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Cultural Gems of the Iberian Peninsula and France from Portsmouth

Name: Cultural Gems of the Iberian Peninsula and France from Portsmouth (A22708PO)
Brand: Newmarket Holidays
SKU: 98043

Cultural Gems of the Iberian Peninsula and France from Portsmouth

Sail from Portsmouth on a delightful springtime journey that explores the artistic, architectural, and historical heart of Western Europe. Begin in El Ferrol, your gateway to Santiago de Compostela. In Santander, enjoy golden beaches and elegant promenades, or delve into the city’s Belle Époque charm. Dock in Getxo to experience Bilbao’s lively cultural scene, from the iconic Guggenheim Museum to its buzzing old town. Discover the beautiful Médoc wine region from Le Verdon and take a stroll through the pretty streets of Le Palais on Belle-Île. Enjoy some stops in Brest and Cherbourg before a final visit to Cornish Fowey, with time to wander around its picturesque harbours and literary links.

Explore Santiago de Compostela and Bilbao.

Discover picturesque French ports including Brest and Cherbourg.

Enjoy relaxing sea days to unwind.

Experience the unique culture and landscapes of northern Spain and France.

Arrive: 0500hrs
Depart: 1800hrs

In Le Palais, on the island of Belle-Ile-en-Mer, immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of the Brittany coastline. Discover charming coastal walks, visit the historic Vauban Citadel for stunning views, or enjoy a leisurely afternoon exploring the village’s markets and cafes. Le Palais is where serene nature meets authentic French island life, giving you a taste of tranquillity.

Please note: Some ports may be at anchor, only accessible by launch or tender. Please call for details. Itinerary timings are provided as a guideline and are subject to change.

A sunny day at the Château de Brest in France

Comfortable, contemporary cabins and suites that feature TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and individually controlled air conditioning
A wide choice of British and International cuisine every day throughout your cruise
Plenty to do during the day, including playing bridge, practising your steps on the dancefloor and interesting, expert-led lectures to attend
A full programme of evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music
Full use of the ship’s on-board leisure facilities
All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance)
Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up point

Departure point	Departure date		Price (per person)	Availability
Portsmouth	April 2027 - May 2027		from £1,459 pp	1 date available
Portsmouth	28 Apr 2027 Wednesday 13 days 10 May 2027 Monday		from £1,459

Cabin type	Standard from	Upgrade from
Suite: Deck 7, 8, 9, 10, 12	from £3,629 / pp	+ £301 / pp
Balcony: Deck 9, 10	from £3,379 / pp	+ £303 / pp
Oceanview: Deck 7, 8, 9, 10	from £1,979 / pp	+ £301 / pp
Inside: Deck 7, 8, 9, 10, 12	from £1,459 / pp	+ £303 / pp

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

European Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) - EES is a new digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of most European countries. Once introduced, when you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will also have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system will register your entry on arrival and your exit when departing. You will only need to do this on your first entry into Europe after the scheme starts.

The EES scheme is not live yet - the latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees_en. We recommend keeping yourself updated on the planned commencement date and, once live, ensure you are familiar with the process.

For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operational at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side. For further information please visit the ABTA website here.

Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.

European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) -Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU. ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen counties.

The ETIAS system is not live yet - the latest information can be found at www.etias.com. We recommend keeping yourself updated on the planned commencement date and, once live (and if applicable to you), apply for your ETIAS in good time prior to travel.

Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service here.

Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.

Terms and conditions:

Buy One Get One Half Price offer is available on new bookings made from 09:00 26th June 2025 until 23:59 30th September 2025 inclusive. All offers are capacity controlled and subject to availability and may be withdrawn without notice at any time. Buy One Get One Half Price offer applies to the cruise fare only on any Ambition sailing departing between 24/03/2027 - 12/04/2028, and on any Ambience sailing departing between 24/03/2027 - 14/04/2028, applicable on all twin grades. Solo travellers will get a 25% off the applicable full single fare over the same period. Please note this promotion is not applicable to any festive/in port events or any booking made outside of the above sailing dates. See full terms and conditions here.

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