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Ultimate European Heritage: Portugal to Scotland

23 days
From Lisbon to Leith
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lisbon

    Landmarks
    Lisbon
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  2. Day 2

    Vigo

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experience (one option included)
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Vigo Sightseeing and Baiona - panoramic views from Mount Castro, historic church and Monterreal Palace
    • Santiago de Compostela - Cathedral treasures including Saint James' silver urn and Baroque Main Altar
    • Gardens of the North - Mount Castro views, Quiñones de León Palace gardens, scenic coastal drive
    • Galician Wine Appreciation - wine tasting at Gran Bazán Cellars in Pazo de Bazán, charming heritage town of Cambados
    Landmarks
    Mount Castro
    Baiona
    Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
    Gran Bazán Cellars
  3. Day 3

    Ferrol

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experience (one option included)
    • Access to PURE: Yoga & Pilates studio
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • The Walled City of Lugo - UNESCO-listed Roman walls, historic cathedral, charming old town guided tour, traditional Galician lunch
    • Ferrol & Betanzos - medieval town guided walk, historic streets, Gothic churches, free exploration, panoramic drive through Ferrol's landmarks
    • La Coruna & Tapas - scenic drive to A Coruña, Tower of Hercules photo stop, old town exploration, Plaza María Pita visit, Galician tapas and wine at traditional bar
    Landmarks
    San Felipe Castle
    Santiago de Compostela
    Lugo Roman Walls
    Betanzos
    Tower of Hercules
    Plaza María Pita
  4. Day 4

    Avilés

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experience (one option included)
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Walking Tour of Avilés - historic Asturian port exploration, beautifully preserved old town, modern Niemeyer Centre visit, Asturian cider with tapas tasting
    • Gijón City Tour - coastal beauty, Universidad Laboral, charming Cimadevilla quarter, scenic drive, guided walk, free time exploration
    • Oviedo - panoramic tour, guided walk through charming old town, iconic landmarks, local cheese tasting, cured meats, traditional Asturian cider
    • Western Asturian Coast - Luarca and Cudillero fishing villages, maritime history, scenic views, colorful streets, local seafaring culture
    Landmarks
    Avilés Old Town
    Niemeyer Centre
    Plaza del Carbayedo
    Gijón
    Oviedo
    Luarca
    Cudillero
  5. Day 5

    Bilbao

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experience (one option included)
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Guernica, a Symbol of Peace - Gernika visit, 1937 bombing history, Picasso's famous painting context, historic Assembly House, town's peace commitment
    • Bilbao & the Guggenheim Museum - city exploration along River Nervión, transformation from industrial hub to modern marvel, iconic Guggenheim Museum visit
    • Visit to Rioja Wine Region - Laguardia in La Rioja, premium wine tastings, guided tour at family winery, scenic vineyard views
    • Pintxos Masterclass - Basque haute cuisine in intimate masterclass with renowned local chef, live cooking demonstration, traditional technique learning, gourmet dishes paired with Txakoli wine
    Landmarks
    Guggenheim Museum
    Basílica de Begoña
    Casco Viejo
    River Nervión
    Gernika
    Laguardia
  6. Day 6

    Pasajes

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experience (one option included)
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Discover the Cider Trail - fresh Basque cider tasting and rustic dishes at traditional cider house, charming coastal city of San Sebastián exploration
    • Pamplona & Hemingway - Hemingway's footsteps through Pamplona's Old Town, Running of the Bulls route, city's vibrant culture exploration
    • Getaria, the Art of Haute Couture & Txacoli Wine - medieval charm discovery, coastal views, maritime heritage, local txakoli wine tasting
    • French Basque Country - Biarritz guided walk and free time, lunch, St. Jean de Luz coastal charm exploration
    Landmarks
    Pasajes
    La Concha Beach
    Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus
    San Vicente Church
    Pamplona Old Town
    Getaria
    Biarritz
    St. Jean de Luz
  7. Day 7

    Bordeaux

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experience (one option included)
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • History & Heritage City Tour of UNESCO Classified Bordeaux - panoramic coach tour through iconic landmarks, guided Old Town stroll, free exploration time
    • Panoramic Bordeaux & Visit to the Bordeaux Wine Culture Museum - panoramic coach ride through iconic sites, La Cité du Vin immersive wine experience and tasting with city views
    • Bordeaux by Motorbike & Sidecar - vintage sidecar ride through iconic sights like Place de la Bourse and St. Andrew Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Saint-André Cathedral
    Grand Théâtre
    Garonne River
    Place de la Bourse
    La Cité du Vin
  8. Day 8

    Bordeaux

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experience (one option included)
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • St Emilion with Wine Estate Visit & Tasting - Saint-Émilion historic streets guided walk, cellar tour, two local wine tastings at nearby vineyard
    • The Medoc-Margaux Wine District with Wine & Cheese Tasting - scenic drive along Quai des Chartrons, Margaux vineyards, Château Margaux photo stop, guided cellar tour, wine and cheese tasting
    • Panoramic Bordeaux & Bassins des Lumières Exhibition - Bassins de Lumières WWII bunker transformed into immersive digital art space
    • Scenic Enrich - Classic Concert Event at Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte - Château Smith Haut Lafitte visit, guided cellar visit, terrace cocktail overlooking vineyards, classical concert with timeless pieces and modern interpretation
    Landmarks
    Place de la Bourse
    Bordeaux Cathedral
    CAPC Museum of Contemporary Art
    Grand Théâtre
    Garonne River
    Saint-Émilion
    Margaux Vineyards
    Château Margaux
    Bassins des Lumières
    Château Smith Haut Lafitte
  9. Day 9

    Bordeaux to Concarneau

    Included Activities

    • Leisurely breakfast service
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment
    • Scenic sailing along Garonne River

    Optional Activities

    • Senses Spa treatments (additional cost)
    Landmarks
    Garonne River
  10. Day 10

    Concarneau

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experience (one option included)
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Concarneau & Keriolet Castle Exclusive Visit & Tasting - Keriolet Castle visit, Russian Imperial Princess history, commoner husband story, Breton cake and apple juice tasting, 14th-century walled city exploration
    • A Scenic Walk in Concarneau - guided walk along "Coastal Guard's Path" from Concarneau to La Forêt-Fouesnant, stunning Concarneau Bay views
    • Pont-Aven, the Painter's Heaven - picturesque village famous for mills and artists like Paul Gauguin, guided village visit, leisure time
    Landmarks
    Concarneau Walled Town
    Keriolet Castle
    La Forêt-Fouesnant
    Pont-Aven
    Concarneau Bay
  11. Day 11

    Hugh Town, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experience (one option included)
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Tresco Abbey Gardens - lush landscapes, serene oasis, historic Benedictine abbey ruins, vibrant flora and tranquil beauty
    • St Mary's - Garrison Walk - guided walk visiting Hugh Town, Buzza Hill, Old Town Church, island's scenic harbours
    • Wildlife Seasafari - island exploration by sea, wildlife and key sights experience (dependent on weather and season)
    • Star Castle Wine Tasting - Star Castle walk, wine tasting with host Robert Francis, Holy Vale Vineyard wines and beyond
    Landmarks
    Hugh Town
    Tresco Abbey Gardens
    Buzza Hill
    Old Town Church
    Star Castle
  12. Day 12

    Dublin

    Included Activities

    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment
    Landmarks
    River Liffey
  13. Day 13

    Belfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experience (one option included)
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Spectacular Giant's Causeway - Giant's Causeway exploration from Portrush, legendary basalt columns, dramatic coastal views, Dunluce Castle cliffside ruins photo stop on return
    • The Spirit of Antrim - Bushmills Distillery with Lunch - Old Bushmills Distillery historic visit (world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery), guided tour, triple distillation tasting, lunch at local venue, scenic return
    • Belfast Highlights & Titanic Experience - panoramic city tour, Titanic Belfast interactive exhibits, legendary liner story from creation to historic voyage
    Landmarks
    Titanic Belfast Museum
    Giant's Causeway
    Portrush
    Dunluce Castle
    Old Bushmills Distillery
  14. Day 14

    Iona Island - Staffa

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experience (one option included)
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Iona Abbey - discover spiritual heart of Scotland, early Christian history, medieval carvings, peaceful setting, charming village exploration
    • Iona Short Circular Walk - guided walk around peaceful Iona, wildlife, geology, coastal views, village exploration, island atmosphere
    • Kayaking tour (led by Discovery Team) - guided kayaking around Iona Island, rugged coastline, sheltered waters, natural surroundings, island scenery and wildlife (subject to weather conditions and Harbour Master approval)
    Landmarks
    Iona Abbey
    Iona Nunnery
    Nunnery Walk
    Fingal's Cave
    Staffa
  15. Day 15

    Oban - Sound of Mull

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experience (one option included)
    • Access to Observation Deck with Discovery Team
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment
    • Potential immersive Discovery experiences like kayaking and hiking (weather dependent)

    Optional Activities

    • Arduaine Gardens - scenic journey from Oban to Inveraray, lochs and castle ruins, Inveraray Castle views and beautiful gardens, home of the Dukes of Argyll
    • Oban Walking Tour with Dunollie Museum - guided walk through Oban, McCaig's Tower views, St Columba's Cathedral visit, historic Dunollie exploration, town browsing time
    • Inveraray Castle - journey from Oban through breathtaking landscapes and historic castle ruins, Inveraray charm, impressive castle in beautiful grounds
    Landmarks
    Oban
    Sound of Mull
    Arduaine Gardens
    Inveraray Castle
    McCaig's Tower
    St Columba's Cathedral
    Dunollie
  16. Day 16

    St. Kilda - Flannan Isles

    Included Activities

    • Access to Observation Deck with Discovery Team
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment
    • Potential immersive Discovery experiences like Zodiac cruising and kayaking (weather dependent)
    Landmarks
    St. Kilda
    Flannan Isles
  17. Day 17

    Portree, Isle of Skye

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experience (one option included)
    • Discovery Team lectures in state-of-the-art theatre
    • Access to up to 10 world-class dining experiences or private butler meal service
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Loch Portree Hike - guided hike along Portree Bay's north side, town history and architecture, Apothecary's Tower views, Clan Nicolson memorial, distant Cuillin Hills vistas, Raasay Dun Caan views, harbor ending
    • Dunvegan Castle & The Cuillin - journey across Skye to Dunvegan Castle (13th-century Clan MacLeod seat), 800+ years inhabited, historic heirlooms including Fairy Flag, castle gardens with Rory Mòr's Cascade, Cuillin Mountain views on return
    • Northern Scenic Drive - travel north from Portree to Trotternish Peninsula, Old Man of Storr sights, Kilt Rock 200-foot cliff with waterfall, Skye Museum of Island Life, Flora MacDonald's grave in Kilmuir, harbor leisure time
    • Eilean Donan Castle - venture south through Cuillin Mountains to 13th-century Eilean Donan Castle on sea loch island, 1930s restoration exploration, Kyleakin fishing village photo stop with Norse heritage, return to Portree
    Landmarks
    Portree
    Cuillin Mountains
    Portree Bay
    Apothecary's Tower
    Dunvegan Castle
    Trotternish Peninsula
    Old Man of Storr
    Kilt Rock
    Skye Museum of Island Life
    Flora MacDonald's Grave
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Kyleakin
    Itinerary Image 1
  18. Day 18

    Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experience (one option included)
    • Access to Senses Spa facilities
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Isle of Harris Distillery Experience - journey south to Tarbert, Isle of Harris Distillery tour, award-winning gin and The Hearach whisky, production halls exploration, spirit sampling, Harris Tweed and local crafts browsing, scenic island landscapes return
    • Lews Castle Walk - Stornoway seafront and coastal path stroll, local history discovery, Lews Castle grounds visit, grand castle and Museum for the Hebrides visits, leisurely return to ship
    • Scenic Harris - journey from Stornoway to Tarbert for free exploration time, charming harbor and shops, Horgabost Beach at Luskentyre visit, scenic photo stops, Stornoway return
    • Scenic Isle of Lewis - journey across Lewis to Port of Ness, historic harbor and Harbour View Gallery, legendary St. Moluag Church, 1862 Butt of Lewis Lighthouse with Atlantic views, photo captures, Stornoway return
    • Gearrannan Blackhouse Village & Dun Carloway Broch - Dun Carloway Broch (remarkable Iron Age tower), ancient island heritage, Gearrannan Blackhouse Village traditional life discovery, scenic wild Lewis moorland drive
    Landmarks
    Stornoway
    Lews Castle
    Callandish Standing Stones
    Isle of Harris Distillery
    Tarbert
    Horgabost Beach
    Luskentyre
    Port of Ness
    St. Moluag Church
    Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
    Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
    Dun Carloway Broch
  19. Day 19

    Lerwick, Shetland Islands

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experience (one option included)
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment
    • World-class musical productions in theater

    Optional Activities

    • Sumburgh Head to Jarlshof Hike - guided hike through Shetland's southern reaches from Lerwick, Mousa Broch views (weather permitting), Sumburgh Head RSPB Reserve birdlife, Jarlshof 5,000-year-old archaeological site exploration, scenic views and pony sightings
    • Jarlshof & Southern Shores - journey from Lerwick to southern tip, Mousa Broch and St Ninian's Isle stops, remarkable Jarlshof archaeological site exploration
    • Town Walk & Shetland Museum - guided walk from Victoria Pier through Old Town, maritime past exploration, iconic Lodberries and narrow lanes, historic Town Hall visit, Shetland Museum conclusion with local shop browsing
    • Western Shetland - Meet the Locals - Shetland culture discovery with Lerwick visits, local fisherman in Hamnavoe meeting, Shetland ponies in Tingwall, jewellery workshop, stunning scenery views
    Landmarks
    Lerwick
    Shetland Museum and Archives
    Sumburgh Head
    Jarlshof
    Mousa Broch
    St Ninian's Isle
    Victoria Pier
    Hamnavoe
    Tingwall
  20. Day 20

    Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experience (one option included)
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment
    • Champagne service on Sky Deck or butler cocktail delivery

    Optional Activities

    • Orkney Treasures with St Magnus Cathedral - Neolithic Heartland visits, Ring of Brodgar, ancient Skara Brae village, historic Skaill House stroll, majestic St Magnus Cathedral finish in Kirkwall
    • Heart of Neolithic Orkney - 5,000-year-old UNESCO Neolithic Heartland, Ring of Brodgar walk, Standing Stones of Stenness, Barnhouse Village, Harray Loch sweeping views, historic Scapa Flow
    • Sites of the South Isles & Taste of Orkney - historic Churchill Barriers journey across southern isles, beautiful Italian Chapel visit, Burray local treats, Fossil and Heritage Centre exploration, ship return
    • Kirkjuvagr Gin Tasting & Kirkwall Town Walk - historic Kirkwall guided tour, Viking harbor and flagstone street tales, St Magnus Cathedral visit, Earl's and Bishop's Palaces, Kirkjuvagr Gin Distillery tour with gin tasting and waterfront views, leisurely return or free time
    Landmarks
    St. Magnus Cathedral
    Orkney Museum
    Skara Brae
    Ring of Brodgar
    Standing Stones of Stenness
    Skaill House
    Barnhouse Village
    Harray Loch
    Scapa Flow
    Churchill Barriers
    Italian Chapel
    Fossil and Heritage Centre
    Earl's Palace
    Bishop's Palace
    Kirkjuvagr Gin Distillery
  21. Day 21

    Aberdeen

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experience (one option included)
    • Access to gym
    • Access to PURE: Yoga & Pilates Studio
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Aberdeen Highlights Panorama - Duthie Park indoor gardens, King's College Chapel, St Machar Cathedral visits, scenic Union Street and Queen's Road drive
    • Glen Garioch Distillery & Granite City - Glen Garioch distillery authentic whisky-making experience, smooth Highland Single Malt tasting, Aberdeen's beautiful granite buildings and rich history sightseeing
    • Aberdeenshire Highland Cattle - Banchory farm scenic drive, Grace Noble's award-winning Highland cattle meeting, heritage and sustainable farming learning, Aberdeenshire beef with tea, coffee and shortbread, Scotland's rural charm immersion
    • Crathes Castle & Aberdeen Highlights - Royal Deeside travel to Crathes Castle (16th-century tower house), fairytale turrets, historic Horn of Leys discovery, colorful walled gardens exploration, panoramic Aberdeen granite architecture drive
    Landmarks
    Old Aberdeen
    Marischal College
    St. Machar's Cathedral
    Duthie Park
    King's College Chapel
    Glen Garioch Distillery
    Crathes Castle
    Royal Deeside
  22. Day 22

    Leith (Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experience (one option included)
    • Access to ship's facilities and entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • The City of Edinburgh & Castle - Edinburgh drive through Georgian New Town and historic Old Town, Princes Street and Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle visit on extinct volcano, royal history exploration, Scottish Crown Jewels viewing
    • Scone Palace - Perthshire scenic countryside journey, Scone Palace (historic Scottish kings crowning site), lavish interiors with French furniture and artefacts, grounds stroll with peacocks, refreshments or palace shop
    • Edinburgh & the Royal Yacht Britannia - Edinburgh grandeur panoramic tour (Georgian architecture, Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse), Royal Yacht Britannia boarding, luxurious state rooms exploration, Queen's life at sea discovery
    Landmarks
    Royal Yacht Britannia
    Water of Leith Walkway
    Edinburgh Castle
    Princes Street
    Royal Mile
    Holyroodhouse
    Scone Palace
    Georgian New Town
    Scottish Crown Jewels
  23. Day 23

    Leith (Edinburgh)

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board
    Landmarks
    Leith

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