Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lisbon
Lisbon - Day 2
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Lisbon with local guide
- Visit to Belem Tower
- Visit to Monument to the Discoveries
Optional Activities
- Optional gastronomic walking tour to learn about authentic Portuguese flavors, aromas, and traditions
- Optional traditional Portuguese dinner with live Fado music concert
Landmarks Belem Tower Monument to the Discoveries - Day 3
Lisbon - Sintra - Cabo da Roca
Lisbon - Sintra - Cabo da Roca- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to Sintra
- Visit to National Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Optional Activities
- Free time at Cabo da Roca
Landmarks National Palace Cabo da Roca - Day 4
Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto
Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour of Coimbra
- Exploration of historical area of Coimbra
- Learning about the oldest university in Portugal
Landmarks University of Coimbra - Day 5
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto, UNESCO World Heritage site
- Ride to Matosinhos and Avenida da Boavista
- Visit to Fado music experience with local musicians on board
Optional Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Braga and Guimarães with visit to castle and San Miguel church, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Avenida da Boavista Guimarães San Miguel Church - Day 6
Peso da Régua - Pinhão
Peso da Régua - Pinhão- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short sailing to Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Personal tour of one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley with wine tasting
- Wine painting class with resident artist
- Guided walking tour of Lamego town
- Tasting of local bola de Lamego with sparkling wine
- Peaceful stroll through Pinhão riverside town
- Optional excursion to traditional olive-oil mill in Douro Valley
Landmarks Lamego Cathedral Pinhão - Day 7
Pocinho - Barca d'Alva
Pocinho - Barca d'Alva- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing cruise to Pocinho
- Flamenco show with local artists
Optional Activities
- Workshop on painting azulejos (traditional Portuguese tiles)
- Guided kayaking adventure on Douro River
- Visit to historic vineyard estate with red, white, and port wine tasting
- Onboard workshop on Portuguese language and culture
Landmarks Douro River - Day 8
Barca d'Alva - Ferradosa
Barca d'Alva - Ferradosa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Freixo de Espada à Cinta village in Douro International Natural Park
- Guided tour of medieval Castelo Rodrigo with stroll through medieval streets
- Full-day excursion to Salamanca, Spain
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo Salamanca - Day 9
Ferradosa - Leverinho
Ferradosa - Leverinho- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Leisurely sailing through Douro River
- Onboard pastry demonstration
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Visit to wine-producing property with Vinho Verde wine tasting
- Guided visit to Casa de Mateus with locally produced wine tasting
Landmarks Casa de Mateus - Day 10
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto, UNESCO World Heritage site
- Ride to Matosinhos and Avenida da Boavista
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Douro River wharfs and coastal Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia
- Guided visit to Port wine cellar with exploration and wine tasting
- Afternoon guided optional excursion to family-owned cork and barrel factory
- Afternoon guided culinary tour experience
- Free time exploring Porto's cobblestone lanes, shops, and tapas bars
Landmarks Vila Nova de Gaia Matosinhos - Day 11
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast
