Lisbon, Portugal to Amsterdam, Netherlands - 6/25/11Exploring Iberia and Gaul: 16-night itinerary, June 25, 2011.
A non-stop celebration of history, creativity, and natural beauty await you on this 16-night voyage to Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Discover a 700-year-old church and a 500-year-old hotel. Enjoy a special concert in your honor. Visit the home town of Napoleon. Cruise up the Bordeaux River for a fabulous wine tasting. Examine a 70-yard-long tapestry that tells the story of William the Conqueror. Explore the rugged Brittany coastline up-close by inflatable excursion craft. Behold the legendary Cathedral of Notre Dame. Marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo and the Van Eyck brothers. And be moved by a visit to D-Day’s Omaha Beach and the U.S. military cemetery that overlooks it. You’ll be left breathless by all you’ve seen, yet ready to do it all over again.
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01 | Lisbon, Portugal June 25, 2011
Arrive Lisbon and check into your included overnight hotel. | Day
02 | Lisbon June 26, 2011
See the 15th century Monument of Discoveries, Tower of Belém, and National Palace of Ajuda in Lisbon. Then, in Campolide, visit the remarkable Aguas Livres Aqueduct and romantic old quarter of Alfama. This afternoon board the Spirit of Oceanus.
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03 | Figueira da Foz June 27, 2011
Explore 700-year-old Coimbra University. Walk through the Joanina Library, with its carved and gilded bookshelves. And enjoy an exclusive fado concert in the medieval city of Coimbra. | Day
04 | Opporto June 28, 2011
Be amazed at the monuments of Oporto – including its Romanesque choir, neoclassical Stock Exchange, and Manueline-style Church of Santa Clara. Then visit port wine caves for a lesson in wine making and a tasting. | Day
05 | La Coruña June 29, 2011
Retrace the steps of Christian pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela. Visit the old town of Santiago – one of Portugal’s most beautiful urban areas. Lunch at the 500-year-old Parador Hotel – one of the world’s oldest.
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06 | Santander June 30, 2011
View a reproduction of the spectacular caves of Altamira – complete with prehistoric art. Then see the fascinating architecture of Santillana del Mar, one of Spain’s most beautifully preserved towns.
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07 | Bayonne/Biarritz, France July 1, 2011
Enjoy the unspoiled natural environment of this French Basque port. Explore the hinterland and meet the warm inhabitants of Biarritz, Napoleon’s home town. | Day
08 | Bordeaux River Cruising/Bordeaux July 2, 2011
Experience an exclusive evening at the spectacular Château Kirwan, including a tour of the cellars, a wine apéritif, and a sumptuous dinner, accompanied by fine wines. | Day
09 | Bordeaux July 3, 2011
Here in the heartland of the Merlot grape, visit Saint Emilon’s Collegiale church and its magnificent 12th century cloister and ramparts. Then explore the town and visit a nearby chateau to learn winemaking techniques and enjoy a tasting.
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10 | Belle-Ile-en–Mer July 4, 2011
Search for wildlife along France’s dramatic Brittany coastline in our inflatable excursion craft. | Day
11 | St. Malo July 5, 2011
Visit the incredible Mont Saint Michel, one of the greatest religious sites in all of Europe. Built at the summit of a granite precipice 250 feet above the sea, it was inspired by an appearance by the Archangel Michael.
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12 | Cherbourg July 6, 2011
Behold the one-of-a-kind Bayeux Tapestry – a 70-meter-long woolen embroidery that depicts William the Conqueror’s conquest of England. And visit Notre Dame Cathedral, an unparalleled example of Norman Gothic architecture. | Day
13 | Honfleur July 7, 2011
Drive to Arromanches-les-Bains to see the “D-Day” Landing Museum. Then visit the American Cemetery at Colleville St. Laurent – perched above Omaha Beach and final resting place of over 9,000 American servicemen. A profoundly emotional experience. | Day
14 | At Sea July 8, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Belgium. | Day
15 | Antwerp / Bruges / Ghent, Belgium July 9, 2011
Take a delightful boat trip through the canals of Bruges, once known as “The Venice of the North.” And marvel at a Madonna by Michelangelo as well as the Van Eyck brothers’ masterpiece, “Adoration of the Mystic Lamb.”
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16 | At Sea / Amsterdam, Netherlands July 10, 2011
Transit the Zuiderzee and enjoy scenic cruising as we arrive at the magnificent port of Amsterdam. Enjoy free time to explore on your own. | Day
17 | Amsterdam July 11, 2011
Disembark or continue your journey with the next voyage. |
All meals are included aboard the ship. |
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