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11 Night The Iberian Peninsula and Fortified Cities of the Atlantic

From Lisbon to Honfleur

Le Boreal

Ponant Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13932920
  • Departs: Sat, May 3, 2025
  • Returns: Wed, May 14, 2025
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    Oceanview $6,420
    Balcony $6,930
    Suite $11,670
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    Itinerary Summary

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    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - May 3, 2025
    Day
    1
    Lisbon, Portugal
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    • Depart: 18:00:00
    Portugal's capital city located on the banks of the Tagus, only a few kilometres from the Atlantic coast, is a city of exceptionally rich cultural diversity. At the mouth of the river harbour, two UNESCO World Heritage monuments stand proud, Jeronimos Monastery and Belem Tower. The Alfama hillside is also worth visiting: known for its fado bars and its Moorish streets, this district is the oldest one of the city and one of the most typical. Not far from there, Chiado's elegant streets are home to big fashion labels and are an invitation to a bit of luxury shopping. ...
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    Sunday - May 4, 2025
    Day
    2
    Leixoes, Portugal
    • Leixoes, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Leixoes, Portugal
    Located at the mouth of the Douro River, the port of Leixoes lies less than 10 kilometres from Porto. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historic centre of Porto is worth a visit for its famous Ribeira district, the metallic silhouette of the Dom Luis Bridge looming over its ancient houses, richly decorated Baroque churches, and Soares dos Reis National Museum. The Sao Bento Station is also interesting for its typically Portuguese decoration, using azulejos, blue square ceramic tiles decorated with geometric patterns or figurative scenes. ...
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    Monday - May 5, 2025
    Day
    3
    Vigo, Spain
    • Vigo, Spain
    • Bus Travel
    • Santiago de Compostela, Spain
    • Bus Travel
    • Vigo, Spain
    Nestling on the Atlantic coast in the south of Galicia, the former fishing port of Vigo is now the region's largest municipality. Its old town, more commonly known as O Berbes, will unveil its many historical monuments and the unusual architectural style of its homes. Off the coast, the Cies Islands, declared a nature reserve and located in the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park, offer truly splendid landscapes and exceptional biodiversity. Further north, make sure you visit Santiago de Compostela, which welcomes many pilgrims from all over the world every year. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its historical centre has significant architectural heritage. ...
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    Tuesday - May 6, 2025
    Day
    4
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment. ...
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    Wednesday - May 7, 2025
    Day
    5
    Bilbao, Spain
    • Bilbao, Spain
    Bilbao, capital of the Spanish Basque country, is one of the most avant-garde cities in Europe. Its architectural audacity as well as its ancient built heritage will take you on a journey between traditions and innovations. An unusual cable car will allow you to reach the magnificent Guggenheim Museum, a unique construction of stone, glass, and titanium, designed by the architect Frank Gehry and home to a collection of modern art and contemporary monumental sculpture. The narrow streets of the old city and the unmissable Ensanche district are also worthy of a visit, as is the Vizcaya Bridge, the world's first ever transporter bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ...
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    Thursday - May 8, 2025
    Day
    6
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment. ...
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    Friday - May 9, 2025
    Day
    7
    Bordeaux, France
    • Bordeaux, France
    Bordeaux stretches along the banks of the Garonne river in south-west France. Its rich wine tradition makes it the world capital of wine. Let yourself be carried away by the history of the Port de la Lune, a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its prestigious classical architecture. On the famous Place de la Bourse, the past and the present unite: here you can observe the majestic old buildings reflected in the contemporary Miroir d'eau creation. ...
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    Saturday - May 10, 2025
    Day
    8
    Talmont-sur-Gironde, France
    • Talmont-sur-Gironde, France
    You will sail along the coast to discover the remarkable Meschers caves, natural cavities carved into the chalk cliffs that loom over the Gironde estuary. Enlarged by man in the 19th century, they became troglodyte dwellings, some of which are still inhabited today. Punctuating the coastline of the Charente region with their poetic presence, the carrelets, fragile-looking huts on stilts fitted with a square fishing net, can be seen along the Saintonge coastline. The beautiful town of Talmont-sur-Gironde is to be found at the heart of the fortified city founded by Edward I, King of England and Duke of Aquitaine. The Sainte-Radegonde church, a jewel of Romanesque art, dating from the 12th century, looms majestically over the estuary. ...
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    Sunday - May 11, 2025
    Day
    9
    Quiberon, France
    • Quiberon, France
    Welcome to the Quiberon peninsula in the Morbihan, Brittany's wild and contrasting landscape. On the Atlantic Ocean side, you will see stretches of wild coastline with rugged, windswept cliffs, and on the Quiberon Bay side, long sandy beaches overlooking emerald waters. Port Haliguen, a ten-minute walk from Quiberon, is a marina that has retained all its charms of yesteryear. ...
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    Monday - May 12, 2025
    Day
    10
    Douarnenez, France
    • Douarnenez, France
    Nestling in the hollow of a pretty bay in the Finistere department that smells nicely of sea spray, Douarnenez bears both its Breton identity and its reputation as an important sardine port as a source of pride. The surrounding grandiose nature, with its wild coastlines and fine sandy beaches, offers a fine setting with the crystal-clear waters of the ocean. You'll enjoy a walk to take in the atmosphere of its lively quays and discover fishermen's houses of picturesque charm as you stroll through its small streets. You'll then visit Locronan, listed as one of "the most beautiful villages of France". The granite city, with its fine Renaissance-era houses, found fame as a setting for the films Tess, by Roman Polanski, and Chouans!, by Philippe de Broca. ...
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    Tuesday - May 13, 2025
    Day
    11
    Cherbourg, France
    • Cherbourg, France
    Lying at the tip of the Cotentin peninsula, between the Channel and the bocage, Cherbourg is the figurehead of a wild and secret region, dear to the heart of Jacques Prevert. The installation of La Cite de la Mer maritime museum in 2002, within the former transatlantic terminal, rejuvenated the maritime and military port. You'll enjoy the ambiance of this charming town, with its shale facades, which was celebrated by Jacques Demy in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. Your exploration will also bring you to the foot of the Chateau de Vauville, famed for its extraordinary Botanical Gardens. Like an oasis, this small southern paradise is home to more than 1,000 tropical species collected by the family of Eric Pellerin, botanist and perfumer since 1948. ...
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    Wednesday - May 14, 2025
    Day
    12
    Honfleur, France
    • Honfleur, France
    A treasure of the Cote Fleurie, Honfleur is located on the edge of Crique de Rouen in Normandy. You will no doubt admire the historical ships moored in its old port. With its tall slate-covered houses, the quays provide a great setting for a very nice walk. In the streets behind the harbour, you will see many timber houses. These picturesque places were the cradle of several pre-impressionist painters. You can see their works in the Eugene Boudin Museum. Exhibited works represent scenes of medieval streets and the coastline as it used to be, as illustrated by the Butin Beach and its lush green hillsides. ...
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