A Journey of Scenic Vineyards, Lush Coastlines & Alluring Cultures

Overview

A 7-night voyage aboard EXPLORA IV, departing Southampton on 7 Oct 2028 and arriving in Lisbon, calling at 6 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Southampton, UKEmbark

   7 Oct 2028

   Depart 18:00

   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.
   
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   Day 2 ·At Sea

   8 Oct 2028
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   Day 3 ·Pauillac

   9 Oct 2028

   Arrive 10:00
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   Day 4 ·Pauillac

   10 Oct 2028

   Depart 17:30
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   Day 5 ·Gijon

   11 Oct 2028

   Arrive 09:30Depart 19:00
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   Day 6 ·La Coruña (A Coruña)

   12 Oct 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00
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   Day 7 ·Porto (Leixões), Portugal

   13 Oct 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

   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. Explore historic wonders, rolling hillsides, terracotta rooftops, granite buildings and even more wineries. With bars and restaurants on every piazza corner, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to try the rich pasteis de nata. Savour this port in the light coastal breeze and share stories by the shimmering ocean.
   
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   Day 8 ·Lisbon, PortugalDisembark

   14 Oct 2028

   Arrive 08:00

   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. Pilgrimage to Fatima, tour hilly villages, learn Portuguese cooking techniques and listen to the Lisbon blues. Slip to charming Cascais for quieter energy and golden beaches. And as you bathe in the captivating light, enjoy plates of petiscos which - like fado - you’ll soon discover is vibrant, warm and most appealing.
   

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