Cruise itinerary
10-Night Europe Cruise from Bordeaux
10 nights · Europe · 11 ports of call
10-night Europe cruise aboard Le Champlain, departing Bordeaux and calling at Pauillac, Royan, Bilbao, Santander, Aviles and La Coruña and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Champlain
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Bordeaux
- Returns
- Lisbon
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Bordeaux
Depart 18:00
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
- Day2
Pauillac
Depart 18:00
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
- Day3
Royan
Depart 18:00
- Day4
Bilbao
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 22:30
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
- Day5
Santander
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 22:00
- Day6
Aviles
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day7
La Coruña
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
A port city on the Atlantic coast of Galicia in northwest Spain, set on a peninsula reaching into the sea. Its emblem is the Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse still in use, and a long seafront promenade rings the headland.
- Tower of Hercules
- Riazor Beach
- Old town squares
- Day8
Vigo
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day9
Leixões
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day10
Figueira da Foz
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day11
Lisbon
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 9 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Europe Cruise from Bordeaux FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Europe cruise calls at Bordeaux, Pauillac, Royan, Bilbao, Santander, Aviles, La Coruña, Vigo, Leixões, Figueira da Foz and Lisbon.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Bordeaux and ends in Lisbon.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Le Champlain.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.