Embark on a 10-day luxury cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville setting off from Dover. Explore Honfleur's historic streets, St. Catherine’s Church, and the Old Port. Optionally, visit Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery. Discover Saint-Malo's market and 15th-century buildings. Visit a traditional biscuit maker in Cancale and enjoy a seafood lunch. Relax at sea before exploring Bordeaux's castles, vineyards, and art. In Bilbao, visit the Guggenheim Museum or historic sites. Discover A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela, and enjoy a Galician folklore dance performance. Explore Porto's Cais da Ribeira, taste port wine, or visit the Douro Valley for a winery tour. In Lisbon, tour the Tower of Belem and Jerónimos Monastery, or visit Sintra and Évora. Disembark for your post-tour extension or airport transfer.
Highlights
Explore Honfleur's maritime heritage or visit Omaha Beach
Discover Saint-Malo's historic battlements and Breton biscuits
Experience Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum or historic Guernica
Sample port wine in Porto or tour the Douro Valley's wineries
Discover Lisbon's iconic monuments or venture to Sintra
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Your journey begins in London, where you meet your fellow guests and the Expedition Team. Afterward, you will be transferred to Dover to embark on your luxurious ship in the afternoon. Later in the evening, you can enjoy a delightful welcome briefing and reception on the ship.
Discover Honfleur, a charming Norman port town steeped in maritime history since the 16th century. Wander through its picturesque streets, marveling at the iconic St. Catherine’s Church and the historic Old Port. For a different experience, consider a visit to the poignant D-Day landing site of Omaha Beach and the moving Normandy American Cemetery and Visitors Center in Colleville-sur-Mer. Alternatively, delve into the culinary delights of the countryside with a gastronomic journey, savoring local cheeses, traditional hard cider, and the renowned apple brandy, Calvados.
Arrive in Saint-Malo, a historic fortified port renowned for its walled battlements, idyllic beaches and regional gastronomy. Once ashore, explore the city’s market, 15th-century buildings and Fort National. Then, visit a traditional Breton biscuit maker in Cancale and enjoy a seafood lunch. Alternatively, you might visit Mont Saint-Michel, a stunning village perched atop a tidal island. Here, wander its steep cobblestone streets and climb over 350 steps to reach its famed abbey. Or, visit the town of Dinan and its 14th-century castle, enjoying walks along the estuary, and a guided oyster farm experience.
Bordeaux offers an exciting mix of castles, vineyards, art, and urban street life. Here, explore the Old Town, the 13th-century Cathedral of St. André, and the immersive digital art exhibition of the Bassins de Lumières. Alternatively, delve into Bordeaux’s rich wine heritage with a tour and tasting at a local estate. Or, visit the seaside resort town of Arcachon, where you experience its golden beaches, Belle Époque atmosphere, and freshly caught oysters. You might also opt for a nature walk through the coastal Landes, home to the largest forest in Europe.
Day 6: Bilbao, Spain | Shimmering Art in Basque Country
Arrive in Bilbao, a medieval city and proud Basque enclave that has transformed itself into a modern cultural mecca. Here, explore Frank Gehry’s spectacular Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Alternately, transfer to Guernica, a historic Basque city inextricably linked to the Spanish Civil War and immortalized in Picasso’s namesake masterpiece, or take a drive through to the quaint fishing town of Bermeo. Return to your vessel for lunch and a relaxing afternoon sailing scenic coastal Spain.
Today, explore the province of A Coruña and the city of Santiago de Compostela, the terminus of the Camino de Santiago, a network of pilgrimage routes dating to the ninth century. Choose to explore the city’s cathedral and Old Town, followed by lunch with a Galician folklore dance performance. Alternatively, choose a shorter walk to Cape Finisterre, the last stop on the Camino de Santiago, followed by a visit to the medieval castle of Vimianzo. For another option, explore Santiago’s bustling food market and restaurants, tasting local tapas, empanadas, cheeses, and wines.
Day 8: Porto, Portugal | Opulent City on the Rio Douro
Arrive in Porto, the charming-yet-edgy star of the Iberian Peninsula. Here, explore vibrant Cais da Ribeira, discovering its Stock Exchange Palace and St. Francis Church, followed by a port wine tasting at a famous riverside lodge. Or, opt for a culinary tour of Porto’s vibrant central market and beloved backstreet taverns. Alternatively, visit the enchanting Douro Valley for a winery tour, tasting, and lunch at one of the region’s finest wine estates; or see Braga, home of the Baroque Bom Jesus de Braga Sanctuary. You may also visit historic Guimarães and its medieval castle.
Arrive in Lisbon, a charismatic seaside capital renowned for its white-bleached limestone buildings and easygoing charm. Once ashore, tour the iconic Tower of Belem and Jerónimos Monastery, pausing to sample local culinary specialties along the way. Or, drive to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its glittering palaces. Alternatively, set out on an excursion to the enchanting walled city of Évora. You might also opt to learn about the region’s tilemaking tradition with a hands-on experience at a local workshop.
Day 10: Lisbon | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Disembark and continue on your post-tour extension or transfer to the airport for your return flight.
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Susan Campo
4 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
5 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
