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Portugal, France, and The Uk – Castles, Coastlines, and Cuisine

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Explorer · 11 days

Portugal, France, and The Uk – Castles, Coastlines, and Cuisine

Day 1: Arrive in Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Enjoy time at leisure, exploring its hillside streets and sampling local flavors before embarking the ship this afternoon. Day 2: The birthplace of Port wine, Porto straddles the Douro River, its dramatic landscape linked by elegant bridges and defined by centuries of architectural heritage. Admire the city's iconic azulejo tiles as you explore the hillside streets of the Ribeira district and take in sweeping views from its many scenic overlooks. Alternatively, venture beyond the city into the surrounding hills for a hike in Serras do Porto Park. Day 3: Anchor in Vilagarcía de Arousa, a coastal town on the shores of the Ría de Arousa,…

The sailing, in facts

OperatorNational Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions
ShipNational Geographic Explorer
Length11 days
RegionWestern Europe & Iberia
Departures1 listed · 2028-04-17 to 2028-04-17

Day by day

The route as the supplier files it. Ports and stops without a coordinate are still listed — they are calls, not gaps.
DayWhere
Days 1–2Porto, Portugal
Day 3Villagarcía De Arosa, Spain
Day 4Day-at-Sea
Day 5Douarnenez, France
Day 6Roscoff, France
Day 7Falmouth, United Kingdom
Day 8Captain's Choice
Day 9Scenic Cruising
Day 10Holyhead, United Kingdom
Day 11Isle of Man, Isle Of Man
Day 12Dublin, Ireland

Every departure

1 departure of this itinerary in the atlas. Dates come from the supplier feed and are refreshed nightly.
DepartsReturnsDaysShipOffer
2028-04-172028-04-2811National Geographic ExplorerYes

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