Discover the European Coast

Explore the storied legacies and dynamic cultures of coastal Portugal, Spain, France, and England and commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day on this 8-night cruise itinerary.

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Explore the storied legacies and dynamic cultures of coastal Portugal, Spain, France, and England and commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day on this 8-night cruise itinerary. Discover Portugal’s renowned wine country, walk in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims in Santiago de Compostela, visit Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim Museum, and see UNESCO-inscribed Mont-Saint-Michel’s impressive abbey. Visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the astonishing island monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel; the Christian world’s third holiest city of Santiago de Compostela; and spirited Oporto, the center of world-famous port wine and Moorish-influenced architecture.

Cabin prices start at $7,995 per person, based on double occupancy. International air not included.

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Trip Highlights

  • Pair port, Porto’s luscious fortified wine, with cheese during a tasting.
  • Savor a delicious lunch in Santiago de Compostela.
  • Delight in the exquisite collections of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and a walking tour of Bilbao’s Old Town.
  • Discover the secrets of delicious Basque cuisine during a cooking demonstration at a restaurant.
  • Delve into D-Day history while visiting the battlefields along the coast of Normandy and learn more about the battle that was integral to the Allied Victory in World War II.
  • Learn more about local culinary traditions and regional dishes during an onboard cooking demonstration with a local chef.
  • UNESCO – Visit these World Heritage sites:
    • Palacio da Bolsa and the Ribeira district in Porto’s historic center.
    • Plaza del Obradoiro and Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
    • Mont-Saint-Michel, the fortified medieval abbey that crowns a tidal island.
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