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Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal 2026 - 15 Days (from Porto to Marseille)

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From Porto to Marseille
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  • Scenic view of Porto at sunset with buildings and a river reflecting the sky.
  • A map outlining a travel route through parts of France, Spain, and Portugal.
  • Beautiful landscape with a river and vineyards, likely in Portugal.
  • Scenic river cruise in Portugal with lush green vineyards.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Porto

    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Douro Valley Sailing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner and cocktail reception)

    Included Activities

    • Portuguese cooking demonstration on board
    Landmarks
    Douro Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Vega de Terrón

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    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
    Douro River
  4. Day 4

    Salamanca

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salamanca

    Optional Activities

    • Tuna music band performance in Salamanca
    Landmarks
    Plaza Mayor
    Casa de las Conchas
    Salamanca University
  5. Day 5

    Régua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    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
    Côa Valley Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Lamego

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lamego
    • Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca
    • Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies

    Optional Activities

    • Mosaic tile painting lesson on board
    • Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
    Quinta da Pacheca
    Mateus Manor House
  7. Day 7

    Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Porto
    • Guided active walk in Porto

    Optional Activities

    • Evening cruise through Porto
    • Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (extra expense)
    • Guided bike tour to the Atlantic (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Castelo da Foz
    Castelo do Queijo
    Douro River
  8. Day 8

    Porto to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Porto to Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Lyon by Night
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon
    • Guided bike tour of Lyon
    • Visit to Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourviére

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Pérouges
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourviére
  10. Day 10

    Vienne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienne

    Optional Activities

    • Cheese and olive tasting on board
    Landmarks
    Vienne
  11. Day 11

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting
    • Guided hike through the vineyards
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  12. Day 12

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Chauvet Pont D'Arc
  13. Day 13

    Avignon

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • 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
    Pont du Gard
    Chateauneuf du Pape
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
    • Visit to Arles Amphitheatre

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence
    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop
    • Provencal Soap Making Workshop
    Landmarks
    Arles Amphitheatre
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Arles to Marseille

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    The perfect balance of activity and relaxation!
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    June 22nd, 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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