$7599—Azamara Europe cruise w/air + Lisbon & London stays
Spring, three days in Bordeaux and Azamara's longer port stays make this European voyage stand out.
Why We Love This Deal
This is not the Europe you race through. It is the Europe you taste, linger in and remember. This journey follows the Atlantic side of Europe many cruises miss. Portugal gives way to Galicia, Asturias and the Basque Country, each with its own rhythm. Food makes those differences tangible, from Port wine and Galician seafood to Asturian cider and pintxos in Bilbao. Come for the Atlantic coast; stay for two glorious nights in Bordeaux. Here, the pace finally slows. You can explore the city, spend a full day in wine country and still have two evenings ashore without watching the clock. From Bordeaux, the journey shifts again towards Brittany and Normandy. Vineyards give way to oysters, cider and coastal history. It is a more regional, less familiar view of Western Europe, yet never feels obscure. May adds green vineyards and long spring days for exploring. Bookended by two of Europe's great capitals, the journey between them explores its more regional Atlantic side.
This 15-night holiday aboard Azamara Quest costs just $600 more than the cruise alone. For $7599 per person, return flights and 4-star stays in both Lisbon and London are included. We found self-packaging the same holiday would cost up to $2224 more per person.
What's included
- Return international airfares from Australia* to Lisbon, and return from London
- 2 nights 4-star accommodation in Lisbon
- 11-night cruise aboard Azamara Quest from Lisbon to Portsmouth
- Ports of call: Porto (Leixões), A Coruña, Gijón, Bilbao, Bordeaux (two nights), Saint-Malo and Caen
- All onboard meals
- Select standard spirits, international beers and wines
- Soft drinks, speciality coffees and bottled water
- Gratuities
- AzAmazing Evening
- Evening entertainment and live music
- Fitness classes and onboard activities
- Unlimited self-service laundry
- All port fees and government taxes
- 2 nights' 4-star accommodation in London
When
This itinerary departs Australia* on 7 May 2028.
Book by 4 October 2026.
Cabin upgrades
Featured prices are based on a Balcony cabin while cruising. Upgrade to a luxurious Continent Suite for an extra $5300 per person.
To find out more, see our partner's website.
Prefer the classic Med? We've also scored an exclusive on a 22-night holiday from Italy to Greece. The classics are all here: the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and an overnight in Venice. At $8899 per person, the full package costs $750 less than Azamara's $9649 cruise-only fare, with flights and a hotel stay included.
Holiday snapshot
Australia* – Lisbon – Porto – A Coruña – Gijón – Bilbao – Bordeaux – Saint-Malo – Caen – Portsmouth – London – Australia*
Itinerary highlights
Lisbon begins the journey with two nights to explore Portugal’s colourful capital. Ride historic trams, wander Alfama’s cobbled lanes and admire sweeping views across the Tagus River.
Sailing north, you reach Porto, where colourful riverside buildings line the Douro. Explore the historic centre, sample the city’s famous port wine or venture into the surrounding wine country.
On Spain’s rugged Galician coast, A Coruña combines Atlantic scenery with a lively old town. Walk the waterfront to the ancient Tower of Hercules, the world’s oldest working Roman lighthouse.
Gijón brings a different side of northern Spain. Explore its seafront and old fishing quarter, then sample Asturias’ distinctive cider culture and hearty regional cuisine.
Distinctive Basque culture comes to the fore in Bilbao, where the striking Guggenheim Museum anchors a city renowned for contemporary architecture and exceptional pintxos.
Two nights in Bordeaux provide extra time in one of France’s great wine regions. Explore the elegant UNESCO-listed centre, then venture into surrounding vineyards and celebrated wine estates.
Medieval walls and imposing ramparts rise above the coast in Saint-Malo. Wander its cobbled old town or journey to nearby Mont-Saint-Michel, dramatically perched above the tidal flats.
Caen adds a final chapter of Normandy history before the Channel crossing. Explore its medieval heritage and connections to William the Conqueror, or use the call as a gateway to the region’s D-Day sites.
Arriving in Portsmouth concludes the 11-night voyage, with Britain’s rich naval heritage on display around its historic dockyards.
Two nights in London round out the journey, with time for iconic landmarks, West End shows, celebrated museums and the capital’s diverse neighbourhoods.