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8-Night Connoisseur’S Delight: Northern Spain & Portugal Cruise

Aboard Star Explorer (Windstar) | Departing Lisbon to Bordeaux | 1 Available Departures from $6,179

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8 NightsDuration
WindstarCruise LineStar ExplorerCruise ShipLisbonEmbarkation PortEuropeRegion$6,179Starting Fare
PORTS OF CALL ON THIS VOYAGELisbon, Leixoes, Vigo, Gijon, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Garonne River
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May 13, 2027
Voyage #EX20270513-8D
May 21, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$6,179$8,024$10,939
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Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Connoisseur’S Delight: Northern Spain & Portugal Route Map
Day 1

LISBON (PTLIS)

The rhythm of Lisbon invites you to join its captivating dance. This splendid capital city on the banks of the Rio Teja offers a warm welcome and an unparalleled blend of architectural styles. Elegant outdoor cafés line the cobbled sidewalks. Turn-of-the-century funiculars climb the scenic hills. Fi

Day 2

LEIXOES, PORTO (PTLEI)

Built into the granite cliffs at the mouth of the Rio Douro, the hilly city of Porto presents a heady juxtaposition of eras and styles. Here, medieval alleyways, orderly neighborhood squares, and ornate Baroque churches readily intermingle. Porto's historic heart is a UNESCO site of winding lanes, z

Day 3

VIGO (ESVGO)

See the twisting streets, old mansions, and beautiful plazas of the old district, parts of which have survived since medieval times. Dine on fresh seafood found all over Vigo but especially in the famous El Berbes Quarter. Or head further afield to Santiago de Compostela, where a magnificent cathedr

Day 4

GIJON (ESGIJ)

Gijon started out as a quiet fishing village some 3,000 years ago and there are many remnants of its passage through time. Explore the colorful houses and shops of Cimadevilla, the old quarter. There are ancient Roman baths at Termas Romanas. Rent a bike and ride the 13 miles of bike lanes past the

Day 5

GEXTO, BILBAO (ESBIO)

The industrial port of Bilbao is surrounded by lovely green mountains, fertile landscapes with lush forests, steep coasts and the Bay of Biscay. Famed for the curvy, titanium-covered Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum, other sites of Bilbao include the Euskalduna Conference and Music Centre, Nor

Day 6

PASAIA / PASEJES (ESPAS)

The resort town of San Sebastian on the beautiful Bay of Biscay is known for two golden-sand beaches, Playa de la Concha and Playa de Ondarreta. Walk along the picturesque bayside promenade lined with world-renowned restaurants. The cobblestoned Old Town features vibrant pintxo bars featuring local

Day 6

SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ, BIARRITZ (FRSJS)

Three impressive sea walls protect Saint-Jean-de-Luz’s famous long beach of fine sand making it perfect for swimming. It is also famous for delicious and rustic-style Basque cuisine and its close proximity to well-known Biarritz, an eclectic place of posh restaurants, cozy pizza parlors, beaut

Day 7

SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ, BIARRITZ (FRSJS)

Three impressive sea walls protect Saint-Jean-de-Luz’s famous long beach of fine sand making it perfect for swimming. It is also famous for delicious and rustic-style Basque cuisine and its close proximity to well-known Biarritz, an eclectic place of posh restaurants, cozy pizza parlors, beaut

Day 8

CRUISING GARONNE RIVER (FR200)

Follow the Garonne River and the expansive Gironde Estuary from the Atlantic Ocean into renowned wine country, sailing past the historic Cordouan Lighthouse rising from the sea and along the Médoc peninsula, where vineyard-covered hills, grand châteaux, and historic port towns line the banks.

Day 8

BORDEAUX (FRBOD)

Bordeaux has long been known as La Belle au Bois Dormant, Sleeping Beauty. And while the beauty part is undeniable, the sleeping part could be argued. Sure, the region is filled with treasures from long ago, including more than 350 historic monuments and buildings in the city alone. But the capital

Day 9

BORDEAUX (FRBOD)

Bordeaux has long been known as La Belle au Bois Dormant, Sleeping Beauty. And while the beauty part is undeniable, the sleeping part could be argued. Sure, the region is filled with treasures from long ago, including more than 350 historic monuments and buildings in the city alone. But the capital

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This 8-night Windstar voyage aboard Star Explorer embarks in Lisbon and concludes in Bordeaux, visiting Lisbon, Leixoes, Vigo, Gijon, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Garonne River. Fares start at $6,179 per person based on double occupancy, plus eligible Vincent Vacations onboard credits.

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