Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
You'll arrive in Lisbon and head to your hotel for a 3-night stay. The day is yours to settle in and get a feel for the city, which spreads across rolling hills overlooking the River Tagus. Take time to wander around and let the geography of the place become familiar.
- Day 2
Lisbon
A guided tour takes you through Lisbon's city centre on the famous yellow trams, rolling past tree-lined streets. You'll visit the Jerónimos Monastery in the Belém district, a UNESCO World Heritage site with late Gothic Manueline architecture that shows off Portugal's maritime past.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lisbon
- Visit to Jerónimos Monastery
Landmarks Jerónimos Monastery - Day 3
Lisbon
Today you're free to explore Lisbon on your own terms. Walk through the cobbled alleyways, see ancient ruins, and learn about the city's history and the distinctive Pombaline architecture that came after the Great Lisbon Earthquake. Your tour director is around if you need tips or want suggestions for where to go.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Sintra (extra expense)
- Day 4
Lisbon to Porto
You'll travel north along the Atlantic coast and stop in two Portuguese towns. First comes the medieval town of Óbidos with white-washed houses and narrow alleys, then Nazaré, known for its enormous waves and traditional fishing culture. Later you'll arrive in Porto and board the Emerald Cruises Star-Ship for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Óbidos
- Visit to Nazaré
Landmarks Óbidos Nazaré - Day 5
Porto to Pinhão
As you sail through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley, you'll see two millennia of wine-producing history unfold around you. Small villages and sun-drenched vineyards line the landscape. Tonight there's a welcome dinner and cocktail reception on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner and cocktail reception)
Included Activities
- Full day sailing through Douro Valley
Optional Activities
- Portuguese cooking demonstration on board (EmeraldPLUS)
Landmarks Douro Valley - Day 6
Pinhão to Vega de Terrón
You'll start with a visit to Quinta do Tedo, an 18th-century vineyard at the meeting point of the Douro and Tedo rivers, where they produce organic wines using traditional methods. You can choose a guided vineyard walk or try a kayak excursion. Afterward, relax on the Sun Deck as the ship sails to Vega de Terrón.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting
- Guided active walk through the vineyards
- Kayak experience in Pinhão
Landmarks Quinta do Tedo - Day 7
Vega de Terrón to Salamanca
Travel to Salamanca, known as the 'Golden City', for a walking tour of its UNESCO World Heritage Old Quarter. You'll see the beautiful Plaza Mayor with its galleries and arcades, visit Casa de las Conchas with its 300+ shell decorations, and check out the university dating back to 1218, one of Europe's oldest institutions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salamanca
- Visit to Plaza Mayor
- Visit to Casa de las Conchas
- Visit to Salamanca University
Optional Activities
- Tuna music band performance in Salamanca (EmeraldPLUS)
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Casa de las Conchas Salamanca University 
- Day 8
Pocinho to Régua
You'll dock in Pocinho and travel to the medieval town of Castelo Rodrigo to explore its fortress history and sample local products. After returning to the Star-Ship for lunch, you'll have a Port wine cocktail lesson on board as the ship sails toward Régua.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour to Castelo Rodrigo
- Port wine cocktail lesson on board
Optional Activities
- Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Valley Museum (extra expense)
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo Côa Valley Museum - Day 9
Régua
The day includes a visit to the baroque village of Lamego and its Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies, sitting high above the town. If you're up for it, there are 686 steps leading down from the Sanctuary to the main square. Later you'll have a rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca, one of the Douro's finest estates, and learn about Portuguese mosaic painting traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lamego
- Visit to Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
- Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
- Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca
- Mosaic tile painting lesson on board
Optional Activities
- Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense)
Landmarks Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies Quinta da Pacheca Mateus Manor House - Day 10
Porto
You'll explore Porto at the mouth of the Douro River, where modern and ancient architecture mix together, and it's known worldwide for Port wine exports. Your guided tour covers the fortified structures of Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo. There's an option for an active walk through the city to experience how locals actually live there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Porto
- Visit to Castelo da Foz
- Visit to Castelo do Queijo
- Evening cruise through Porto
- Guided active walk in Porto
Optional Activities
- Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (extra expense)
- Guided bike tour to the Atlantic (extra expense)
Landmarks Castelo da Foz Castelo do Queijo Quinta da Aveleda - Day 11
Porto to Barcelona
Your cruise ends in Porto. You'll transfer to the airport and fly to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia in Spain. Once you arrive, head to your hotel for a 3-night stay. The rest of the day is yours to explore Barcelona's lively feel, historic streets, bustling markets, or relax by the beautiful coastline.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Barcelona
A guided tour covers Barcelona's Modernist architecture and the work of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. You'll visit Park Güell with its creative designs, see La Sagrada Família (the largest unfinished Catholic church) and Casa Milà from outside, then stroll down lively Las Ramblas Avenue, stopping to sample local tapas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Barcelona
- Visit to Park Güell
- Visit to La Sagrada Família
- Visit to Casa Milà
- Stroll along Las Ramblas Avenue
Landmarks Park Güell La Sagrada Família Casa Milà Las Ramblas - Day 13
Barcelona
You have the full day to explore Barcelona at your own pace. Maybe go back to La Sagrada Família, walk through the Gothic Quarter to feel centuries of history, or visit Montjuïc's gardens and panoramic viewpoints over the city. Grab lunch with local tapas or paella. Your tour director can help you plan how to spend your time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Montserrat Abbey (extra expense)
Landmarks La Sagrada Família Gothic Quarter Montjuïc Montserrat Abbey 
- Day 14
Barcelona
After breakfast, you'll transfer from your hotel to the airport for your onward flight, heading home with memories from your time in Barcelona and the entire trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
