Cruise Description

12 Night Cruise sailing from Lisbon to Dover aboard Crystal Symphony.

Sailing around the highlights of Western Europe, starting in vibrant Lisbon before heading to charming Oporto and its famous bridge. Heading North, the ship stops at Ferrol to view the Santiago de Compostela cathedral, with the Bay of Biscay to follow. Sample the best French wine in Bordeaux, with a further stop in France at the seaside towns of Lorient, Saint-Malo, and Hon fleur. Traverse the Channel for a final stop in Dover set against its gleaming white cliffs.

Highlights of this cruise:

Lisbon
Discover the world’s last colonial empire, turned bustling cosmopolitan city. Lisbon has dozens of Moorish castles, pastel buildings, and white sand beaches to explore. This Atlantic-coast city perfectly encapsulates Mediterranean charm with its wine, food, and architecture.

Bordeaux
This UNESCO-designated city known as Port of the Moon due the natural shape of its harbor is celebrated for its glorious chateaux, its mouth-watering cuisine and its incomparable wines – Bordeaux is surrounded by the world`s most famous vineyards including Medoc, St-Emilion, Pomerol, Graves and Sauternes. One time the richest community and largest port in France, Bordeaux today is second only to Paris as the country`s most densely populated city.

St Peter Port
Closer to France but staunchly British, charming Guernsey boasts a diverse culture reflecting the best of both worlds. Pastel-colored houses rise layer upon layer behind St. Peter Port, the island`s picturesque main town. Beyond, you’ll discover a wealth of activities centering around goldsmiths, silversmiths, wood carvers and clockmakers.

Dover
For centuries, Dover has been a symbol of England`s royal fortitude. The port`s legendary White Cliffs have long been a welcomed landmark for seafaring travelers. The solid Dover Castle has faced invasions by Roman, French and even English troops. London`s legendary sights, including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square, Whitehall and the fashionable West End, lie just 80 miles from historic Dover.