The Yachts of Seabourn

Rivers of Western Europe

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Lisbon, Portugal
Linger in the Alfama district's medieval lanes. Stroll along broad Parisian-style boulevards. And browse in modern shopping districts. A jeep safari excursion takes you to nearby Sintra. It's well worth extending your stay with Seabourn's Lisbon hotel program featuring the Ritz Four Seasons.

Day 2 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean
A day at sea to enjoy the many pleasures of your Seabourn yacht. Check the daily Seabourn Herald for intriguing shipboard activities.

Day 3 - Santander, Spain
Visit the perfectly-preserved Medieval village of Santillana del Mar, renowned as one of Spain’s prettiest towns and once the destination of pilgrims. Or travel the short hour to Bilbao, to marvel at the astonishing Guggenheim Museum designed by architect Frank Gehry and constructed of steel and titanium.

Day 4 - St-Jean-de-Luz, France
St.-Jean-de-Luz has been an important fishing port since the middle ages and is located on the Cote des Basques (Basque Coast), which stretches from San Sebastian in Spain to Bayonne, the chief town of the French Basque country. In the 13th and 14th century ships sailed from the coast to points as far afield as Newfoundland, Greenland and Spitzbergen. The coast was also well known for piracy the Basque corsairs sailed under the authority of the French king. Today, the town of St.-Jean-de-Luz is one of the two principal bathing resorts of the region.

Day 5 - Bordeaux, France
Your ship sails up the Gironde and Garonne Rivers to the heart of prosperous Bordeaux. Savor an exclusive visit to Chateau Smith Haut-Lafitte. Your hosts will be the owners Daniel and Florence Cathiard who offer an intimate look at the winemaker's art.

Day 6 - Bordeaux, France

Day 7 - La Pallice / La Rochelle
La Rochelle was a notoriously rebellious Protestant holdout that was laid siege in the 17th century. The small harbor is guarded by three 14th century stone towers, which were augmented by great iron chains that were raised to cut off entry to ships. The town is amply supplied with interesting medieval and Renaissance buildings and is a popular seaside resort for the French.

Day 8 - Nantes, France

Day 9 - Cruising the Brittany Coast

Day 10 - St. Malo (Mont-St.-Michel), France
Discover the towering citadel of Mont-St.-Michel, rising from the tidal flats like a castle in a dream. Ascend its winding streets to enter the abbey and see the halls and chambers where the monks lived out their lives, bounded by the rising tides that cut them off from France twice a day.

Day 11 - St. Peter Port, Guernsey, England
This quaint harbor whose narrow, cobbled streets and granite houses rise in tiers on the hillside is actually the isle of Guernsey's capital. In town, visit St. Peter's Church and the 13th-century Castle Cornet. Or opt for an excursion to the countryside's pastoral vistas.

Seabourn Exclusive - You are cordially invited to a deliciously quintessential English tea party! Luxury motorcoaches transfer you to the Sausmarez Manor, the ancestral home of the Seigneur of Guernsey, who greets you and offers an "Exclusively Seabourn" guided tour around the manor and gardens.

Under a marquee on the formal lawn, awaiting staff provide all the elements of the perfect English morning tea; dainty sandwiches, scones, cream and berries, shortbread and, of course, tea! To round off these delicious morsels, Pimms will also be served. As a jazz band plays for your enjoyment, feel free to explore the over 200 pieces of art in the sculpture garden (the largest in Britain).

Return to the ship feeling relaxed, pampered and charmed by the hospitality that Guernsey has offered to its visitors.

Cost of This Itinerary

The least expensive cabin costs:
$492 per person per night

The most expensive stateroom costs:
$1419 per person per night

Note - does not include taxes - from $7.00 to $351.00 (per person)