P&O 2 Week Mediterranean Cruise on Arvia – Part 5
Hi, welcome to part five. Today we’re doing the Trail of Two Cities, which is a walk-in tour of Sherez and Kadis. This is our last port of call before we head back to Southampton. At the end of this video, I’ll give some feedback on what we thought of the holiday and also some information on the behind-the-scenes tour I did on the penultimate day. As we make our way off the boat, just to note, the artwork in each of the stairwells helps identify where you are. gold at the back, silver at the middle of the ship, and then at the forward it is green. That’s what I mean. They they uh built the uh walls higher and higher because they knew the castles were coming, but those people don’t like them, of course. [Applause] This is today the main square for main square. If you’re looking at this significant [Music] You know how to cook. This is paradise here. God is also known for having huge trees. Usually a fus trees and rubber trees. It’s the same family. Fus is the the huge family for all of these trees. Wonderful bookstore book shop if you need some literature. The church here is almost always closed but it’s called Dionio Dionus and a little people in goddess will tell you Dionus St. Diana says is the patron saint of goddess. Last week it was sana Santa right the holy week when every church in southern Spain decorates its holiest most precious statue and they put it on a platform and walk around town in the procession. So right behind these platforms are usually well it’s usually a marching band playing very sad music walking like this. And then you got these guys here. traditional beach. And with that, we headed back to Kadis to continue with the tour. [Applause] Look at the two ladies here. What do you think they’re doing? Any idea what they’re doing here? Yes, they’re rolling cigars now. The river had sealed it up. The ships got bigger and heavier. Our port here in Gddard exactly 300 years ago, 1721 about um we were allowed to handle goods from America, we got the monopoly. So back then in the 18th century, our merchants got rich. This is flango dancer born here in this part of Gddy. No, not internationally. put her named Pearl of God as they call her. Then let’s get a bit closer to my colleague. [Music] that you’ll [Music] see soon enough that half the city or more is built with this brown stone. This is called oyster stone. Sediments from below. I mean in the ocean just come back. Oh, this um just I told you that 300 years ago the monopoly this is now the medieval center of Gdis where the old cathedral behind this uh facade done in the uh 19th century. I told you the English burned down the old cathedral. It took them a while to rebuild it, but [Music] [Music] Good afternoon. starting from central Spain like here. See this says kilome zero from here to Santiago Compostella is just 1,400 km,400 from southern France is 730. So you can start from here. You just have to find the shell and the arrows. No problem. But in the past [Music] millions of people walking the same path. [Music] Yeah. [Music] Okay. trying to dance. Okay. Now, the old cathedral burned down. It took them a while to think about a new one. And exactly 300 years ago, they started building the new one here. 17 2122. It took them only 116 years. But 116 years is nothing. Well, in Barcelona, they’re still trying to finish it. I won’t take another out. Yeah. Uh are not heated. Traditionally, no heating. The only warm room is the kitchen, of course. So since we got so much humidity coming from the ocean, one door should be open, the window should be open even during the Mhm. Well, you’re not from America, right? Yeah, I know. Try and get anybody in that one. No, it’s cuz by the m If I turn any big fish or some big fish down there. Look. Yes, please. Yeah. Part of the old wall or something there. Look in the water. Do you think that was planting as well? Trees. Oh, you can smell the um pollen here. Yeah, that that tree there. She was They’re like the tree of life. But real the tree of life. We We We’ve got it bad, haven’t we? We compare everything to Disney. Yeah. Look at the size. Look at the size of that one. Compare. Yeah. This is the tree of life. Yeah. Wow. Heat. Got you with your PG shopping bag. Got lots of little fountains all the way along here. Looking good. Nice. Good job. Yeah. [Music] Yeah. We’re going up over the top. This is a Kadis duck pond. See that heat? Smells like a bakery fruit. looking at grab a quick meal at the keys with a view. Look at these. Back of the ship. Floor eight. Back of the ship is red, isn’t it? Yeah. Yeah. That would be great. Happy birthday. All the stops done. Now we’re on our way back to Southampton over the next two days. Hi, future me here. Just putting into the video. Just going to quickly talk about the tour of the ship, the tour of the RV I did. Um, it was £75, took about 3 hours. Um, and then you finished in the crow’s nest for a drink and some canopes. Um, in terms of the areas you visited, you started off in the engine room. Uh, just the control room for that. You didn’t actually go into anywhere where the engines were. It was just the control room. Uh, very interesting. Then we went through to the floors one to three, which were the laundry. I saw some quite innovative ways that they deal with um all the ways of like drying and ironing all the crews clothes and everything and the towel folding machines etc. and they just talked about the sheer volume of uh washing that they have to do on the ship. Um we then went through to the mooring area which uh again was interesting uh quite a large area with all the anchors and the ropes etc in. Then we went through to the um theater uh for behind the scenes at the theater. Those of you who are into theater was interesting to see how they they had all the rails that came around with the different clothes for each production etc. Um and then it was onto the um the bridge to meet with the captain and he gave a a talk then went through a PowerPoint presentation all about the ship and the crew and everything. Um I thoroughly enjoyed it. I did wish that they included like some of the kitchens and also the storage like you know seeing behind the scenes of how they store all the food and and also get rid of all the waste etc. how they handle all the water. Um, you know, some of those things I would have found really interesting, but they didn’t do those. But for £75 was well worth a um a trip behind the scenes. And you also at the end say got the uh a free drink and some canopies and also um they gave you a nice book of discount vouchers. Typically, because I’d done it towards the end of the cruise, they weren’t really any use to me. But if you did this um on this particular cruise where you’ve got the two days leaving Southampton before you get to the first portal, you know, if they if you’re doing it um during one of the first two sea days, you know, you could also take advantage of the vouchers, etc. that they give you. But as I say, well worth a well worth a go. Um thoroughly enjoyed it like with the rest of the cruise. Thoroughly enjoyed the cruise, thoroughly enjoyed the food. Um would definitely do one again. Anyway, let’s just go back to the video now just to sum up what was it the Karuna Palmer Italy for for Pisa and Florence. Um Tulon can’t remember the place to look. They say Sur or something wasn’t it? That one was uh six was Barcelona. Seven was Yeah. All fantastic shops. I I found them, weren’t they? My least favorite was uh was Barcelona. Was that yours as well? Which one was yours? I don’t know. I enjoyed them. Enjoyed them all. Enjoyed them all. Never been to any of them. Yeah. We’ve been to Palmer, but it was a very long time ago, wasn’t it, though? Yeah. Fantastic. Hi, Future Me here again. Thanks again for watching this five-part series of our cruise on Arvia. If you’ve enjoyed this video, please like and subscribe. It really helps this channel out and it doesn’t cost you anything. Um, I’ve got plenty of other videos upcoming. Quite an interesting one from the Fold Crater. Um, which is a an an old RAF bomb store that blew up during the Second World War. Um, it’s come to light that I’ve got some family who were basically involved in that. uh obviously not not the explosion itself, but uh were caught up because they were mining in the gypsson mine next to it. So, it was just interesting to go on that short walk and um just basically find out a bit more about the history of that. I’ve also got a best van accessory video coming up and also a tour of the van and a few other trips. Just recently been to Wales as well um to explore some waterfalls and a few sets from the old Gavin and Stacy and Stella series. Um, so yeah, if you say like and subscribe, come along with us on our trips. Um, and thanks again for watching. Bye for now. [Music] [Music]
Join us for the final part 5 of our 2 week cruise around the Mediterranean. In this video we visit Jerez and Cadiz exploring the sights on ‘A Trail of 2 Cities’ Walking Tour. A Five and half hour shore experience https://www.pocruises.com/shore-experiences/ca1/a-trail-of-2-cities
Upon arrival in Jerez, you’ll view the city’s highlights, town squares and monuments from the comfort of your coach, before continuing on foot to the Alcazar, an amazing12th century Moorish Fortress. You’ll also see the Cathedral of Jerez and the beautiful ‘Plaza de Arenal’ before some free time to rest your feet and perhaps sample a local sherry wine if you wish.
Back in Cadiz, you’ll meet your guide at the pier for a walking tour of the city, widely acknowledged to be the oldest city in Europe, founded in 1100 BC.
As you stroll through the historical part of Cadiz, you’ll see the Town Hall, the impressive Cathedral and ‘Plaza de las Flores’ (Flower Sellers Square). There will be some free time to enjoy a refreshing drink or browse the local souvenir shops.
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Our Itinerary:
Day 1 – Southampton
Day 2 – At Sea
Day 3 – La Coruna, Spain
Day 4 – At Sea
Day 5 – At Sea
Day 6 – Mallorca, Spain
Day 7 – At Sea
Day 8 – La Spezia, Italy
Day 9 – La Seyne-sur-Mer, France
Day 10 – Barcelona, Spain
Day 11 – At Sea
Day 12 – Cadiz, Spain
Day 13 – At Sea
Day 14 – At Sea
Day 15 – Southampton
Our Ship, Arvia:
Arvia is all about luxury. Swim-up bars, infinity pools and the retractable Sky Dome. Take some time out in The Retreat, a private deck where you can relax in style. If you’re looking for excitement, Keel and Cow offers a gastropub experience out on the high seas, while The Club House becomes the party centre of the ship at night.
5284 max guests, 184,000 tonnage and 1,800 Crew made up of 57 nationalities.