17 days tour

Coastal France And The Iberian Peninsula With Lisbon City St

Coastal France And The Iberian Peninsula With Lisbon City St

This tour includes:

Transport

MS Caledonian Sky Coach

Guide

Expert APT expedition leader and team

Others

Experiences in 16 destinations In San Sebastian, a local chef leads you via favourite city eateries and treats you to tapas tastings along the way

Accommodation

3 nights luxury accommodation 13 nights on a Small Ship cruise London, The May Fair Hotel 13 Nights, MS Caledonian Sky Two Nights, Lisbon, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz or similar

Meals

Locally inspired dining - a total of 43 meals A wide range of onboard beverages

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Coastal France And The Iberian Peninsula With Lisbon City St

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive London
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive London

      Welcome to London, where weโ€™ll meet and transfer you to your hotel. Your first night is left open for you to explore at your own pace.

  • Day 2 Day 2: London, Plymouth, Embark Ship
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: London, Plymouth, Embark Ship

      This morning weโ€™ll transfer you to your ship in Plymouth, where you can settle into your spacious suite. This evening, celebrate the journey ahead with a welcome dinner.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Normandy Beaches
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Normandy Beaches

      Today, visit the Normandy D-Day beaches of World War II. Stop at Omaha Beach Memorial and drive via Juno and Gold beaches. Pause at the American Cemetery and the Caen Memorial Museum. From your guide, learn of Allied soldiersโ€™ sacrifices and the French citizens they liberated.

  • Day 4 Day 4: St Peter Port, Guernsey
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: St Peter Port, Guernsey

      Enjoy a full day exploring St Peter Port on the tiny Channel Isle of Guernsey. Join a guided walk via cobbled laneways. Then, embark on your chosen activity. After lunch on board, the rest of the day is yours, with an overnight stay here.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Sark, St Helier, Jersey
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Sark, St Helier, Jersey

      Arriving by Zodiac, step foot onto the miniature isle of Sark. Enjoy a guided walk and feel like youโ€™ve stepped back in time. Transport is on foot, by tractor or horse-drawn carriage, ensuring an unspoilt island paradise. After lunch back aboard, head for St Helier, the capital of Jersey, the largest Channel Island. Join a guided city discovery before enjoying free time this afternoon. With its distinctive French flavour, perhaps explore St Helierโ€™s history or its array of boutique shops.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Saint-Malo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Saint-Malo

      Waking in the port of Saint-Malo, you can choose todayโ€™s activity.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Douarnenez, Quimper
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Douarnenez, Quimper

      From Douarnenez, head to Quimper, to discover a long tradition of pottery making before continuing to see the 13th-century Cathedral of Saint-Corentin. Later, join a walking tour in the medieval village of Locronan.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Le Palais, Belle-Ile
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Le Palais, Belle-Ile

      Today, arrive in Le Palais on Belle-Ile, the largest of the Breton Islands. Here, choose your activity.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Bordeaux
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Bordeaux

      Arrive in the heart of World Heritage-listed Bordeaux. On a walking tour, see the cityโ€™s neoclassical neighbourhoods around the Place des Quinconces. Visit the 18th-century Grand Theatre, the reflecting pond in front of Place de la Bourse and wander the narrow lanes of the Saint-Pierre district. After lunch back on board see more of Bordeaux with an overnight stay, docked in the city centre. Tonight, perhaps dine at a local restaurant.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Bordeaux, Le Verdon-Sur-Mer
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Bordeaux, Le Verdon-Sur-Mer

      Farewell Bordeaux and set sail for the coastal city of Le Verdon-sur-Mer, tucked onto an estuary facing out to the Atlantic. After a morningโ€™s exploration and lunch, head to the wine-growing region of Medoc to sample the local wine for which the region is famous. Medoc is home to some of the most renowned French chateaux in the world.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Pasajes, San Sebastian
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Pasajes, San Sebastian

      En route to Spainโ€™s culinary hotspot San Sebastian, berth up the coast in the fishing village of Pasajes (known as Pasaia in Basque). Meander through the villageโ€™s medieval architecture before continuing to San Sebastian. Here, enjoy a Signature Experience. With a late departure this evening, thereโ€™s time to fill up on more gourmet experiences before setting sail for Bilbao.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Bilbao
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Bilbao

      Spainโ€™s northerly port city Bilbao is also big on architecture and art. Culture is key on this morningโ€™s guided discovery of a city favoured by architectural giants like Gehry, Calatrava and Starck. This afternoon is dedicated to the pursuit of art in the acclaimed Guggenheim Museum, whose sculptured titanium shell is recognised the world over.

  • Day 13 Day 13: At Sea
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: At Sea

      Today, thereโ€™s time to soak up the sun and dine alfresco at your leisure.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Porto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Porto

      Which activity will you choose in Porto?

  • Day 15 Day 15: Disembark Ship
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Disembark Ship

      With our ship docked in Lisbon, we say goodbye to the Ms Caledonian Sky and transfer you to your hotel for your Lisbon city stay. See Lisbon by riding the cityโ€™s tramcars and exploring the Old Town. Visit World Heritage-listed Jerรณnimos Monastery, built in 1502 by King Manuel I, the monastery commemorates the explorer Vasco de Gamaโ€™s voyage to India. Dine with fellow guest tonight.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Lisbon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Lisbon

      Today, around Serra de Sintra, mountains roll from each direction. Visit King Ferdinand IIโ€™s Park and National Palace of Pena before exploring Sintra, where youโ€™ll find elaborate facades and luxuriant gardens at every turn.

  • Day 17 Day 17: Depart Lisbon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Depart Lisbon

      Today farewell your fellow travellers and be transferred to the airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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