Itinerary: Cruise from London Tilbury – St. Mary’s (Isles of Scilly) – Brest – Le Verdon – Bilbao (Getxo) – Santander – Gijón – El Ferrol – Lisbon – Leixões (tours to Porto) – Return to London Tilbury.
Ports of Call
Cruise from London Tilbury
- St. Mary’s (Isles of Scilly): Low-tide beaches and island paths. Wander around Hugh Town or boat to Tresco’s gardens. Quiet beauty with Atlantic light.
- Brest: Naval roots and a big harbour. Check the castle museum or stroll the quays. Straightforward and salty.
- Le Verdon: Gateway to the Médoc. Vineyards, estuary views and relaxed villages. Wine country without rush.
- Bilbao (Getxo): Easy link to the Guggenheim and old town pintxos. Riverside walks frame the museum’s curves—art and appetite in step.
- Santander: Broad bay and Belle Époque hints. Cabo Mayor lighthouse and Magdalena Peninsula give sea air: clean lines and coastal calm.
- Gijón: Asturian city with beaches and cider houses. Cimavilla’s old quarter sits above the surf. Lively but unpretentious.
- El Ferrol: Naval heritage and Galician corners. Wander the Arsenal area or take a coastal drive. Quietly rewarding.
- Lisbon: Trams, tiles and viewpoints over the Tagus. Belém pastries and river monuments tempt. Sunlit, hilly and full of stops.
- Leixões (tours to Porto): Douro bridges and tiled churches nearby. Tastings in Vila Nova de Gaia tell the story of port—characterful streets by the river.
Return to London Tilbury