P&O – Iberia Cruise 21 Oct ’16 from £669pp

After one day at sea, we’ll arrive at our first destination Vigo – home to Europe’s largest fishing fleet, an uphill old town, pretty green space of Praza de Compostela and fascinating sea museum. How about lunching in the lovely Parque do Castro complete with 100 camellia trees?

Our next call is Lisbon – Portugal’s star attraction featuring gothic cathedrals and fascinating museums. Not your thing? Then just park up on the sand and take a gentle stroll along the many restaurants and bars along the strip alive with music and charisma.

Oporto (tours from Leixoes) is a historic city with Roman ramparts and Parisian-style squares, best known for its port wine – to which the city gave its name. Your last call is Cherbourg, where you can enjoy a drink in a traditional French Café while watching the boats as they come and go from the harbour before sailing back to Southampton.