The Iberian Peninsula and Fortified Cities of The Atlantic
PONANT EXPLORATIONS · Le Lapérouse, Le Lyrial, L'Austral, Le Champlain · 10 days

Day 1: Portugal's capital city located on the banks of the Tagus, only a few kilometres from the Atlantic coast, is a city of exceptionally rich cultural diversity. At the mouth of the river harbour, two UNESCO World Heritage monuments stand proud, Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower. The Alfama hillside is also worth visiting: known for its fado bars and its Moorish streets, this district is the oldest one of the city and one of the most typical. Not far from there, Chiado's elegant streets are home to big fashion labels and are an invitation to a bit of luxury shopping. Day 2: Located at the mouth of the Douro River, the port of Leixões lies less than 10 kilometres from Porto. A UNESCO…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | PONANT EXPLORATIONS |
|---|---|
| Ship | Le Lapérouse, Le Lyrial, L'Austral, Le Champlain |
| Length | 10 days |
| Region | Western Europe & Iberia |
| Departures | 4 listed · 2027-04-22 to 2028-04-10 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Day 2 | Leixoes, Portugal |
| Day 3 | Vigo, Spain |
| Day 3 | Santiago De Compostela, Spain |
| Day 3 | Vigo, Spain |
| Day 4 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 5 | Santander, Spain |
| Days 6–7 | Château Grattequina, France, France |
| Day 8 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 9 | Saint-Malo, France |
| Day 10 | Herm, Channel Islands, British Crown Dependency, Guernsey |
| Day 10 | Saint Peter Port, Guernsey |
| Day 11 | Honfleur, France |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-04-22 | 2027-05-02 | 10 | Le Lapérouse | Yes |
| 2027-04-24 | 2027-05-04 | 10 | Le Lyrial | Yes |
| 2027-05-08 | 2027-05-18 | 10 | L'Austral | Yes |
| 2028-04-10 | 2028-04-20 | 10 | Le Champlain | Yes |
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