Superior Kabine Deck 3
21 m²
3
Iberische Halbinsel und befestigte Städte am Atlantik
Lissabon - Honfleur
Datum:
03.05.2025
bis
14.05.2025
Tage
Nächte an Bord
PONANT lädt Sie zu einer 12-tägigen Kreuzfahrt von Lissabon bis nach Honfleur an Bord der Le Boréal ein, die Sie entlang der französischen, spanischen und portugiesischen Atlantikküste führt.
Während Ihrer gesamten Reise profitieren Sie von einem bereits im Reisepreis inkludierten Landausflug pro Anlaufhafen und Person. Dieser ist aus einem vom PONANT sorgfältig zusammengestellten Angebot auszuwählen. Besichtigen Sie auf dieser Kreuzfahrt beispielsweise von Cherbourg aus den über 85 Meter hohen Leuchtturm von Carteret, der 1839 erbaut wurde, entdecken Sie von Vigo aus die mythische Stadt Santiago de Compostela, den drittwichtigsten christlichen Wallfahrtsort, oder bewundern Sie die berühmten Werke des Guggenheim-Museums in Bilbao. Die Vielfalt der angebotenen Erlebnisse verspricht ebenso intensive wie abwechslungsreiche Momente (gesamtes Angebot unter dem Reiter „Reiseroute" einsehbar).
Vom Hafen von Leixões aus fahren Sie nach Porto. Die „Granitstadt“, Hauptstadt der Region Nord, ist für ihren Wein berühmt, aber auch für ihr bemerkenswertes historisches Stadtzentrum, das zum Welterbe der UNESCO gehört.
Anschließend fahren Sie weiter nach Galicien in die Stadt Vigo, den größten Fischereihafen Spaniens. Ein Besuch der nicht weit entfernten Stadt Santiago de Compostela bietet sich an. Dieser bedeutende Pilgerort besitzt zahlreiche Monumente im römischen, gotischen und barocken Baustil, Zeugen seiner reichen Vergangenheit.
Als Nächstes steuert die Le Boréal Bilbao an, die Hauptstadt des spanischen Baskenlandes. Zwischen architektonischem Wagemut und Wahrung alter Traditionen – überzeugen Sie sich selbst von der einzigartigen Energie, die von der Stadt ausgeht.
Nach einem unvergesslichen Aufenthalt in Bordeaux, der Welthauptstadt des Weins, erreichen Sie die schöne Festungsstadt Talmont-sur-Gironde und den Leuchtturm von Cordouan, der als leuchtender Wächter den Seeleuten den Weg zur Mündung der Gironde weist.
Danach fahren Sie weiter zur Halbinsel Quiberon. Entdecken Sie eine traumhafte Kulisse zwischen zwei Meeren mit atemberaubenden Landschaften: auf der einen Seite der Atlantik mit seiner wilden Küste, auf der anderen Seite die Bucht von Quiberon mit ihren feinen Sandstränden.
Die Le Boreal läuft nun Douarnenez an, den westlichsten Ort des Finistère. Die grandiose Natur ringsum, zwischen wilden Küsten und feinen Sandstränden, bietet eine herrliche Kulisse für das kristallklare Wasser des Ozeans.
Nach einem Zwischenstopp in Cherbourg endet die Reise in der hübschen normannischen Stadt Honfleur, Ihrem Ausschiffungshafen.
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Reiseroute
Kreuzfahrt entlang der Atlantikküste von drei Ländern: Frankreich, Spanien und Portugal UNESCO-Welterbestätten: Bordeaux (auch „Hafen des Mondes"), die Altstadt von Santiago de Compostela (von Vigo...
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Kabinenausstattung
- 24-Stunden-Roomservice
- Kostenfreier Internetanschluss und WLAN-Zugang (Verfügbarkeit abhängig vom Navigationsgebiet)
- Individuell einstellbare Klimaanlage
- Kleiderschrank mit Regalen und Staufläche
- Frisiertisch und Haartrockner
- Auswahl hochwertiger Pflegeprodukte von Dyptique Paris
- Minibar
- Nespresso Kaffeemaschine und Wasserkocher
- Elektronischer Safe
- Telefon per Satelittenverbindung
- Bluetooth-Lautsprecher von Bose
- Flachbildfernseher mit internationalen Kanälen (Verfügbarkeit abhängig vom Navigationsgebiet) und großer Filmauswahl
- 110/220 Volt Steckdosen
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Ideal clothes for life on board:
During the days spent on board, you are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.
Informal evening:
In the evening, you are advised to wear smart-casual attire, especially when dining in our restaurants where wearing shorts and tee-shirts is not allowed.
For women:
- Simple dress
- Skirt or trousers
- Blouse
- Polo
For men:
- Pleated trousers or chinos
- Sports jacket
- Shirt
- Polo
Officer’s evening:
For all cruises longer than 8 nights, an Officer’s Evening with a white dress code may be organized. Therefore, we encourage you to bring a stylish white outfit for the occasion (otherwise black and white).
Gala evening:
During the cruise, two gala evenings will be organised on board. Thus, we recommend that you bring one or two formal outfits.
For women:
- Cocktail attire
- Evening dress (if you wish to)
For men:
- Dark suit
- Tie recommended, possibly bow tie (if you wish to)
SHOP:
A small shop is available on board offering a wide range of outfits, jewellery, leather goods and many accessories.
A laundry service (washing/ironing) is available on board, but unfortunately there are no dry cleaning services. For safety reasons, your cabin is not equipped with an iron.
ACCESSORIES:
- Polarized sunglasses
- Swimsuit (for the Spa on board)
- Gym wear (fitness)
- Battery charger and memory cards for your camera
- Mobile phone charger
- Hat/cap
HEALTH CARE:
- Sunscreen and after-sun lotion
- Medications and prescriptions
OUTFITS ON BOARD:
- Casual outfits for the day
- Smarter outfits for dinners
- Elegant outfits for Gala evenings
- White or black and white outfit
PRECAUTIONS:
In your hand luggage, remember to bring any medicines that you need, and possibly a small spare bag of toiletries (in case of delay in the delivery of your baggage by the airline). Remember to always have your travel documents with you in case you need them: hotel vouchers, cruise vouchers, return flight tickets... Never leave them in your hold luggage.
All our cabins have a safe. We recommend not to go ashore with valuable jewellery.
PONANT Aktivitäten
Highlights
- Kreuzfahrt entlang der Atlantikküste von drei Ländern: Frankreich, Spanien und Portugal
- UNESCO-Welterbestätten: Bordeaux (auch „Hafen des Mondes"), die Altstadt von Santiago de Compostela (von Vigo aus), das historische Stadtzentrum von Porto (von Leixões aus), der Turm von Belém und das Hieronymitenkloster in Lissabon (Ausschiffungshafen)
- Während der Kreuzfahrt von einem inkludierten Landausflug* pro Anlaufhafen und Person profitieren, die von unseren Experten zusammengestellt wurden
- Neue Anlaufhäfen in der Bretagne auf der Halbinsel Quiberon und Douarnenez
- Vielfältige und abwechslungsreiche Landschaften entlang der Atlantikküste entdecken
- Landausflug in Galicien und Besichtigung von Santiago de Compostela
*Vorreservierungen der Landausflüge ab etwa zwei Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt möglich. Anfragen werden nach Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs und unter Berücksichtigung einer entsprechenden Verfügbarkeit bearbeitet.
Häfen & Landausflüge
3. Mai 2025 - Lissabon
Einschiffung 03.05.2025 von 16:00 bis 17:00
Abfahrt 03.05.2025 um 18:00
Die portugiesische Hauptstadt, die an den Ufern des Tejo in nur wenigen Kilometern Entfernung von der Atlantikküste gelegen ist, zeichnet sich durch eine reiche kulturelle Vielfalt aus. Am Eingang des Flusshafens aufzwingen zwei zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe gehörende Bauwerke besichtigen: das Hieronymitenkloster und den Turm von Belém. Auf dem Hügel des Alfama-Viertels, der für seine Bars mit Fado-Musik berühmt ist, laden Sie die maurischen Gässchen zur Erkundung ein. Entlang der vornehmen Straßen des Chiado-Viertels verführen die großen Namen der Mode zum Shopping ganz unter dem Motto der Eleganz.
4. Mai 2025 - Leixões - Porto
Ankunft 04.05.2025 mittags
Abfahrt 04.05.2025 am frühen Abend
Nur weniger als zehn Kilometer von Porto und der Flussmündung des Douro entfernt liegt der Hafen Leixões. Das historische Stadtzentrum von Porto zählt zum Weltkulturerbe der UNESCO. Das berühmte Stadtviertel Ribeira mit den von der Metallbrücke Dom-Luis überragten traditionellen Häusern, zahlreiche üppig dekorierte barocke Kirchen und das Nationalmuseum Museo Nacional de Soares dos Reis sind einen Besuch wert. Auch der Bahnhof São Bento ist interessant. Seine Vorhalle wurde mit Azulejos ausgestattet, typisch portugiesischen blauen Keramik-Fliesen mit geometrischen Motiven oder bildhaften Darstellungen.
5. Mai 2025 - Vigo - Santiago de Compostela
Ankunft 05.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 05.05.2025 am frühen Abend
Früher war die Stadt Vigo im Süden Galiziens an der Atlantikküste ein kleiner Fischerhafen, heute ist sie die größte Gemeinde der Region. Die Altstadt, die besser unter dem Namen O Berbés bekannt ist, beeindruckt mit zahlreichen historischen Gebäuden und der atypischen Architektur der Häuser. Vor der Küste liegen die Illas Cíes. Das Naturschutzgebiet gehört zum Nationalpark Islas Atlánticas de Galicia mit unberührten Naturlandschaften und einer außergewöhnlichen Artenvielfalt. Im Norden lädt das berühmte Santiago de Compostela zu einem Besuch ein, das jedes Jahr zahlreiche Pilger aus aller Welt anlockt. Das historische Stadtzentrum mit seinem bedeutenden Architekturerbe steht unter dem Schutz der UNESCO.
6. Mai 2025 - Auf See
Ankunft 06.05.2025
Abfahrt 06.05.2025
Genießen Sie während der Überfahrt auf See die zahlreichen Freizeitangebote an Bord. Gönnen Sie sich Entspannung im Spa oder halten Sie sich im Fitnessraum in Form. Lassen Sie sich je nach Jahreszeit zu einem Sprung in den Pool oder zu einem Sonnenbad verlocken. Dieser Reise ohne Zwischenstopp bietet auch Gelegenheit, einer Konferenz oder einer der an Bord angebotenen Vorstellungen beizuwohnen, abhängig von den angebotenen Aktivitäten, oder in der Boutique ein wenig zu shoppen oder die PONANT-Fotografen in ihrem eigenen Bereich aufzusuchen. Wer das offene Meer liebt, bewundert auf dem Oberdeck das Schauspiel der Wogen und kann mit etwas Glück Meerestiere beobachten. Eine zauberhafte kleine Auszeit mit Komfort, Entspannung und Unterhaltung.
7. Mai 2025 - Bilbao
Ankunft 07.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 07.05.2025 abends
Bilbao, die Metropole des spanischen Baskenlands, ist eine der avantgardistischsten Städte Europas. Gebäude von architektonischer Kühnheit und das alte Erbe der Stadt sorgen für eine Reise zwischen Traditionen und Innovation. Über eine ungewöhnliche Drahtseilbahn erreicht man das grandiose Guggenheim-Museum, ein spektakulärer Bau aus Stein, Glas und Titan, das von dem Architekten Frank Gehry entworfen wurde und eine Kollektion moderner Kunst und monumentaler zeitgenössischer Skulpturen birgt. Auch die engen Gassen der Altstadt und der beliebte Stadtteil Ensanche oder die Puente de Vizcaya, die älteste Schwebefähre der Welt, die zum Weltkulturerbe der UNESCO zählt, sind sehenswert.
8. Mai 2025 - Auf See
Ankunft 08.05.2025
Abfahrt 08.05.2025
Genießen Sie während der Überfahrt auf See die zahlreichen Freizeitangebote an Bord. Gönnen Sie sich Entspannung im Spa oder halten Sie sich im Fitnessraum in Form. Lassen Sie sich je nach Jahreszeit zu einem Sprung in den Pool oder zu einem Sonnenbad verlocken. Dieser Reise ohne Zwischenstopp bietet auch Gelegenheit, einer Konferenz oder einer der an Bord angebotenen Vorstellungen beizuwohnen, abhängig von den angebotenen Aktivitäten, oder in der Boutique ein wenig zu shoppen oder die PONANT-Fotografen in ihrem eigenen Bereich aufzusuchen. Wer das offene Meer liebt, bewundert auf dem Oberdeck das Schauspiel der Wogen und kann mit etwas Glück Meerestiere beobachten. Eine zauberhafte kleine Auszeit mit Komfort, Entspannung und Unterhaltung.
9. Mai 2025 - Bordeaux
Ankunft 09.05.2025
Abfahrt 09.05.2025
Bordeaux erstreckt sich entlang der Ufer der Garonne im Südwesten Frankreichs. Seine reiche Weintradition macht es zur Welthauptstadt des Weins. Lassen Sie sich von der Geschichte des „Port de la Lune“ („Hafen des Mondes“) mitreißen, der aufgrund seiner prestigeträchtigen klassischen Architektur zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe gehört. Auf dem berühmten Place de la Bourse vermischt sich die Vergangenheit mit der Gegenwart: Hier spiegeln sich die historischen Gebäude in der zeitgenössischen Kreation des Miroir d’eau wider.
10. Mai 2025 - Talmont-sur-Gironde
Ankunft 10.05.2025 am späten Vormittag
Abfahrt 10.05.2025 am späten Nachmittag
Während der Fahrt entdecken Sie die erstaunlichen Grotten von Meschers, natürliche Höhlen, die sich hoch über der Gironde in die Kalkfelsen gegraben haben. Sie wurden im 19.Jahrhundert von Menschenhand vergrößert und werden als troglodytischer Wohnraum zum Teil noch heute genutzt. Die Carrelets, zierliche Pfahlbauhütten, die mit einem quadratischen Fischernetz ausgestattet sind und der Landschaft der Charente einen poetischen Hauch verleihen, sind über die Ufer der Saintonge verteilt. Im Herzen ihrer Befestigungsanlage, die von Eduard I., König von England und Herzog von Aquitanien, gegründet wurde, zeigt sich die schöne Stadt Talmont-sur-Gironde von ihrer strahlenden Seite. Die Kirche Sainte-Radegonde, ein Juwel der romanischen Kunst aus dem 12. Jahrhundert, dominiert majestätisch die Mündung.
11. Mai 2025 - Quiberon
Ankunft 11.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 11.05.2025 am frühen Abend
Willkommen auf der Halbinsel Quiberon im Morbihan, einer wilden und kontrastreichen Region der Bretagne mit atemberaubenden Landschaften. Auf der Atlantikseite gibt es eine kilometerlange wilde Küste mit zerklüfteten, windgepeitschten Klippen und auf der Seite der Bucht von Quiberon lange Sandstrände mit smaragdgrünem Wasser. Zehn Gehminuten von Quiberon entfernt liegt der Yachthafen Port Haliguen, der sich den Charme vergangener Zeiten bewahrt hat.
12. Mai 2025 - Douarnenez
Ankunft 12.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 12.05.2025 mittags
Douarnenez liegt in einer hübschen Bucht im Finistère, in der es herrlich nach Gischt duftet. Die Stadt ist stolz auf ihre bretonische Identität und ihren Ruf als großer Sardinenhafen. Die grandiose Natur in der Umgebung mit wilden Küsten und feinen Sandstränden und das glasklare Wasser des Ozeans machen das Landschaftsbild perfekt. Bei einem Spaziergang können Sie in das Ambiente des Ortes mit den belebten Quais eintauchen und die kleinen Gässchen und malerischen Fischerhäuser entdecken. Dann besichtigen Sie Locronan, das zu den schönsten Dörfern Frankreichs gehört. Die Altstadt aus Granit mit wunderschönen Renaissance-Häusern wurde durch Filme wie Tess, von Roman Polanski und Chouans !, von Philippe de Broca berühmt.
13. Mai 2025 - Cherbourg
Ankunft 13.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 13.05.2025 mittags
An der Spitze der Halbinsel Cotentin, zwischen dem Ärmelkanal und einer Sumpflandschaft, liegt Cherbourg, das Aushängeschild einer wilden und geheimen Region, die Jacques Prévert ganz besonders am Herzen lag. Der Bau des der Unterwasser- und Tiefseeforschung gewidmeten Museums La Cité de la Mer im Jahr 2002 im ehemaligen transatlantischen Hafenbahnhof hauchte dem See- und Militärhafen neues Leben ein. Genießen Sie das Ambiente dieser zauberhaften Stadt mit blauen Schieferfassaden, der Jacques Demy das Werk Les parapluies de Cherbourg widmete. Ihre Entdeckungstour führt Sie auch an den Fuß des Schlosses von Vauville, das für seinen außergewöhnlichen botanischen Garten bekannt ist. Gleich einer Oase beherbergt dieses kleine Paradies mehr als 1 000 tropische Pflanzenarten, die die Familie des Botanikers und Parfümeurs Éric Pellerin seit 1948 gesammelt hat.
14. Mai 2025 - Honfleur
Ankunft 14.05.2025
Ausschiffung 14.05.2025 um 08:00
Honfleur, Juwel der Côte Fleurie, erstreckt sich an der Bucht von Rouen in der Normandie. Sehenswert ist der alte Hafen, in dem historische Schiffe festgemacht sind. Die Kais, gesäumt von hohen, schiefergedeckten Wohngebäuden, liefern den idealen Rahmen für einen sehr angenehmen Bummel. In den etwas abseits gelegenen Straßen sehen Sie zahlreiche Fachwerkhäuser. Die malerischen Orte sind die Wiege von zahlreichen Vorläufern des Impressionismus. Ihre faszinierenden Gemälde sind im Eugène-Boudin-Museum ausgestellt. Sie zeigen Szenen vergangener Zeiten in den mittelalterlichen Gassen und an der Küste, symbolisiert durch den Strand Le Butin vor grünen Hügeln.
Viana do Castelo & Santa Luzia
Visit one of the greatest treasures of northern Portugal: Viana do Castelo.
After a 1-hour and 20-minute drive, your first stop will be to the top of the Church Santa Luzia, dating from the 19th century, which offers a magnificent panoramic view of Viana do Castelo. Enjoy some free time to take photos and buy souvenirs.
Then, drive back to town. Founded in the 13th century, it developed during the Manueline and Renaissance periods and saw a boom in Baroque building constructions throughout the 18th century. And throughout all this history, it has always been connected with the sea, and has a considerable fishing community to this day.
This tour will take you to Viana’s main monuments, such as the Old Town Hall, Parish Church, the charming Republica Square, and many of its palaces and private residences of note.
Viana is also known for its colourful folk festivals and unique typical costumes and jewellery; as such, you will be able to visit the Local Costumes and Jewellery Museum. Enjoy some free time before returning to ship.
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This tour involves about 1.2 mile (2 km) of walking on uneven and flat surfaces, with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes. Appropriate clothing is recommended to enter religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered. In case of religious services, this will be an outside visit only.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Santiago de Compostela
From the pier, you will board your coach and drive to Santiago de Compostela (a one-hour and fifteen-minute drive), one of the most important cities in Europe and the third most important place in the world for Christian pilgrimage.
Your tour will start by the Obradoiro Square where your guide will present you all the details of this square during a walking tour. You can admire the Cathedral, the Town hall, the Pazo (Palace of Saint Jerome) and the Hostal dos Reis Católicos. This former hospital was built in 1501 by orders of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile to welcome unwell pilgrims and replace the old hospital which was then on the current Plaza de la Azabachería. Today it continues to fulfil its function of hosting service to the traveller, although it has a luxurious character. Every day, a dozen pilgrims carrying their compostela (pilgrim certificate) are allowed in the kitchen to graciously receive a meal.
Your guide will give you a complete description of the outside of the Cathedral and will show you the Jubilee Door which is only opened for the pardons of each Jubilee Year.
Then, you will have some time at leisure to walk along the historical streets before meeting your guide at the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, for the lunch served in one of the dining rooms of the hotel.
Before boarding your coach to Vigo, you will enjoy an inside visit of the Cathedral with the tomb of Saint James, maybe the most important piece of the Cathedral, the “Portico da Gloria” whose lintels were laid in place in 1188, one of the capital works of mediaeval sculpture. You will also visit the museum of the Cathedral.
- This tour involves 2 km (1,5 mile) of walking on cobblestone streets with many steps during the Cathedral visit. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate dress is recommended to enter religious sites (shoulders and knees covered). The lunch is included in your tour.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Vigo & Baiona
From the pier, you will board your coach and start your scenic drive towards Monte Castro. Once arriving, you will enjoy a panoramic view on Vigo, its bay and its harbour.
Jules Verne wrote that Captain Nemo’s best kept secret was in Vigo. Did you know that this is where the Nautilus submarine came to stock up on gold? In Vigo’s estuary there are dozens of sunken ships loaded with the gold from the Americas, treasures that have not yet come to light.
Back to coach, you will drive to Baiona, one of the most important and characteristic fishing villages on the Galicia coast.
Here you will visit Parador Monterreal, an imposing 16th-century building that has been converted into a hotel. The fortress of Monterreal is highly evocative of times long past, with its walls (dating from the 11th to 17th centuries) and its mediaeval towers: the Reloxo, the Tenaza and the Príncipe Cativo. The walls are ideal for a pleasant stroll around the area, known as the Monte Boi Promenade, offering perfect views over the whole of Galicia’s southern coastline, and of course the town of Baiona.
Then, you will discover old centre of the village with the remains of its ancient walls. A walk through the historic centre reveals impressive pazos (manor houses), such as that of the Correa family (from the 18th century), now the town hall with a tall tower, coats of arms and beautiful balconies; the Casa Ceta (or Casa do Perdón) from the 14th century; the Casa Mendoza (or Casa do Deán) with arched walkways beneath (from the 18th century) and a superb Baroque façade, or the Casa de Salgado (from the 17th century).
Finally, re-board your coach and start your return drive to Vigo, a 45-minute drive.
- This tour involves 2 km (1,5 mile) of walking on cobblestone streets with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
From the pier, you will board your coach and drive to your starting point of your hiking on the way of cross, 45-minute drive.
You will walk on the Spanish part of the way of cross borrowed by the pilgrims, to this day, to join Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela is one of the most important cities in Europe and the third most important place in the world for Christian pilgrimage.
Once arriving, you will discover the Obradoiro Square where your guide will present you all the details of this square during a walking tour. You can admire the Cathedral, the Town hall, the Pazo (Palace of Saint Jerome) and the Hostal dos Reis Católicos. This former hospital was built in 1501 by orders of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile to welcome unwell pilgrims and replace the old hospital which was then on the current Plaza de la Azabachería. Today it continues to fulfil its function of hosting service to the traveller, although it has a luxurious character. Every day, a dozen pilgrims carrying their compostela (pilgrim certificate) are allowed in the kitchen to graciously receive a meal.
Your guide will give you a complete description of the outside of the Cathedral and will show you the Jubilee Door which is only opened for the pardons of each Jubilee Year.
Then, you will have some time at leisure to walk along the historical streets before meeting your guide at the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, for the lunch served in one of the dining rooms of the hotel.
Continue with an inside visit of the Cathedral with the tomb of Saint James, maybe the most important piece of the Cathedral, the “Portico da Gloria” whose lintels were laid in place in 1188, one of the capital works of mediaeval sculpture. You will also visit the museum of the Cathedral.
Finally, reboard your coach to join your ship, a one-hour and fifteen-minute drive.
- This tour involves active walking on uneven grounds and cobblestone streets with many steps during the Cathedral visit. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate dress is recommended to enter religious sites (shoulders and knees covered). The lunch is included in your tour.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Pazo de Rubianes & wine tasting
From the pier, you will board your coach and start your 1-hour drive to Villagarcia.
Once arriving, you will visit the Pazo de Rubianes. Located in the Arousa estuary (Pontevedra), it is one of the three official lordships in Spain. The main building was constructed in the 15th century. In the 18th century the tower was pulled down, and a summer residence with rectangular plan was created. The gardens, with more than 11 hectares, have remarkable eucalyptus trees with perimeters of 12 meters, olives and magnolias. It has geometrical flowerbeds of French style, with sequoias and camphors. Its grandiose magnolias Magnolia grandiflora L. have been included in the Galician Monumental Tree Catalogue.
With an area of 25 hectares, the vineyard of Pazo de Rubianes is the largest in the region of Salnés. Don Gonzalo Ozores of Urcola - eighteenth Lord of the House of Rubianes and Marqués de Aranda- and his wife, Mrs. Paloma Rey Fernández Latorre, were responsible for the recovery of ancient vineyards and the new vineyard project that took place between the years 1997 and 1999. Don Gonzalo, great lover of his estate, had a great devotion for his vineyards and planned to produce wine on the property again. But he could not fulfil his dream before his death in 2006. His wife, Mrs. Paloma, picked up the baton in order to realise the desire of her husband. In 2009, ten years after the recovery of the vineyards, the first wine of this new winery of Pazo de Rubianes was bottled. Built in the 15th century, the cellar smells now like wine again, and allows to preserve the quality of each vintage. Only slightly less than 30 % of the grapes produced in the vineyards of Pazo de Rubianes are chosen to give rise to these exclusive wines with which each year comes the new crop of Pazo de Rubianes and García Caamaño wines.
After enjoying a walking tour on the gardens and the cellar, you will enjoy a tasting of this exclusive wine accompanied with tapas.
Finally, re-board your coach and start your return drive to Vigo, a 1-hour drive.
- This tour involves 2 km (1,5 mile) of walking on uneven paths with mud sometimes and some steps to enter the manor at Rubianes. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. The tasting is included on your tour. The tour of the gardens will be guided by the Botanical experts of the estate and translate in French by your guide. This tour is limited to 50 participants.
Preisspanne:
Details
€€€: zwischen 100 € und 150 €
Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
Bilbao & Guggenheim Museum
Bilbao is a constantly evolving city and a dynamic metropolis where traditions and relics of the past live side by side with futuristic buildings recognised throughout the world as icons of modernity. This excursion will allow you to admire both aspects of the economic and cultural capital of the Basque Country.
From the pier, board your coach and proceed to the famous Guggenheim Museum designed by Frank Gehry.
This imposing and unmistakable titanium, granite and glass building reflected in the river houses important works of contemporary art. Designed by American architect Frank Gehry, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao building represents a magnificent example of the most groundbreaking 20th-century architecture. With 24,000 m2, of which 11,000 are dedicated to exhibition space, the museum represents an architectural landmark of audacious configuration and innovating design, providing a seductive backdrop for the art exhibited in it. Altogether, Gehry's design creates a spectacular sculpture-like structure, perfectly integrated within Bilbao's urban pattern and its surrounding area. It was built between 1993 and 1997 representing the recovery of the banks of the river, redeveloping them for culture and leisure. The finish of the approximately 33,000 extremely thin titanium sheets provides a rough and organic effect, adding to the material's colour changes depending on the weather and light conditions. The other two materials used in the building, limestone and glass, harmonise perfectly, achieving an architectural design with a great visual impact that has now become a real icon of the city throughout the world.
Your tour will continue with a stroll around the old town with its handsome Renaissance, Baroque and Modernist buildings, where you will have the chance to admire the façade of the Cathedral of Santiago, example of Gothic architecture, and the elegant Plaza Nueva, with its distinctive porticoes.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your awaiting ship.
- This tour involves approximately 1.5 km (1 mile) of walking on flat and cobblestones streets with some steps. It is not recommended to guests with limited mobility. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Please note that due to the limited availability of guides, a QR code will be provided, permitting to download the audioguide content on your personal smartphone.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.The Basque coastline
Discover the Cantabrian corniche, the fishing port of Bermeo and historic Guernica. From the pier, travel along the colorful Biscayan coastline and see the dramatic views of the Cantabrian corniche.
You will first visit Guernica, once the capital of the Basque Country. The local lords and kings met here in democratic assembly to promise to respect the special laws of Vizcaya. On 26th April 1937, during the Spanish Civil War, the town was razed to the ground by German aircraft, sent by Hitler to support Franco's troops. Discover the Picasso’s Guernika mural reproduction, illustrating the bombing and showing the tragedy of war.
During your visit, see also the petrified trunk of an oak tree that miraculously survived the horrific bombing raid. In the Park of Europe are the famous sculptures, symbolising Gernika-Lumo as a city of peace. See from outside the Casa de Juntas, where the Basque parliament has convened since 1979.
Continue to Bermeo, one of the area's most important fishing ports in the region. This colourful, working town has a large deep-sea fishing fleet that regularly operates off the coast of the Azores and southern Africa. See the popular Basque style architecture reflected in the fishermen's houses.
After the visit, drive to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe for a photostop before returning to the pier in Bilbao.
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This tour involves 1 mile (1.5 km) of walking on cobblestone streets in Bermeo and inclines in Guernica. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Traditions & wine
From the pier, board your local coach for a scenic drive to Bermeo.
On your way, discover the rural beauty of the Basque country. As you travel through countryside dotted with secluded farmhouses and along the Biscayan Coast with its steep cliffs and isolated beaches, listen to your guide explanation.
Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walk of Bermeo, a charming city with a beautiful fishing harbour, which was the provincial capital until 1602. In the old quarter, be impressed by the Gothic Church of San Francisco, the 18th-century town hall and the neoclassical Church of Santa Maria.
Continue your journey through countryside and reach you next destination: Cellar Gorka Izaguirre. This local winery production owes its success to the passion of the team and of course the local grapes, Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Zerratia. These delicate varieties are descendents of Basque farm houses, grown in the Northeast Atlantic. The bunches are small and concentrated which keeps them full of personality; the result is a wine with a unique identity. The coastal air, steep hilly slopes, southeast morning sun, well-aerated plots green lush hillsides impart a unique freshness and character to their wines.
After a visit of the winery, enjoy a wine tasting moment with local tapas.
Then, get back to the coach for the return trip to the pier.
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This excursion involves walking 0,9 mile (1,5 km) on uneven grounds, cobblestones, and some inclines. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
Preisspanne:
Details
€€€: zwischen 100 € und 150 €
Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
Gourmet guided walking tour of Bordeaux
Departure on foot from the ship berth for a walking tour of the UNESCO classified city of Bordeaux.
Take advantage of this short guided walking tour of Bordeaux city centre to discover some local traditional specialties, like chocolate, canelé cake, cheese, and of course Bordeaux wine.
Walk by the Grand Theatre, built by Victor Louis in 1773, one of the most beautiful in Europe and a pure work of art from the 18th century. Continue through the old Bordeaux district towards the Parlement (parliament) and Bourse (stock-exchange) Squares, before reaching the Cathedral Saint André and City Hall area. End the tour with the luxury boutiques district, called “the triangle” by the locals, and the Quinconces square.
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This tour is not suitable for persons with walking difficulties as it includes walking long distances, sometimes on cobblestoned streets. The tour will be on foot only. We recommend you wear flat, comfortable walking shoes. This tour is subject to a minimum of 10 participants.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Gourmet City tour of Bordeaux
Once called the “Sleeping Beauty”, Bordeaux has awaken, and is listed as UNESCO World Heritage site since 2007. This distinction recognises the beauty and uniqueness of the architectural heritage style of Bordeaux, which has developed harmoniously over the centuries, while remaining remarkably preserved.
You will discover the Chartrons district where the wine trade was born, the Place des Quinconces, the largest square in Europe with its column commemorating the French Revolution, the Place de la Bourse, jewel of the façade of the quays with the Porte Cailhau. You will then walk from Place Pey Berland where you will find the Town Hall and the Cathedral, to Place de la Comédie and its Grand Théâtre, the Opera of the city in service since the 18th century, before re-embarking on your coach.
Your panoramic tour of Bordeaux will end at La Cité du Vin, an exhibition venue on the theme of wine inaugurated in 2016. By 2018, no less than 450,000 were pushing the door of this unique architecture, which reveals all the wealth and diversity of the world's wine. The Cité du Vin is an original cultural facility dedicated to wine as a cultural, universal and living heritage. It offers a spectacular journey around the world, through the ages, in all cultures. At the end of your visit through the permanent exhibition, a glass of wine will be offered on the 8th floor of the Cité du Vin offering a panoramic view of Bordeaux.
Your excursion will continue on the other side of the street, with a stop at the Halles de Bacalan, the new gourmet market hall of Bordeaux, rehabilitating and modernising the concept of the markets of yesteryear.
The many stalls animated by artisans, traders and producers - selected for their know-how and their complementarity - favour short circuits, 85% of the products on offer are from the area. A tasting of some of these products will be offered during your visit.
The tour will end with the short return trip to the ship.
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We recommend you wear flat and comfortable walking shoes. The order of the visits can vary and the internal visit of the Cathedral Saint André is dependent on the celebrations of the day.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Farm of Neuvic, French caviar producer
Neuvic Estate spreads out over 19 hectares at the confluence of the Isle and Vern rivers, in the town of Neuvic.
It is situated on the land of a farm dating back to before the French Revolution, which left traces and memories that can still be seen and felt on the stone walls. The Isle River is omnipresent, whether crossing the property or bordering its contours with its meanders flanked by imposing chalky cliffs.
Domaine de Neuvic produces and markets the Caviar de Neuvic. It also produces caviar for other brands in accordance with precise specifications. Domaine de Neuvic is first and foremost synonymous with an innovative and stringent quality approach.
In 2013, Domaine de Neuvic received the acclaim of the Association France Initiative, chaired by Mr. Schweitzer, as one of ten "remarkable companies" in France. This title rewards its innovative approach, promotion of its region and recognition of human capital as a criterion for the overall success of the company.
During the visit of the estate, your guide will tell you all the secrets of sturgeons breeding and how to make caviar.
At the end of the visit, you will have the opportunity to taste the estate’s caviar, with a glass of sparkling wine!
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We recommend you wear flat, comfortable walking shoes. This tour involves 1 ½ hour transfer each way.
Preisspanne:
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€€: zwischen 50 € und 100 €
Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
Hike at Château Boutinet
Walk, wine and tapas food : the perfect combination!
From the pier, board your local coach for a 1 hour-transfer to Château Boutinet.
Upon arrival, meet Nathalie, the owner of Château Boutinet wine estate. For Nathalie, a visit to her estate rhymes with conviviality. This 17th century winery under refurbishment has been brought back to life with the passion of the owners for wine making and hospitality.
You will start with a walk around the property and discover the grape vines and the beautiful surrounding forest. Nathalie and her dog will guide you on foot through the vineyard, explaining her work in the vines, the challenges of a wine producer's life, and organic wine making technics.
After effort comes comfort: Back to the estate, Nathalie will invite you to a homemade tapas tasting sampling some of the local delicacies paired with 3 wines from the estate.
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This excursion involves walking approximately 1,86 miles (3 km) on uneven ground and steps. We recommend you wear hiking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Château La Dauphine: sustainability & wine
Close to Saint Emilion, Château de La Dauphine is a gem, an elegant blend between history and green modernity. Their remarkable wine tourism experiences were recently acknowledged with several gold awards: in 2014 for the Architecture & Landscape category, in 2016 for the food category, in 2018 for Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices and in 2020 for the Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences category. Château de La Dauphine was also 2020 International winner of the contest Best of Wine Tourism.
After a 45 minute-transfer, start a “green tour” with your guide. During this visit you will discover the property’s ethical and environmental initiatives: work in the vineyard, the beehives, biodynamic workshop, aquaponics, the permaculture vegetable garden and the scented garden.
Then, enjoy a delicious tasting of the estate production such as honey, Merlot jelly and three wines.
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This excursion involves walking on uneven ground and steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Dune of Pilat
From the pier, board your local coach, drive West of Bordeaux and cross the Landes de Gascogne forest before arriving in the Arcachon Bay region, a resort famous for its weather and oyster culture. A fragrant oasis surrounded by an immense forest of pine trees; a subdued ocean which nestles up against the wild sand-dunes; a long wreath of fine golden sand. This is Arcachon Bay with clean waters constantly renewed by the tide, and flights of thousand of migratory birds.
Here you will stop in Le Pyla to climb the highest sand dune in Europe with 110 metres height. A wooden stairs allows an easier climbing of the first half. From the top, you will discover a fantastic view over the entire Arcachon Bay in the North, over the Ocean in the West, and over the never ending Landes pine tree forest in the East.
Then, you will go to a nearby oyster farm port where you will visit a typical oyster farm. The owner will explain all about the oyster culture and will invite you to taste oysters with rye bread & butter, and dry white wine.
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This excursion involves walking on uneven ground and sand. Participants must be able to climb the 200 steps of the dune. We recommend you wear hiking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Visit of Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Following a customized tour of the estate, you will visit the owners' private cellar, taste the estate's first wine, both white and red, and the young vines in red.
Today, you will be invited to a special confidential wine tasting at Pessac-Léognan Classified Great Growth Château Smith Haut Lafitte estate. This great growth owes its reputation as "the quintessential Graves" to its superb Günz gravel terroir in a single block. The estate's history dates back to the Crusades. The Scottish navigator Georges Smith acquired the château in the 18th century and Monsieur Duffour-Dubergier, a Mayor of Bordeaux from a famous family of traders, was a subsequent owner.
Since its purchase by Florence and Daniel Cathiard in 1990, Smith Haut Lafitte has become one of the leading lights of Bordeaux thanks to its elegant, powerful red and white wines. In twenty years, the owners have not only brought the wine of Smith Haut Lafitte up to the very highest level, but also restored the château's 16th century tower, completely renovated two underground cellars, built their own cooperage, and introduced such organic methods as horse-drawn ploughing, home-made compost and the use of plant extracts.
Enchanted with this tasting of the finest wines of the Bordeaux wine region, historic cradle of the wine culture in the world, you will return to your ship.
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This tour involves moderate walking on paved and pebbled terrain. You must negotiate various steps to visit the property and its wine cellars. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes. This tour is not recommended to guests with limited mobility or in a wheelchair. This tour is limited to 25 participants.
Preisspanne:
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€€€: zwischen 100 € und 150 €
Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
Saint Emilion village & Château Soutard
There can be no better place to start a visit to this attractive region than UNESCO World Heritage Classified Saint Emilion region and village, heartland of the Merlot grape, which produces delicious, rich, round wines.
The vines on the "hill with a thousand châteaux", reach right up to Saint Emilion's 13th century town walls and surrounding moat dug out of solid rock. Members of the local wine brotherhood, the Jurats, proclaim the vintage banns in much the same way as their ancestors did during the reign of Richard the Lion heart.
You will visit the main monuments of the town: the Collegial church and its magnificent cloister from the 12th century, the ramparts (12th), the marketplace. Strolling in the streets, you will also see the Cadene gate and the King's Tower. You will then have some time at leisure for shopping.
Continue your discovery of the first UNESCO classified village by driving through the vineyard and going to the impressive Château Soutard where you will be explained the techniques of wine making during the visit of the cellars, before a wine tasting.
- This tour involves walking over cobblestone streets and some steps. We recommend you wear flat, comfortable walking shoes. This tour is not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties due to steep cobblestoned streets in Saint-Emilion in addition to several stairs in the château.
Preisspanne:
Details
€€: zwischen 50 € und 100 €
Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
Battle of Normandy in Hedgerows hell
Carentan was one of the main strategic point during the landing. Today, discover its strategical sites, and visit a museum dedicated to the infamous Battle of the hedgerows which took place in June and July 1944.
First reach the Normandy Victory Museum, located in Catz on an old American airfield, runway A10. The museum is organized in 17 chronological scenes, offering the visitor a real interactive experience at the heart of the Normandy countryside. Made up of fifteen vintage vehicles, hundreds of mannequins in uniform and several thousand genuine objects, the collections presented are valued by a realistic background depicting the hell of the war.
The hyperrealist dioramas will make you relive on D-Day, and especially the "Battle of the hedgerows", operation Cobra and the counterattack of Mortain – unknown strands of the battle of Normandy. The Normandy Victory Museum also intends to emphasize the role played by women during the conflict, especially within the various auxiliary corps of the American forces.
Then, board your coach for a panoramic tour of the strategical highlights around Carentan. See the “Dead Man’s Corner”, the cursed drop zone of Angoville-au-Plain and learn how the link between the landing beaches of Omaha Beach and Utah Beach was established to form a single front, thanks to the taking of Carentan by the 101st Airborne Division.
Drive back to Cherbourg.
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This excursion involves walking on mostly flat ground. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Sainte Mère church & Utah Beach
From the pier, leave Cherbourg and drive to Sainte-Mère church, located in the middle of the traditional Normandy livestock breeding area. This town brutally entered the news headlines in 1944 when the US 82nd Airborne Division troops landed here and liberated Sainte-Mère church on June 6th.
Here, follow your guide for a walking tour of the village. Just in front of the Town Hall, you will see Milestone Zero symbolizing the start of the Road to Freedom. Inside the church, a modern stained-glass window features the American parachute drop.
The tour continues with a scenic drive to Sainte-Marie-du-Mont. Take this opportunity to learn more about the war, passing by Utah Beach and Crisbecq Battery before you return directly to Cherbourg.
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This excursion involves walking on mostly flat ground. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Photostops will be made during the scenic drive. Crisbecq Battery entrance fees are not included.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Normandy traditions
Foodies can celebrate on this lovely half-day tour that takes you into the countryside to two epicurean destinations. Begin with a motorcoach ride through this lush region dotted with tiny villages and fragrant apple orchards.
Your first destination is the village of Sortosville-en-Beaumont, where you will find La Maison du Biscuit, a renowned bakery, family-owned for five generations. During the free time, visit at your convenience the tearoom where hot beverages accompany a variety of baked specialties and peruse the gourmet shop, brimming with nibbles and delights.
Re-board the motorcoach and continue on to Théo Capelle traditional distillery specializing in Calvados, an apple brandy. Visit the distillery to learn how an apple goes from tree to glass. Your guide will explain the process as you tour the facility and then invite you to a tasting of the Calvados, Pommeau and ciders made on the premises.
Relax during the ride back to port.
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We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Le Boréal
Die Boréal verkörpert wie ihre Schwesterschiffe Austral, Soléal und Lyrial die einzigartige Atmosphäre der PONANT-Flotte. Dieses Schiff vereint in subtiler Weise Luxus, Gemütlichkeit und Wohlfühlambiente. Es wurde so konzipiert, dass es den Passagieren sowohl Geselligkeit ermöglicht als auch Räume bietet, die zur Ruhe und zum Abschalten einladen. Sein Design spiegelt innen und außen den Einfallsreichtum und die Raffinesse wider, mit der die Sisterships entworfen wurden.
Decks
Lektor
An Bord Ihres Schiffes bieten Ihnen ausgewählte Lektoren kulturelle und historische Einblicke, damit Sie noch mehr über Ihr Reiseziel erfahren können: den Ursprung der lokalen Traditionen, die Geschichte symbolischer Orte, berühmte Persönlichkeiten und historische Helden... Die Experten begleiten Sie während der gesamten Kreuzfahrt, an Bord und bei den Ausflügen an Land, um ihr Know-how und ihre Einsichten mit Ihnen zu teilen.
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EINZELKABINENZUSCHLAG GESCHENKT*
*Einzelkabinenzuschlag entfällt. Begrenztes Kontingent, abhängig von Verfügbarkeit.
Inkludierte Landausflüge
Während der Reise profitieren Sie von einem im Reisepreis inbegriffenen Landausflug pro Person und pro Anlaufhafen, auszuwählen aus einem von PONANT zusammengestellten Angebot. Ob Sie nun ein Museum oder eine UNESCO-Welterbestätte besuchen, eine Aktivität in der Natur unternehmen oder lokale Produkte probieren oder an einer der vielen anderen einmaligen Aktivitäten teilnehmen, eine Vielfalt von ansprechenden und sorgfältig vorbereiteten Ausflügen erwartet Sie unterwegs.
*Die Vorreservierungen werden etwa zwei Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt geöffnet.Anfragen werden je nach Verfügbarkeit in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
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Viana do Castelo & Santa Luzia
Visit one of the greatest treasures of northern Portugal: Viana do Castelo.
After a 1-hour and 20-minute drive, your first stop will be to the top of the Church Santa Luzia, dating from the 19th century, which offers a magnificent panoramic view of Viana do Castelo. Enjoy some free time to take photos and buy souvenirs.
Then, drive back to town. Founded in the 13th century, it developed during the Manueline and Renaissance periods and saw a boom in Baroque building constructions throughout the 18th century. And throughout all this history, it has always been connected with the sea, and has a considerable fishing community to this day.
This tour will take you to Viana’s main monuments, such as the Old Town Hall, Parish Church, the charming Republica Square, and many of its palaces and private residences of note.
Viana is also known for its colourful folk festivals and unique typical costumes and jewellery; as such, you will be able to visit the Local Costumes and Jewellery Museum. Enjoy some free time before returning to ship.
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This tour involves about 1.2 mile (2 km) of walking on uneven and flat surfaces, with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes. Appropriate clothing is recommended to enter religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered. In case of religious services, this will be an outside visit only.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Santiago de Compostela
From the pier, you will board your coach and drive to Santiago de Compostela (a one-hour and fifteen-minute drive), one of the most important cities in Europe and the third most important place in the world for Christian pilgrimage.
Your tour will start by the Obradoiro Square where your guide will present you all the details of this square during a walking tour. You can admire the Cathedral, the Town hall, the Pazo (Palace of Saint Jerome) and the Hostal dos Reis Católicos. This former hospital was built in 1501 by orders of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile to welcome unwell pilgrims and replace the old hospital which was then on the current Plaza de la Azabachería. Today it continues to fulfil its function of hosting service to the traveller, although it has a luxurious character. Every day, a dozen pilgrims carrying their compostela (pilgrim certificate) are allowed in the kitchen to graciously receive a meal.
Your guide will give you a complete description of the outside of the Cathedral and will show you the Jubilee Door which is only opened for the pardons of each Jubilee Year.
Then, you will have some time at leisure to walk along the historical streets before meeting your guide at the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, for the lunch served in one of the dining rooms of the hotel.
Before boarding your coach to Vigo, you will enjoy an inside visit of the Cathedral with the tomb of Saint James, maybe the most important piece of the Cathedral, the “Portico da Gloria” whose lintels were laid in place in 1188, one of the capital works of mediaeval sculpture. You will also visit the museum of the Cathedral.
- This tour involves 2 km (1,5 mile) of walking on cobblestone streets with many steps during the Cathedral visit. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate dress is recommended to enter religious sites (shoulders and knees covered). The lunch is included in your tour.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Vigo & Baiona
From the pier, you will board your coach and start your scenic drive towards Monte Castro. Once arriving, you will enjoy a panoramic view on Vigo, its bay and its harbour.
Jules Verne wrote that Captain Nemo’s best kept secret was in Vigo. Did you know that this is where the Nautilus submarine came to stock up on gold? In Vigo’s estuary there are dozens of sunken ships loaded with the gold from the Americas, treasures that have not yet come to light.
Back to coach, you will drive to Baiona, one of the most important and characteristic fishing villages on the Galicia coast.
Here you will visit Parador Monterreal, an imposing 16th-century building that has been converted into a hotel. The fortress of Monterreal is highly evocative of times long past, with its walls (dating from the 11th to 17th centuries) and its mediaeval towers: the Reloxo, the Tenaza and the Príncipe Cativo. The walls are ideal for a pleasant stroll around the area, known as the Monte Boi Promenade, offering perfect views over the whole of Galicia’s southern coastline, and of course the town of Baiona.
Then, you will discover old centre of the village with the remains of its ancient walls. A walk through the historic centre reveals impressive pazos (manor houses), such as that of the Correa family (from the 18th century), now the town hall with a tall tower, coats of arms and beautiful balconies; the Casa Ceta (or Casa do Perdón) from the 14th century; the Casa Mendoza (or Casa do Deán) with arched walkways beneath (from the 18th century) and a superb Baroque façade, or the Casa de Salgado (from the 17th century).
Finally, re-board your coach and start your return drive to Vigo, a 45-minute drive.
- This tour involves 2 km (1,5 mile) of walking on cobblestone streets with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
From the pier, you will board your coach and drive to your starting point of your hiking on the way of cross, 45-minute drive.
You will walk on the Spanish part of the way of cross borrowed by the pilgrims, to this day, to join Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela is one of the most important cities in Europe and the third most important place in the world for Christian pilgrimage.
Once arriving, you will discover the Obradoiro Square where your guide will present you all the details of this square during a walking tour. You can admire the Cathedral, the Town hall, the Pazo (Palace of Saint Jerome) and the Hostal dos Reis Católicos. This former hospital was built in 1501 by orders of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile to welcome unwell pilgrims and replace the old hospital which was then on the current Plaza de la Azabachería. Today it continues to fulfil its function of hosting service to the traveller, although it has a luxurious character. Every day, a dozen pilgrims carrying their compostela (pilgrim certificate) are allowed in the kitchen to graciously receive a meal.
Your guide will give you a complete description of the outside of the Cathedral and will show you the Jubilee Door which is only opened for the pardons of each Jubilee Year.
Then, you will have some time at leisure to walk along the historical streets before meeting your guide at the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, for the lunch served in one of the dining rooms of the hotel.
Continue with an inside visit of the Cathedral with the tomb of Saint James, maybe the most important piece of the Cathedral, the “Portico da Gloria” whose lintels were laid in place in 1188, one of the capital works of mediaeval sculpture. You will also visit the museum of the Cathedral.
Finally, reboard your coach to join your ship, a one-hour and fifteen-minute drive.
- This tour involves active walking on uneven grounds and cobblestone streets with many steps during the Cathedral visit. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate dress is recommended to enter religious sites (shoulders and knees covered). The lunch is included in your tour.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Pazo de Rubianes & wine tasting
From the pier, you will board your coach and start your 1-hour drive to Villagarcia.
Once arriving, you will visit the Pazo de Rubianes. Located in the Arousa estuary (Pontevedra), it is one of the three official lordships in Spain. The main building was constructed in the 15th century. In the 18th century the tower was pulled down, and a summer residence with rectangular plan was created. The gardens, with more than 11 hectares, have remarkable eucalyptus trees with perimeters of 12 meters, olives and magnolias. It has geometrical flowerbeds of French style, with sequoias and camphors. Its grandiose magnolias Magnolia grandiflora L. have been included in the Galician Monumental Tree Catalogue.
With an area of 25 hectares, the vineyard of Pazo de Rubianes is the largest in the region of Salnés. Don Gonzalo Ozores of Urcola - eighteenth Lord of the House of Rubianes and Marqués de Aranda- and his wife, Mrs. Paloma Rey Fernández Latorre, were responsible for the recovery of ancient vineyards and the new vineyard project that took place between the years 1997 and 1999. Don Gonzalo, great lover of his estate, had a great devotion for his vineyards and planned to produce wine on the property again. But he could not fulfil his dream before his death in 2006. His wife, Mrs. Paloma, picked up the baton in order to realise the desire of her husband. In 2009, ten years after the recovery of the vineyards, the first wine of this new winery of Pazo de Rubianes was bottled. Built in the 15th century, the cellar smells now like wine again, and allows to preserve the quality of each vintage. Only slightly less than 30 % of the grapes produced in the vineyards of Pazo de Rubianes are chosen to give rise to these exclusive wines with which each year comes the new crop of Pazo de Rubianes and García Caamaño wines.
After enjoying a walking tour on the gardens and the cellar, you will enjoy a tasting of this exclusive wine accompanied with tapas.
Finally, re-board your coach and start your return drive to Vigo, a 1-hour drive.
- This tour involves 2 km (1,5 mile) of walking on uneven paths with mud sometimes and some steps to enter the manor at Rubianes. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. The tasting is included on your tour. The tour of the gardens will be guided by the Botanical experts of the estate and translate in French by your guide. This tour is limited to 50 participants.
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€€€: zwischen 100 € und 150 €
Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
Bilbao & Guggenheim Museum
Bilbao is a constantly evolving city and a dynamic metropolis where traditions and relics of the past live side by side with futuristic buildings recognised throughout the world as icons of modernity. This excursion will allow you to admire both aspects of the economic and cultural capital of the Basque Country.
From the pier, board your coach and proceed to the famous Guggenheim Museum designed by Frank Gehry.
This imposing and unmistakable titanium, granite and glass building reflected in the river houses important works of contemporary art. Designed by American architect Frank Gehry, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao building represents a magnificent example of the most groundbreaking 20th-century architecture. With 24,000 m2, of which 11,000 are dedicated to exhibition space, the museum represents an architectural landmark of audacious configuration and innovating design, providing a seductive backdrop for the art exhibited in it. Altogether, Gehry's design creates a spectacular sculpture-like structure, perfectly integrated within Bilbao's urban pattern and its surrounding area. It was built between 1993 and 1997 representing the recovery of the banks of the river, redeveloping them for culture and leisure. The finish of the approximately 33,000 extremely thin titanium sheets provides a rough and organic effect, adding to the material's colour changes depending on the weather and light conditions. The other two materials used in the building, limestone and glass, harmonise perfectly, achieving an architectural design with a great visual impact that has now become a real icon of the city throughout the world.
Your tour will continue with a stroll around the old town with its handsome Renaissance, Baroque and Modernist buildings, where you will have the chance to admire the façade of the Cathedral of Santiago, example of Gothic architecture, and the elegant Plaza Nueva, with its distinctive porticoes.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your awaiting ship.
- This tour involves approximately 1.5 km (1 mile) of walking on flat and cobblestones streets with some steps. It is not recommended to guests with limited mobility. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Please note that due to the limited availability of guides, a QR code will be provided, permitting to download the audioguide content on your personal smartphone.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.The Basque coastline
Discover the Cantabrian corniche, the fishing port of Bermeo and historic Guernica. From the pier, travel along the colorful Biscayan coastline and see the dramatic views of the Cantabrian corniche.
You will first visit Guernica, once the capital of the Basque Country. The local lords and kings met here in democratic assembly to promise to respect the special laws of Vizcaya. On 26th April 1937, during the Spanish Civil War, the town was razed to the ground by German aircraft, sent by Hitler to support Franco's troops. Discover the Picasso’s Guernika mural reproduction, illustrating the bombing and showing the tragedy of war.
During your visit, see also the petrified trunk of an oak tree that miraculously survived the horrific bombing raid. In the Park of Europe are the famous sculptures, symbolising Gernika-Lumo as a city of peace. See from outside the Casa de Juntas, where the Basque parliament has convened since 1979.
Continue to Bermeo, one of the area's most important fishing ports in the region. This colourful, working town has a large deep-sea fishing fleet that regularly operates off the coast of the Azores and southern Africa. See the popular Basque style architecture reflected in the fishermen's houses.
After the visit, drive to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe for a photostop before returning to the pier in Bilbao.
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This tour involves 1 mile (1.5 km) of walking on cobblestone streets in Bermeo and inclines in Guernica. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Traditions & wine
From the pier, board your local coach for a scenic drive to Bermeo.
On your way, discover the rural beauty of the Basque country. As you travel through countryside dotted with secluded farmhouses and along the Biscayan Coast with its steep cliffs and isolated beaches, listen to your guide explanation.
Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walk of Bermeo, a charming city with a beautiful fishing harbour, which was the provincial capital until 1602. In the old quarter, be impressed by the Gothic Church of San Francisco, the 18th-century town hall and the neoclassical Church of Santa Maria.
Continue your journey through countryside and reach you next destination: Cellar Gorka Izaguirre. This local winery production owes its success to the passion of the team and of course the local grapes, Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Zerratia. These delicate varieties are descendents of Basque farm houses, grown in the Northeast Atlantic. The bunches are small and concentrated which keeps them full of personality; the result is a wine with a unique identity. The coastal air, steep hilly slopes, southeast morning sun, well-aerated plots green lush hillsides impart a unique freshness and character to their wines.
After a visit of the winery, enjoy a wine tasting moment with local tapas.
Then, get back to the coach for the return trip to the pier.
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This excursion involves walking 0,9 mile (1,5 km) on uneven grounds, cobblestones, and some inclines. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
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€€€: zwischen 100 € und 150 €
Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
Gourmet guided walking tour of Bordeaux
Departure on foot from the ship berth for a walking tour of the UNESCO classified city of Bordeaux.
Take advantage of this short guided walking tour of Bordeaux city centre to discover some local traditional specialties, like chocolate, canelé cake, cheese, and of course Bordeaux wine.
Walk by the Grand Theatre, built by Victor Louis in 1773, one of the most beautiful in Europe and a pure work of art from the 18th century. Continue through the old Bordeaux district towards the Parlement (parliament) and Bourse (stock-exchange) Squares, before reaching the Cathedral Saint André and City Hall area. End the tour with the luxury boutiques district, called “the triangle” by the locals, and the Quinconces square.
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This tour is not suitable for persons with walking difficulties as it includes walking long distances, sometimes on cobblestoned streets. The tour will be on foot only. We recommend you wear flat, comfortable walking shoes. This tour is subject to a minimum of 10 participants.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Gourmet City tour of Bordeaux
Once called the “Sleeping Beauty”, Bordeaux has awaken, and is listed as UNESCO World Heritage site since 2007. This distinction recognises the beauty and uniqueness of the architectural heritage style of Bordeaux, which has developed harmoniously over the centuries, while remaining remarkably preserved.
You will discover the Chartrons district where the wine trade was born, the Place des Quinconces, the largest square in Europe with its column commemorating the French Revolution, the Place de la Bourse, jewel of the façade of the quays with the Porte Cailhau. You will then walk from Place Pey Berland where you will find the Town Hall and the Cathedral, to Place de la Comédie and its Grand Théâtre, the Opera of the city in service since the 18th century, before re-embarking on your coach.
Your panoramic tour of Bordeaux will end at La Cité du Vin, an exhibition venue on the theme of wine inaugurated in 2016. By 2018, no less than 450,000 were pushing the door of this unique architecture, which reveals all the wealth and diversity of the world's wine. The Cité du Vin is an original cultural facility dedicated to wine as a cultural, universal and living heritage. It offers a spectacular journey around the world, through the ages, in all cultures. At the end of your visit through the permanent exhibition, a glass of wine will be offered on the 8th floor of the Cité du Vin offering a panoramic view of Bordeaux.
Your excursion will continue on the other side of the street, with a stop at the Halles de Bacalan, the new gourmet market hall of Bordeaux, rehabilitating and modernising the concept of the markets of yesteryear.
The many stalls animated by artisans, traders and producers - selected for their know-how and their complementarity - favour short circuits, 85% of the products on offer are from the area. A tasting of some of these products will be offered during your visit.
The tour will end with the short return trip to the ship.
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We recommend you wear flat and comfortable walking shoes. The order of the visits can vary and the internal visit of the Cathedral Saint André is dependent on the celebrations of the day.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Farm of Neuvic, French caviar producer
Neuvic Estate spreads out over 19 hectares at the confluence of the Isle and Vern rivers, in the town of Neuvic.
It is situated on the land of a farm dating back to before the French Revolution, which left traces and memories that can still be seen and felt on the stone walls. The Isle River is omnipresent, whether crossing the property or bordering its contours with its meanders flanked by imposing chalky cliffs.
Domaine de Neuvic produces and markets the Caviar de Neuvic. It also produces caviar for other brands in accordance with precise specifications. Domaine de Neuvic is first and foremost synonymous with an innovative and stringent quality approach.
In 2013, Domaine de Neuvic received the acclaim of the Association France Initiative, chaired by Mr. Schweitzer, as one of ten "remarkable companies" in France. This title rewards its innovative approach, promotion of its region and recognition of human capital as a criterion for the overall success of the company.
During the visit of the estate, your guide will tell you all the secrets of sturgeons breeding and how to make caviar.
At the end of the visit, you will have the opportunity to taste the estate’s caviar, with a glass of sparkling wine!
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We recommend you wear flat, comfortable walking shoes. This tour involves 1 ½ hour transfer each way.
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€€: zwischen 50 € und 100 €
Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
Hike at Château Boutinet
Walk, wine and tapas food : the perfect combination!
From the pier, board your local coach for a 1 hour-transfer to Château Boutinet.
Upon arrival, meet Nathalie, the owner of Château Boutinet wine estate. For Nathalie, a visit to her estate rhymes with conviviality. This 17th century winery under refurbishment has been brought back to life with the passion of the owners for wine making and hospitality.
You will start with a walk around the property and discover the grape vines and the beautiful surrounding forest. Nathalie and her dog will guide you on foot through the vineyard, explaining her work in the vines, the challenges of a wine producer's life, and organic wine making technics.
After effort comes comfort: Back to the estate, Nathalie will invite you to a homemade tapas tasting sampling some of the local delicacies paired with 3 wines from the estate.
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This excursion involves walking approximately 1,86 miles (3 km) on uneven ground and steps. We recommend you wear hiking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Château La Dauphine: sustainability & wine
Close to Saint Emilion, Château de La Dauphine is a gem, an elegant blend between history and green modernity. Their remarkable wine tourism experiences were recently acknowledged with several gold awards: in 2014 for the Architecture & Landscape category, in 2016 for the food category, in 2018 for Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices and in 2020 for the Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences category. Château de La Dauphine was also 2020 International winner of the contest Best of Wine Tourism.
After a 45 minute-transfer, start a “green tour” with your guide. During this visit you will discover the property’s ethical and environmental initiatives: work in the vineyard, the beehives, biodynamic workshop, aquaponics, the permaculture vegetable garden and the scented garden.
Then, enjoy a delicious tasting of the estate production such as honey, Merlot jelly and three wines.
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This excursion involves walking on uneven ground and steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Dune of Pilat
From the pier, board your local coach, drive West of Bordeaux and cross the Landes de Gascogne forest before arriving in the Arcachon Bay region, a resort famous for its weather and oyster culture. A fragrant oasis surrounded by an immense forest of pine trees; a subdued ocean which nestles up against the wild sand-dunes; a long wreath of fine golden sand. This is Arcachon Bay with clean waters constantly renewed by the tide, and flights of thousand of migratory birds.
Here you will stop in Le Pyla to climb the highest sand dune in Europe with 110 metres height. A wooden stairs allows an easier climbing of the first half. From the top, you will discover a fantastic view over the entire Arcachon Bay in the North, over the Ocean in the West, and over the never ending Landes pine tree forest in the East.
Then, you will go to a nearby oyster farm port where you will visit a typical oyster farm. The owner will explain all about the oyster culture and will invite you to taste oysters with rye bread & butter, and dry white wine.
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This excursion involves walking on uneven ground and sand. Participants must be able to climb the 200 steps of the dune. We recommend you wear hiking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Visit of Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Following a customized tour of the estate, you will visit the owners' private cellar, taste the estate's first wine, both white and red, and the young vines in red.
Today, you will be invited to a special confidential wine tasting at Pessac-Léognan Classified Great Growth Château Smith Haut Lafitte estate. This great growth owes its reputation as "the quintessential Graves" to its superb Günz gravel terroir in a single block. The estate's history dates back to the Crusades. The Scottish navigator Georges Smith acquired the château in the 18th century and Monsieur Duffour-Dubergier, a Mayor of Bordeaux from a famous family of traders, was a subsequent owner.
Since its purchase by Florence and Daniel Cathiard in 1990, Smith Haut Lafitte has become one of the leading lights of Bordeaux thanks to its elegant, powerful red and white wines. In twenty years, the owners have not only brought the wine of Smith Haut Lafitte up to the very highest level, but also restored the château's 16th century tower, completely renovated two underground cellars, built their own cooperage, and introduced such organic methods as horse-drawn ploughing, home-made compost and the use of plant extracts.
Enchanted with this tasting of the finest wines of the Bordeaux wine region, historic cradle of the wine culture in the world, you will return to your ship.
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This tour involves moderate walking on paved and pebbled terrain. You must negotiate various steps to visit the property and its wine cellars. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes. This tour is not recommended to guests with limited mobility or in a wheelchair. This tour is limited to 25 participants.
Preisspanne:
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€€€: zwischen 100 € und 150 €
Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
Saint Emilion village & Château Soutard
There can be no better place to start a visit to this attractive region than UNESCO World Heritage Classified Saint Emilion region and village, heartland of the Merlot grape, which produces delicious, rich, round wines.
The vines on the "hill with a thousand châteaux", reach right up to Saint Emilion's 13th century town walls and surrounding moat dug out of solid rock. Members of the local wine brotherhood, the Jurats, proclaim the vintage banns in much the same way as their ancestors did during the reign of Richard the Lion heart.
You will visit the main monuments of the town: the Collegial church and its magnificent cloister from the 12th century, the ramparts (12th), the marketplace. Strolling in the streets, you will also see the Cadene gate and the King's Tower. You will then have some time at leisure for shopping.
Continue your discovery of the first UNESCO classified village by driving through the vineyard and going to the impressive Château Soutard where you will be explained the techniques of wine making during the visit of the cellars, before a wine tasting.
- This tour involves walking over cobblestone streets and some steps. We recommend you wear flat, comfortable walking shoes. This tour is not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties due to steep cobblestoned streets in Saint-Emilion in addition to several stairs in the château.
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€€: zwischen 50 € und 100 €
Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
Battle of Normandy in Hedgerows hell
Carentan was one of the main strategic point during the landing. Today, discover its strategical sites, and visit a museum dedicated to the infamous Battle of the hedgerows which took place in June and July 1944.
First reach the Normandy Victory Museum, located in Catz on an old American airfield, runway A10. The museum is organized in 17 chronological scenes, offering the visitor a real interactive experience at the heart of the Normandy countryside. Made up of fifteen vintage vehicles, hundreds of mannequins in uniform and several thousand genuine objects, the collections presented are valued by a realistic background depicting the hell of the war.
The hyperrealist dioramas will make you relive on D-Day, and especially the "Battle of the hedgerows", operation Cobra and the counterattack of Mortain – unknown strands of the battle of Normandy. The Normandy Victory Museum also intends to emphasize the role played by women during the conflict, especially within the various auxiliary corps of the American forces.
Then, board your coach for a panoramic tour of the strategical highlights around Carentan. See the “Dead Man’s Corner”, the cursed drop zone of Angoville-au-Plain and learn how the link between the landing beaches of Omaha Beach and Utah Beach was established to form a single front, thanks to the taking of Carentan by the 101st Airborne Division.
Drive back to Cherbourg.
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This excursion involves walking on mostly flat ground. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
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From the pier, leave Cherbourg and drive to Sainte-Mère church, located in the middle of the traditional Normandy livestock breeding area. This town brutally entered the news headlines in 1944 when the US 82nd Airborne Division troops landed here and liberated Sainte-Mère church on June 6th.
Here, follow your guide for a walking tour of the village. Just in front of the Town Hall, you will see Milestone Zero symbolizing the start of the Road to Freedom. Inside the church, a modern stained-glass window features the American parachute drop.
The tour continues with a scenic drive to Sainte-Marie-du-Mont. Take this opportunity to learn more about the war, passing by Utah Beach and Crisbecq Battery before you return directly to Cherbourg.
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This excursion involves walking on mostly flat ground. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Photostops will be made during the scenic drive. Crisbecq Battery entrance fees are not included.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Normandy traditions
Foodies can celebrate on this lovely half-day tour that takes you into the countryside to two epicurean destinations. Begin with a motorcoach ride through this lush region dotted with tiny villages and fragrant apple orchards.
Your first destination is the village of Sortosville-en-Beaumont, where you will find La Maison du Biscuit, a renowned bakery, family-owned for five generations. During the free time, visit at your convenience the tearoom where hot beverages accompany a variety of baked specialties and peruse the gourmet shop, brimming with nibbles and delights.
Re-board the motorcoach and continue on to Théo Capelle traditional distillery specializing in Calvados, an apple brandy. Visit the distillery to learn how an apple goes from tree to glass. Your guide will explain the process as you tour the facility and then invite you to a tasting of the Calvados, Pommeau and ciders made on the premises.
Relax during the ride back to port.
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We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
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