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April 29 to May 7, 2011
Portugal, Spain, Guernsey Island, France
aboard the exclusively chartered M.S. LE BOREAL
From the old-world sophistication of Portugal to the artistic riches of Spain’s Basque Country and the rugged beauty of France’s Côte Sauvage, a riveting canvas of historic seaports and mountainous coastlines is awaiting you.
Join fellow alumni and friends aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe M.S. LE BOREAL. Linger over a glass of hearty port beside the Douro River in Oporto. Walk in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims on the St. James Way in Santiago de Compostela. Cruise along a rocky stretch of Spain’s Costa Verde to the honey-colored streets and medieval monuments of the hilly principality of Asturias. Observe the intriguing balance of age-old traditions and modern touches in Bilbao, with a visit to the illustrious Guggenheim Museum. Survey the sheer cliffs and rolling moorlands of France’s “Beautiful Island,” Belle-Île-en-mer.
A special component of this offering is the exclusive “C’est Bon! Culinary Traditions” program, which celebrates the regional cuisines, wines and local foods of our ports of call. By special arrangement, join Bon Appétit magazine’s former Food Editor, Kristine Kidd, on a gastronomic journey like no other. Enjoy culinary lectures by Kristine and a special cooking demonstration by the master chef of the M.S. LE BOREAL. Enrich your appreciation of these coastal regions’ delightful traditions and flavors by participating in the optional “C’est Bon! Culinary Traditions” excursions, which feature exclusive tastings, visits and touring, accompanied by Kristine.
Experience more of these remarkable cultures by choosing the Pre-Cruise Option in romantic Lisbon, Portugal, and/or the Post-Cruise Option in cosmopolitan Paris, France.
This intriguing travel program, an exceptional value featuring some of western Europe’s most enchanting treasures and four UNESCO World Heritage sites, is sure to sell out quickly. Make your reservation today!
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