Iberian Shores

Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your day time between the airport and your port of embarkation.

Lisbon

Meet at Lisbon airport arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local English-speaking representative off the flight selected by PONANT.

You will depart the airport by coach and be taken to a local restaurant where your lunch will be served.

This afternoon, you will discover the city of Lisbon during a private tram tour.

First, you will reach the Belém district, also known as the district of the Great Discoveries for its many monuments dating from the 16th-century. You will make a stop in front of the magnificent Jeronimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Then, you will walk until the tram stop departure from Belem. During about 1 hour, enjoy the best way to get across town on board an icon of Lisbon. The small yellow or red trams beg to be photographed as they travel through the prettiest historic and residential quarters of the city.

Opening the windows and letting the parade of buildings covered in azulejos pass you by, glimpsing the sudden ascents and marvelling at the winding route between hills, miradors and squares that take your breath away, is one of the things you have to do while in the city.

Travel in the past while your private tram run through the tiny streets and the main arteries and catch a very good perspective of Lisbon until the final stop at Portas do Sol where the viewpoint is one of the best views of the town. From there, at the top of Alfama district, you will discover little by little the oldest and most traditional neighbourhood in Lisbon, with cobbled lanes and alleys and steeps, gruelling inclines. Enjoy the view, atmosphere, and authentic spirit of the oldest side of the capital.

After 30-minute walk, you will be guided until the pier to embark on board your ship.

Your programme includes:

·        Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.

·        Lunch with beverage package (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local glass of wine + 1 coffee or tea).

·        Services of a local English-speaking guide.

Your programme does not include:

·        Tips for the driver and the guide.

·        Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

·        This tour involves approximately a 45-minute walk on uneven streets with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.

·        This tour is not recommended to the guest on wheelchair and with walking difficulties.

·        This tour is limited to 24 participants because the tram has a capacity of 24 guests maximum. On request, we could ask for second tram depending on the tram availabilities.

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents. In the event of schedule changes of PONANT’s selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.

Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.

Day 1 – Lisbon

Meet at Lisbon Airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).

Transfer from Lisbon Airport to Valverde Lisboa Hotel & Garden.

Check-in from 16:00.

End of the day and diner are at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - Lisbon / Sintra

Breakfast.

Morning at leisure to enjoy the tranquility of your establishment or (re)discover Lisbon.

Free lunch.

In the afternoon you take the direction of Sintra (about 1-hour drive).

Accompanied by your guide, you will first visit the National Palace of Sintra and its famous Mudéjar azulejos.

Then, you reach on foot the Biester Palace (30 minutes walk between the 2 palaces) a place of historical and artistic importance with romantic architecture.

Return to the center of Sintra for strolling around at leisure.

Dinner in a local restaurant.

Transfer back to your hotel in the evening.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 – Lisbon

After breakfast, you will be driven to the Belem District, also known as the district of the Great Discoveries for its many monuments dating from the 16th-century. You will make a stop in front of the magnificent Jeronimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Then, you will walk until the Coach Museum (Museu Nacional dos Coches) which occupies a building designed by the Pritzker architect winner: the Brazilian Paulo Mendes da Rocha. It gathers one of the largest and most valuable collection of coaches in the world that belonged to the European royal families.

The lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

You will then be transferred to the pier of Lisbon to embark on board your ship.

Your hotel:

In the heart of Lisbon, on Liberty Avenue, the Valverde Lisboa Hotel & Garden - Relais & Châteaux offers a great location. This confidential establishment looking like a chic town house is a treasure of tranquility. You will fall under the spell of its refined design and its rooftop pool, or its intimate restaurant.

Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.

Your programme includes:

·        2-night accommodation in Standard room at Valverde Lisboa Hotel & Garden 5* (local standard) or similar, breakfast included.

·        Meals as mentioned in the programme.

·        Beverage package during meals (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 glass of wine or 1 local beer and 1 coffee or tea).

·        Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.

·        The services of a local English-speaking guide.

Your programme does not include:

·        Lunch and dinner on day 1.

·        Lunch on day 2.

·        Personal expenses.

·        Optional activities.

·        Visa if necessary.

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

·        Early check-in and late check-out.

Please note:

·        It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.

·        This walking tour involves of walking on a sometimes-uneven surface with some steps.

·        We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.

·        Official check-in at 15:00.

·        Official check-out at 12:00.

Contact of your hotel:

Valverde Lisboa Hotel & Garden
Av. da Liberdade 164, 1250-146 Lisboa, Portugal
Telephone : +351 21 044 0000

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.

Day 1 - Barcelona

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.

You will reach Sant Pau, a hidden gem often overshadowed by its illustrious neighbor. This UNESCO world heritage site, once a bustling hospital, is a kaleidoscope of Art Nouveau splendor. Step inside and be transported to a world of light and color. Wander through the interconnected pavilions, each boasting unique architectural details: ceramic murals, stained-glass windows, and whimsical wrought ironwork. Immerse yourself in the story of this innovative healthcare complex, a testament to both artistic vision and social progress.

After lunch served at a local restaurant, you will have some time at leisure.

You will then be transferred to the hotel Me Barcelona 5* to check-in.

Dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - Barcelona

After breakfast and check-out, time at leisure depending on your flight schedule.

You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).

Your hotel:

Situated in the centre of Barcelona, alongside the Passeig de Gràcia, the hotel Me Barcelona occupies an ideal location close to one of the busiest shopping areas and some of the most prestigious restaurants. The modern, urban rooms have their own very special personality. The hotel's elegant rooftop terrace offers views over the city, a sun deck and a swimming pool.

Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.

Your programme includes:

·        1-night accommodation in Standard room at the hotel Me Barcelona 5* local standards (or similar), breakfast included.

·        Meals as mentioned in the programme.

·        Beverage package during meals (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 glass of wine or 1 local beer and 1 coffee or tea).

·        Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.

·        The services of a local English-speaking guide.

Your programme does not include:

·        Dinner on day 1 and lunch on day 2.

·        Personal expenses.

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Early check-in and late check-out. 

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

·        It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.

·        Official hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m. 

·        Official hotel check-out time is 12:00 p.m.

·        Early check-in or late check-out might be available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. 

·        A minimum of 10 participants is needed to confirm the programme.

Contact of your hotel:

ME BARCELONA 5*
c/ Casp 1-13
08010 Barcelona, Spain
Telephone: + 34 93 277 94 18

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.