9 nights. France, Spain, Portugal

Day 3

At sea

Day 4

la coruna, spain

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 5

leixoes/oporto (portugal)

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 6

lisbon, portugal

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Day 7

cadiz - spain

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 17:30

Day 8

cartagena, spain

Arrival: 11:30 - Departure: 18:00

Day 9

At sea

Day 10

Civitavecchia (Rome), italy

Arrival: 06:00

Day 1

dover, england

Departure: 16:30

Dover is a historic town in the southeast of England. Dover is a major port town facing into the English Channel and, at just 21 miles from the French port of Calais, it is the closest port to continental Europe on mainland Britain. It is most famous for its white chalk cliffs, which have been celebrated in a song. Dover is a lot more than just a port town. One of the most famous landmarks is its castle, which dominates the surrounding area and sits proudly above the white cliffs and the harbour below. There are also other fantastic sites to visit in and around Dover, such as Samphire Hoe, a nature reserve created from the spoil of the Channel Tunnel workings, the secret wartime tunnels which were dug into the white cliffs of Dover, the Roman Painted House, or the Bronze Age Boat.

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Day 2

paris (le havre), france

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 20:00

Le Havre is a port city at the mouth of the Seine, on the English Channel in the region of Upper Normandy in France. Le Havre is French for "the harbour". Historically, Le Havre has always been the harbour for Paris, with goods transferring there between ocean-going vessels and barges which go to Paris via the Seine.Le Havre was heavily bombed during the Battle of Normandy. The reconstruction of the town was undertaken by August Perret using reinforced concrete. This project has led to the city being added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.The most important places to visit in Le Havre are: St Joseph's Church, the Cathedrale Notre Dame, the Maison de l'Armateur and the Town Hall, located on one of the largest squares in France. It is possible to climb the tower for view of the lay out of the city.

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Day 4

la coruna, spain

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 18:00

It forms part of the Spanish autonomous community of Galicia, a region of sweeping green landscapes with a strong Celtic and Roman heritage that still lends it a mystical, magical character. Today A Coruña is a modern city, blending its traditional agricultural and fishing sectors with thriving newer industries such as fashion and textiles. Set on the Atlantic Ocean, A Coruña is a historic city whose past is closely tied to its old fishing and commercial port. The peninsula where the Old Town stands is also home to the Tower of Hercules, one of the city’s emblems, and features an evocative Romanesque maze of streets, squares and medieval churches.

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Day 5

leixoes/oporto (portugal)

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Situated in a dramatic valley carved by the River Douro, Porto is renowned for the beauty of its buildings and the sweet taste of its wine. The city's hub is Avenida dos Aliados, a broad avenue encircled by Praça General H. Delgado and Praça da Liberdade. However, the most captivating part of the city is Ribeira, the river district and a Unesco World Heritage Site, where three of Europe’s most elegant bridges span the gorge. The bustling Praça da Liberdade and the adjoining Avenida dos Aliados form the town centre, where statues stand in the middle of busy mosaic walkways. Nearby stands Porto’s magnificent cathedral, a massive, fortified Romanesque structure whose heavy granite foundations, thick walls and small windows enclose a gloomy interior. The Ribeira stretches along the river, bordered by a wonderful quay filled with shops and restaurants. Porto’s most distinctive monument, the ornate Torre dos Clérigos, offers a panorama of the city from atop its 240 steps. No visit to Porto would be complete without a stop at some of the many bodegas, wine lodges, where port is stored and bottled. And a visit to the amazing Lello library with its spiral staircase, is a must see as well, even if you're not a Harry Potter fan.

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Day 6

lisbon, portugal

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Lisbon is known as the city of seven hills due to its location, the city spreads across steep hillsides that overlook the River Tagus. Romantic and cosmopolitan, the city presents its typical red roofs to the visitors that want to get to know its every inch. Lisbon surprises with its natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere. The Portuguese capital offers lots of museums, libraries, a massive port, churches and palaces and stunning views of the River Tagus. Lisbon was once considered a poor and chaotic city. Currently it has experienced a resurgence in the style of the 14th and 15th centuries, when it was part of that vast empire stretching from Brazil to India. The reason for this was the World Expo held in 1998, a new bridge over the Tagus was built and the city's underground network was remodelled. The resurgence of the city then continued to host several matches during Euro 2004, also held there the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2005. Many of its most beautiful buildings date from the 14th and 15th centuries, especially the ones located in the Belem district. There are also many buildings from the 18th century, which are located mostly in the Baixa area of central Lisbon and were reconstructed almost completely after a devastating earthquake that hit the town in 1755. The historic centre of the city, standing on The Seven Hills, presents steep streets and picturesque alleys. On the west side of the city, there is Monsanto Forest Park, Lisbon’s lung, with an area of 10 km and one of the largest in Europe. The capital’s majestic port has 3 docks commonly used for several cruises and it is, currently, the busiest port on the European Atlantic coast. Lisbon is a city with centuries of history and with an ambitious attitude, marrying the historic with the modern, the traditional with the cutting edge. Strolling through the old quarters one can hear the traditional Fado sung and played in small restaurants in town. In the hilltop district of Bairro Alto, dozens of restaurants and bars line the narrow streets, with jazz, reggae, electronica filling the air and revellers partying until dawn. Nightclubs scattered all over town make fine use of old spaces, whether on riverside docks or tucked away in 18th-century mansions. Lisbon presents itself to the world as a cosmopolitan and lively city, with alternatives for every taste, especially in the summer months when its many bars, terraces and restaurants are crammed with people.

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Day 7

cadiz - spain

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 17:30

Cádiz is situated in the south of Spain, in the region of Andalusia. Its coastline is part of the Costa de la Luz (Coast of Light) and boasts numerous golden sandy beaches, ranging from beaches in urban areas to vast, virtually untouched stretches of sand. In the interior, the popular White Villages Route comes highly recommended. It hosts three festivals of International Tourist Interest: the prestigious Carnival of Cadiz, the unique horse racing events on the beach at Sanlúcar de Barrameda, and the elegant Horse Fair in Jerez de la Frontera. Part of the province also falls within the Doñana National Park, and there are also another five nature reserves in Cadiz's exceptional natural environment. Cádiz is also renowned for its delicious cuisine, particularly its “pescaíto frito” (perfectly-fried platters of assorted fresh fish) and shellfish, ideally paired with the wines found on the Wine and Brandy routes in the Marco de Jerez region.

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Day 8

cartagena, spain

Arrival: 11:30 - Departure: 18:00

Cartagena is the main seaport of the Region of Murcia. The city holds an artistic legacy that spans almost three millennia of Spanish history, having been inhabited by most of the great Mediterranean empires that occupied the Iberian Peninsula at one time or another. Cartagena is full of monuments, with numerous archaeological sites and remarkable historic buildings, combined with the charm of the sea and the lively atmosphere typical of a port city. The meeting of civilisations, its strategic harbour, and the boom of the local mining industry have all left their mark in a unique artistic heritage: highlights include the Roman Theatre – the second largest on the Iberian Peninsula after Mérida – a wealth of Phoenician, Roman, Byzantine and Moorish remains, and a large number of Art Nouveau buildings, created by the early 20th‑century bourgeoisie. Today, Cartagena is a major Mediterranean cruise destination and an emerging cultural hub.

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Day 10

Civitavecchia (Rome), italy

Arrival: 06:00

Modern and old, past and present go hand in hand, all the time. Whether you're in Rome for 3 days, 3 weeks or 3 months, be ready to step into the world’s largest open air museum. Rome will charm you and it will hardly leave you unmoved. It will surprise you, as it has so much to offer to any visitor, and its beauty has merely been slightly obscured by the passage of time. Rome is one of the world's most photogenic cities - not surprising when you remember what's here - The Vatican, the Trevi Fountain, St Peter's Square, Spanish Steps, Colosseum... Whether you spend your time sightseeing, or lounging in cafés watching the world go by, it will be your turn to star in your very own Roman Holiday. If you can plan to stay for as long as a week, you won't run out of things to do and you'll still feel like you're leaving too soon.

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