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Cruising the Atlantic Ocean, Seine & Gironde Rivers exploring captivating cities and idyllic scenery.
No cruise to the great rivers of France would be complete without a trip along one of the most romantic waterways in the world, the Seine, taking you inland to Rouen, the capital of Normandy, for an opportunity to enjoy a day out in romantic Paris, the City of Lights.
Stroll through the coastal port of Honfleur and sail the Loire to Montoir-de-Bretagne, for a scenic ride into the heart of Chateaux Country. Follow the trail of Garonne through the glorious Gironde countryside to Bordeaux, then learn more about the art of winemaking before tasting some of the region’s great vintages.
In the Spanish province of Galicia, explore the pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela, then in Portuguese Oporto visit the cathedral or a nearby wine estate. Finally, spend two nights in the capital of Lisbon, giving you the opportunity to fully experience this captivating city and the idyllic scenery surrounding it.
There is a particular pleasure that comes with cruising aboard a smaller ship. Hosting an average of just 350 passengers, Aegean Odyssey is no ‘floating city’. She is small enough to sail rivers and put into the more characterful ports inaccessible to the ‘mega-ships’, the service is more personal and you get plenty of time to interact with the onboard experts.
Yet on the other hand, she is large enough to offer a superb selection of amenities, including two dining venues, several comfortable lounges and bars, a relaxing spa centre and well-stocked library. Cabins are spacious, modern and intelligently designed, and 39 cabins across a range of categories (including balcony) are set aside for solo travellers at low supplement.
Excursions are included in cruise fare apart from small supplements for Greenwich, St Emilion, Sintra
13 Aug London, England, United Kingdom
Half Day
From the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square, at the heart of London’s theatre district and the city’s quiet parks with their trees and lakes, to the grandeur of Buckingham Palace and the living history of Westminster Abbey, London’s fascination is its variety.
13 Aug London, England, United Kingdom
This leisurely guided tour begins with a stroll through Greenwich Royal Park to the world-famous Observatory, spiritual birthplace of GMT and traditional home to the Prime Meridian of global longitude. This hugely important line is represented on the ground by a brass strip and is one of London’s most popular attractions, where standing astride it one can truly be said to be in both eastern and western hemispheres at the same time.
16 Aug Rouen, France
Half Day
This afternoon tour is a dream for art lovers and horticulturalists alike, as it will take you into the house and gardens of Claude Monet, the founding father of Impressionism and arguably the most influential post-Realist painter of the 19th-century.
16 Aug Rouen, France
Half Day
Rouen is a city that has stirred the souls of many great writers and inspired numerous artists, most notably Claude Monet, who famously painted its cathedral in a series of experimental pieces throughout 1892 and 1893. Situated on the north bank of the River Seine, for centuries the port was one of the most important in France and is considered the historic capital of Normandy. Rouen also has a tragic connection with the nation’s most beloved heroine, Joan of Arc, who was executed here in 1431.
16 Aug Rouen, France
Full Day
The most romantic capital in the world, a place of breathtaking architecture, atmospheric cafés and historic boulevards, Paris is a city that needs no introduction. After enjoying a spectacular river cruise to Rouen, you will arrive early in the French capital, for a whole day of scenic sightseeing, with some fabulous stops along the way.
16 Aug Rouen, France
Full Day
Few palaces in history can hold a candle to the Château de Versailles for its breathtaking grandeur and extraordinary beauty. This enormous UNESCO World Heritage site was the crowning achievement of 18th-century French architecture and demands a whole day of sightseeing to explore its many ornate rooms and exquisite gardens, which cover over two thousand acres of land.
17 Aug Honfleur, France
Half Day
The history of Honfleur, long sung about by poets and painted by famous artists, has always been tightly bound to the sea. Today, Honfleur offers visitors a unique heritage which can best be glimpsed by a leisurely stroll along its picturesque narrow streets lined by timber-framed houses.
20 Aug Bordeaux, France
Half Day
Chartrons, cradle of the Bordeaux wine trade, your tour of the Medoc starts just north of the city. The Medoc wine road, located between the Gironde estuary and the Landes forest, provides magnificent views of vine-covered gravelly rises as far as the eye can see.
20 Aug Bordeaux, France
Half Day
For many years Bordeaux was known as “La Belle au Bois Dormant” (Sleeping Beauty) due to its magnificent buildings being shrouded in centuries of black soot. Then in 2000, the mayor, former Prime Minister Alain Juppé, roused Bordeaux, restoring its neoclassical architecture and implementing a high-tech public transport system.
20 Aug Bordeaux, France
Half Day
Depart by coach from the ship for a panoramic walking tour of Bordeaux. Drive along the river front where the wine trade has flourished for centuries and then view the Second World War German submarine base. In the summer of 1941, Admiral Dönitz decided to build highly fortified U-Boat pens in Bordeaux and construction began in September 1941. They were constructed with reinforced concrete and the roof above the pens was 5.6 m (18ft 4 in) thick.
20 Aug Bordeaux, France
Half Day
Saint-Emilion is a charming medieval village located in the heart of the famous Bordeaux wine area. This is a very special place that combines world-famous wineries, beautiful architecture and great monuments.
22 Aug San Sebastian, Spain
Half Day
To the south of the Pyrenes, the Spanish city of San Sebastián is a lively coastal resort with a sweeping waterfront and some lovely sandy beaches, making it the ideal place for a panoramic tour. During your drive around the city your guide will explain more about the historic Parte Vieja district and the famous oyster-like curve of La Concha Promenade, as you sit back, relax and take in the sights.
22 Aug San Sebastian, Spain
Half Day
The capital of Basque’s Guipuzkoa province (also called “Donostia” in Basque), San Sebastián is a small but charming coastal city located near the French border of northern Spain. The first part of this guided tour around its highlights will take you all the way to the top of the 170 metre high Mount Igueldo, which overlooks the tiny island of Santa Clara in the mouth of San Sebastián’s delightful sweeping bay. The views from the summit are truly spectacular and stretch all the way to the rolling hills of the Basque countryside in the distance, making them a must-see part of any visit to the “Pearl of the Cantabrian Sea”, as San Sebastián has historically been known.
24 Aug La Coruna, Spain
Half Day
Settled in Roman times, La Coruna grew into an important port that saw off the attentions of Sir Francis Drake in the sixteenth century and went on to be the gateway through which thousands of Galicians travelled on their way to a new life in America. Begin with a visit to the Town Hall in the Plaza Maria Pita.
24 Aug La Coruna, Spain
Full Day
Vigo, the Gateway to the Atlantic, is a great combination of ancient history, beautiful beaches and a modern cosmopolitan outlook. This Galician city also has a proud heritage. Vigo was where the Roman Empire met the ocean and, in the 19th century, it became the main transatlantic departure point for a nation.
25 Aug Oporto, Portugal
Half Day
Historically, Oporto is no doubt one of the most important cities in Portugal. The town centre dates mainly from the 18th century, when trade was booming and merchants embellished the city with large squares and avenues that made a big contrast with the narrow little streets of the old medieval quarters, and all around you can see the façades of elegant homes and palaces that show how prosperous they were in days gone by.
26 Aug Lisbon, Portugal
Half Day
Heading towards the west side of Lisbon, you will arrive at the historical Belem Quarter, a pleasant riverside area that has historic links with the 15th-century Portuguese Age of Discovery as it was from here that the Caravels set sail on their voyages to the New World. Belem is also where the most famous Lisbon’s landmarks are located including the Belem Tower, the Discoveries Monument and the Monastery of Jeronimos.
27 Aug Lisbon, Portugal
Half Day
This panoramic tour begins in the city of Queluz, with the magnificent 18th-century Queluz National Palace, one of the last great Rococo buildings to be designed in Europe and the former seat of the Portuguese royal family. Frequently compared with Versailles, Queluz is actually earlier in date than the French masterpiece.
Cruise fares per person twin share from:
A$4696 Inside Cabin
A$5245 Premium Inside Cabin
A$7065 Deluxe Outside Cabin
A$10380 Owners Suite
Single cabins priced from A$5281
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International airfares additional.
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