Europe's Atlantic Highlights - Lisbon to Hamburg
Deal number 29294120
HX Expeditions
MS Fridtjof Nansen
25th Apr 2027
Europe
12-night cruise
Departing from Lisbon
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12 night HX Expeditions cruise from Lisbon to Hamburg onboard MS Fridtjof Nansen in an Expedition Suite.
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrom included for suite guests
Wine, beer and spirits available at meals and throughout the day and evening (subject to licensing laws, excludes premium drinks)
All day coffee, tea and soft drinks.
Complimentary Wi-Fi.
In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by the knowledgeable Expedition Team.
Wind and waterproof expedition jacket.
Professional photos from your trip taken by the onboard photographer.
A complimentary Ocean Bottle water bottle to refill on board and take home
Use of sauna, hot tubs, pool, fitness room , lounges and more.
Use of the Science Centre, including the library and advanced biological and geological equipment.
Citizen Science Programme allows guests to assist with ongoing scientific research.
Professional onboard photographer gives tips and tricks for the best landscape and wildlife photos.
Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings.
Daily briefing with the Expedition Team about the plans for the next day.
Escorted landings with small tender boats.
Loan of boots, trekking poles and other necessary equipment for activities.
Gratuities included.
The service of a dedicated Travel Advisor managing your booking.
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Your adventure begins in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, a city full of old-world charm. We sail along the Iberian Peninsula to beautiful Porto with its UNESCO-listed centre. From here you'll explore the historical, cultural and culinary delights of Galicia, and the Celtic heritage of Asturias. They are overflowing with historical, cultural and culinary delights, each with their own unique vibe.
In France, you'll experience the 'City of Wine' Bordeaux on an overnight stay, beautiful Ile-d'Yeu and rugged Brittany. Expect wild coastal landscapes, pretty fishing villages, medieval towns and rich maritime history as we head ashore aboard our small expedition boats. Finally, youll discover the canal town of Harlingen, before ending your adventure in cosmopolitan Hamburg.
In France, you'll experience the 'City of Wine' Bordeaux on an overnight stay, beautiful Ile-d'Yeu and rugged Brittany. Expect wild coastal landscapes, pretty fishing villages, medieval towns and rich maritime history as we head ashore aboard our small expedition boats. Finally, youll discover the canal town of Harlingen, before ending your adventure in cosmopolitan Hamburg.
Itinerary
Set out from this enchanting city. The Portuguese capital is rich in history and culture, fuelled by centuries of adventuring spirits and a love for discovery. Take a stroll through the classical districts of Baixa and Bairro Alto, Chiado, and Alfama, the old Islamic quarter, where there are remains of a Roman theatre and Moorish fortress. A bit outside the city centre, you can visit the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage sites of Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery before you set sail.
MS Fridtjof Nansen, your platform for discovery, awaits you in the harbour. After being welcomed aboard, settle into your cabin and begin your adventure at sea.
MS Fridtjof Nansen, your platform for discovery, awaits you in the harbour. After being welcomed aboard, settle into your cabin and begin your adventure at sea.
Settle into life on board as we approach our first stop, Leixoes, Portugal. From here, you can see the lighthouse of Leca, the Boa Nova Chapel, and the beautiful beach of Praia Azul.?
You can take a shuttle bus to Porto, famed for its port wine and UNESCO-listed historic centre. An undulating city made for walking, you'll fall in love with the pastel houses, colourful tiled facades, street art, ornate churches and panoramic views across the Douro River.
Here, you can stroll along the bustling promenade by the Ribeira docks, cross the Dom Luis I Bridge, snack on delicious petiscos, and enjoy wine tastings at the port cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia.
You can take a shuttle bus to Porto, famed for its port wine and UNESCO-listed historic centre. An undulating city made for walking, you'll fall in love with the pastel houses, colourful tiled facades, street art, ornate churches and panoramic views across the Douro River.
Here, you can stroll along the bustling promenade by the Ribeira docks, cross the Dom Luis I Bridge, snack on delicious petiscos, and enjoy wine tastings at the port cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia.
Enjoy a relaxing morning on board. Attend an engaging lecture with the Expedition Team in the Science Centre or soak up the steam in the sauna or a hot tub before we enter the Ria de Ferrol. Admire the imposing forts of La Palma and San Felipe that sit on either side of the headland, protecting the city within.
Ferrol is one of Spains best preserved 18th century port cities. While you're here, criss-cross Barrio de la Magdalena's grid of streets and explore the city's maritime museums.
El Camino Ingles, one of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes, starts in Ferrol. You may also be able to join an excursion to Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important Christian sites in the world.
Ferrol is one of Spains best preserved 18th century port cities. While you're here, criss-cross Barrio de la Magdalena's grid of streets and explore the city's maritime museums.
El Camino Ingles, one of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes, starts in Ferrol. You may also be able to join an excursion to Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important Christian sites in the world.
Enjoying a prime position on the Bay of Biscay, Gijon, the cultural heart of Asturias, has grown from a small fishing village settled by the Romans into a prominent port city.
You can experience its old town charm on a stroll through Cimadevilla park and Barrio del Carmen district, exploring beautiful Baroque churches and the Plaza del Marqus. Or take a hike up to Mirador de la Providencia, an unusual viewpoint shaped like the hull of a ship, which offers incredible views of the surrounding landscape.
Then you can relax on the golden sands of the beach at Playa de San Lorenzo, enjoy a coastal walk, or savour freshly caught fish and other Asturian delicacies, accompanied by a glass of refreshing local cider.
You can experience its old town charm on a stroll through Cimadevilla park and Barrio del Carmen district, exploring beautiful Baroque churches and the Plaza del Marqus. Or take a hike up to Mirador de la Providencia, an unusual viewpoint shaped like the hull of a ship, which offers incredible views of the surrounding landscape.
Then you can relax on the golden sands of the beach at Playa de San Lorenzo, enjoy a coastal walk, or savour freshly caught fish and other Asturian delicacies, accompanied by a glass of refreshing local cider.
Today we sail up the Gironde Estuary and Garonne River, arriving in central Bordeaux after lunch, where we'll enjoy an overnight stay.
Bordeaux's old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, bursting with culture and art at every turn. From the famous water mirror at Place de la Bourse, to the Gothic St Andre Cathedral and the Musee des Beaux-Arts Bourdeax, if you love art and architecture, you're spoilt for choice.
But it's wine that's the true soul of Bordeaux. With over 8,500 chateaux and producers in the region, and vineyards just a short tram ride from town, you can taste and compare some of the 60 appellations, from the stellar red Bordeaux Superieur to sweet Sauternes.
Bordeaux's old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, bursting with culture and art at every turn. From the famous water mirror at Place de la Bourse, to the Gothic St Andre Cathedral and the Musee des Beaux-Arts Bourdeax, if you love art and architecture, you're spoilt for choice.
But it's wine that's the true soul of Bordeaux. With over 8,500 chateaux and producers in the region, and vineyards just a short tram ride from town, you can taste and compare some of the 60 appellations, from the stellar red Bordeaux Superieur to sweet Sauternes.
What Ile-d'Yeu lacks in size, it more than makes up for in diversity of landscapes. This pretty little island is home to rocky shores, dunes, pine forest and lush meadows.
Inhabited over 5,000 years ago by farmers of the Neolithic period, the island has many historical sites, ranging from superbly preserved dolmens and menhirs to medieval castles and tiny villages. You can rent a bike, or just discover the island's treasures on foot.
Ports in Ile-d'Yeu are too small for our ship, so if the conditions are favourable, we'll anchor off the island and use our small boats to take you ashore.
Inhabited over 5,000 years ago by farmers of the Neolithic period, the island has many historical sites, ranging from superbly preserved dolmens and menhirs to medieval castles and tiny villages. You can rent a bike, or just discover the island's treasures on foot.
Ports in Ile-d'Yeu are too small for our ship, so if the conditions are favourable, we'll anchor off the island and use our small boats to take you ashore.
Venture into the heart of Brittany's untamed Atlantic coast on the Quiberon peninsula. To the west, craggy cliffs face the full force of the ocean. To the east, calm bays and sweeping beaches stretch along the coast.
Explore this unspoilt landscape, rich in wildlife, wildflowers and local folklore. Nearby, you'll find the ancient megaliths of Carnac. At this mysterious site, nearly 3,000 standing stones align across more than two miles, dating back more than 7,000 years.
Explore this unspoilt landscape, rich in wildlife, wildflowers and local folklore. Nearby, you'll find the ancient megaliths of Carnac. At this mysterious site, nearly 3,000 standing stones align across more than two miles, dating back more than 7,000 years.
We'll use our tender boats to go ashore at the picturesque seaside town of Douarnenez, where you'll find the colourful quaysides, sandy beaches, and steep cliffs that inspired famous painters like Renoir and Boudin. As well as fishermen's huts and seamen's chapels, Douarnenez hosts a wonderful maritime museum with boats from around the world.
While here, you can choose to discover the wild beauty of Pointe Du Raz, a promontory facing the elements of the Atlantic Ocean, where Finistere really does feel like the 'End of the Earth'. Or explore the charming Breton town of Quimper, whose skyline is dominated by the twin spires of Saint Corentin Cathedral.
While here, you can choose to discover the wild beauty of Pointe Du Raz, a promontory facing the elements of the Atlantic Ocean, where Finistere really does feel like the 'End of the Earth'. Or explore the charming Breton town of Quimper, whose skyline is dominated by the twin spires of Saint Corentin Cathedral.
Viewed from the sea, Saint-Malo is an impressive sight, fringed by fortified bastions and gently sloping beaches. We'll anchor off the town and use our tender boats to go ashore.
A circular walk along the ramparts offers the best views of the?town?and surrounding islands. Follow the historical trail within the old city walls through a maze of cobbled streets and visit Demeure De Corsaire to learn about the feared corsairs and the?towns pirate heritage.
You can walk to Ile de Grand Be at low tide or join an excursion to visit the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel. The island has the remains of an ancient fort, and this is where the renowned local writer Chateaubriand is buried.
A circular walk along the ramparts offers the best views of the?town?and surrounding islands. Follow the historical trail within the old city walls through a maze of cobbled streets and visit Demeure De Corsaire to learn about the feared corsairs and the?towns pirate heritage.
You can walk to Ile de Grand Be at low tide or join an excursion to visit the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel. The island has the remains of an ancient fort, and this is where the renowned local writer Chateaubriand is buried.
Enjoy the day relaxing, while we navigate the waters of the channel that separates continental Europe from the British Isles.?
While the British call it the 'English Channel', it's more commonly known in continental Europe as 'La Manche', or derivations of that. The Dutch may have the most diplomatic name for it, they simply call it 'Het Kanaal', or 'the Channel'.?
Whatever the name, a quarter of the world's maritime trade navigates through this passage. Our expert Expedition Team will be happy to share their knowledge about these historic waters with you.?
While the British call it the 'English Channel', it's more commonly known in continental Europe as 'La Manche', or derivations of that. The Dutch may have the most diplomatic name for it, they simply call it 'Het Kanaal', or 'the Channel'.?
Whatever the name, a quarter of the world's maritime trade navigates through this passage. Our expert Expedition Team will be happy to share their knowledge about these historic waters with you.?
Harlingen lies on the shores of the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it's home to the last traditional pottery factory in the Netherlands.
A city of canals and pretty harbours, you can explore on foot or by bike, and if conditions allow, we can take to the water and cruise the canals aboard our small expedition boats. You'll find traditional sailing ships and historic warehouses around the old harbours of Noorderhaven and Zuiderhaven. Dont miss the Harlingen Aardewerkmuseum, where you can admire displays of distinctive Frisian pottery.
A city of canals and pretty harbours, you can explore on foot or by bike, and if conditions allow, we can take to the water and cruise the canals aboard our small expedition boats. You'll find traditional sailing ships and historic warehouses around the old harbours of Noorderhaven and Zuiderhaven. Dont miss the Harlingen Aardewerkmuseum, where you can admire displays of distinctive Frisian pottery.
Your expedition cruise comes to an end as we arrive in Hamburg, the second-largest city in Germany and one of the greenest urban areas in Europe.
There's much to see and do in Hamburg. If you have time, you'll find many attractions in the old town district of Altstadt, including the St Nikolai Memorial and the historic street of Deichstrabe.
There's much to see and do in Hamburg. If you have time, you'll find many attractions in the old town district of Altstadt, including the St Nikolai Memorial and the historic street of Deichstrabe.
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