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Madrid & Southern Spain Winter Escapes Cruise Tour
Jan 2, 2027 — Jan 15, 2027
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BARCELONA → BARCELONA
13 Nights on Star Explorer
Embrace the essence of Spain on a voyage along its splendid coasts in off-peak season combined with a special journey on land to explore Madrid.Cornering the southern tip of Iberia, you’ll be captivated by the imposing heights and legend of Gibraltar. In Costa del Sol’s temperate Málaga, you may find yourself sampling local delicacies seated comfortably at outdoor cafés. From uncrowded galleries adorned with Picasso’s work, to the architectural wonders of Gaudi in Barcelona, you’ll gaze in delight at every turn. Traveling via high-speed train between Barcelona and Madrid, you’ll have four nights to take in the capital’s vibrant culture and rich history, with a 5-star hotel as your home base. Exclusive experiences such as early entry to the renowned Prado Museum and a flamenco dinner show at Spain’s only Michelin-starred tablao restaurant, complete this unforgettable journey.






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Visit the world-famous Santiago Bernabéu stadium—host to Real Madrid CF. Here, you’ll visit the Real Madrid CF Museum, where you’ll learn about the history of the club and its famous members.
Try a pan of paella in Valencia, the birthplace of this iconic dish.
Enjoy the warm winter weather and stroll Pablo Picasso’s hometown of Málaga, where you can see his art at the Picasso museum.
In Palma de Mallorca, explore the city’s well-known Moorish architecture.
Visit Prado Museum to take in the world’s richest and most comprehensive collection of art from Spanish artists at your own pace.
In Segovia, Spain, walk the incredible Roman aqueduct winding its way around the city. This aqueduct is thought to have been built around the first century AD.
In the Penedés Region of Catalonia, Spain you’ll have spectacular views of the Montserrat Mountains as you sip cava sparkling and learn about the traditional bottling process.
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The old meets the new in this sunny Catalan metropolis, where narrow alleyways contrast with grand boulevards, trendy cuisine meets homemade tapas, and everywhere you're greeted by the warm, welcoming smiles of the fashionable locals. Don't miss UNESCO sites like the mind-boggling architecture of Antoni Gaudí or La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, with its eight decorative spires soaring hundreds of feet into the sky.
Available Excursions
Barcelona
Time
10:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$1,599
Barcelona
Time
10:01 AMDuration
4.25 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$165
Barcelona
Time
10:01 AMDuration
4.25 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$165
Barcelona
Time
10:01 AMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$109
Barcelona
Time
10:01 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$899
Barcelona
Time
10:01 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$849
Barcelona
Time
10:01 AMDuration
3.75 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$109
Barcelona
Time
10:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$1,699
Barcelona
Time
10:01 AMDuration
3.75 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$109

The old meets the new in this sunny Catalan metropolis, where narrow alleyways contrast with grand boulevards, trendy cuisine meets homemade tapas, and everywhere you're greeted by the warm, welcoming smiles of the fashionable locals. Don't miss UNESCO sites like the mind-boggling architecture of Antoni Gaudí or La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, with its eight decorative spires soaring hundreds of feet into the sky.

This captivating city is best when savored slowly. Although Valencia's religious architecture is remarkable, and the Lonja, one of Europe's most elegant buildings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, take time for an optional experience - paella. You'll learn the local secrets of this gastronomic masterpiece as you cook it, eat it, and toast it with the region's perfectly matched local wines.Want insider advice on where to find the tastiest restaurants, most unique local markets, authentic culinary shops, and hidden watering holes? Check out Valencia's Local Dining Tip Curated by Saveur on our blog.
Available Excursions
Valencia
Time
8:30 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$1,499
Valencia
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$109
Valencia
Time
8:30 AMDuration
5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$135
Valencia
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$999
Valencia
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$1,049
Valencia
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3.75 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$145
Valencia
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$225
Valencia
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4.5 HoursActivity Level
(not specified)Add during booking
$235
Valencia
Time
8:30 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$1,399

The walled town of Cartagena is a popular seaport with a large naval shipyard. The seashore offers a wide range of activities from windsurfing to good snorkeling to sailing. From Cartagena you can easily explore the ancient city of Murcia, the coastal resorts of Mazarrón, Cala Cortina, and Cabo de Palos or a little further north, the world famous resort of Mar Menor.
Available Excursions
Cartagena
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$1,199
Cartagena
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$999
Cartagena
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$105
Cartagena
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$119
Cartagena
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$135
Cartagena
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$145

It's an odd bit of Britain here at the toe of Spain, with Barbary apes and miles of tunnels as well as traditional red phone boxes. Legend says Gibraltar was one of the two pillars erected by Hercules to mark the edge of the world. Take the cable car to the top to see if you can see it from here. No, that's not it. That's just Africa. What a view.
Available Excursions
Gibraltar
Time
1:30 PMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$479
Gibraltar
Time
1:30 PMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$105
Gibraltar
Time
1:30 PMDuration
2.5 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$135
Gibraltar
Time
6:00 PMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$479
Gibraltar
Time
1:30 PMDuration
2 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$89
Gibraltar
Time
1:30 PMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$105

Here, on the shores of Costa del Sol, the Andalusian spirit thrives. Be sure to include an optional visit to see the brilliant and comprehensive collection of Picasso's work at Museo Picasso Málaga, a tribute to this artistic genius in the city of his birth. Or you may choose to opt for a visit to the beautiful village of Mijas, where picturesque Andalusian country life creates some of the world's best wines.
Available Excursions
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
4.5 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$169
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
2 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$105
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$2,299
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$1,399
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$2,699
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$999
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$1,699
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$799
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$119
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
3.25 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$149
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
2.5 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$75
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$215
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$225

Here, on the shores of Costa del Sol, the Andalusian spirit thrives. Be sure to include an optional visit to see the brilliant and comprehensive collection of Picasso's work at Museo Picasso Málaga, a tribute to this artistic genius in the city of his birth. Or you may choose to opt for a visit to the beautiful village of Mijas, where picturesque Andalusian country life creates some of the world's best wines.
Available Excursions
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$2,299
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$2,699
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$1,699
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
2.5 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$75
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$799
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$999
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$1,399

Mallorca is steep, green, and fringed with enticing coves and more than 200 lush beaches. But all that natural beauty is just the beginning. Stroll along the tree-shaded Paseo de Born in search of tapas. Shop for a Siurell; a traditional red, green, and white clay whistle dating back to the time of the Moors. Watch the street performers on the piazza around the church, or cross the island to beautiful Sóller. Not to be missed is the cultural landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Available Excursions
Palma de Mallorca
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$115
Palma de Mallorca
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$159
Palma de Mallorca
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$1,149
Palma de Mallorca
Time
8:30 AMDuration
2 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$155
Palma de Mallorca
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$145
Palma de Mallorca
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$109
Palma de Mallorca
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$135
Palma de Mallorca
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$1,099

The old meets the new in this sunny Catalan metropolis, where narrow alleyways contrast with grand boulevards, trendy cuisine meets homemade tapas, and everywhere you're greeted by the warm, welcoming smiles of the fashionable locals. Don't miss UNESCO sites like the mind-boggling architecture of Antoni Gaudí or La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, with its eight decorative spires soaring hundreds of feet into the sky.
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| Date | Yacht | Starting from | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10 (Wed) – Feb 23 (Tue), 2027February 10 (Wed) – February 23 (Tue), 2027 | Star Explorer | ||
| Feb 19 (Fri) – Mar 4 (Thu), 2027February 19 (Fri) – March 4 (Thu), 2027 | Star Explorer |