All Inclusive: Paris, Spain & Portugal

Your European adventure begins in Amsterdam – a city of extraordinary charm, its 17th-century canal houses, world-class museums and vibrant neighbourhoods making it one of the continent’s most rewarding cities to explore. Check into your 4-star hotel and spend the evening as Amsterdam invites – a canal-side dinner, a cycle through the Jordaan, or simply the pleasure of arriving somewhere beautiful.

A morning to explore more of Amsterdam before your private transfer to the port, where Celebrity Eclipse is waiting. Board this afternoon and settle in as she departs at 5:00 PM – the Dutch coastline giving way to the North Sea as the journey south begins.

Zeebrugge is the gateway to Bruges – one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site of canals, Gothic spires and cobblestone squares that feel unchanged from the 15th century. Nine hours ashore gives you time to explore the Markt, climb the Belfort tower for panoramic views, take a canal boat through the city’s waterways and still find time for one of Belgium’s celebrated beers before returning to the ship. Brussels is also within reach for those who prefer the Belgian capital.

Nearly seventeen hours in Le Havre – and Paris is just over two hours away by train. The French capital needs no introduction: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre-Dame, a long lunch on a Left Bank terrace, an evening stroll along the Seine. With departure at 11:59 PM, there is time for a proper Parisian day and a proper Parisian evening – one of the great privileges of this itinerary. Le Havre itself also rewards those who prefer to stay closer – its UNESCO-listed post-war architecture and the fine-arts museum are both excellent.

A restful day at sea as Celebrity Eclipse heads south through the Bay of Biscay toward Spain. The spa, the pool deck, a long lunch – a welcome breath after the intensity of Paris and a chance to anticipate the Iberian Peninsula ahead.

La Coruña sits on the rugged Atlantic coast of Galicia – a city of granite architecture, seafood markets and a dramatic coastline that feels entirely different from the Spain most visitors know. Ten hours ashore reveals a city of real character: the ancient Tower of Hercules lighthouse, the glass-fronted galleries of the Avenida da Marina, and the extraordinary Galician cuisine that makes this one of Spain’s most rewarding food destinations.

Porto is one of Europe’s most atmospheric cities – its hillside of terracotta rooftops, the ancient wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia across the Douro, the azulejo-tiled facades and the baroque grandeur of São Bento station all combining into something uniquely beautiful. Ten hours ashore is enough to cross the Dom Luís bridge, tour a port wine lodge, explore the riverside Ribeira district and still find time for a long lunch with a glass of the wine that made the city famous.

A relaxed day at sea along the Portuguese and Spanish coast as the ship heads south toward Málaga. The beverage package, the spa, the open deck in the September sunshine – a perfect midpoint pause before the Costa del Sol appears.

Málaga is the Costa del Sol at its most authentic – the birthplace of Picasso, a city of genuine culture and warmth behind the sun-drenched seafront. The Alcazaba fortress, the Picasso Museum, the historic cathedral and the lively Mercado Central are all within easy walking distance of the port. Ten hours ashore in the September sunshine is one of the most pleasant days this itinerary has to offer.

A final day at sea as Celebrity Eclipse rounds the Iberian Peninsula and heads northeast toward Barcelona. The spa, a last long dinner, the open deck as the lights of the Spanish coast appear on the horizon – a gentle and satisfying close to a remarkable voyage.

Barcelona announces itself in the pre-dawn light. Disembark and transfer to your 4-star hotel for one final night in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities. The Sagrada Família, the Gothic Quarter, the Boqueria market, a long lunch on Las Ramblas – Barcelona is always worth one more day.

A final morning in Barcelona before heading home – or onward to wherever Europe takes you next. After 11 nights across five countries and some of the continent’s most celebrated cities, this is a journey that earns its place among the very best of Western European itineraries available