Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Welcome Drink
- Day 2
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Lisbon's capital (as part of Day 3 itinerary, but referenced for context of overall city experience)
Optional Activities
- Queluz & Cascais guided excursion - Visit Queluz National Palace (the Portuguese Versailles) with its Rococo interiors and formal gardens, then panoramic drive along Atlantic coast to seaside town of Cascais
- Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class - Learn about Portuguese cuisine history and ingredients, then cook a traditional dish yourself
Landmarks Queluz National Palace Cascais - Day 3
Lisbon
LisbonIncluded Activities
- Guided exploration of Lisbon's Belém district
- Visit Jeronimos Monastery
- Taste Pasteis de Nata (Portuguese delicacy)
- See Belém Tower
- Visit Padrão dos Descobrimentos (monument to Portugal's explorers)
- Walk through Rossio square
Optional Activities
- Browse elegant shops in city center
- Take Tram 28 to explore more of Lisbon
Landmarks Jeronimos Monastery Belém Tower Padrão dos Descobrimentos Rossio Square - Day 4
Lisbon to Porto
Lisbon to Porto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Lisbon to Porto
- Embark on 5-star Scenic Space-Ship for Douro River cruise
Landmarks Douro River 
- Day 5
Porto to Pinhão
Porto to PinhãoIncluded Activities
- Cruise through Douro Valley
- Dock in Pinhão village
Optional Activities
- Paint your own azulejos (hand-painted tiles) at workshop in Pinhão
Landmarks Pinhão Douro Valley - Day 6
Pinhão to Barca d'Alva
Pinhão to Barca d'AlvaIncluded Activities
- Visit village of Provesende
- Visit village church
- Explore old bakery
- Witness traditional handicraft being made
- Visit historic manor house Morgadio da Calçada
- Tasting of bola at Morgadio da Calçada
Landmarks Provesende Morgadio da Calçada - Day 7
Barca d'Alva to Pocinho
Barca d'Alva to Pocinho- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on ship)
Optional Activities
- Salamanca full day excursion - Visit the golden city known for its university, explore two cathedrals, visit local market to sample delicacies, and have free time to explore and have lunch
- Visit village of Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Guided tour of village with curious historical name, visit local silk museum to learn about handcrafted silk tradition, visit local Quinta (estate) for tasting of regional produce
Landmarks Salamanca Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 8
Pocinho to Régua
Pocinho to RéguaIncluded Activities
- Cruise towards Régua
Optional Activities
- Côa Valley Museum visit - Transfer by coach to museum (largest open-air Paleolithic rock art site in world, opened 2010), contemporary building designed to blend into landscape, includes pre-historic workshop
- Village life in Côa Valley - Visit traditional village of Freixo Numão, visit Casa Painova estate to see family home, demonstration on sugared almond production, tasting of almonds and local products
Landmarks Côa Valley Museum Freixo Numão Casa Painova - Day 9
Régua to Porto
Régua to PortoIncluded Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Classical concert in São Francisco Church
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Lamego - Coach to town nestled among terraced vineyards (first to produce world-famous port wine), tour starts at Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies with stunning views over town, zigzagged staircase decorated with traditional blue and white tiled mosaics, option to walk down staircase or take coach, tasting of local produce at nearby Bodega, free time to explore town
- Kayaking along Pinhão River - Glide past impressive landscapes via kayak on Pinhão River (tributary of Douro River)
- Mateus Palace - Transfer by coach to one of best examples of Baroque civil architecture in Portugal, stunning palace with ornamental pond reflection
Landmarks Lamego Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Pinhão River Mateus Palace São Francisco Church - Day 10
Porto
PortoOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Porto - Discover rich culture and history, visit iconic Palácio da Bolsa, free time to explore historic Bolhão Markets
- Excursion to Guimarães - Visit World Heritage-listed city, seat of first King of Portugal, home to impressive Ducal Palace, free time to explore city
- Quinta da Aveleda - Transfer by coach to 150-year-old wine producer, tour and wine tasting, highlight includes enchanting gardens
Landmarks Palácio da Bolsa Bolhão Markets Guimarães Ducal Palace Quinta da Aveleda - Day 11
Porto to Madrid
Porto to MadridIncluded Activities
- Flight from Porto to Madrid
- Day 12
Madrid
Madrid- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Madrid
- Visit 17th century Austrian Quarter
- Visit Sabatini Gardens
- See Cibeles Fountain
- See Neptuno Fountain
- See traditional bullfighting ring
- Panoramic view of Royal Palace
- Visit Templo de Debod (Egyptian temple)
Landmarks Sabatini Gardens Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Royal Palace Templo de Debod - Day 13
Madrid
MadridOptional Activities
- Prado Museum visit - Guided tour through collections dating from 12th to 20th century, museum opened 1819 with mission of preserving and enriching art collections closely linked to Spanish history
- Tastes of Madrid walking tour - Local guide introduces flavors of Madrid, walking tour through streets with tastings of local cuisine, stop at bustling Mercado de San Miguel, explore surrounding area, taste jamón ibérico (cured Iberian ham) and tapas (small bites), learn about their history and significance in Spanish cuisine
Landmarks Prado Museum Mercado de San Miguel - Day 14
Madrid
Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast
