Silversea Cruises, Western Europe from Southampton, September 20, 2024

Cruising from: Southampton, England;

Departure Date: 20 September, 2024;

Cruise Line: Silversea Cruises;

Cruise Ship: Silver Spirit;

Duration: 14-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Southampton, Honfleur, Saint-Malo, Montoir de Bretagne, La Rochelle, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Bilbao, Bilbao, 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 Honfleur, France

Honfleur is one of the prettiest harbours in all of France located on the southern bank of the estuary of the Seine across from le Havre and very close to the exit of the Pont de Normandie. It is especially known for its old, beautiful picturesque port, characterized by its houses with slate-covered frontages, painted many times by artists. The Sainte-Catherine church, which has a bell tower separate from the principal building, is the largest church made out of wood in France. It's a buzzing, vibrant, colourful and truly enchanting little place that is quaintly charming and full of character because of the high number of tourists.

Day 2 Saint-Malo, France

Saint-Malo, beautiful city and port in Brittany on the Channel coast, curves out to sea on a stunning natural harbour that has created some of the best sandy beaches on the Emerald Coast. Rising out of the granite rock, St Malo is a maze of medieval streets bursting with history and culture. The legacy of the dastardly pirates of the 19th century and the siege during the Second World War entwines with the bustling array of arty shops and the delicious smells of oysters and crêpes from restaurants and outdoor markets and cafes. Special attraction is Saint-Malo Walls, where every gate, bastion and view has a story to tell.

Day 3 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 4 Montoir de Bretagne, France

Cruising to Montoir de Bretagne, France.

Day 5 La Rochelle, France

Known as La Ville Blanche (the White City), La Rochelle is one of France's foremost seaports from the 14th to 17th centuries. The focus of the town is the old harbour, a lovely part of the town and very picturesque with its two monumental towers (St Nicolas Tower and the Tower of the Chain) either side of the port entrance.

Day 6 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 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 13 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 14 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.