DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM PORTUGAL SPAIN FRANCE UNITED KINGDOM Lisbon Portsmouth Leixoes Vigo Ferrol Gijon Santander Saint-Malo Cherbourg Honfleur NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN Brugge city centre, Belgium Leixoes Vigo Tresco Concarneau Saint-Malo Honfleur Zeebrugge Amsterdam SPAIN PORTUGAL FRANCE BELGIUM NETHERLANDS Lisbon MEDITERRANEAN SEA NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN NORTH SEA TRESCO ABBEY GARDEN The warm air from the Gulf Stream allows rare and unusual species to thrive in this subtropical paradise. CONCARNEAU Admire outstanding Gothic architecture while walking the granite ramparts of Concarneau LEIXÕES The international gateway for the Douro Valley’s famed port wines. SAINT MALO Visit one of France’s most iconic landmarks, the medieval island of Mont Saint-Michel 21 20 Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com FROM AMSTERDAM TO LISBON 1 Aug – 10 Aug 2024 Amsterdam – Lisbon 9 nights SH Diana Gems of Western Europe Follow in the footsteps of sailors, royals and artists, as you cruise the English Channel from the Netherlands to Belgium before exploring the Atlantic coasts of France, Spain and Portugal. This exploration of Western Europe on board our boutique ship carries you between two European capitals, from the flat canal side streets of Amsterdam to the hilly alleyways of Lisbon. Along the way, discover Roman lighthouses, gaze upon sandy beaches and feast on seafood. Sit back and enjoy this leisurely voyage taking in the fishing villages, ancient ports, fortified medieval towns and picturesque harbours that attracted renowned artists including Monet and Boudin. • Wander the beautifully preserved medieval streets of Bruges, often referred to as the ‘Venice of the North’ • Follow in the footsteps of French artists Claude Monet and Paul Gauguin in Brittany and Normandy • Marvel at the magnificent Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, believed to be the burial site of James the Great HIGHLIGHTS Day Visiting • 1 Amsterdam • 2 Bruges • 3 HonFleur • 4 Saint-Malo • 5 Tresco, Scilly Islands • 6 Concarneau • 7 At sea • 8 Vigo • 9 Leixoes • 10 Lisbon *Price based on Ocean View cabin category FROM LISBON TO PORTSMOUTH Old World Gateways to the Atlantic This maritime odyssey takes you from Lisbon, one of Europe’s oldest cities, to Portsmouth, one of the world's best-known ports whose history can be traced to Roman times. Along the way, discover old towns and medieval walled cities with steep, narrow streets and ramparts, fisherman’s quarters, long stretches of sand, and exotic gardens. Journey with us on our boutique expedition ship and enjoy everything this little slice of Western Europe offers. • Explore the old streets of Gijon’s fisherman’s quarter, Cimadevilla. • Admire the ship-shaped Frank Gehry– designed Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. • Wander the steep cobbled streets of the medieval hamlet and holy island of Mont St Michel. • Explore one of Brittany’s most beautiful port cities: Concarneau. HIGHLIGHTS Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Vigo 14 – 24 May 2024 Lisbon – Portsmouth 10 nights SH Vega Day Visiting • 1 Lisbon • 2 Leixoes • 3 Vigo • 4 Ferrol • 5 Gijon • 6 Santander • 7 At sea • 8 Saint-Malo • 9 Cherbourg • 10 Honfleur 11 Portsmouth Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com *Price based on Ocean View cabin category MEDITERRANEAN EXPEDITION CRUISES cruise transfer airport/hotel one night pre-cruise transfer hotel/port transfer port/airport cruise transfer airport/hotel one night pre-cruise transfer hotel/port transfer port/airport Starting from €7,528 pp* Starting from €8,143 pp*
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