Itinerary: Cruise from Southampton – Porto (Leixões) – Funchal (Madeira) – Santa Cruz (Tenerife) – Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) – Lisbon – Vigo – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Southampton
- Porto (Leixões): Metro into Ribeira for river views and tiled facades. Cross to Gaia for a port cellar tour. Churches and small squares sit on easy, signed routes—classic sights without long transfers.
- Funchal (Madeira): Garden city with a steep backdrop. Take the cable car to Monte, walk through the gardens, and then return by cable or wicker toboggan. A levada stroll adds a gentle hour. Sea, hills, and flowers all close together.
- Santa Cruz (Tenerife): Harbour city with tram links to La Laguna’s old quarter. Teide National Park is a clear day trip for lunar scenery. Museums and plazas sit near the front—a choice of city streets or volcanic views.
- Las Palmas (Gran Canaria): Wide beach and an old town on a rise. Walk through Vegueta’s lanes and the cathedral, then Las Canteras for a promenade break. Markets are near the seafront. Easy to split the day.
- Lisbon: Alfama’s alleys, Belém’s monuments, and high viewpoints. Tram 28 sketches a quick circuit of the old quarters. Waterfront walks offer a calmer experience, with big sights on compact routes.
- Vigo: Fishing port with a lively centre. Climb to Castro Fortress for harbour views, then drop to seafood streets. Boat trips to the Cíes Islands run in season—a straightforward finish before the sea day.