OUT OF ROTATION | Stock Photography | A typical boat at Porto, a coastal city in Northwest, Norte, Portugal
OUT OF ROTATION | Stock Photography | A typical boat at Porto, a coastal city in Northwest, Norte, Portugal
ExpeditionsPortugal, France and the UK: Castles, Coastlines and Cuisine

Portugal, France and the UK: Castles, Coastlines and Cuisine

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Sail north through the rich cultural tapestry of Atlantic Europe on a journey from Portugal to Ireland, discovering regions deeply tied to the ocean through maritime heritage, coastal cuisine and dramatic shorelines. Experience port wine in its birthplace, trace Celtic legacies from Brittany to Wales and hike rugged coastlines that have inspired artists and legends alike. Along the way, taste the local flavors of each land—fresh seafood, farm-fresh Cornish fare, Breton crêpes and more, each telling its own story of place and tradition. 

Highlights

Lighthouse on coastal island with horizon at South Stack in Holyhead, North Wales
  • Follow a Celtic thread through Brittany, Cornwall and Wales, where shared traditions and maritime histories connect these culturally rich coastal regions

  • Taste your way through the Atlantic, sampling port in Porto, seafood in Brittany and hearty, local fare in Cornwall

  • Hike three iconic coastlines, from the windswept cliffs of Brittany to Cornwall’s craggy moors and Wales’s wild headlands

  • Explore Porto’s Ribeira district, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Quimper’s historic center

  • Step into seafaring history in legendary ports, island castles and fishing towns shaped by centuries of life at the ocean’s edge

From

$5,620

/ per person

Does not include any flights

dates
Apr
duration
9 Days
starts at
Lisbon, Portugal
ends at
Dublin, Ireland

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Explorations 2025-27

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From

$5,620

/ per person

dates
Apr
duration
9 Days
starts at
Lisbon, Portugal
ends at
Dublin, Ireland

View our brochure for more details

Explorations 2025-27

From

$5,620

/ per person

dates
Apr
duration
9 Days
starts at
Lisbon, Portugal
ends at
Dublin, Ireland

View our brochure for more details

Explorations 2025-27

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