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T R A DE R O UT E S OF T H E M I DDLE A G E S B E R G E N – B A R C E L O N A o r v i ce v e r s a 1 5 D A Y S | 1 0 G U I D E D T O U R S | 7 C O U N T R I E S JOURNEY ALONG TIMELESS TRADE ROUTES. Trace medieval routes of commerce during a fascinating 15-day cruise, bookended by enriching overnight stays in Bergen and Barcelona. Explore three of Europe's most picturesque cities: Amsterdam, Bruges and Paris. Call on England from Portsmouth and Falmouth. Admire the neoclassical gems of the wine-making city of Porto. Explore Malaga, gateway to the Alhambra palace, and view the splendid Roman ruins of Cartagena. D A Y 1 B E R G E N , N O R W A Y Embark your ship and get settled into your comfortable stateroom. Enjoy time to explore the city as we remain docked overnight. D A Y 2 B E R G E N , N O R W A Y Take a panoramic tour of Bergen, including the picturesque wooden buildings at Bryggen, the bustling fish market and admire the views over Bergen harbour. D A Y 3 C R U I S E T H E N O R T H S E A Take in an illuminating lecture on board. Enjoy cocktails in the Explorers' Lounge. D A Y 4 A M S T E R D A M , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S See the city on a canal cruise and visit one of the many renowned museums. D A Y 5 B R U G E S ( Z E E B R U G G E ) , B E L G I U M Explore Bruges, the Low Countries' best preserved city, with its towering belfry, intimate canals, tree-shaded squares and fine art museums. D A Y 6 P A R I S ( L E H A V R E ) , F R A N C E Visit Paris, capital of France, with a panoramic tour; or visit the Louvre, Eiffel Tower or other iconic sites. D A Y 7 P O R T S M O U T H , E N G L A N D Explore the city's storied naval history at its rejuvenated waterfront, and visit the D-Day Museum which commemorates the preparations for the Allied landings of June 6, 1944. D A Y 8 F A L M O U T H , E N G L A N D Admire this picturesque port city, famous backdrop of countless films and TV series, from its deep harbour to the hilltop college. D A Y 9 C R U I S E T H E A T L A N T I C O C E A N Learn about your next adventures and cultural insights with intriguing destination talks on board. D A Y 10 P O R T O ( L E I X Õ E S ) , P O R T U G A L Tour this "City of Granite" and visit Cordoaria, Clérigos Tower and São Bento Railway Station. D A Y 11 C R U I S E T H E A T L A N T I C O C E A N Sail through the famed Strait of Gibraltar today into the Mediterranean. D A Y 12 G R A N A D A ( M Á L A G A ) , S P A I N Take a tour of Málaga or choose to explore the mighty Alhambra palace in Granada. D A Y 13 M U R C I A ( C A R T A G E N A ) , S P A I N Uncover the rich history of Cartagena today, brimming with remarkable architecture spanning the ages – from the days of Rome to art nouveau. D A Y 14 B A R C E L O N A , S P A I N See Columbus Monument, Arc de Triomf and La Sagrada Família, Gaudí's stunning unfinished masterpiece. D A Y 15 B A R C E L O N A , S P A I N Say farewell to your fellow travellers, extend your time in this charming city, or venture to Madrid. P O R TO, P O R T U G A L 86 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/oceans