Northern Europe cruise

LISBON To LONDON (Greenwich)

Sep 17, 2019 To Duration 9 Days Silver Whisper

Departure

Sep 17

2019

Duration

Days

Ship

Silver Whisper

From

US$ 5,670

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Suites & fares

Voyage Number : 4924

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Itinerary & excursions

6 Ports

4 Countries

The world of food and wine opens itself up to you in this epicurean tour of regions each more flavourful than the last. From pasteis de nata in Lisbon to bangers and mash in London, travel with taste around Portugal, Spain and France. Rich with history as well as gastronomy, travel with taste on a journey that takes in a Romanesque monastery, British heritage and naval traditions.

Voyage Number: 4924

Please note that the following excursions are provided as a sample of what may be offered on this voyage and are subject to change. We invite guests to visit my.silversea.com 120 days prior to sailing for the most updated information.

Day

LISBON

Portugal

Tue 17 Sep

Tuesday 17 Sep

Departure 6:00 PM

Spread over a string of seven hills north of the Rio Tejo (Tagus River) estuary, Lisbon presents an intriguing variety of faces to those who negotiate its switchback streets. In the oldest neighborhoods, stepped alleys whose street pattern dates back to Moorish times are lined with pastel-color houses decked with laundry; here and there, miradouros (vantage points) afford spectacular river or city views. In the grand 18th-century center, calçada à portuguesa (black-and-white mosaic cobblestone) sidewalks border wide boulevards. Elétricos (trams) clank through the streets, and blue-and-white azulejos (painted and glazed ceramic tiles) adorn churches, restaurants, and fountains. Of course, parts of Lisbon lack charm. Even some downtown areas have lost their classic Portuguese appearance as the city has become more cosmopolitan: shiny office blocks have replaced some 19th- and 20th-century art nouveau buildings. Read more And centenarian trams share the streets with "fast trams" and noisy automobiles. Lisbon bears the mark of an incredible heritage with laid-back pride. In preparing to host the 1998 World Exposition, Lisbon spruced up public buildings, overhauled its subway system, and completed an impressive second bridge across the river. Today the former Expo site is an expansive riverfront development known as Parque das Nações, and the city is a popular port of call for cruises, whose passengers disembark onto a revitalized waterfront. Downtown, all the main squares have been overhauled one by one. In its heyday in the 16th century, Lisbon was a pioneer of the first wave of globalization. Now, the empire is striking back, with Brazilians and people from the former Portuguese colonies in Africa enriching the city’s ethnic mix. There are also more than a few people from other European countries who are rapidly becoming integrated. But Lisbon's intrinsic, slightly disorganized, one-of-a-kind charm hasn't vanished in the contemporary mix. Lisboetas (people from Lisbon) are at ease pulling up café chairs and perusing newspapers against any backdrop, whether it reflects the progress and commerce of today or the riches that once poured in from Asia, South America, and Africa. And quiet courtyards and sweeping viewpoints are never far away. Despite rising prosperity (and costs) since Portugal entered the European Community in 1986, and the more recent tourism boom, prices for most goods and services are still lower than most other European countries. You can still find affordable places to eat and stay, and with distances between major sights fairly small, taxis are astonishingly cheap. All this means that Lisbon is not only a treasure chest of historical monuments, but also a place where you won’t use up all your own hard-earned treasure. Though Baixa, or downtown, was Lisbon’s government and business center for two centuries until the mid-20th century, the most ancient part of the city lies on the slopes of a hill to its east. Most visitors start their exploration there, in Alfama. All but the very fittest ride the antique 28 eléctrico (streetcar) most of the way up to Saint George’s Castle (or take the 737 bus or a taxi all the way up). The views from its ramparts afford a crash course in the city’s topography. You can then wander downhill to absorb the atmosphere (and more views) in the winding streets below. There are several museums and other major sights in this area, so give yourself plenty of time. Baixa itself is interesting mostly for its imposing architecture and its bustling squares, as well as an unusual cast-iron elevator that affords yet more panoramic views. But a new design museum is what persuades most visitors to linger. On the slope to the west is the chic Chiado district, traditionally the city’s intellectual center, with theaters, galleries, and literary cafés. A little farther uphill is the Bairro Alto. Originally founded by the Jesuits (whose church is among Lisbon’s finest), it was long known for rather sinful pursuits and today is a great place for barhopping. Both neighborhoods are great places to shop. Modern Lisbon, meanwhile, begins just north of Baixa. The city’s tree-lined central axis, the Avenida da Liberdade, forges up to the Praça Marquês de Pombal roundabout, with a rather formal park beyond. Dotted around the area north of here are major museums and other sights. West of Baixa, along the river, former docklands such as Alcântara are now home to stylish restaurants and nightclubs, as well as the odd museum. Farther west is historic Belém, which boasts yet more museums—and some famous pastries. On the city’s eastern flank, the Parque das Nações has family-oriented attractions and green spaces.

OPORTO

Portugal

7 Excursions

Wed 18 Sep

Wednesday 18 Sep

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

DAY AT SEA

Thu 19 Sep

Thursday 19 Sep

BILBAO

Spain

11 Excursions

Fri 20 Sep

Friday 20 Sep

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Time in Bilbao (Bilbo, in Euskera) may be recorded as BG or AG (Before Guggenheim or After Guggenheim). Never has a single monument of art and architecture so radically changed a city. Frank Gehry's stunning museum, Norman Foster's sleek subway system, the Santiago Calatrava glass footbridge and airport, the leafy César Pelli Abandoibarra park and commercial complex next to the Guggenheim, and the Philippe Starck AlhóndigaBilbao cultural center have contributed to an unprecedented cultural revolution in what was once the industry capital of the Basque Country.Greater Bilbao contains almost 1 million inhabitants, nearly half the total population of the Basque Country. Founded in 1300 by Vizcayan noble Diego López de Haro, Bilbao became an industrial center in the mid-19th century, largely because of the abundance of minerals in the surrounding hills. Read more An affluent industrial class grew up here, as did the working class in suburbs that line the Margen Izquierda (Left Bank) of the Nervión estuary.Bilbao's new attractions get more press, but the city's old treasures still quietly line the banks of the rust-color Nervión River. The Casco Viejo (Old Quarter)—also known as Siete Calles (Seven Streets)—is a charming jumble of shops, bars, and restaurants on the river's Right Bank, near the Puente del Arenal bridge. This elegant proto-Bilbao nucleus was carefully restored after devastating floods in 1983. Throughout the Casco Viejo are ancient mansions emblazoned with family coats of arms, wooden doors, and fine ironwork balconies. The most interesting square is the 64-arch Plaza Nueva, where an outdoor market is pitched every Sunday morning.Walking the banks of the Nervión is a satisfying jaunt. After all, this was how—while out on a morning jog—Guggenheim director Thomas Krens first discovered the perfect spot for his project, nearly opposite the right bank's Deusto University. From the Palacio de Euskalduna upstream to the colossal Mercado de la Ribera, parks and green zones line the river. César Pelli's Abandoibarra project fills in the half mile between the Guggenheim and the Euskalduna bridge with a series of parks, the Deusto University library, the Meliá Bilbao Hotel, and a major shopping center.On the left bank, the wide, late-19th-century boulevards of the Ensanche neighborhood, such as Gran Vía (the main shopping artery) and Alameda de Mazarredo, are the city's more formal face. Bilbao's cultural institutions include, along with the Guggenheim, a major museum of fine arts (the Museo de Bellas Artes) and an opera society (Asociación Bilbaína de Amigos de la Ópera, or ABAO) with 7,000 members from Spain and southern France. In addition, epicureans have long ranked Bilbao's culinary offerings among the best in Spain. Don't miss a chance to ride the trolley line, the Euskotram, for a trip along the river from Atxuri Station to Basurto's San Mamés soccer stadium, reverently dubbed "la Catedral del Fútbol" (the Cathedral of Football).

11 Excursions

Accessible Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum (for Limited Mobility Guests)

Basque Hiking

Bilbao & Guggenheim Museum

Guernica & Basque Coast

Marques de Riscal and Laguardia

San Sebastian

San Sebastian with lunch

Silver Shore Privato - Bilbao by Private Car with Guide - Full-Day

Silver Shore Privato - Bilbao by Private Car with Guide - Half Day

Silver Shore Privato - Bilbao by Private Van with Guide - Full-Day

Silver Shore Privato - Bilbao by Private Van with Guide - Half-Day

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BORDEAUX

France

22 Excursions

Sat 21 Sep

Saturday 21 Sep

Arrive 1:00 PM -

Accessible Bordeaux Old Town and Place de la Bourse (for Limited Mobility Guests)

Bordeaux & Medoc Wine Chateau with Lunch - back to Le Verdon

Bordeaux By Segway

Bordeaux biking tour

Château Smith Haut Lafitte Private Visit

Cooking Class at Relais & Château Michelin Star restaurant Saint-James' School - back to Le Verdon

Dinner at the Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Medoc & St. Emilion by Helicopter

Médoc & Château Cordeillan-Bages Lunch

Médoc & Château Cordeillan-Bages Lunch - back to Le Verdon

Médoc Wine Château Visit

Panoramic Bordeaux & Wine Museum

Panoramic Bordeaux & Wine Tasting

Prestigious tastings at Château Marquis de Terme

Silver Shore Privato - Private Car & Guide (Full-Day)

Silver Shore Privato - Private Car & Guide (Half-Day)

Silver Shore Privato - Private Van & Guide (Full-Day)

Silver Shore Privato - Private Van & Guide (Half-Day)

St. Emilion by Hot-Air Balloon

UNESCO Village of St. Emilion

Village of St Emilion & Chateaux Visit

Visit and Lunch at Classified Château Kirwan in Medoc - back to Le Verdon

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BORDEAUX

France

22 Excursions

Sun 22 Sep

Sunday 22 Sep

Departure 11:59 PM

Accessible Bordeaux Old Town and Place de la Bourse (for Limited Mobility Guests)

Bordeaux & Medoc Wine Chateau with Lunch - back to Le Verdon

Bordeaux By Segway

Bordeaux biking tour

Château Smith Haut Lafitte Private Visit

Cooking Class at Relais & Château Michelin Star restaurant Saint-James' School - back to Le Verdon

Dinner at the Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Medoc & St. Emilion by Helicopter

Médoc & Château Cordeillan-Bages Lunch

Médoc & Château Cordeillan-Bages Lunch - back to Le Verdon

Médoc Wine Château Visit

Panoramic Bordeaux & Wine Museum

Panoramic Bordeaux & Wine Tasting

Prestigious tastings at Château Marquis de Terme

Silver Shore Privato - Private Car & Guide (Full-Day)

Silver Shore Privato - Private Car & Guide (Half-Day)

Silver Shore Privato - Private Van & Guide (Full-Day)

Silver Shore Privato - Private Van & Guide (Half-Day)

St. Emilion by Hot-Air Balloon

UNESCO Village of St. Emilion

Village of St Emilion & Chateaux Visit

Visit and Lunch at Classified Château Kirwan in Medoc - back to Le Verdon

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DAY AT SEA

Mon 23 Sep

Monday 23 Sep

CHERBOURG

France

9 Excursions

Tue 24 Sep

Tuesday 24 Sep

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Bayeux & its Famous Tapestry

HMS Titanic in Cherbourg

Mont Saint Michel

Silver Shore Privato - Cherbourg by Private Car with Guide - Full Day

Silver Shore Privato - Cherbourg by Private Car with Guide - Half Day

Silver Shore Privato - Cherbourg by Private Van with Guide - Half Day

The Normandy Landing Beaches

The Normandy Landing Sites

Val De Saire

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LONDON (Greenwich)

United Kingdom

4 Excursions

Wed 25 Sep

Wednesday 25 Sep

Arrive 10:30 PM -

About 8 miles downstream—which means seaward, to the east—from central London, Greenwich is a small borough that looms large across the world. Once the seat of British naval power, it is not only home to the Old Royal Observatory, which measures time for our entire planet, but also the Greenwich Meridian, which divides the world into two—you can stand astride it with one foot in either hemisphere. Bear in mind that the journey to Greenwich is an event in itself. In a rush, you can take the driverless DLR train—but many opt for arriving by boat along the Thames. This way, you glide past famous sights on the London skyline (there’s a guaranteed spine chill on passing the Tower) and ever-changing docklands, and there’s usually a chirpy Cock-er-ney navigator enlivening the journey with his fun commentary. A visit to Greenwich feels like a trip to a rather elegant seaside town—albeit one with more than its fair share of historic sites. Read more The grandiose Old Royal Naval Hospital, designed by Christopher Wren, was originally a home for veteran sailors. Today it’s a popular visitor attraction, with a more glamorous second life as one of the most widely used movie locations in Britain. Greenwich was originally home to one of England's finest Tudor palaces, and the birthplace of Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Mary I. Inigo Jones built what is considered the first "classical" building in England in 1616—the Queen's House, which now houses a collection of fine art. Britain was the world’s preeminent naval power for over 500 years, and the excellent National Maritime Museum> details that history in an engaging way. Its prize exhibits include the coat worn by Admiral Lord Nelson (1758–1805) in his final battle—bullet hole and all. The 19th-century tea clipper Cutty Sark was nearly destroyed by fire in 2007, but reopened in 2012 after a painstaking restoration. Now it’s more pristine than ever, complete with an impressive new visitor center. Greenwich Park, London's oldest royal park, is still home to fallow red deer, just as it has been since they were first introduced here for hunting by Henry VIII. The Ranger's House now houses a private art collection, next door to a beautifully manicured rose garden. Above it all is the Royal Observatory, where you can be in two hemispheres at once by standing along the Greenwich Meridian Line, before seeing a high-tech planetarium show. Toward north Greenwich, the hopelessly ambitious Millennium Dome has been successfully reborn as the O2 and now hosts major concerts and stand-up comedy gigs. More adventurous visitors can also go Up the O2 on a climbing expedition across the massive domed surface. Meanwhile, those who prefer excursions of a gentler kind may prefer to journey a couple of miles south of the borough, farther out into London’s southern suburbs, to the shamefully underappreciated Eltham Palace. Once a favorite of Henry VIII, parts of the mansion were transformed into an art deco masterpiece during the 1930s.

4 Excursions

LONDON (Greenwich)

United Kingdom

1 Excursion

Thu 26 Sep

Thursday 26 Sep

1 Excursion

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Silver Whisper Dining Options: 4 Restaurants

La Terrazza

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The Grill

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La Dame

Indulge in an evening where fine wines are complemented by a set bespoke menu of regionally-inspired dishes in an intimate, elegant setting. An extraordinary six-course experience celebrating the world’s most distinguished wine regions aboard your luxury cruise ship. Per guest reservation fee of US$60.

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