Portugal, France & Germany Cruise: Porto, Honfleur & Hamburg

Day 1 - Lisbon

Arrive: Fri 26 June 2026 / Depart: Fri 26 June 2026 at 18:00

Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world. Its magnificent harbor made it a logical trading port as far back as the Phoenicians, as well as a departure point for 15th century voyages sponsored by Prince Henry the Navigator, patron of Portuguese explorers. The city is rich in architecture, from Romanesque and Gothic to Post Modern, and criss-crossed by monument-studded grand boulevards. Today it is seeking a place on the world stage by hosting, in addition to its own active cultural calendar, film festivals, art, fashion, and design shows, book fairs, marathons, and rock concerts.

Day 2 - Leixoes, Portugal

Arrive: Sat 27 June 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 27 June 2026 at 18:00

At the mouth of the Rio Douro lies the city of Porto, known mostly for its port wine trade. With origins dating back to the 5th century, there is plenty to see in this town that was named European Capital of Culture in 2001. Stroll the Ribeira neighborhood along the river, explore the Cathedral area, or tour the port lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia across the river.

Day 3 - Ferrol

Arrive: Sun 28 June 2026 at 11:00 / Depart: Sun 28 June 2026 at 20:00

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - St Malo, France

Arrive: Tue 30 June 2026 at 07:30 / Depart: Tue 30 June 2026 at 18:00

The walled city of St. Malo is a quaint maze of fine old buildings, museums, and cafés serving Breton specialties of crepes and cider. Stroll along the ramparts, walk the cobblestone streets, and hear tales of corsairs, privateers grown rich off captured ships and their booty, authorized by the government during wartime, in order to hinder the enemy. Nearby is the rocky tidal island of Mont St. Michel. The perfect spot for a religious retreat, the first monastic settlement was built here in the 8th century, and the Romanesque church that is its crowning glory in the 11th.

Day 6 - Honfleur

Arrive: Wed 01 July 2026 at 07:30 / Depart: Wed 01 July 2026 at 18:00

Honfleur is a lively town and a bustling port, where fishermen can be seen hauling in the daily catch. The maritime influence is everywhere evident; even the handsome church of Sainte Catherine has an oak ceiling that resembles the hull of an overturned ship. The charming square surrounding the church gives way to narrow cobbled lanes of half-timbered houses, elegant manors, and tall, narrow town houses. The quality of light has long attracted artists, including a particularly illustrious group, among them Monet, Corot, Turner, Courbet, Millet, Seurat – all of whom stayed at a little thatched inn called the Saint Siméon, now Honfleur's most luxurious hotel.

Day 7 - Dover, UK

Arrive: Thu 02 July 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 02 July 2026 at 22:00

The white chalk cliffs of Dover face France across the narrowest part of the English Channel, a vulnerable position protected since the Middle Ages by Dover Castle. As recently as WWII its secret tunnels have been used as air raid shelters, a hospital, and military command center, and make for a fascinating visit. In a more contemplative vein are the charms of nearby Canterbury, its stunning cathedral the oldest in England. Famed as the setting of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, and the destination of those fictional pilgrims with their ribald tales created by Geoffrey Chaucer, it is steeped in tradition, but is also a modern and vibrant city.

Day 8 - Zeebrugge

Arrive: Fri 03 July 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 03 July 2026 at 20:00

In Bruges you can lose yourself in another time, wandering the maze of winding lanes or drifting along the canals of its medieval core, the whole of which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can also have a wonderful time discovering the fascinating stories behind the products for which Belgium is famous, in an unexpected array of museums. For sparkle visit the Diamond Museum, and for exquisite artistry the Lace Center. At Choco-Story, learn all about chocolate’s origins and production. And for lots of fun and more tempting tastes, don’t miss the Frietmuseum, dedicated to Belgian Fries, and presented with no doubt as to who actually invented this universally adored snack.

Day 9 - Amsterdam

Arrive: Sat 04 July 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 04 July 2026 at 17:00

Amsterdam has a personality all its own, including a long time reputation for tolerance. You'll be thinking of tulips and wooden shoes, perhaps Heineken beer, and some of the city's past inhabitants: Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Anne Frank, who wrote her famous diary hidden in a canal-side house. But do you know that Amsterdam has more canals than Venice (connecting a jigsaw puzzle of 90 islands), joined by some 1280 bridges (many illuminated by fairy lights at night)? Or that it boasts the oldest stock exchange in the world?

Day 10 - Hamburg, Germany

Arrive: Sun 05 July 2026 at 14:00

One of the most important harbors in Europe, Hamburg is proud of its mercantile roots. It was a member of the medieval Hanseatic League, and has been doing business with the world ever since. It is both the wealthiest city in Germany, and its greenest, with many parks and nature reserves, a diverse collection of museums (from the working-class life of the St. Pauli district to the spooky Hamburg dungeon) and galleries (from famous masters to erotic art). Hamburg is also a gateway to Berlin, capital city of a reunited Germany, and home to major monuments and Cold War relics, including a section of the Berlin Wall and the infamous Checkpoint Charlie.

Day 11 - Hamburg, Germany

Depart: Mon 06 July 2026 at 20:00

One of the most important harbors in Europe, Hamburg is proud of its mercantile roots. It was a member of the medieval Hanseatic League, and has been doing business with the world ever since. It is both the wealthiest city in Germany, and its greenest, with many parks and nature reserves, a diverse collection of museums (from the working-class life of the St. Pauli district to the spooky Hamburg dungeon) and galleries (from famous masters to erotic art). Hamburg is also a gateway to Berlin, capital city of a reunited Germany, and home to major monuments and Cold War relics, including a section of the Berlin Wall and the infamous Checkpoint Charlie.

Day 12 - Kiel Canal

Arrive: Tue 07 July 2026 at 06:00 / Depart: Tue 07 July 2026 at 18:00

Day 13 - Fredericia

Arrive: Wed 08 July 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 08 July 2026 at 18:00

Flanked by miles of emerald Fjords and the Fuglsang Forest, the old port of Fredericia offers the perfect introduction to Jutland on your cruise of Denmark. A close second to the Danish capital, Federicia is a fortress town of historic and present day military importance to the Royal Danish Army. Walk the famed city walls on an hour long journey, stopping to view the statues, cannons, and gates along the city’s citadel. Climb Gunpowder Tower and take in stunning views of the sapphire sea from atop Fredericia’s oldest military building.

Day 14 - Copenhagen, Denmark

Arrive: Thu 09 July 2026 at 06:30 / Depart: Thu 09 July 2026

Copenhagen is known as a city of spires: the skyline of its medieval core is punctuated only by the steeples of churches and towers of palaces, though a modern building boom has overtaken other parts of the city. Today's Copenhagen is known for its excellent quality of life and environmental consciousness - with many parks, it is green both literally and in today's sense of the word. It is also bicycle-friendly, with bike paths lining almost every major street. After a ride or wander through the old town, stop for a local repast of Smørrebrød, traditional open-face sandwiches, or a mouthwatering Danish pastry.