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Las Palmas (Gran Canaria, Canary Islands)
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The largest city on the Canary Isles is on Gran Canaria and has a population of 355,000 and a totally original and unique architecture. The cathedral, on which construction work began following the discovery of America, has a Gothic and Neo-classical style. It stands on the lovely square "Santa Ana", which is where the archiepiscopal palace and several other buildings in the distinctive 'Canary' style are also situated. The "Barrio de la Vegueta" area stands out due to its many manor houses, which show the influence of the Latin American colonial style.
Sights include: the "Centro Atlantico de Arte Moderno" which has an important collection of contemporary art.
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At Sea
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Safi (Morocco)
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Safi (Morocco)
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At Sea
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Oran (Algeria)
Arrival: 09:00
Departure: 15:00
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Algiers (Algeria)
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Algiers is the capital of Algeria and lies in the western region of a bay of the Mediterranean sea, by the slopes of the Sahel, the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. With a population of 1,661,000 it is the largest city in the country - an industrial city, transportation hub and cultural centre with a University, numerous institutes, galleries and museums.
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Algiers (Algeria)
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Algiers is the capital of Algeria and lies in the western region of a bay of the Mediterranean sea, by the slopes of the Sahel, the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. With a population of 1,661,000 it is the largest city in the country - an industrial city, transportation hub and cultural centre with a University, numerous institutes, galleries and museums.
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Bejaia (Algeria)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 12:30
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Trapani (Sicily, Italy)
Arrival: 15:00
Departure: 22:00
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Trapani, the ancient city of Drepanon, juts into the Mediterranean on the West coast of Sicily in the shape of a sickel. At the outermost edge of the harbour town is 'Torre di Ligny', which today houses the Prehistorical Museum. An exhibition of fine works of art made from coral can be seen at the Museo Pepoli in the old Carmelite monastery. Directly next to that is the Santuario dell'Annunziata with a marble statue of the 'Madonna von Trapani'. The Jewish Quarter with the Palazzo della Giudecca is also worth a mention. Casalicchio, the oldest part of the town consists of an almost Arabic-style labyrinth of narrow streets.
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Pantelleria (Italy)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 17:30
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Syracuse (Sicily, Italy)
Arrival: 09:00
Departure: 21:00
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The ancient city of Syracuse on the South-East coast if Sicily is most well known for the island before its coast, Ortygia, which is connected to the mainland by a causeway. Narrow streets, picturesque squares, old churches and palaces give the old town is unique charm. There are traces of the Greek era all over the city. In the new town is the Parco Archeologico with Roman monuments and an ancient Greek theatre.
Sights include: the temple of Apollo, Porta Marina, the elegant promenade Foro Italico, Castello Maniace, Galleria Regionale di Palazzo Bellomo.
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Giardini Naxos (Sicily, Italy)
Arrival: 07:30
Departure: 20:00
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Valletta (Malta)
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Valletta is the first city in modern times to be built entirely on the basis of the drafts drawn by Jean de la Valetta of the Order of St. John. The capital of Malta is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Upon entering the harbour you can see the huge fortifications of the old town with its splendid buildings. The city invites tourists to visit the ceremonial church of San Giovanni and the Hospital of the Grand Master of the Order of St. John, which dates from the 16th century. Republic Street, which is always very busy, is a testament to the convivial nature of the residents and shows how much fun shopping here can be. Other sights include: Baracca Gardens, the National Archaeological Museum, Fort St. Elmo with its Defence Museum and the old palace.
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