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Star Collector: Iberian Charms & Splendors
Aug 30, 2027 — Sep 15, 2027
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BORDEAUX → BARCELONA
16 Nights on Star Explorer
Begin your voyage in Bordeaux, France, visiting picturesque destinations on your way to Barcelona, Spain. An overnight stay in Bordeaux allows you to savor world-renowned wines. Sail on to Bilbao, Spain, and enjoy another overnight. Continue to Gijon, Spain, known for its maritime heritage, before heading to Vigo, Spain. Discover the charm of Porto, Portugal, with its riverside vistas. In Lisbon, Portugal, experience an overnight stay that lets you wander through the narrow streets of Alfama. Next, sail to Seville, Spain, where an overnight stay allows time to explore the grand Seville Cathedral. Cross over to Tangier, Morocco, where the vibrant souks offer a taste of Moroccan charm. Continue to Malaga, Spain, birthplace of Picasso. In Cartagena, uncover Roman ruins. Valencia, with its futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, is the next stop before concluding your journey in Barcelona.
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Enjoy overnight stays in four ports of call – Bordeaux, France; Bilbao, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; and Seville, Spain, allowing you to make the most of your time in these magnificent cities.
Spend two days in Seville, Spain, your gateway to Cordoba, and home of three UNESCO sites including Alcazar Palace.
Visit the Museo Del Teatro Romano in Cartagena, Spain to learn about how Cartagena was built and to see a historic Roman Theater up close. This theater once held over 7000 people.
Spend multiple days in Bordeaux, France, giving you ample time to explore the wines of the Left Bank and Right Bank.
In Tangier, Morocco, wander through the narrow streets of the historic medina, filled with bustling markets, colorful alleyways, traditional shops, and historic buildings.
In Lisbon, explore the Belem Tower and the Monastery of the Hieronymites, both impressive UNESCO Heritage sites.
Your overnight in Bilbao allows you to explore the local town one day and visit nearby San Sebastian the next.
Pack light with complimentary daily laundry service.
Bordeaux has long been known as La Belle au Bois Dormant, Sleeping Beauty. And while the beauty part is undeniable, the sleeping part could be argued. Sure, the region is filled with treasures from long ago, including more than 350 historic monuments and buildings in the city alone. But the capital of Aquitaine is also home to a vibrant culture and, as oenophiles well know, is the gateway to some of France's most famous vineyards. In this UNESCO World Heritage city, 13th century cathedrals and 18th century palaces are commonplace. Venture beyond the city's borders to the chateaux of the Médoc region or to Saint-Émilion, a breathtaking medieval village set among the vineyards that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bordeaux has long been known as La Belle au Bois Dormant, Sleeping Beauty. And while the beauty part is undeniable, the sleeping part could be argued. Sure, the region is filled with treasures from long ago, including more than 350 historic monuments and buildings in the city alone. But the capital of Aquitaine is also home to a vibrant culture and, as oenophiles well know, is the gateway to some of France's most famous vineyards. In this UNESCO World Heritage city, 13th century cathedrals and 18th century palaces are commonplace. Venture beyond the city's borders to the chateaux of the Médoc region or to Saint-Émilion, a breathtaking medieval village set among the vineyards that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Three impressive sea walls protect Saint-Jean-de-Luz’s famous long beach of fine sand making it perfect for swimming. It is also famous for delicious and rustic-style Basque cuisine and its close proximity to well-known Biarritz, an eclectic place of posh restaurants, cozy pizza parlors, beautiful beaches with therapeutic waters popular for surfing and is a preferred haunt of the rich and famous.
Three impressive sea walls protect Saint-Jean-de-Luz’s famous long beach of fine sand making it perfect for swimming. It is also famous for delicious and rustic-style Basque cuisine and its close proximity to well-known Biarritz, an eclectic place of posh restaurants, cozy pizza parlors, beautiful beaches with therapeutic waters popular for surfing and is a preferred haunt of the rich and famous.
The resort town of San Sebastian on the beautiful Bay of Biscay is known for two golden-sand beaches, Playa de la Concha and Playa de Ondarreta. Walk along the picturesque bayside promenade lined with world-renowned restaurants. The cobblestoned Old Town features vibrant pintxo bars featuring local tapas favorites and upscale boutiques. A soaring statue of Christ overlooks this culinary capital of Spain.
The industrial port of Bilbao is surrounded by lovely green mountains, fertile landscapes with lush forests, steep coasts and the Bay of Biscay. Famed for the curvy, titanium-covered Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum, other sites of Bilbao include the Euskalduna Conference and Music Centre, Norman Foster's Underground, towers designed by architects Arata Isozaki and Cesar Pelli, and an airport designed by Calatrava.
Gijon started out as a quiet fishing village some 3,000 years ago and there are many remnants of its passage through time. Explore the colorful houses and shops of Cimadevilla, the old quarter. There are ancient Roman baths at Termas Romanas. Rent a bike and ride the 13 miles of bike lanes past the many outstanding outdoor sculptures. Before you leave, try a glass of the local apple cider, or sidra.
See the twisting streets, old mansions, and beautiful plazas of the old district, parts of which have survived since medieval times. Dine on fresh seafood found all over Vigo but especially in the famous El Berbes Quarter. Or head further afield to Santiago de Compostela, where a magnificent cathedral has greeted pilgrims since the 9th century.
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