Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Dreams of Bordeaux from Amsterdam, August 12, 2024

Cruising from: Amsterdam, Netherlands;

Departure Date: 12 August, 2024;

Cruise Line: Regent Seven Seas Cruises;

Cruise Ship: Seven Seas Mariner;

Duration: 12-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Bruges, St. Peter Port, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Biarritz, Ferrol, Porto, Lisbon, Cadiz, Barcelona;

Day 0 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is a popular tourist destination for both new and returning visitors all year. Many cruise ships arriving in the Dutch capital berth at the unique premises of Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA). There is a fairytale quality to the tree-lined canal streets of Amsterdam. Boutiques, cafes, apartments, and hotels may hide behind the facades of the gabled townhouses, but the look of this beautiful old city has not changed much since its 17th-century Golden Age.

Day 1 Bruges, Belgium

Zeebrugge is a Belgian port and seaside resort. It's linked to the city of Bruges by the Baudouin Canal. Located in the Flanders region of northern Belgium, Bruges is the closest thing you're likely to find in the real world to a fairytale city. The focal point of the town is Grote Markt, a large medieval square overlooked by the most perfect belfry you'll ever see. Bruges is also home to a number of fascinating art and history museums, with the Groeninge Museum being one of the best.

Day 2 St. Peter Port, Guernsey

Saint Peter Port is the capital of Guernsey, Normandy and with its cobbled streets and picturesque seafront marina and historic gardens, it is considered one of Europe's prettiest harbour towns. Day can be spent by looking at all the fishing boats and sailing yachts, with regular breaks for coffee, ice cream or a seafood lunch in one of the pretty quayside cafes, bars or restaurants. Every traveler will enjoy in Victor Hugo's House, harbour, Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery or the Guernsey Aquarium.

Day 3 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 4 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 5 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 6 Biarritz, France

Biarritz is known for its beaches, therapeutic water and a thriving surf scene. It is popular summer holiday destination because of long beach, fine sand and large amounts of seaweed. Must see places are Grande Plage, lighthouse, Aquarium de Biarritz, Eugenie's summer palace and Musee Asiatica with large collections of artefacts.

Day 7 Ferrol, Spain

Ferrol is a city in the Province of A Coruña in Galicia, located on the Atlantic coast in north-western Spain. The Magdalena district, modernism, the arsenal, the naval museums, the old town (Ferrol Vello), San Felipe Castle and the estuary fortifications, its gastronomy, its natural surroundings, the estuary and its beaches, Holy Week (Semana Santa) and the festivals and traditions.

Day 8 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 9 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.

Day 10 Cadiz, Spain

Cadiz is the oldest city in western civilization as well as the launching point for the adventures of Christopher Columbus in the New World. With a rich history going back millennia, Cadiz is one of Andalucia's most vibrant yet underrated cities with a charming almost-island old centre, originally fortified.

Day 11 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 12 Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is the capital and largest city of Catalonia. Architect and designer, Antoni Gaudi was at the forefront of the Art Nouveau movement in Spain. The infinite variety of street life, Gothic facades next to the harlequin buildings of the Modernistas make Barcelona's reputation of being the most cosmopolitan, modern and avant-garde city in Spain.