Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
Optional Activities
- Pre-Program arrival in Lisbon
- Stroll through Baixa district
- Explore Bairro Alto and Chiado neighborhoods
- Walk through Alfama old Islamic quarter
- Visit Belém Tower
- Visit Jerónimos Monastery
Landmarks Belém Tower Jerónimos Monastery Baixa Bairro Alto Alfama 
- Day 2
Porto
Optional Activities
- Shuttle bus to Porto
- View Leça Lighthouse from Leixões
- Visit Boa Nova Chapel
- Walk Praia Azul beach
- Explore Ribeira Docks promenade
- Cross Dom Luís I bridge
- Sample traditional petiscos
- Wine tasting at port cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia
Landmarks Leça Lighthouse Boa Nova Chapel Praia Azul Ribeira Docks Dom Luís I Bridge Douro River Vila Nova de Gaia - Day 3
Ferrol
Optional Activities
- Explore Barrio de la Magdalena district
- Visit maritime museums
- Excursion to Santiago de Compostela
Landmarks La Palma Fort San Felipe Fort Santiago de Compostela El Camino Inglés - Day 4
Gijón
Optional Activities
- Walk through Cimadevilla Park
- Explore Barrio del Carmen district
- Visit Baroque churches
- Hike to Mirador de la Providencia viewpoint
- Relax on Playa de San Lorenzo beach
- Walk along the coast
- Sample fresh fish and Asturian delicacies with local cider
Landmarks Cimadevilla Park Barrio del Carmen Plaza del Marqués Mirador de la Providencia Playa de San Lorenzo Bay of Biscay - Day 5
San Sebastián
Optional Activities
- Explore Parte Vieja historic district
- Visit Gothic church
- Walk through Baroque facades and squares
- Relax on La Concha beach
- Take cable car to Monte Igueldo
- Hike Monte Urgull
- Sample traditional Basque pintxos
Landmarks Parte Vieja La Concha Beach Monte Igueldo Monte Urgull 
- Day 6
Bordeaux
Optional Activities
- Walk the old town
- Visit water mirror at Place de la Bourse
- Visit St. André Cathedral
- Visit Musée des Beaux-Arts Bordeaux
- Wine tasting and vineyard visits
- Tram excursions to regional vineyards
Landmarks Place de la Bourse St. André Cathedral Musée des Beaux-Arts Bordeaux 
- Day 7
Île-d'Yeu
Optional Activities
- Bike rental on the island
- Walking exploration of the island
- Visit dolmens and menhirs
- Explore medieval castles
- Visit tiny villages
Landmarks Île-d'Yeu - Day 8
Douarnenez or Brest
Optional Activities
- Explore Douarnenez quaysides
- Walk sandy beaches
- View steep cliffs
- Visit maritime museum in Douarnenez
- Explore fishermen's huts and seamen's chapels
- Visit Brest (alternative)
- Explore medieval fortifications in Brest
- Visit National Maritime Museum in Château de Brest
Landmarks Douarnenez Brest Château de Brest - Day 9
Saint-Malo
Optional Activities
- Walk along the ramparts
- Explore old city cobbled streets
- Visit Demeure De Corsaire
- Walk to Île de Grand Bé at low tide
- Excursion to Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel
Landmarks Saint-Malo ramparts Demeure De Corsaire Île de Grand Bé Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel - Day 10
At Sea
Included Activities
- Expedition Team briefings on channel history and maritime trade
- Day 11
Harlingen
Optional Activities
- Walk or bike through Harlingen
- Explore Noorderhaven harbor
- Explore Zuiderhaven harbor
- Visit historic warehouses
- Visit Harlingen Aardewerk Museum
- View traditional sailing ships
- Visit last traditional pottery factory in the Netherlands
Landmarks Harlingen Wadden Sea Noorderhaven Zuiderhaven Harlingen Aardewerk Museum - Day 12
Hamburg
Optional Activities
- Explore Altstadt district
- Visit St. Nikolai Memorial
- Walk historic Deichstraße street
- Visit Chilehaus
- Explore Speicherstadt warehouse district
- Visit Kunsthalle art museum
Landmarks Altstadt St. Nikolai Memorial Deichstraße Chilehaus Speicherstadt Kunsthalle 
