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Nice to Lisbon & Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal

21 days
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From Nice to Lisbon
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • Cityscape of a coastal city with marina and hilly backdrop.
  • Historic square with a fountain surrounded by colorful buildings.
  • Colorful town with a vibrant square and terraced houses.
  • Aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent bay and beach, featuring mountains in the background.
  • Exterior of an ancient Roman amphitheater, with arches and stonework.
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  • Aerial view of a historical city with red-tiled roofs and a river nearby.
  • Historic bridge over a river with a castle in the background.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

    Nice

    Nice
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  2. Day 2

    Nice to Monaco

    Nice to Monaco

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo
    Landmarks
    Monte Carlo
  3. Day 3

    Nice

    Nice

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Saint-Paul de Vence (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Saint-Paul de Vence
  4. Day 4

    Nice to Arles

    Nice to Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Arles
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  5. Day 5

    Arles

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with arena visit

    Optional Activities

    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop (extra expense)
    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
    • Provencal Soap Making Workshop (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Arles Amphitheatre
    Les Baux de Provence
  6. Day 6

    Avignon

    Avignon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon
    • 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 du Gard
    Chateauneuf du Pape
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  7. Day 7

    Viviers

    Viviers

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Chauvet Pont d'Arc
  8. Day 8

    Tournon

    Tournon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards
  9. Day 9

    Tournon to Mâcon

    Tournon to Mâcon

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Beaujolais
  10. Day 10

    Mâcon to Lyon

    Mâcon to Lyon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour of Lyon
    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
    • Lyon by Night (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Pérouges
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  11. Day 11

    Lyon to Porto

    Lyon to Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  12. Day 12

    Porto to Pinhão

    Porto to Pinhão
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner and cocktail reception)

    Optional Activities

    • Portuguese cooking demonstration on board
    Landmarks
    Douro Valley
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  13. Day 13

    Pinhão to Vega de Terrón

    Pinhão to Vega de Terrón

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak experience in Pinhão
    • Guided active walk through the vineyards
    Landmarks
    Quinta do Tedo
  14. Day 14

    Vega de Terrón to Salamanca

    Vega de Terrón to Salamanca

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salamanca

    Optional Activities

    • Tuna music band in Salamanca
    Landmarks
    Plaza Mayor
    Casa de las Conchas
    University of Salamanca
  15. Day 15

    Pocinho to Régua

    Pocinho to Régua
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Tour to Castelo Rodrigo

    Optional Activities

    • Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Valley Museum (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Castelo Rodrigo
    Côa Valley Museum
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  16. Day 16

    Régua

    Régua
    Meals
    Lunch (Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lamego
    • Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca
    • Mosaic tile painting lesson on board

    Optional Activities

    • Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    • Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
    Quinta da Pacheca
    Mateus Manor House
  17. Day 17

    Porto

    Porto

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Porto
    • Evening cruise through Porto

    Optional Activities

    • 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
    Quinta da Aveleda
  18. Day 18

    Porto to Lisbon

    Porto to Lisbon
    Landmarks
    Nazaré
    Óbidos
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  19. Day 19

    Lisbon

    Lisbon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lisbon
    Landmarks
    Jerónimos Monastery
  20. Day 20

    Lisbon

    Lisbon

    Optional Activities

    • Queluz & Cascais (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Queluz
    Cascais
  21. Day 21

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Joe5.0•September 2019
    The perfect balance of activity and relaxation!
  • Suzanne4.5•June 2019
    Traveling with the Brits and Aussies was fun and there were not too many other Americans on the trip. The food was...
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Tour ID: 304351

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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