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DESCRIPTION:European Coastal Cruise\nA Cultural and Culinary Journey from L
 isbon to London\n\n10 Days | 9 Nights\n\nSail the western coast of Europe 
 aboard the World Voyager\, a deluxe small ship exclusively chartered for t
 his cultural and culinary journey. Travel from Lisbon to London and immers
 e yourself in the rich heritage — and flavorful traditions — of Portug
 al\, Spain\, and France. Explore the UNESCO-listed old towns of Porto and 
 Santiago de Compostela\, and stand in awe of Mont-Saint-Michel\, the iconi
 c medieval abbey and World Heritage site. Gain deeper insight into history
  with presentations by guest speaker Dwight David Eisenhower II\, historia
 n and grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower\, as he brings added mean
 ing to your exploration of Normandy’s D-Day landmarks. Personalize your 
 experience with Traveler’s Choice excursions designed to suit your inter
 ests. In Porto\, opt for a guided tour of medieval landmarks or enjoy a ta
 sting of the city’s renowned port wine and cheeses. In Bilbao\, choose b
 etween exploring the renowned Guggenheim Museum or attending a hands-on Ba
 sque cooking demonstration highlighting the bold\, fresh flavors of northe
 rn Spain. Your unforgettable voyage concludes in the dynamic city of Londo
 n.\n\nItinerary:\n\nDay 1: Depart Home City\n\nDay 2: Lisbon\, Portugal | 
 Embark World Voyager\n\nDay 3: Leixões | Porto\n\nDay 4: La Coruña\, Spa
 in | Santiago de Compostela\n\nDay 5: Santander | Bilbao\n\nDay 6: Day at 
 Sea\n\nDay 7: St. Malo\, France | Mont-Saint-Michel\n\nDay 8: Honfleur | D
 -Day Sites\n\nDay 9: Cruise the English Channel | London\, England\n\nDay 
 10: London | Disembark ship | Return to Home City\n\nHighlights:\n\nCruise
  for 8 nights from Lisbon\, Portugal\, to London\, England\, aboard World 
 Voyager\,\nan exclusively chartered\, deluxe small ship.\n\nExclusive gues
 t speaker Dwight David Eisenhower II\, grandson of President Dwight\nD. Ei
 senhower.\n\nSpecially arranged excursion to Mont-Saint-Michel\, the stunn
 ing and historic tidal island.\n\nThree UNESCO World Heritage sites: Histo
 ric Center of Porto\, Santiago de Compostela (Old Town) and Mont-Saint-Mic
 hel and its bay.\n\nIncluded meals | 2 receptions\, 8 breakfasts\, 7 lunch
 es and 8 dinners.\n\nLisbon Pre-Tour Extension and London Post-Tour Extens
 ion. (Available at additional cost.)\n\nProgram Features:\n\nYour Travel P
 rogram\n\n8-night cruise from Lisbon\, Portugal\, to London\, England.\n\n
 Elegantly appointed\, deluxe suite or stateroom.\n\nDeluxe motor coach tra
 nsfers during the Land Program.\n\nCaptain’s Welcome and Farewell Recept
 ions.\n\nComplimentary nonpremium liquor\, house wine\, beer\, nonalcoholi
 c beverages and minibar service throughout the cruise\; complimentary hous
 e wine\, beer and nonalcoholic beverages at meals during excursions.\n\nIn
 cluded meals | 2 receptions\, 8 breakfasts\, 7 lunches and 8 dinners.\n\nC
 omplimentary Wi-Fi access (conditions permitting).\n\nDelve into D-Day his
 tory while visiting the Normandy battlefields with special guest speaker D
 wight David Eisenhower II\, grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. \n
 \nLearn more about local culinary traditions and regional dishes during an
  onboard cooking demonstration with a local chef.\n\nTraveler’s Choice:\
 n\nElevate your experience with a selection of included excursions. Join t
 he excursion of your choice in the following locations:\n\nPorto: Medieval
  monuments of Porto tour or port wine and cheese tasting.\n\nBilbao: Gugge
 nheim Museum and city tour or Aspaldiko Basque cooking demonstration.\n\nU
 NESCO:\n\nPalacio da Bolsa and the Ribeira district in Porto's historic ce
 nter.\n\nPlaza del Obradoiro and Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.\n\nM
 ont-Saint-Michel\, the fortified medieval abbey that crowns a tidal island
 .\n\nalways included:\n\nTransfers and luggage handling abroad for passeng
 ers who book their air through Gohagan & Company.\n\nExperienced\, English
 -speaking local guides for included excursions.\n\nGratuities to local gui
 des and drivers on included excursions and transfers.\n\nComplimentary wat
 er in your room and on excursions.\n\nHospitality desk.\n\nExperienced Goh
 agan & Company Travel Directors at your service.\n\nComplimentary audio he
 adset during guided excursions.\n\nAccommodations:\n\nWorld Voyager\n\nDes
 igned with a 1940s’ aesthetic inspired by the new millennium\, World Voy
 ager is a modern classic.  Complete with sumptuous accommodations\, attent
 ive service\, globally inspired gourmet cuisine and unlimited premium cock
 tails\, this small ship is designed for you to explore the world in relaxe
 d\, unhurried luxury. Aboard the World Voyager you will find everything yo
 u want and need. With three decks of spacious and elevated accommodations\
 , multiple onboard dining options\, spa and sauna amenities\, social space
 s for gathering with your fellow travelers and more\, World Voyager has be
 en designed to deliver relaxed luxury and highly personalized service.\n\n
 Lisbon pre-tour Extension\n\n4 Days | 3 Nights\n\nGet to know the spirited
  city of Lisbon before your cruise. The Dom Pedro Lisbon\, your home in Li
 sbon\, is ideally located for exploring. A city tour includes a stop at on
 e of Lisbon’s famous scenic viewpoints and a guided walk through the Bai
 rro Alto and Chiado neighborhoods. A dinner and fado performance round out
  the included activities. Enjoy free time to explore the city on your own.
  A hospitality desk at the hotel is available to help you plan your time.\
 n\nLondon pOST-tour Extension\n\n3 Days | 2 Nights\n\nConclude your journe
 y with two nights in London at the InterContinental London Park Lane. Afte
 r disembarking the ship in the heart of London\, join an included tour of 
 the Churchill War Rooms for a fascinating look at London’s role in World
  War II. Enjoy ample free time to become acquainted with London. Visit the
  hospitality desk at the hotel for inspiration and assistance for planning
  your days.\n\nContact\n\nTo register for this trip\, please call 1-800-92
 2-3088.
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