Cruise itinerary
12-Night Europe Cruise from Lisbon
12 nights · Europe · 12 ports of call
12-night Europe cruise aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen, departing Lisbon and calling at Porto-Vecchio, Ferrol, Gijón, Bordeaux, Ile d’Yeu Island and Quiberon and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- HX Expeditions
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Europe
- Departs
- Lisbon
- Returns
- Hamburg
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Lisbon
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
Porto-Vecchio
- Day3
Ferrol
- Day4
Gijón
- Day5
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
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Ile d’Yeu Island
- Day8
Quiberon
- Day9
Douarnenez
- Day10
Saint-Malo
A walled corsair city on the coast of Brittany, built of granite within ramparts above the sea. The tidal beaches, the offshore forts and the long sweep of the Emerald Coast define a town once home to privateers and explorers.
- City ramparts
- Emerald Coast
- Tidal forts
- Day11
coastal cruising
- Day12
Harlingen
- Day13
Hamburg
Germany's largest port, set on the Elbe with more bridges than Venice and Amsterdam combined. The brick warehouses of the Speicherstadt and the wave-roofed Elbphilharmonie line the water, while the Reeperbahn nightlife district lies in St. Pauli nearby.
- Speicherstadt
- Elbphilharmonie
- Reeperbahn
Upcoming departures
- 25 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Europe Cruise from Lisbon FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Europe cruise calls at Lisbon, Porto-Vecchio, Ferrol, Gijón, Bordeaux, Ile d’Yeu Island, Quiberon, Douarnenez, Saint-Malo, coastal cruising, Harlingen and Hamburg.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Lisbon and ends in Hamburg.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 25 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.