Cruise itinerary
15-Night Europe Cruise from Lisbon
15 nights · Europe · 8 ports of call
15-night Europe cruise aboard Silver Dawn, departing Lisbon and calling at Porto-Vecchio, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Cherbourg, Saint-Malo and Rouen and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Silver Dawn
- Cruise line
- Silversea
- Duration
- 15 nights
- Region
- Europe
- Departs
- Lisbon
- Returns
- Copenhagen
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Lisbon
Depart 18:00
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
- Day2
Porto-Vecchio
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 22:00
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Bilbao
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
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
- Day5
Bordeaux
Arrive 20:45 · Depart 19:45
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Cherbourg
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 21:00
A naval port at the tip of France's Cotentin peninsula in Normandy, sheltered by one of the world's largest artificial harbours. It is known for the Cité de la Mer maritime museum in its old transatlantic terminal and as a gateway to the D-Day landing beaches.
- Cité de la Mer
- D-Day beaches
- artificial harbour
- Day10
Saint-Malo
Arrive 08:15 · Depart 19:15
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
Rouen
Arrive 18:30 · Depart 21:30
A historic city on the Seine in Normandy, where river ships moor within walking distance of the centre. Its medieval old town keeps half-timbered houses and a soaring Gothic cathedral, and it is the place where Joan of Arc was put to death in 1431.
- Rouen Cathedral
- Old town
- Joan of Arc
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15At sea
- Day16
Copenhagen
Denmark's harbour capital and a major Baltic cruise base. Ships berth near the colourful Nyhavn waterfront, the Little Mermaid statue and the Tivoli Gardens, in a flat, cycle-friendly city known for design and New Nordic cooking.
- Nyhavn harbour
- Tivoli Gardens
- Little Mermaid
Upcoming departures
- 27 May 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
15-Night Europe Cruise from Lisbon FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 15-night Europe cruise calls at Lisbon, Porto-Vecchio, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Cherbourg, Saint-Malo, Rouen and Copenhagen.
How many days are spent at sea?
8 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Lisbon and ends in Copenhagen.
How long is this cruise?
15 nights aboard Silver Dawn.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 27 May 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.