Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Lunch, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Dinner, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
Optional Activities
- Optional Lisbon Pre-Program - 6-hour sightseeing tour of the city and surrounding areas
- Extend your stay an extra night in Lisbon
Landmarks Belém Tower Jerónimos Monastery Baixa Bairro Alto Alfama - Day 2
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Lunch, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Dinner, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
Optional Activities
- Shuttle bus to Porto
- Wine tastings at port cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia
- Walking tour of Ribeira Docks promenade
- Cross the Dom Luís I bridge
Landmarks Dom Luís I Bridge Ribeira Docks Vila Nova de Gaia Leia Lighthouse Boa Nova Chapel Praia Azul - Day 3
Ferrol
Ferrol- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Lunch, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Dinner, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
Optional Activities
- Explore Barrio de la Magdalena's grid of streets
- Visit maritime museums
- Venture to Costa Artabra coastal landscapes
- Sample pulpo á feira at beachside eateries
- Visit Santiago de Compostela UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Follow the El Camino Inglés pilgrimage route
Landmarks Santiago de Compostela Barrio de la Magdalena Costa Artabra Playa de Doniños Playa de San Xurxo - Day 4
Gijón
Gijón- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Lunch, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Dinner, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Cimadevilla and Barrio del Carmen districts
- Visit beautiful Baroque churches
- Explore Plaza del Marqués
- Hike the Cimadevilla peninsula
- Relax on Playa de San Lorenzo beach
- Enjoy fresh fish and Asturian delicacies with local cider
Landmarks Cimadevilla Barrio del Carmen Plaza del Marqués Playa de San Lorenzo Bay of Biscay - Day 5
San Sebastián
San Sebastián- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Lunch, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Dinner, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
Optional Activities
- Visit historic Parte Vieja district
- Relax on La Concha beach
- Take cable car to Monte Igueldo
- Climb Monte Urgull for views from its fortifications
- Sample traditional Basque pintxos
Landmarks Parte Vieja La Concha Beach Monte Igueldo Monte Urgull - Day 6
Bordeaux
Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Lunch, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Dinner, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
Optional Activities
- Visit Place de la Bourse water mirror
- Explore St. André Cathedral
- Visit Musée des Beaux-Arts Bordeaux
- Wine tastings at local châteaux and producers
- Visit vineyards a short tram ride from town
Landmarks Place de la Bourse St. André Cathedral Musée des Beaux-Arts Bordeaux Kunsthalle - Day 7
Île d'Yeu
Île d'Yeu- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Lunch, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Dinner, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
Optional Activities
- Bike rental to explore the island
- Walking tours of the island
- Visit historical dolmens and menhirs
- Explore medieval castles, lighthouses, and small villages
Landmarks Île d'Yeu - Day 8
Morbihan
Morbihan- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Lunch, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Dinner, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
Optional Activities
- Visit Côte Sauvage cliffs
- Explore medieval city of Vannes
- Visit Carnac Stones
- Explore Quiberon Bay historic sites
- Visit Citadelle Vauban fortress at Le Palais
- Walk along the coast
- Relax on Donnant beach
- Visit Les Aiguilles de Port Coton
Landmarks Côte Sauvage Vannes Carnac Stones Quiberon Bay Belle Île Citadelle Vauban Le Palais Donnant Beach Les Aiguilles de Port Coton - Day 9
Douarnenez or Brest
Douarnenez or Brest- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Lunch, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Dinner, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
Optional Activities
- Visit Douarnenez maritime museum
- Explore fishermen's huts and seamen's chapels
- Visit Brest medieval fortifications
- Visit National Maritime Museum at Château de Brest
- Scenic stroll along Brest quays and docks
Landmarks Douarnenez Brest Château de Brest National Maritime Museum - Day 10
Saint-Malo
Saint-Malo- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Lunch, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Dinner, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
Optional Activities
- Circular walk along ramparts
- Explore cobbled streets within old city walls
- Visit Demeure De Corsaire
- Visit Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel
- Walk to Île de Grand Bé at low tide
Landmarks Saint-Malo Ramparts Demeure De Corsaire Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey Île de Grand Bé - Day 11
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Lunch, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Dinner, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
- Day 12
Harlingen
Harlingen- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Lunch, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Dinner, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
Optional Activities
- Walk or bike around Harlingen
- Visit Noorderhaven and Zuiderhaven harbors
- Visit Harlingen Aardewerkmuseum
- Explore traditional pottery factory
Landmarks Harlingen Noorderhaven Zuiderhaven Wadden Sea Harlingen Aardewerkmuseum - Day 13
Hamburg
Hamburg- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Lunch, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Dinner, including beverages, in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Nikolai Memorial in Altstadt
- Walk historic Deichstraße street
- Visit Chilehaus UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Speicherstadt warehouse district
- Visit Kunsthalle art museum
Landmarks St. Nikolai Memorial Deichstraße Chilehaus Speicherstadt Kunsthalle Hamburg Altstadt
