spread over seven hills with São Jorge Castle views, bustling Lisbon is one of the world's oldest cities. Elegant Baixa, hilltop Alfama with its yellow tram, and scenic Graça overviewing pastel buildings, are top areas. The Jerónimos Monastery in Belém is a World Heritage Gothic site. The classic Portuguese pastel de nata custard tarts are a local treat. Europe’s longest suspension bridge, the Ponte 25 de Abril, crosses the river Tagus

Expedition highlights

Along North Africa’s Atlantic edge, discovery comes through lived-in coastal culture, striking landscapes, and expert-led time outdoors in places that still feel rare.