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Bordeaux to Lisbon aboard Le Lapérouse

Oct. 1–12, 2026

Tour Operator: Orbridge


Activity Level: Moderate

To learn more and pre-register for the tour, please call Orbridge at 866-639-0079.


Charming French ports, lively Spanish cities and the rich heritage of Portuguese traditions await you. This thoughtfully curated itinerary includes immersive cultural and historical excursions to UNESCO World Heritage sites, renowned museums and iconic villages.


Highlights

  • Enjoy 10 nights aboard Ponant’s Le Lapérouse, an eco-friendly luxury ship.
  • Savor France, Spain, and Portugal’s cuisines, wines, seafood, and Basque-Galician flavors.
  • Discover French Basque history in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, including its iconic market and Church of Jean Baptiste.
  • Explore Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, Plaza Nueva, and Santiago Cathedral.
  • Visit Gijón’s Cimavilla district and enjoy Asturian cider tasting.
  • See A Coruña’s Tower of Hercules, a UNESCO Roman lighthouse.
  • Tour Santiago de Compostela’s Old Town and its magnificent cathedral, a key pilgrimage site.
  • Walk Porto’s historic center with its Ribeira district and Dom Luís I Bridge.

Cost Details

Please see tour brochure for details.

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Map of tour region

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