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Lisbon & Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal

18 days
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From Lisbon to Nice
4.1
31 traveler reviews
  • Iconic view of the Pont Saint-Benezet bridge in Avignon over the Rhône River.
  • Map detailing a travel route through Portugal and France, including major cities.
  • Iconic yellow tram on a cobblestone street in Lisbon.
  • Vineyard landscape along a river in Peso da Regua.
  • Colorful Pena Palace on a hill.
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  • Picturesque town of Peso da Regua along the river.
  • Terraced vineyards along the Douro River.
  • Historic bridge and cathedral in Salamanca.
  • Panoramic view of Salamanca with historic architecture.
  • Plaza Mayor in Salamanca with ornate architecture.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lisbon

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  2. Day 2

    Lisbon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lisbon
    Landmarks
    Jerónimos Monastery
  3. Day 3

    Lisbon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Sintra (extra expense)
  4. Day 4

    Lisbon - Óbidos - Nazaré - Porto

    Meals
    Dinner
    Landmarks
    Óbidos
    Nazaré
  5. Day 5

    Porto - Pinhão

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner and cocktail reception)

    Optional Activities

    • Portuguese cooking demonstration on board
    Landmarks
    Douro Valley
  6. Day 6

    Pinhão - Vega de Terrón

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided active walk through the vineyards
    • Kayak experience in Pinhão
    Landmarks
    Quinta do Tedo
  7. Day 7

    Vega de Terrón - Salamanca

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salamanca

    Optional Activities

    • Tuna music band in Salamanca
    Landmarks
    Plaza Mayor
    Casa de las Conchas
    University of Salamanca
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  8. Day 8

    Pocinho - Régua

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Tour to Castelo Rodrigo

    Optional Activities

    • Port wine cocktail lesson on board
    • Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Valley Museum (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Castelo Rodrigo
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  9. Day 9

    Régua

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lamego
    • Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies

    Optional Activities

    • Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca
    • Mosaic tile painting lesson on board
    • Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Lamego
    Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
    Quinta da Pacheca
  10. Day 10

    Porto

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Porto

    Optional Activities

    • A cruise through Porto
    • Guided active walk in Porto
    • Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (extra expense)
    • Guided bike tour to the Atlantic (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Castelo da Foz
    Castelo do Queijo
  11. Day 11

    Porto - Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Lyon by Night (extra expense)
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  12. Day 12

    Lyon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour of Lyon
    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
  13. Day 13

    Mâcon

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Beaujolais wine region
  14. Day 14

    Tournon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  15. Day 15

    Viviers

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
  16. Day 16

    Avignon

    Meals
    Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon
    • Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
    • Classical concert in Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon
    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
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  17. Day 17

    Arles

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with arena visit

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop (extra expense)
    • Provencal Soap Making Workshop (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Arles Amphitheatre
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  18. Day 18

    Arles - Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast
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