19 Day Luxury Cruise | Amsterdam to Barcelona with Oceania Cruises

Amsterdam

Breakfast will be at the hotel this morning. The day is yours at leisure to explore the sights and sounds of Amsterdam. If you would like a recommendation for day tours or activities please contact our Customer Service team.

Take a boat ride along Amsterdam's charming canals past sturdy old houses and under quaint bridges. Visit one of the city's superb museums housing many of the Dutch Masters' most outstanding works, or learn about Anne Frank and the city's Jewish heritage. Journey into the countryside and see historic windmills and the fascinating porcelain works in Delft.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Eden Hotel Amsterdam (Superior double room)

Amsterdam

This morning breakfast will be at the hotel. Check out and make your way to the cruise port and embark on your Oceania Cruise at 1PM for a 7PM departure from Amsterdam.

Meals: Breakfast and meals onboard

Accommodation: 'MS Riviera'

  At Sea, International Waters

Today is a full day at sea. Take the time to enjoy the ships services and facilities.

Meals: All meals onboard

Accommodation: 'MS Riviera'

Saint-Malo, France

Explore this fascinating fortified town or discover the lovely medieval town of Dinan with its impressive clock tower and picturesque half-timbered houses. Drive along the rugged Brittany coast and savor the stunning view of mystical Mont St. Michel before wandering through its steep, winding streets and the mazelike abbey passages.

Meals: All meals onboard

Accommodation: 'MS Riviera'

Brest, France

Strategically located near the western tip of the Breton Peninsula, this naval port has a rich military history. Among its landmarks are the heavily fortified Chateau de Brest and the rotund 14th century Tour Tanguy tower. It contains a fascinating museum with dioramas depicting Brest on the eve of World War II. The city's Oceanopolis, one of Europe's largest marine complexes, presents more than 1,000 different species. Brest is also known for its National Botanical Reserve, which focuses on endangered plants rarely found elsewhere.

Meals: All meals onboard

Accommodation: 'MS Riviera'

La Rochelle, France

Known for its white limestone cliffs, La Rochelle features a bustling Vieux Port (Old Harbor) with exceptional shops and restaurants. Three medieval towers once protected the port and are now symbols of the waterfront. The imposing Four Sergeants Tower was formerly a prison, and you can see where the corsairs scrawled graffiti on the walls. The city aquarium holds thousands of species living in re-creations of their natural habitats. You will also appreciate La Rochelle's pedestrian-friendly streets, especially in the city center, which is graced by 17th and 18th century architecture.

Meals: All meals onboard

Accommodation: 'MS Riviera'

Bordeaux, France (Overnight)

Enjoy the city's visual feast of wonderful ornate buildings, broad avenues, marvelous squares and the Cathedral of St. André where Eleanor of Aquitaine married Louis VII. Stroll through Old Bordeaux. Then visit the area's fabulous vineyards and magnificent châteaux and delight in tasting their superb wines.

Meals: All meals onboard

Accommodation: 'MS Riviera'

Bordeaux, France

Enjoy the city's visual feast of wonderful ornate buildings, broad avenues, marvelous squares and the Cathedral of St. André where Eleanor of Aquitaine married Louis VII. Stroll through Old Bordeaux. Then visit the area's fabulous vineyards and magnificent châteaux and delight in tasting their superb wines.

Meals: All meals onboard

Accommodation: 'MS Riviera'

Bilbao, Spain

Bilbao is a charming city both modern and dynamic while at the same time, with its 700 years of history, it is quite traditional as well. Enjoy a walk around the Old Quarter, the most popular area of the city. Here you will see the Teatro Arriaga; el Arenal, the old stevedoring port and today one of the favorite promenades of the citizens of Bilbao; the San Nicholas Church; and the Cathedral of Santiago along with its cloister, Plaza Nueva. No visit to Bilbao would be complete without a visit to the architecturally stunning Guggenheim Museum, which is in and of itself a work of art.

Meals: All meals onboard

Accommodation: 'MS Riviera'

Ferrol, Spain

The ideal spot from which to explore Galicia’s exquisite beaches, beautiful countryside and quaint towns, Ferrol also boasts an abundance of notable sites and charming neighborhoods within the city itself. Visit the 18th century shipbuilding yards, explore the cathedral and main square in the city center or tour the impressive 16th century Castillo de San Felipe overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Travel outside Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela’s magnificent old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Meals: All meals onboard

Accommodation: 'MS Riviera'

Oporto, Spain

Explore picturesque, historic Oporto and the Vila Nova de Gaia quarter, home of its famed port wine industry. Or discover Portugal's scenic countryside and visit Guimaraes with its impressive medieval castle and beautiful Braga with its Bom Jesus Shrine and superb cathedral.

Meals: All meals onboard

Accommodation: 'MS Riviera'

Lisbon, Portugal

Visit the ornate Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery and stroll the narrow, winding streets of the charming Alfama district. Enjoy marvelous old Sintra, a royal country retreat, and Cascais, a beautiful seaside resort. Explore medieval Obidos or make a pilgrimage to Fatima, where the Virgin Mary appeared repeatedly to three shepherd children in 1917.

Meals: All meals onboard

Accommodation: 'MS Riviera'

 Seville (Cadiz), Spain

Spend a fabulous day in Seville visiting the magnificent cathedral, climbing the famed Giralda Tower and strolling through the gorgeous Alcazar and its gardens. See the ceramic-encrusted Plaza de España and stroll through the alleys of Barrio de Santa Cruz. Or explore the Andalusian wine country and Jerez, the home of sherry. Don't miss the charm of Cádiz with its gracious squares, its flower-filled parks on the city bastions and its bustling markets.

Meals: All meals onboard

Accommodation: 'MS Riviera'

Malaga, Spain

Spend a day in Granada seeing the magnificent Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, last stronghold of the Moors, or venture into the mountains to the picturesque Mijas, one of Andalusia's dazzling "white" towns. Explore delightful Málaga, its Alcazaba, Roman theater and beautiful cathedral, or discover the charming resorts of Marbella and Puerto Banus along the famed Costa del Sol.

Meals: All meals onboard

Accommodation: 'MS Riviera'

At Sea, International Waters

Today is a full day at sea. Take the time to enjoy the ships services and facilities.

Meals: All meals onboard

Accommodation: 'MS Riviera'

Barcelona, Spain

Today your cruise on Oceanias 'MS Riviera comes to an end. Disembark at 8AM and make your way to the hotel where you can leave your bags with reception until your check in time. The day is yours at leisure.

Visit the magnificent Gothic cathedral and the amazing La Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece. Enjoy the lovely Montjuic Gardens, Gaudí's other fabulous structures, the charming squares of the old Gothic Quarter and the Ramblas, Barcelona's famed downtown promenade. Or visit beautiful Montserrat and its monastery in a breathtaking setting high in the mountains.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira (Deluxe Room)

Barcelona

Breakfast will be at the hotel this morning. The day is yours at leisure to explore the sights and sounds of Barcelona. If you would like a recommendation for day tours or activities please contact our Customer Service team.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira (Deluxe Room)

Barcelona

Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel and dependant on your return flight home or depature for your onward journey, you will have the day at leisure to continue enjoying the sights and sounds of Barcelona.

Meals: Breakfast