If the echoes of flamenco coming from a maze of medieval alleyways sound romantic, this may be your voyage. First, depart from the city of Lisbon, one of the oldest cities in the world, now home to a thriving cultural calendar including film festivals, art, fashion and design shows, book fairs, marathons and rock concerts. You may want to arrive a little early.

First stop, Seville. Tour the historic Centro to see the enormous Seville Cathedral with its vast retablo, just refurbished in 2014. There’s time for the even more enormous Alcázar (fortress) complex with the Mudéjar Palace where the King and Queen of Spain stay when they’re here. And, because the ship stays late here, there’s time to see the real Seville – the one that only gets going after dark.

There’s an overnight on the famed island of Ibiza, famed in part because of its nightlife. So after a day on the spectacular beaches, walking in the rustic hills or diving in the crystal-clear waters, it’s fun to venture out. Dance at Pacha Ibiza, feel your way in the stunning darkness of Space or mingle at Amnesia, where Paris Hilton DJs. An unforgettable experience, for sure.

Finally, there’s Valencia. Contrast the Gothic palaces of the beautiful old city with the unbelievable modern City of Arts and Sciences, designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava and set in a sunken park. In the evening, watch the sunset from a wooden boat tour of the wetlands of the Albufera Natural Park. End the stay with authentic paella, Valencia’s most famous dish.

Your voyage ends with an overnight in Barcelona, but you may want to extend your stay by a day or two in this fascinating city.  Dine, shop, explore or finally get to take in that Flamenco show; it’s one of our Cruise Global, Connect Local^SM shore excursions options.

This sailing is just one of our many immersive Country-Intensive Voyages. Learn how you can explore one country with more time in port and overnight stays from your boutique hotel at sea here.