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26Continental Easter Mini BreakAdmire the springtime scenery on the continent during this mini cruise %u2013 the perfect introduction to boutique cruising. From Zeebrugge, visit UNESCO-listed Bruges where the historic centre is laced with canals and cobbled streets overlooked by medieval, Renaissance and Gothic buildings like the town square%u2019s 13th-century Belfry. The city is renowned for its tempting chocolatiers and wa!e shops. From IJmuiden, discover the world-famous floral displays of Keukenhof Gardens on an included excursion, known as %u2018the most beautiful spring garden in the world%u2019, or perhaps head to the capital Amsterdam with its historic canals and iconic museums. While Honfleur, a picturesque Normandy coastal town, features an attractive Old Dock, with two-storey stone dwellings, and 15th-century St Catherine%u2019s church. Its local museum displays work inspired by the surrounding scenery by artists such as Boudin, Monet, Dufy, Duborg and Friesz.SHIP: Spirit of DiscoveryINCLUDED EXCURSION IN EVERY PORTSAILING: April 5, 2026CRUISE CODE: SD180Sailing from Portsmouth %u2022 Zeebrugge, Belgium %u2022 IJmuiden (for Keukenhof Gardens), Netherlands %u2022 Honfleur, France. Returning to Portsmouth.Keukenhof GardensVistas of the MediterraneanExperience the vibrant blend of cultures in the souks of Tangier. Then, contrast the traditional charms of Minorca with the medieval walled city of Alghero in Sardinia, and the rugged landscapes of Elba, dotted with hilltop villages and castles. Continue to the west coast of Tuscany to step ashore in Livorno, founded in the 11th century to protect Pisa. Its old town features a latticework of canals and fortifications, such as Fortezza Nuova %u2013 other notable attractions include the restored Duomo and the checkerboard promenade. Italian influences can also be found on the island of Corsica, particularly within the culture and dialect of the locals. In the Andalusian city of Almeria see highlights such as the crenellated cathedral, neoclassical San Pedro church and impressive hilltop citadel. While Lisbon, Portugal%u2019s lively capital, is known for its vintage trams, UNESCO-listed landmarks and tempting pastel de nata.SHIP: Spirit of DiscoveryINCLUDED EXCURSION IN EVERY PORTSAILING: April 10, 2026CRUISE CODE: SD181Sailing from Portsmouth %u2022 Tangier, Morocco %u2022 Mahon, Minorca %u2022 Alghero , Sardinia %u2022 Portoferraio , Elba %u2022 Livorno, Italy %u2022 Ajaccio, Corsica %u2022 Almeria, Spain %u2022 Lisbon, Portugal. Returning to Portsmouth.ElbaHonfleur The Kasbah in Tangier