Itinerary: Cruise from Southampton – Pauillac (tours to Bordeaux) (Overnight onboard) – Getxo (for Bilbao) – Santander – St. Malo – Rouen – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Southampton
- Pauillac (tours to Bordeaux) (Overnight onboard): Gateway to Médoc vineyards and Bordeaux’s riverfront. Taste at châteaux or spend the afternoon in Bordeaux’s old quarter. The Cité du Vin and the cathedral make an easy pairing. The overnight lets you split your time between the wine country and the city without rushing.
- Getxo (for Bilbao): Coastal town linked to Bilbao by metro and the Vizcaya Bridge. Head into Bilbao for the Guggenheim and pintxos bars. Stay local for promenade walks and beach views. It gives both a city fix and a leisurely shoreline wander.
- Santander: Elegant bay, beaches, and a breezy seafront. Visit the Centro Botín and the Magdalena Peninsula. The market offers quick bites between strolls. It feels made for a slow circuit from harbour to headland.
- St. Malo: Granite ramparts and narrow streets over a tidal coast. Walk the walls, then step down to Sillon Beach at low tide. Mont Saint-Michel is reachable on a long day trip. The walled town rewards an unhurried loop with stops for crêpes.
- Rouen: Medieval streets and a tall-spire cathedral on the Seine. See the Gros-Horloge and the fine arts museum. Joan of Arc’s story threads through several sites. It’s a compact centre with easy landmarks in reach.
Return to Southampton