Azamara Club Cruises, Wine & Culture Voyage from Southampton, September 3, 2024

Cruising from: Southampton, England;

Departure Date: 3 September, 2024;

Cruise Line: Azamara Club Cruises;

Cruise Ship: Azamara Quest;

Duration: 8-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Southampton, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Bilbao, Gijon, La Coruna, Porto, Lisbon;

Day 0 Southampton, England

Known as the cruise capital of Europe, the Port of Southampton is a passenger and cargo port located in the central part of the south coast of England. There are four dedicated cruise terminals at Southampton which play host to a wide variety of cruise lines. Southampton is one of the most lively and dynamic cities in the south of England. From bustling shops and marinas to seaside resorts and areas of outstanding natural beauty, the city and region have lots to offer.

Day 1 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 2 Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux, hub of the famed wine-growing region, considered amongst the best in the world, is a port city on the Garonne River in southwestern France. Explore Bordeaux's city center, St-Michel, and the Flêche St-Michel tower, one of the tallest medieval stone towers in France.

Day 3 Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux, hub of the famed wine-growing region, considered amongst the best in the world, is a port city on the Garonne River in southwestern France. Explore Bordeaux's city center, St-Michel, and the Flêche St-Michel tower, one of the tallest medieval stone towers in France.

Day 4 Bilbao, Spain

No trip to Spain is complete without a visit to Bilbao, a city steeped in fascinating history and beautiful architecture. Many of the city's best known sights can be appreciated on a stroll around the cobbled lanes of Bilbao's Casco Viejo (Old Town). Guggenheim Museum has attracted millions of tourists to the Basque capital to see this truly spectacular monument.

Day 5 Gijon, Spain

Gijon is the largest city and municipality in the autonomous community of Asturias in Spain. Gijon reveals itself to us as an open, peaceful, cosmopolitan city, full of charm and with endless possibilities available to visitors. Gijon offers many attractions for visitors: Elogio del Horizonte, huge sculpture, Roman Baths, Playa de San Lorenzo, World´s Biggest Oval Church, and many other sights.

Day 6 La Coruna, Spain

La Coruna is coastal city located on a rocky peninsula in Northwestern Spain, capital of the A Coruna province and is known as one of Galicia's most attractive cities. You can begin your tour to La Coruna following the new promenade along the seashore, one of the longest in Europe, will take you to the beaches, Playa del Orzan and Playa Riazor which can be quite crowded on a sunny day.

Day 7 Porto, Portugal

Porto offers everything, from a beautiful historic center, the iconic Douro river and nearby beaches. Porto historical centre contains a monumental and landscape richness where you can see several urban conceptual solutions varying from the medieval times to early modernity.

Day 8 Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal's capital, is a fascinating and inspiring place spread over a string of seven hills north of the Tagus River. The most enjoyable activity while in the Alfama district is a ride on the number 28 tram, going through some of the oldest quarters and many tourist attractions.