Fogo Volcano, Cape Verde San Sebastián de la Gomera 34 cruise transfer airport/hotel one night pre-cruise transfer hotel/port transfer port/airport 35 D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN Dakar Santa Cruz de Tenerife Sao Filipe Palmeira Porto Novo San Sebastian de la Gomera Puerto de la Estaca MAURITANIA SENEGAL WESTERN SAHARA Ready to discover idyllic beaches and dramatic volcanic landscapes as you island hop around Spain and Portugal’s Atlantic islands? Explore the impressive scenery of the verdant islands on this 8-night expedition – craggy cliffs, moonlike deserts and green valleys thick with pine and laurisilva await. Once stepping stones for Spanish and Portuguese merchants heading to the New World, these archipelagos with their subtropical climates are home to unspoilt scenery and captivating cultural history 5 Unmissables Visit the old colonial town of Sao Filipe, the capital of idyllic Fogo Island. Discover the island’s smattering of charming rural villages and enjoy a visit to a coffee plantation or try a delicious local wine and cheese tasting. Take a trip to San Sebastián de la Gomera’s ancient Baroque church, Iglesia de la Virgen de la Asunción. A prime example of Gothic Atlantic architecture, Columbus and his men are said to have prayed here before setting sail. Explore the palm-fringed Valle Gran Rey canyon, which leads past the whitewashed cliffside village of La Calera and ends at beautiful black-sand Atlantic beaches. Hike to the summit of Sao Filipe’s cone-shaped Fogo Volcano. This active caldera is the highest mountain in Cape Verde and offers spectacular 360 degree panoramic views. Engage in quiet contemplation at Gran Canaria’s Santuario de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves. This magnificent shrine is a fusion of gothic, baroque and renaissance architectural styles. 28 Apr - 6 May 2023 SH Vega Dakar - Santa Cruz de Tenerife 8 nights VOLCANIC MYSTERY Tenerife’s capital, Santa Cruz, is home to the world’s third largest volcano, the other-worldly 3,700m Mount Teide SUGARY SIP Cape Verde’s national drink is a tasty rum, called grogue, made from distilled sugar cane Volcanic Cultures of Africa's Atlantic Islands Day Visiting • 1 Dakar, Senegal • 2 At Sea • 3 Sao Filipe, Fogo Island, Cape Verde • 4 Porto Novo, Sao Antao Island, Cape Verde • 5-6 At Sea • 7 Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island • 8 Santa Sebastian de la Gomera, La Gomera Island • 9 Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Tenerife Island, Canary Islands Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com ⇢ Starting from € 8,796 per person in double Oceanview Stateroom occupancy
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