Discover European coastal life on this 10-night cruise down the Bay of Biscay aboard the luxurious Le Lapérouse. Charming French ports, lively Spanish cities, and the rich heritage of Portuguese traditions await.  Gain insight into French Basque history in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Visit the town's iconic outdoor market and the Church of Jean Baptiste. Admire Bilbao's blend of tradition and modernity, including its star attraction, the Guggenheim Museum. Tour Universidad Laboral in Gijón, followed by a tasting of Asturian cider. Experience Santiago de Compostela’s Old Town—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and key pilgrimage site. Stroll Porto’s historic center, known for its winding streets, colorful Ribeira district, and iconic Dom Luís I Bridge. Optional extensions in Bordeaux and Lisbon.

Walk some of the most attractive segments of the pilgrimage route of Spain's Camino de Santiago. Explore Burgos and Leon. Visit a wine cellar in Rioja and stop at the Shrine of San Juan de Ortega. Hike to stunning views of Galician landscapes. Conclude at the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the finest example of both Romanesque and Baroque art in Spain.

Encounter a mélange of culture, religion, art and architecture. Tour Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek and learn about nomadic life in the village of Burana. ExploreRussian-accented Almaty in Kazakhstan. In Uzbekistan discover Khiva, a UNESCO site; watch silk weavers and visit an art studio in Bukhara; experience Samarkand's treasures; and see the world's oldest Quaran in Tashkent.

Experience Cairo’s Egyptian Museum and the open-air museum at Memphis. Explore the necropolis at Saqqara, the enigmatic Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. Relax during a cruise on Lake Nasser. See the temples at Abu Simbel and sail down the Nile River on a cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Visit the Valleys of the Kings and Queens and the great complex of Karnak.  Optional Jordan extension.