Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Barcelona
BarcelonaIncluded Activities
- Welcome drink with tour director and fellow guests
Optional Activities
- Explore Barcelona's historic streets at leisure
- Visit local markets
- Stroll along the Barcelona coastline
- Day 2
Barcelona
BarcelonaIncluded Activities
- Guided city tour of Barcelona with panoramic views and walking tours
- Exterior viewing of La Sagrada Familia
- Exterior viewing of Casa Mila
- Stroll along Las Ramblas Avenue
- Sample local tapas on Las Ramblas
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Barcelona - tasting experience celebrating Catalonia's culinary heritage with Padrón peppers, pan con tomate, crema catalana, and sangria (1.5 hours, easy activity level)
Landmarks La Sagrada Familia Casa Mila Las Ramblas Avenue - Day 3
Barcelona
BarcelonaOptional Activities
- Revisit La Sagrada Familia independently
- Explore the Gothic Quarter
- Visit Montjuïc hill and its gardens
- Enjoy tapas at a local café
- Dine on paella at a beachside restaurant
- Montserrat Abbey - visit the breathtaking monastery in the mountains with the Black Madonna statue and explore the monastery's history dating back to the 11th century (5 hours, easy to medium activity level)
Landmarks La Sagrada Familia Gothic Quarter Montjuïc Montserrat Abbey - Day 4
Barcelona to Porto
Barcelona to Porto- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Porto to Pinhão
Porto to PinhãoIncluded Activities
- Full day cruising through the Douro Valley
- Viewing of Carrapatelo lock
Optional Activities
- Portuguese cooking demonstration on board - learn to make Pastéis de Nata (custard tarts) with an expert chef sharing the story and traditions behind this signature dish
Landmarks Douro Valley Carrapatelo Lock - Day 6
Pinhão to Vega de Terrón
Pinhão to Vega de TerrónIncluded Activities
- Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting - explore the 18th-century estate's environmentally sound organic production methods or join a guided vineyard walk
Optional Activities
- Kayak experience in Pinhão - kayak excursion along the Pinhão River through farmland, terraced vineyards, and estates
- Guided active walk through the vineyards - walk through local vineyards with stops to admire surroundings and views over the Douro River, with several hiking options available based on fitness and group desires, followed by wine tasting
Landmarks Quinta do Tedo Pinhão River - Day 7
Vega de Terrón to Salamanca
Vega de Terrón to SalamancaIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Salamanca with walking tour
- Explore Plaza Mayor galleries and arcades
- Visit Casa de las Conchas
- View Salamanca's university
Optional Activities
- Tuna music band performance in Salamanca - traditional 13th-century music performed by a local group in distinctive clothing with colored ribbon capes representing their school
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Casa de las Conchas University of Salamanca 
- Day 8
Pocinho to Régua
Pocinho to RéguaIncluded Activities
- Tour to Castelo Rodrigo - visit the fortified medieval village with 16th-century walls and charming narrow streets, sample typical local products, and free time to explore
- Port wine cocktail lesson on board - learn about Port wine history and cocktail combinations as you cruise
Optional Activities
- Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Valley Museum - explore the vast open-air rock art collection, board a jeep to the abandoned dam site, traverse the landscape marked by construction history, with final section on foot (3.5 hours, difficult/active activity level)
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo Côa Valley - Day 9
Régua to Porto
Régua to PortoIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Lamego
- Visit Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
Optional Activities
- Rural lunch at a local quinta - traditional meal served with local entertainment at a famous Douro wine estate
- Mosaic tile painting lesson on board - learn about azulejos (Portuguese painted tiles), their cultural origins, creation methods, and create a tile to take home as a souvenir
- Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies - descend 686 cobbled steps from the hilltop sanctuary with views and small chapels/shrines dedicated to saints and martyrs
Landmarks Lamego Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies - Day 10
Porto
PortoIncluded Activities
- Guided coach tour of Porto - introducing highlights from bustling waterfront to colorful buildings and iconic bridges, including Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo
Optional Activities
- Evening cruise through Porto - charming evening cruise offering different views of Porto's skyline
- Guided active walk in Porto - walk through town to see local life, cross the old iron bridge, visit Porto Cathedral and Old Town, and visit São Bento railway station
- Visit to Quinta da Aveleda - explore the 150-year-old sparkling wine producer's fairytale-like property and enchanting gardens, followed by wine and cheese tasting and free time (4 hours, moderate activity level)
- Guided bike tour to the Atlantic - e-bike tour along the Douro River to the Atlantic Ocean on a flat path with stops for commentary and photos (4 hours, moderate activity level)
Landmarks Castelo da Foz Castelo do Queijo Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station - Day 11
Porto to Lisbon
Porto to LisbonIncluded Activities
- Visit to Nazaré - explore the traditional fishing culture town known for fresh seafood and Europe's largest waves
- Visit to Óbidos - guided tour through the enchanting medieval town with whitewashed houses and narrow alleys
Landmarks Nazaré Óbidos 
- Day 12
Lisbon
LisbonIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Lisbon's city centre
- Viewing of iconic yellow trams
- Visit to Jerónimos Monastery
Landmarks Jerónimos Monastery - Day 13
Lisbon
LisbonOptional Activities
- Excursion to Sintra - guided tour of the World Heritage-listed Sintra-Vila with pastel-hued manors, rippling mountains, dewy forests with ferns, exotic gardens, and ornate palaces (3 hours 30 minutes, moderate activity level)
Landmarks Sintra - Day 14
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
