Itinerary
- Day 1
Nice to Arles
You'll land in Nice and head to Arles by transfer, where you'll board the Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. Meet your captain and crew, then settle in for a welcome reception and dinner with the other guests this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests)
- Day 2
Arles
Spend the day exploring Arles, checking out the UNESCO World Heritage monuments including the 2,000-year-old Amphitheatre that's been around for two millennia. You'll get a guided tour that takes in an olive farm, and then you have free time to wander around the city on your own and see what you find.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with olive farm visit
- Visit Arles Amphitheatre
Optional Activities
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop (extra expense)
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
- Provencal Cosmetics Workshop (extra expense)
- Provencal Soap Making Workshop (extra expense)
Landmarks Arles Amphitheatre - Day 3
Avignon
Head to Avignon to walk through its history as the former home of seven Popes. The guided tour covers the ornate Gothic Palais des Papes and the local market. By evening, you'll attend a classical concert as part of the EmeraldPLUS program.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon with market visit
- 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 
- Day 4
Viviers
The ship arrives in medieval Viviers, where pastel buildings and narrow cobblestone streets feel like stepping into another era. You can join a guided walking tour of the Old Town or explore it at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
- Day 5
Tournon
Sail down the Rhône to Tournon, where a 16th-century castle overlooks everything. You can take a guided tour to learn about the town's history and do some wine tasting, or if you want something more active, there's a hike through the local vineyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting
- Guided hike through the vineyards
- Day 6
Vienne
Walk around Vienne, an important Rhone-Alpes town with roots going back to Roman times. You'll check out monuments from both the Roman and medieval periods. After that, head back to the ship for cheese and olive tasting on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne
- Cheese and olive tasting on board
- Day 7
Lyon
Explore Lyon, one of France's biggest cities and a former Roman capital known for its food. You can either join a walking tour that includes the UNESCO-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourviève, or take a guided bike tour to see the city's architecture from a different angle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tastes of Lyon
- Guided bike tour of Lyon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
- Lyon by Night (extra expense)
Landmarks Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière 
- Day 8
Lyon to Porto
After breakfast, you'll transfer from Lyon to Porto where you'll board the Emerald Radiance Star-Ship. Meet the staff and get settled in for the second half of your river cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Douro Valley
Relax on board while the ship sails through the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley, passing vineyards and small villages. Tonight features a welcome dinner, cocktail reception, and a Portuguese cooking demonstration on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner and cocktail reception)
Included Activities
- Portuguese cooking demonstration on board
- Day 10
Vega de Terrón
Visit Quinta do Tedo vineyard in the Douro Valley where the Douro and Tedo rivers meet. You'll learn about organic viticulture and taste wines, then choose between a vineyard walk or kayaking. Afterward, the ship sails to Vega de Terrón.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting
- Kayak experience in Pinhão
- Guided active walk through the vineyards
- Day 11
Salamanca
Travel to Salamanca for a walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage city. See the Plaza Mayor with its galleries and arcades, Casa de las Conchas with its 300 decorative shells, and visit one of Europe's oldest universities from 1218. A tuna music band performs this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salamanca
- Tuna music band in Salamanca
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Casa de las Conchas University of Salamanca - Day 12
Castelo Rodrigo - Régua
From Pocinho, head to medieval Castelo Rodrigo to explore its fortress and try local products. You'll return for lunch, then take part in a Port wine cocktail lesson on board as you sail 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)
- Day 13
Lamego
Visit the Baroque village of Lamego to see the Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies overlooking the town. You can optionally walk down the 686 steps from the Sanctuary to the main square. Later, enjoy a rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca and learn about Portuguese mosaic painting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lamego
- Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca
- Mosaic tile painting lesson on board
- Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
Optional Activities
- Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense)
Landmarks Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies - Day 14
Porto
Explore Porto, which mixes modern and ancient architecture at the mouth of the Douro. Visit the fortified Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo with its pentagonal structures overlooking the ocean. Choose a guided tour or an active walk through the city, then take an evening cruise around Porto.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Porto
- A 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 - Day 15
Departure
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to the Star-Ship and your fellow guests, heading home with memories of sun-soaked vineyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast
