European Cities & Scenic Rivers

Overview

A 14-night voyage aboard Balmoral, departing Newcastle, UK on 2 Sept 2026 and returning to the same port, calling at 8 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Newcastle, UKEmbark

   2 Sept 2026

   The cruise terminal in Newcastle offers fast and efficient check-in areas, a spacious departure lounge with seating areas, a café-bar and smart washrooms all resulting in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. If you wish to travel by car and park for the duration of your cruise, no pre-booking is required.
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   Day 2 ·At Sea

   3 Sept 2026
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   Day 3 ·Honfleur, France

   4 Sept 2026

   It's a place of great historic charm, notably around the Vieux Basin, where lofty slate-and-timber fronted houses overlook the colourful yacht and fishing harbour, and sloping cobbled streets recall 16th century Honfleur. Not to be missed are the 15th century wooden church and the Impressionist paintings of the Museé Eugene Boudin.
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   Day 4 ·St Peter Port, Guernsey

   5 Sept 2026

   The picturesque capital of Guernsey, and the main port of the Channel Islands, St. Peter Port, is a bustling, historic town where Georgian and Regency architecture has been refined by French émigrés.
   
   The result of these influences is a charming mix of styles, with tumbling terraces and tiered gardens, stylish boutiques and chic cafés that are an absolute joy to explore. Of course, many visitors tour the town on the hunt for a bargain in the low-tax stores.
   
   The author of Les Misérables, Victor Hugo, was exiled in Guernsey, living in Hauteville House for 15 years. Now known as Victor Hugo House, it is a museum owned and operated by the Paris city government. Castle Cornet, the ancient harbour fortress, sits atop a rock outcrop reached along a bridge and breakwater, and houses several museums.
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   Day 5 ·At Sea

   6 Sept 2026
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   Day 6 ·Pauillac

   7 Sept 2026
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   Day 7 ·Pauillac

   8 Sept 2026
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   Day 8 ·At Sea

   9 Sept 2026
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   Day 9 ·Cherbourg, France

   10 Sept 2026

   Strategically built on the Channel in the extreme west of Normandy, Cherbourg has survived a tumultuous past! It was sacked by the English in 1295 and captured by the British in 1758 when its port facilities were destroyed. It was also occupied by the Germans in 1940 but recaptured by the allies in 1944. Normandy offers a host of visitor themes including impressionism, Norman history and many delightful chateaux, parks and gardens.
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    Day 10 ·Rouen,France

    11 Sept 2026

    The spire of the vast Gothic cathedral soars over a superbly restored medieval and Renaissance old town - Ruskin's 'labyrinth of delight'.
    
    The city is rich in monuments and museums, with narrow pedestrianised streets lined by tall, half-timbered houses, and of course, the statue marking the spot where Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake.
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    Day 11 ·Cruising River Seine, France

    12 Sept 2026
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    Day 12 ·River Scheldt

    13 Sept 2026
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    Day 13 ·Antwerp, Belgium

    14 Sept 2026

    The Flanders city of Rubens and Diamonds, renowned for the richness of its art and architecture, a showcase of ancient cobbled streets, medieval churches, handsome guild domes, and fascinating galleries and museums. The illustrious past of this easy ‘walking' city is complemented by a vibrant modern mood, with a wealth of restaurants, inviting cafes and superb shops. Don't overlook the famous mosselen mussels and praline chocolates!
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    Day 14 ·At Sea

    15 Sept 2026
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    Day 15 ·Newcastle, UKDisembark

    16 Sept 2026

    The cruise terminal in Newcastle offers fast and efficient check-in areas, a spacious departure lounge with seating areas, a café-bar and smart washrooms all resulting in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. If you wish to travel by car and park for the duration of your cruise, no pre-booking is required.

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