Porto, Bilbao and Castro Urdiales | Western Europe Vlog Ep. 2 | Seabourn Cruises

Explore Porto’s Fado history, explore Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, and the coastal beauty of Castro Urdiales. 🎯 See all of our Seabourn ship tours!:    • Seabourn Ship Tours   Welcome to Episode 2 of our Western Europe Vlog series. In this episode, we explore Porto, Bilbao, and Castro Urdiales on an unforgettable journey through culture, music, and coastal beauty. In Porto, we savored delicious tapas and experienced an intimate Fado performance - its soulful melodies capturing Portugal’s heart. We wandered historic riverside Douro, and soaked in the city’s timeless charm. In northern Spain, we returned to Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, then made a scenic visit to Castro Urdiales, where a seaside church, and history completed our adventure. In this series (an 11-nt cruise from Portugal to Amsterdam, with pre-cruise exploration of Madrid and Sintra, and post-cruise tour of Amsterdam), we visit: Madrid & Sintra We enjoyed our pre-stay exploring Madrid’s Royal Palace and the Botanical Garden, ending with churros con chocolate at the iconic Chocolatería San Ginés. From Lisbon, we visited the stunning National Palace of Pena in Sintra—an unforgettable start before our cruise. Porto We spend a day in Porto, savoring flavorful tapas and being captivated by the soulful rhythms of traditional fado music. Bilbao We spend a day in Bilbao with a scenic trip to coastal Castro Urdiales and admiring the stunning Gothic architecture of the Church of Santa María de la Asunción. St Malo We spend a day in St. Malo visiting the iconic Mont Saint-Michel, marveling at its medieval architecture rising dramatically from the tidal waters. Cherbourg We spend a day in Cherbourg, strolling the grounds of Revaltes Castle and exploring the Maritime Museum, discovering the region’s rich history and stunning coastal heritage. Rouen While in Rouen, we take a trip to the Palace of Versailles, marveling at its opulent halls, grand gardens, and the timeless elegance of this iconic royal residence. Bruge We spend a day in Bruges wandering on our own, savoring delicious waffles and exploring a quaint chocolate shop, soaking in the city’s charming canals and medieval streets. Amsterdam We spend a couple of days in Amsterdam, strolling the vibrant flower market and exploring the Rijksmuseum, immersing ourselves in the city’s art, culture, and colorful charm. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remember to subscribe to our channel, like (if you do of course), select the reminder bell & make comments - every comment will be answered. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Feel free to join our FB Group, if you like, to further engage chatting about cruising:   / about   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for watching! #seabourn #seabournquest ​#cruise 00:00 Start 03:06 Sail Away 06:00 Porto 08:50 Fado 12:21 Bilbao 14:07 Guggenheim Museum 17:06 Castro Urdiales