European Architecture

European Coastal Cruise: Lisbon, Oporto, Santiago de Compostela, Bilbao, Normandy Beaches, River Thames and London

Trip Dates: Saturday, May 3, 2025 - Monday, May 12, 2025

Leader Name:  Jason D. Gray, Vice President, School and College Development

Trip Pricing: 

Cabin prices start at $7,095 per person, based on double occupancy.

International air not included.

Trip Details & Highlights

Explore the storied legacies and dynamic cultures of coastal Portugal, Spain, France, and England and commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day on this eight-night cruise itinerary. Discover Portugal’s renowned wine country, walk in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims in Santiago de Compostela, visit Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim Museum and see UNESCO-inscribed Mont-Saint-Michel’s impressive abbey. Visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the astonishing island monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel, the Christian world’s third holiest city of Santiago de Compostela, and spirited Oporto, the center of world-famous port wine and Moorish-influenced architecture.

  • Embark on a uniquely designed, 10-day, eight-night voyage from Lisbon to London, with a cruise up the River Thames to London’s Tower Bridge.
  • Take an exclusively chartered cruise aboard one of two five-star small ships, Le Champlain or Le Dumont d'Urville, with private balconies in all suites and staterooms.
  • Tour the hallowed Normandy beaches and visit Omaha Beach and the American Military Cemetery. 
  • Visit historic Oporto, the remarkable Santiago de Compostela, Bilbao’s avant-garde Guggenheim Museum and the UNESCO World Heritage-inscribed Mont-Saint-Michel.
  • Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime cruise up the River Thames, where you will spend the night on board within sight of the iconic Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
  • Add to your experience with the Lisbon pre-program and London post-program options.

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