River Cities of France & Portugal

15 nights sailing from Newcastle on cruise ship Balmoral

Itinerary: Sailing from Newcastle, visiting Rouen (France), Rouen (France), Bordeaux (France), Bordeaux (France), Porto (Portugal), Lisbon, Honfleur (France), ending in Newcastle.
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Cruise River Cities of France & Portugal

15 nights sailing from Newcastle on cruise ship Balmoral

Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Newcastle
Day 2 at sea
Cruising River Seine Onboard Experience
Day 3 Rouen (France)
Day 4 Rouen (France)
Day 5-6 at sea
Day 7 Bordeaux (France)
Day 8 Bordeaux (France)
Cruising Gironde & Garonne Rivers Onboard Experience
Day 9 at sea
Day 10 Porto (Portugal)
Cruise by Cristo Rei & Abril 25 Bridge Onboard Experience
Day 11 Lisbon
Cruise Mouth of River Tagus Onboard Experience
Day 12-13 at sea
Day 14 Honfleur (France)
Day 15 at sea
Day 16 Newcastle
River Cities of France & Portugal Cruise itinerary  - Fred Olsen

River Cities of France & Portugal

15 nights Cruise on Balmoral. Sailing from Newcastle, visiting Rouen (France), Rouen (France), Bordeaux (France), Bordeaux (France), Porto (Portugal), Lisbon, Honfleur (France), ending in Newcastle.

River Cities of France & Portugal Cruise itinerary  - Fred Olsen
River Cities of France & Portugal Cruise itinerary  - Fred Olsen

Newcastle

Newcastle is a port city in the North East of England. Its a lively and diverse city, known for its nightlife, art, music and sports. The Port of Tyne is a deep river port and lies on the North Bank of the Tyne River some 10 miles east of the centre of Newcastle. The Port of Tyne offers secure car parking facilities to passengers. Port Address: Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal. Coble Dene. North Shields. Tyne & Wear. NE29 6EE

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Onboard Experience

Cruising River Seine

River Cities of France & Portugal Cruise itinerary  - Fred Olsen

Rouen (France)

Known as the city of the hundred belltowers, it is located in the northeast of France. You cannot miss the Notre Dame Cathedral, inspiration for Claude Monet, or the monuments risen in honor to Joan of Arc, and the Donjon, castle where she was prisioner during all of her prosecution.

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Rouen (France)

Known as the city of the hundred belltowers, it is located in the northeast of France. You cannot miss the Notre Dame Cathedral, inspiration for Claude Monet, or the monuments risen in honor to Joan of Arc, and the Donjon, castle where she was prisioner during all of her prosecution.

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Bordeaux (France)

Bordeaux is a portuary city on the south west of France, it is the capital of the Aquitaine region. The city is know worldwide fot it's vineyards, specialy since the XVIII century. The port is accesible for grand ships although actually most stop downstream towards the mouth of the river.

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Bordeaux (France)

Bordeaux is a portuary city on the south west of France, it is the capital of the Aquitaine region. The city is know worldwide fot it's vineyards, specialy since the XVIII century. The port is accesible for grand ships although actually most stop downstream towards the mouth of the river.

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Onboard Experience

Cruising Gironde & Garonne Rivers

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Porto (Portugal)

Porto is the second most important city in Portugal, after Lisbon. Porto is an old city that has many historical heritage sites, although during the last decades is has been modernized. It has the longest underground line in Portugal, that covers not only the centre of the city, but also the metropolitan outskirts such as Senhora da Hora or maja. The old town is included in the UNESCO world heritage site. Some of it's most important monuments are: Mercado do Bolhao, teh Cathedral, the Clerigos Church and Tower, the Crystal Palace, the town hall and the bridges over the Duero river. it is also known for the grandeur, innovation and beauty of it's bridges, dated in diferent seasons and of different architectural styles.

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River Cities of France & Portugal Cruise itinerary  - Fred Olsen
Onboard Experience

Cruise by Cristo Rei & Abril 25 Bridge

River Cities of France & Portugal Cruise itinerary  - Fred Olsen

Lisbon

The city of Lisbon is rich in architecture; Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Baroque, Modern and Postmodern constructions can be found all over Lisbon. The city is also crossed by historical boulevards and monuments along the main thoroughfares, particularly in the upper districts. There are several substantial museums one can visit in the city. In addition, the mosaic Portuguese Pavement was born in Lisbon, in the mid-1800s. The art has since spread to the rest of the Portuguese Speaking world. The city remains one of the most expansive examples of the technique, nearly all walkways and even many streets being created and maintained in this style.

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Onboard Experience

Cruise Mouth of River Tagus

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Honfleur (France)

The privileged position of Honfleur on the banks of the Senna river and very near the Pont de Normandie, that joins the city with le Havre, during the whole year, a place to stay. the smal maritim city invites you to discover it's picturesque streets and antique houses in the heart of a protected zone of 37 acres, created in 1974. The city has known how to conserve and exhibit a rich patrimony historic and artistic, like the church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, built just after the hundred year War

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Newcastle

Newcastle is a port city in the North East of England. Its a lively and diverse city, known for its nightlife, art, music and sports. The Port of Tyne is a deep river port and lies on the North Bank of the Tyne River some 10 miles east of the centre of Newcastle. The Port of Tyne offers secure car parking facilities to passengers. Port Address: Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal. Coble Dene. North Shields. Tyne & Wear. NE29 6EE

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The ship: Balmoral

Atrium
Pool
Restaurant
Restaurant

Balmoral is the largest of Fred Olsen's ships but still has the warm, intimate and friendly atmosphere of the other ships and features 710 well-appointed rooms and suites  

Balmoral takes her name from the Scottish residence of the British Royal Family. The size of Balmoral is still small enough to navigate narrow waterways, such as the Kiel Canal, providing guests with some fantastic scenic cruising. There is plenty of space to relax on board Balmoral with a whole host of lounges and bars providing ample room and there is always a fine array of entertainment on throughout the day. The Scottish theme runs throughout the ship with the names of Balmoral's estaurants being influenced by the Highlands; the Ballindalloch, Avon and Spey. Whichever you dine in, you’ll be in for a treat as the Chef’s produce tantalising menus ensuring no two days are the same.  

Year renovated 2008
Beam 28.2 m.
Length 218.18 m.
Tonnage 43,537 tn.
Occupancy 1350
Number of staterooms 710
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What's included onboard?

Comfortable rooms and suites with tv, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and individually controlled air conditioning

Tempting cuisine every day throughout your cruise - with five course à la carte dinners, casual breakfast and lunch buffets and late-night snacks.

Self-service tea and coffee at selected venues, morning coffee with biscuits, and afternoon sandwiches and cakes.

Self-service tea and coffee at selected venues, morning coffee with biscuits, and afternoon sandwiches and cakes.

In-room sandwiches and snacks.

All evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, live music and dancing.

Captain's Drinks Party and Gala Buffet.

Use of leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and gym.

A wide choice of on board activities and lectures throughout the day.

All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance).

Luggage porterage between your room and the drop-off/pick-up point.

What's not included?

Travel to/from your port or airports.

All drinks on board (optional 'All Inclusive Upgrade' available on selected cruises).

Shore Tours

Hairdressing, health, beauty treatments, and selected fitness classes.

Personal laundry and dry cleaning.

Passports and visa costs. Holiday Insurance

Government levies or taxes introduced after publication of this brochure.

Discretionary gratuities to the crew, drivers, guides, etc. on board and ashore.

Evening dining in our premium restaurants; The Grill, The Black Watch Room & The Poolside

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