The Mediterranean
Portugal, France and the UK: Castles, Coastlines and Cuisine
Portugal, France and the UK: Castles, Coastlines and Cuisine
Sail north through the rich cultural tapestry of Atlantic Europe on a journey from Portugal to Ireland, discovering regions deeply tied to the ocean through rich maritime heritage. Visit Porto, the birthplace of port wine; trace Celtic legacies from Brittany and Wales to the Isle of Man, the "Gem of the Irish Sea," and hike rugged coastlines that have long inspired artists and legends alike. Along the way, taste the local flavors of each land—fresh seafood, farm-fresh Cornish fare, Breton crêpes and more, each telling its own story of place and tradition.
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Sail north through the rich cultural tapestry of Atlantic Europe on a journey from Portugal to Ireland, discovering regions deeply tied to the ocean through rich maritime heritage. Visit Porto, the birthplace of port wine; trace Celtic legacies from Brittany and Wales to the Isle of Man, the "Gem of the Irish Sea," and hike rugged coastlines that have long inspired artists and legends alike. Along the way, taste the local flavors of each land—fresh seafood, farm-fresh Cornish fare, Breton crêpes and more, each telling its own story of place and tradition.
Highlight
- Follow a Celtic thread through Brittany, Cornwall and Wales, where shared traditions and maritime histories connect these culturally rich coastal regions
- Taste your way through the Atlantic, sampling port in Porto, seafood in Brittany and more
- Hike four iconic coastlines, from the windswept cliffs of Brittany and the wild headlands of Wales to Cornwall’s estuaries and the Isle of Man’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
- Explore Porto’s Ribeira district, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Quimper’s historic center
- Step into seafaring history in legendary ports, island castles and fishing towns shaped by centuries of life at the ocean’s edge
