Destination:
Portugal,
United Kingdom,
Duration:
13 days
Style:
Adventure,
Travel Period:
September 2027 - September 2027
Overview
This voyage pairs the fine food and wine of France, Spain and Portugal with the best cruising experience at sea. After a pre-cruise exploration of Liverpool, board Crystal Symphony for an epicurean voyage of the Atlantic as A&K’s Expedition Team and expert local guides highlight the culinary traditions of Brittany, the wines of Bordeaux and the Douro Valley, and the pintxos of the Basque Country.
Begin with a stay at The Municipal Hotel Liverpool
Our party of 60 A&K guests boards Crystal Symphony’s 11-day cruise from Liverpool to Lisbon to experience the exceptional dining, entertainment, service and suites that have earned Crystal the title of “World’s Best Cruise”
Your menu of included A&K shore excursions and onboard enrichment from the Expedition Team spans a host of interests such as history, architecture, art, food, wine and active pursuits
Gain an insider’s perspective with explorations of Brittany’s lesser-visited enclaves of Brest and Nantes
Private, curated tastings showcase the celebrated wines of Bordeaux, Porto and the Douro Valley
Take in the best of Basque Country, including Bilbao’s stunning Guggenheim Museum
Journey details
- Walking over uneven terrain is required when visiting some sites. There are also optional, challenging hikes.
- Minimum age is 6 years old
- Excursion on September 2
- Disembarkation in Lisbon on September 13 by 9:00 a.m.; transfer to Lisbon (LIS) airport
What's Included
- Custom:
A pre-cruise hotel stay, complete with excursions
- Guides:
Engaging onboard lectures and workshops from our acclaimed Expedition Team
- EC Cultural Shore Excrusions:
Your choice of expertly guided A&K shore excursions
- EC Crystal Food:
Nine world-class dining options, including the only Nobu restaurant at sea
- EC Crystal Drink:
Unlimited house drinks, including champagne, onboard
- A&K Support: Round-the-clock, on-call support from A&K’s experts
- Custom:
English-speaking staff, including a doctor
- On Board Wi-Fi:
Complimentary Wi-Fi and use of an in-suite tablet
- EC Crystal Bathroom:
Ortigia bath amenities and Etro robes
- Travelling Valet:
Laundry and shoeshine services
- Travelling Bell Boy:
Private balcony and butler service
- EC Crystal Entertainment:
Crystal’s celebrated lineup of nightly onboard entertainment
- Transfers: Airport meet-and-greet with private transfers
- Gratuities:
All staff and crew gratuities, port charges and taxes
Start:Liverpool , United Kingdom
Finish:Lisbon , Portugal
Finish:Lisbon , Portugal
Type:Group tour (max 60)
Tripcode:
107162
Options and details
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Liverpool, England – A City’s Undaunting Spirit
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Day 2 - Liverpool – Fab Four Legacy
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Day 3 - Liverpool – Welcome Aboard
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Day 4 - Day At Sea
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Day 5 - Brest
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Day 6 - Montoir de Bretagne
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Day 7 - Bordeaux
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Day 8 - Bordeaux
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Day 9 - Bordeaux
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Day 10 - Bilbao
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Day 11 - Day At Sea
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Day 12 - Oporto
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Day 13 - Depart Lisbon – The Voyage Ends
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Travel Partner
A&K is the world leader in luxury travel and they offer everything from inspiring tailor-made adventures to Small Group Journeys, Luxury Expedition Cruises and epic Private Jet Journeys.
Tripcode: 107162
Start:Liverpool , United Kingdom
Finish:Lisbon , Portugal
Finish:Lisbon , Portugal
Type:Group tour (max 60)
Tripcode:
147407
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