This unique eight-day cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe M.S. Le Boreal explores the western coasts of Portugal, Spain and France and one of the United Kingdom’s Channel Islands. Set your own pace by choosing from the attractively priced shore excursions or spending time at leisure. Visit Oporto, Portugal; walk in the ancient pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela; cruise Spain’s Costa Verde; visit the Guggenheim Museum; and magnificent landscapes of Belle-Île-en-mer and Guernsey. Led by a culinary expert, the exclusive “C’est Bon! Culinary Traditions” program offers culinary lectures, demonstrations and tastings, and a selection of specially arranged optional shore excursions. A Lisbon Pre-Cruise Option and a Paris Post-Cruise Option are offered.

ITINERARY   BROCHURE

ACTIVITY LEVEL Active - some physical fitness required

This tour will not be accompanied by an alumni host.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Cruise aboard the deluxe M.S. Le Boreal, which incorporates the latest in ship design and environmental technology, with the intimacy and personal service of a luxury small ship.
- Enjoy an exclusive seven-night itinerary along the coast of Western Europe from Lisbon to Honfleur, with port calls in Portugal, Spain, England and France.
- Discover some of Western Europe’s most captivating treasures
- See Oporto’s stately architecture and picturesque harbor, tour the exquisite monuments of Santiago de Compostela and the medieval landmarks of La Coruña, explore the historic Asturias region and the charming islands of Guernsey and Belle-Île-en-mer, and visit the Basque port of Bilbao, including the Old Quarter and the world-famous Guggenheim Museum.
- Explore the local flavors through the “C’est Bon! Culinary Traditions” program—optional excursions with an emphasis on fine regional cuisine, informative lectures by a professional culinary writer and cooking demonstrations by master chefs.

INCLUDED FEATURES
- Seven-night cruise from Lisbon, Portugal, to Honfleur, France, with port calls at Leixões (Oporto), Portugal; Villagarcia (Santiago de Compostela) La Coruña, Gijon and Bilbao, Spain; Belle-Île-en-mer, France; and Guernsey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom.
- Spacious and elegant outside accommodations with private bathroom and individual stateroom climate control.
- Captain’s welcome and farewell receptions.
- All meals—Continental breakfast, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and late-evening snack—throughout the cruise, featuring fine international and regional cuisine, served at single, unassigned seatings.
- Complimentary house wine, beer, soft drinks, mineral water, coffee and tea with lunch and dinner.

WEB RESOURCES
Oporto
Santiago de Compostela
Ovideo
Bilbao
Guernsey, Channel Islands

All prices are per-person, based on double occupancy. Unless otherwise stated, prices do not include air. Dates, itineraries, and prices are subject to change.

To inquire about this tour, please contact The Ohio State Alumni Tour Office at 614-292-2372 or 800-852-TOUR (8687).