DAY 1 – LISBON, SPAIN
Enjoy the rich buzz of Lisbon. Dip into the city’s strong architectural, cultural and historical connections. Wander charming-cobbled streets, colourful buildings, the river Sado and endless nature.
DAY 2 – PORTO, SPAIN
The Portuguese know their port. Quinta do Infantado was the first estate to bottle fortified wine. Between the churches, arts, restaurants, music and neoclassical structures, there’s so much more to taste.
DAY 3 & 4 – AT SEA
Experience all that Explora III has to offer as your cruise the Spanish coastline.
DAY 5 & 6 – BORDEAUX, FRANCE
Explore architecture, museums, arts, music and bike through the countryside of Bordeaux. Embrace wine tastings in Margaux or play a casual game of petanque in a sun-dappled square.
Be dazzled by les Bassins de Lumieres, nibble macarons, le caneles pastries and caviar in the shadow of Mont Pilat. Meander down the sun warmed Arcachon bay to enjoy freshly harvested oysters. As the sun sets, linger amongst pine trees and fashionistas on Cap Ferret’s headland and raise your glass of Bordeaux’s finest.
DAY 7 – SAINT-MALO, FRANCE
The jewel of the Emerald Coast, this remarkable walled city fascinates amid a large tide and an array of islands, with inviting sandy beaches in between. Amble through the Malouin natural landscape; cobbled streets, granite mansions, huge ramparts and verdant gardens.
Learn to fish for oysters, visit quiet Dinard or slip across the bay of Mont Saint-Michel to wild, uninhabited islands. Raise a glass to past privateers as you happily disconnect from daily life in Baroque Country.
DAY 8 – SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND
Sail into this vibrant quay with enough shops and entertainment to form its own village. Modern and lively, this coastal town bustles with waterfront restaurants, heritage charm, bars, cinemas and offers great access to other spots in the South of England.
Sit back and drift through heavenly countryside to ancient Stonehenge, see if the King is at home in Windsor, learn secrets from the Bombay Sapphire gin distillery or slip up to London for some rich British culture. Then enjoy a cup of tea as you reflect on formal traditions, perfect your cockney accent and recall England’s green and pleasant lands.
