Dr. José María Rodríguez García
Associate Professor of Romance Studies
Date: Fri, April 25, 2025 - Sun, May 4, 2025
Trip Status: Taking Waitlist
Price: From $4,795 per person
Activity Level: Moderate
Region: Africa & the Middle East
Arrangements: Gohagan & Co.
Download the brochureRetrace ancient trade routes across two continents and four countries as you cruise from Casablanca in Morocco, to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, on this deluxe small ship voyage — This trip features one night in Rabat, Morocco, and a seven-night cruise. You will visit seven spectacular port cities along the northeast African coast and Iberian Peninsula — Casablanca; Tangier; Gibraltar; Cádiz; Seville; Portimão and Setúbal. You will stand on the legendary Rock of Gibraltar, referred to by ancient Greeks and Romans as the Pillars of Hercules and visit the Kasbah and medina in ancient Tangiers, as well as enjoy an exquisite equestrian performance in Jerez de la Frontera. You will explore the Royal Alcázar of Seville and discover the walled city of Lagos in the Algarve, Portugal’s southern coastal region and immerse yourself in local culinary traditions with cooking demonstrations, an Andalusian sherry tasting, and a visit to a Setúbal wine estate. Enhance your adventure with the Marrakech pre-tour extension and/or post-tour extension in Lisbon.
To reserve, complete a registration form in the brochure and mail to Duke Travels, Box 90572, Durham, NC 27708, or call (919) 684-2988 to reserve conveniently over the phone and let us know you are mailing your reservation form to hold your space.
To learn more about our travel program or any of our upcoming trips, please contact us at duketravels@duke.edu or 919-684-2988
Associate Professor of Romance Studies