France and Portugal Grand Journey

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Paris

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   Landmarks
   Eiffel Tower
   Seine River
   Champs-Élysées

   

2. Day 2

   Paris

   Paris Show on map

   Meals

   Breakfast

   Included Activities

   • Breakfast
   • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of guided tour or optional activity)

   Optional Activities

   • Guided tour of Paris via coach through the City of Light, passing Palais Garnier, the Louvre, and Les Invalides complex
   • Secrets of Montmartre walking tour exploring cobblestone streets, the Montmartre vineyard, and artist heritage (or Montmartre Museum when vineyard unavailable)

   Landmarks
   Palais Garnier
   Louvre
   Les Invalides
   Montmartre
   Clos Montmartre vineyard
   Montmartre Museum

3. Day 3

   Paris

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   Included Activities

   • Transfer to the Scenic Gem river cruise ship

   Optional Activities

   • Explore Paris at leisure before ship transfer
4. Day 4

   Les Andelys

   Les Andelys Show on map

   Meals

   Lunch

   Included Activities

   • Cruise to Les Andelys
   • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of four options)

   Optional Activities

   • Hike to Château Gaillard with Medieval-themed walking tour and historical insights
   • Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard visit and local guide
   • Cider farm visit to see production and taste Normandy's signature drink
   • Château d'Acquigny Gardens and Louviers excursion featuring romantic gardens, botanical collections, Gothic Church of Notre-Dame, and medieval heritage

   Landmarks
   Château Gaillard
   Château d'Acquigny
   Church of Notre-Dame de Louviers

5. Day 5

   Rouen

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   Included Activities

   • Cruise to Rouen
   • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of three options)
   • WWI Lecture - Day in the life of a Tommy with interactive experience

   Optional Activities

   • Rouen city tour with cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint-Maclou Quarter, Joan of Arc historical insights, and free time
   • Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking featuring Medieval past, Viking heritage, and free exploration time
   • Photography discovery class learning digital portrait techniques with a local photographer in the city landscape

   Landmarks
   Rouen Cathedral
   Saint-Maclou Quarter
   Old Marketplace of Rouen

6. Day 6

   Rouen

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   Included Activities

   • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of four options)

   Optional Activities

   • Claude Monet and the Colors of Rouen tour with Rouen Cathedral and Musée des Beaux-Arts visit
   • Full-day excursion to Somme Battlefields with Newfoundland Memorial Park, Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, and Lochnagar Crater
   • Full-day excursion to Somme Battlefields with Thiepval including Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Thiepval Memorial, and Lochnagar Crater

   Landmarks
   Rouen Cathedral
   Musée des Beaux-Arts
   Somme Battlefields
   Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre)
   Franco-Australian Museum
   Newfoundland Memorial Park
   Lochnagar Crater
   Caterpillar Valley Cemetery
   Thiepval Memorial to the Missing

7. Day 7

   Rouen to Honfleur

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   Included Activities

   • Cruise to Honfleur
   • Guided walking tour of Honfleur including Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, and Garden of Personalities
   • On board lecture about Operation Fortitude and D-Day

   Optional Activities

   • Free time to explore Honfleur's harbour area, laneways, galleries, restaurants, and shops

   Landmarks
   Honfleur Harbour
   Church of Sainte-Catherine
   Garden of Personalities

8. Day 8

   Honfleur

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   Meals

   Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant (on Normandy Beaches excursions))

   Included Activities

   • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of four options)

   Optional Activities

   • Excursion to Normandy Beaches (US history) featuring Utah Beach memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre, and Omaha Beach Memorial with lunch at local restaurant
   • Excursion to Normandy Beaches (UK history) with Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Landing Museum at Arromanches, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum (or Merville Battery Site and Museum from September onwards), and Ranville War Cemetery with lunch at local restaurant
   • Excursion to Normandy Beaches (Canadian history) featuring Abbey d'Ardenne, Juno Beach Centre, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge & Museum (or Merville Battery Site and Museum from September onwards), with lunch at local restaurant
   • Bayeux tour with Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux (11th-14th century Norman Romanesque and Gothic architecture) and free exploration time

   Landmarks
   Utah Beach
   Sainte-Mère-Église
   Omaha Beach
   Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre
   Bayeux
   Bayeux War Cemetery
   Museum of the Battle of Normandy
   Landing Museum at Arromanches
   British Normandy Memorial
   Pegasus Bridge & Museum
   Merville Battery Site and Museum
   Ranville War Cemetery
   Abbey d'Ardenne
   Juno Beach Centre
   Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery
   Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux

9. Day 9

   Honfleur to Caudebec-en-Caux

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   Included Activities

   • Cruise to Caudebec-en-Caux
   • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of four options)

   Optional Activities

   • Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum on e-bike along an 8-kilometre route (or Seine Museum when Victor Hugo Museum closed Sundays)
   • Fécamp and Bénédictine Palace excursion with coach transfer, guided palace tour, and tasting of the 27-herb liquor
   • Tales of the French Resistance walking tour learning stories of WWII heroism and occupation resistance
   • Normandy Abbey Road guided walking tour exploring Medieval abbeys along the River Seine

   Landmarks
   Villequier
   Victor Hugo Museum
   Seine Museum
   Fécamp
   Bénédictine Palace
   Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux

10. Day 10

    Vernon to La Roche-Guyon

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    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Vernon and La Roche-Guyon
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of two options)
    • Scenic Enrich: Visit to Château de La Roche-Guyon with orchard and garden walk, and classical concert by French composers

    Optional Activities

    • Monet's House and Garden tour in Giverny with free time to explore
    • Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny (approximately 5 kilometres each way) with optional Monet's House and Garden visit
    • On board painting class inspired by Giverny gardens

    Landmarks
    Monet's House and Garden
    Giverny
    Château de La Roche-Guyon

11. Day 11

    Conflans to Paris

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    Included Activities

    • Cruise back to Paris
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of four options)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise with entry to Van Gogh's room and free time to explore the village
    • Château de Chantilly guided tour with castle, collections, gardens, and free time (or Versailles Palace and Garden when Chantilly closed Tuesdays)
    • Musée de la Batellerie (Inland Water Transport Museum) active tour in Conflans
    • Château de Malmaison tour featuring Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais residence with neoclassical architecture and museum collections

    Landmarks
    Auvers-Sur-Oise
    Notre Dame de l'Assomption (Auvers)
    Van Gogh's Room
    Château de Chantilly
    Versailles Palace and Garden
    Musée de la Batellerie
    Château de Malmaison

12. Day 12

    Paris

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    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of four options)

    Optional Activities

    • Trendy Marais walking tour with Parisian guide exploring diverse cultures, history, architecture, and fashion
    • Highlights of Paris city tour by coach visiting Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    • Opéra Garnier tour of the spectacular opera house with ornate rooms and grand staircases (or Ateliers du Lumieres when unavailable)
    • Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte day trip featuring the founding French formal garden that inspired Versailles

    Landmarks
    Marais District
    Eiffel Tower
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Champs-Élysées
    Arc de Triomphe
    Concorde Square
    Opéra Garnier
    Ateliers du Lumieres
    Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
    Montmartre
    Moulin Rouge

13. Day 13

    Paris to Lyon

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    Included Activities

    • Flight from Paris to Lyon (included)
14. Day 14

    Lyon to Mâcon

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    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Mâcon
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of four options)

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Château de Cormatin with guided Renaissance castle visit, gilded rooms, moat, gardens, and free time
    • Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at Michelin-starred restaurant in Vonnas with regional dishes, free time, and return to ship
    • Truffle tasting at local farm with farmer and hound, truffle farming lessons, tasting of truffle butter and chocolate mousse with wine pairing, and countryside walks
    • Excursion to Cluny with guided tour of 10th-century Benedictine Abbey, village wandering, Romanesque and Gothic architecture, cloister, and sculptured masterpieces

    Landmarks
    Château de Cormatin
    Georges Blanc
    Vonnas
    Cluny Abbey

15. Day 15

    Vienne

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    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Vienne
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of two options)

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre visit, gardens, cathedral, Renaissance streets, and free exploration time
    • Cycling tour of Vienne and Saint-Romain-en-Gal on easy 19-kilometre route exploring Roman ruins, temple of Augustus and Livia, Rhône River crossing, river islands, and Gallo-Roman museum mosaics

    Landmarks
    Roman Theatre of Vienne
    Temple of Augustus and Livia
    Gallo-Roman Museum
    Saint-Romain-en-Gal

16. Day 16

    Tournon

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    Meals

    Aperitif and Dessert (Aperitif on the terrace of Tournon Castle with dessert buffet of French pastries from a local pâtisserie)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Tournon
    • Aperitif and dessert buffet on Tournon Castle terrace with views over the Rhône
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of three options)

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Tournon exploring the castle and town history, with option to cross France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage and visit Valrhona chocolatiers
    • Hiking through the vineyards above Tournon overlooking the Rhône with local wine production lessons and tasting
    • Cycling along the Rhône banks to nearby village of Glun with scenic scenery

    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Tain l'Hermitage
    Valrhona

17. Day 17

    Avignon

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    Meals

    Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive gala dinner in Palais des Papes with classical concert trio)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Avignon
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of three options)
    • Scenic Enrich: Exclusive gala dinner and classical concert in Palais des Papes

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Avignon with Popes Palace visit, historic walls, and cobblestone streets (requires moderate fitness for steps and uneven surfaces)
    • Excursion to Pont du Gard with guided tour of the ancient Roman aqueduct dating to the first century
    • Kayaking at Pont du Gard paddling on the Gardon River beneath the World Heritage-listed aqueduct

    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
    Nîmes

18. Day 18

    Avignon

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    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of four options)

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey visiting Gordes (stone buildings spiraling around a rocky peak) and Sénanque Abbey with exterior visit on Sundays
    • Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire with local market shopping, tasting, and interactive cooking demonstration at ship's cooking school
    • Lavender Museum and Roussillon village tour with local lavender producer, growing/harvesting lessons, and guided tour of the beautiful village
    • Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape sampling region's celebrated wines from the Côte du Rhône vineyards

    Landmarks
    Gordes
    Sénanque Abbey
    Roussillon
    Avignon Market
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape

19. Day 19

    Arles

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    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Arles
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of four options)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles visiting Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles and vibrant colours/light inspiring artists (closed Mondays)
    • Visit Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières featuring former quarry with immersive visual and musical installation about notable artists on 7,000 square-metre site
    • Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill farm visit learning olive oil production techniques and sharing traditional Provencal recipes
    • Discovery of Lavender from field to perfume (July to mid-August typically) at organic farm with essential oil extraction lessons, health benefits, and lavender perfume creation

    Landmarks
    Arènes d'Arles
    Les Baux
    Carrières de Lumières

20. Day 20

    Viviers

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    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Viviers
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of three morning options)
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of three afternoon options)

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Viviers with local guide exploring monuments, Cathedral of St. Vincent, and free leisure time
    • French Resistance walking tour hearing stories of WWII heroism against Nazi occupation
    • WWII in Viviers walking tour exploring the town's role in the Battle of Montélimar (1944) that helped liberate southern France
    • Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum exploring mountains, medieval fortress ruins, and largest decorated Palaeolithic cave replica in the world
    • Explore caves in Ardèche Nature Park driving through natural beauty from Ardèche Gorge to Madeleine Caves with intricate rock formations, stalagmites, stalactites, and underground lakes (moderate fitness and sturdy shoes required)
    • Excursion to Grignan de Provence with local guide exploring beautiful town, mighty castle, and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour with leisure time

    Landmarks
    Cathedral of St. Vincent
    Ardèche Nature Park
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
    Madeleine Caves
    Ardèche Gorge
    Grignan
    Grignan Castle
    Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour

21. Day 21

    Lyon

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    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Lyon
    • On board French cookery lesson option
    • Scenic Enrich: Acapella choir performance in Trinity Chapel

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on Sun Deck
    • Salt Therapy Lounge access

    Landmarks
    Trinity Chapel

22. Day 22

    Lyon

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    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of three options)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon exploring historic traboules and secret passageways (4th century) with Basilica of Notre-Dame of Fourvière and panoramic city views
    • Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled village on hill above Ain River with preserved vine-covered stone buildings, cobbled laneways, and centuries-old lime tree in market square (high fitness level recommended due to uneven surfaces and uphill/downhill walking)
    • Silk painting workshop learning about Lyon's silk production heritage dating back to Louis XI and the 19th-century silk industry peak

    Landmarks
    Basilica of Notre-Dame of Fourvière
    Pérouges

23. Day 23

    Lyon to Bordeaux

    Lyon to Bordeaux Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Lyon to Bordeaux
24. Day 24

    Bordeaux to Libourne

    Bordeaux to Libourne Show on map

    Meals

    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Libourne
    • Afternoon in Saint-Émilion

    Landmarks
    Libourne
    Saint-Émilion

25. Day 25

    Libourne to Blaye

    Libourne to Blaye Show on map

    Meals

    Lunch (On board lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of four options)
    • Cruise to Blaye

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Libourne with local guide exploring fortified harbour town's trading history
    • Wines and vineyards of Saint-Émilion wine tasting at renowned château with property exploration
    • Excursion to sturgeon farm learning about caviar production with tasting
    • Artisanal flour mill tour of 19th-century water mill on Isle River with bread-making workshop

    Landmarks
    Saint-Émilion vineyards
    Sturgeon farm

26. Day 26

    Blaye to Fort Médoc

    Blaye to Fort Médoc Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Fort Médoc
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of two options)
    • Scenic Enrich: Visit to Château d'Agassac with garden walk and classical string quartet concert

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Blaye exploring World Heritage-listed city overlooking Gironde Estuary with local guide
    • Active walking tour of Blaye citadel with local guide learning about Vauban's famous defence system

    Landmarks
    Blaye Citadel
    Château d'Agassac

27. Day 27

    Fort Médoc to Bourg to Bordeaux

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    Meals

    Lunch (On board lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise from Fort Médoc through Bourg toward Bordeaux
    • Scenic Freechoice morning excursion (choice of two options)
    • Scenic Freechoice afternoon excursion (choice of three options)

    Optional Activities

    • Médoc wine tasting by coach through scenic region to local winery
    • Médoc wine tasting by e-bike discovering Médoc countryside and prestigious wine estates
    • Bourg with Carriages Museum guided visit in Bourg Castle grounds
    • Guided cycling along Captain's Road with spectacular views and old captains' homesteads with floral gardens, fishermen huts, and vineyards
    • Visit local estate for Côtes de Bourg wine tasting with panoramic views of the Gironde

    Landmarks
    Médoc wine region
    Bourg
    Bourg Castle
    Carriages Museum

28. Day 28

    Bordeaux to Cadillac to Bordeaux

    Bordeaux to Cadillac to Bordeaux Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Cadillac and back to Bordeaux
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of three options)

    Optional Activities

    • Sauternes by coach exploring wine production region with château wine tasting
    • Sauternes by e-bike cycling through rolling vineyards learning grape harvesting and wine production
    • Walking tour of Cadillac exploring medieval township, narrow streets, marketplace, and château visit

    Landmarks
    Cadillac
    Cadillac Château
    Sauternes

29. Day 29

    Bordeaux

    Bordeaux Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of three options)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Bordeaux highlighting Gothic cathedral and Place de la Bourse
    • Cycling tour of historic Bordeaux sampling traditional canelé custard cake
    • Shop with a chef sourcing local produce at market and learning French cooking at Scenic Culinaire on board

    Landmarks
    Bordeaux Cathedral
    Place de la Bourse
    Bordeaux Waterfront
    Golden Triangle District
    La Cité du Vin

30. Day 30

    Bordeaux to Porto

    Bordeaux to Porto Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Bordeaux to Porto (included)
31. Day 31

    Porto to Entre-os-Rios

    Porto to Entre-os-Rios Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Entre-os-Rios
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of two options)
    • Tile painting workshop

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Porto with Palácio da Bolsa visit discovering rich culture and history
    • Active tour of Porto with cable car to Dom Luís bridge, walking to Porto Cathedral, São Bento railway station, and Rua das Flores (Flores Street)

    Landmarks
    Palácio da Bolsa
    Dom Luís Bridge
    Porto Cathedral
    São Bento Railway Station
    Rua das Flores
    Vila Nova de Gaia

32. Day 32

    Entre-os-Rios to Régua

    Entre-os-Rios to Régua Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Régua
    • Visit to Douro Museum in Régua
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of three options)

    Optional Activities

    • Paiva Walkways active hike along the Paiva River exploring nature
    • Quinta da Aveleda wine estate tour exploring fairytale property and renowned wine producer
    • Excursion to Guimarães visiting World Heritage city, 15th-century palace, and historic collections (tapestries, furniture, weapons)

    Landmarks
    Paiva River
    Quinta da Aveleda
    Guimarães
    Guimarães Palace
    Douro Museum

33. Day 33

    Régua

    Régua Show on map

    Meals

    Lunch (On board lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice morning excursion (choice of two options)
    • Scenic Freechoice afternoon excursion (choice of three options)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Vila Real with Tour Escort exploring Corgo River location, Baroque and Gothic architecture including Igreja de São Pedro and Casa de Diogo Cao (15th-century explorer birthplace)
    • Quinta visit learning olive oil production at family-run estate passed down 11 generations with olive tasting
    • Excursion to Lamego visiting town among terraced vineyards with Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, zigzagged staircase with blue and white tiled mosaics, and Bodega tasting
    • Mateus Palace coach transfer to one of Portugal's best examples of Baroque civil architecture
    • Port Wine Blending Class at Quinta de Pacheca with hands-on workshop on Port blending process

    Landmarks
    Vila Real
    Corgo River
    Igreja de São Pedro
    Casa de Diogo Cao
    Lamego
    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    Mateus Palace
    Quinta de Pacheca

34. Day 34

    Régua to Vega de Terrón

    Régua to Vega de Terrón Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Vinhateiro wine region to Vega de Terrón

    Landmarks
    Vinhateiro wine region

35. Day 35

    Vega de Terrón to Pocinho

    Vega de Terrón to Pocinho Show on map

    Meals

    Lunch (On board lunch (on Freixo de Espada à Cinta option))

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Pocinho
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of two options)

    Optional Activities

    • Salamanca Full Day Excursion with guided tour of two cathedrals (12th and 16th century), market tasting of local delicacies, and free time for exploration and lunch
    • Visit Freixo de Espada à Cinta with silk museum tour, local Quinta visit for regional produce tasting, and return to ship for lunch

    Landmarks
    Salamanca
    Salamanca Cathedral
    Freixo de Espada à Cinta

36. Day 36

    Pocinho to Pinhão

    Pocinho to Pinhão Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Pinhão
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of two options)

    Optional Activities

    • Côa Valley Museum coach transfer to largest open-air Paleolithic rock art site with pre-historic workshop, digital technology introduction, and museum exploration
    • Village life in the Côa Valley visiting Freixo Numão traditional village, Casa Painova estate for sugared almond production demonstration, and tasting of almonds and local products

    Landmarks
    Côa Valley Museum
    Freixo Numão
    Casa Painova

37. Day 37

    Pinhão

    Pinhão Show on map

    Meals

    Tasting (Bola tasting at Morgadio da Calçada manor house)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Provesende village and exploration including church, bakery, handicrafts, Morgadio da Calçada with bola tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice afternoon excursion (choice of three options)

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking along the Pinhão River (tributary of Douro) gliding past impressive landscapes
    • Quinta vineyard hike through breathtaking terraced vineyards at Quinta da Roéada with local guide
    • Quinta tasting at Quinta da Roéada estate learning vineyard secrets with guided walking tour

    Landmarks
    Pinhão
    Provesende
    Morgadio da Calçada
    Quinta da Roéada

38. Day 38

    Pinhão to Porto

    Pinhão to Porto Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Porto
    • Scenic Enrich: Classical concert in São Francisco Church

    Landmarks
    São Francisco Church

39. Day 39

    Porto

    Porto Show on map

    Meals

    Dinner (Farewell dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice excursion (choice of three options)
    • Illumination cruise through Porto viewing the city and bridges
    • Farewell dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Aveiro with guided walking tour of canal city and moliceiros flat-bottomed boat cruise
    • Round of golf at Quinta do Fojo Golf Club playing 6 holes
    • Wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia at Cockburn's Port cellar with guided visit

    Landmarks
    Aveiro
    Quinta do Fojo Golf Club
    Vila Nova de Gaia
    Cockburn's Port

40. Day 40

    Porto to Amarante to Porto

    Porto to Amarante to Porto Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer to Amarante
    • Guided exploration of Amarante center with Baroque architecture
    • Stop at local bakery for pastry
    • Coach transfer back to Porto
    • Hotel check-in

    Landmarks
    Amarante
    Tâmega River

41. Day 41

    Porto

    Porto Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch/Food Experience (Local specialties at village eatery in fishing village), Dinner (Dinner in port cellar with wine tasting of resident wines)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Coach transfer to local fishing village
    • Guided exploration of fishing village
    • Local food experience at village eatery
    • Coach transfer back to Porto
    • Dinner in port cellar with wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon free exploration of Porto
42. Day 42

    Porto

    Porto Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Airport transfer