Cruise itinerary
10-Night Europe Cruise from Lisbon
10 nights · Europe · 10 ports of call
10-night Europe cruise aboard Le Boréal, departing Lisbon and calling at Leixões, Vigo, At Sea, Bilbao, Pasajes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Boréal
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe
- Departs
- Lisbon
- Returns
- Bordeaux
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Lisbon
Depart 18:30
Portugal's hilly capital, spread across seven hills above the Tagus estuary. Yellow trams climb to the Alfama's tangled lanes and the Castle of São Jorge, while Belém's monastery and pastéis de nata anchor the riverside to the west.
- Alfama district
- Belém Tower
- Tram 28
- Day2
Leixões
Arrive 12:30 · Depart 19:30
The deep-water port serving Porto in northern Portugal, at the mouth of the Leça river. A short ride reaches the city's riverside Ribeira quarter, the port-wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia and the seafront promenades of Matosinhos.
- Porto Ribeira
- Port-wine lodges
- Matosinhos seafront
- Day3
Vigo
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 17:30
A port city in Galicia on Spain's green Atlantic northwest, set along one of the region's deep coastal inlets. Famed for fresh oysters and seafood, it has an old fishermen's quarter above the harbour and serves as a stop on the Camino pilgrim routes.
- Oyster street
- Cíes Islands
- Old town
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Bilbao
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 22:00
The largest city of the Basque Country in northern Spain, set inland on the Nervión estuary. Once an industrial port, it was reshaped around Frank Gehry's titanium Guggenheim Museum, with pintxo bars and the old quarter close by.
- Guggenheim Museum
- Casco Viejo
- Pintxos bars
- Day6
Pasajes
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:59
- Day7
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day8
Sailing in the Gironde
- Day9
Pauillac
Depart 23:59
A small wine town on the Gironde estuary in France's Médoc, lined with quays and shaded squares. It is the heart of the great red-wine appellations, surrounded by the gravel vineyards of celebrated châteaux, with Bordeaux a short drive upriver.
- Médoc châteaux
- estuary quays
- Pauillac lamb
- Day10
Bordeaux
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:59
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day11
Bordeaux
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
Upcoming departures
- 13 May 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Europe Cruise from Lisbon FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Europe cruise calls at Lisbon, Leixões, Vigo, At Sea, Bilbao, Pasajes, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Sailing in the Gironde, Pauillac and Bordeaux.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Lisbon and ends in Bordeaux.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Le Boréal.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 13 May 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.