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Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal 2026 - 15 Days (14 destinations)

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From Nice to Porto
4.2
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  • Porto cityscape at sunset with a river, illuminated buildings, and a colorful sky.
  • Aerial view of a city with a large amphitheater.
  • Historic city with a famous bridge over a river.
  • Rooftop view of old stone buildings in a village.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Marseille to Arles

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception
    • Welcome dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Arles

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
    • Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale

    Optional Activities

    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop
    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence
    • Provencal Cosmetics Workshop
    Landmarks
    Arles Amphitheatre
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour to Lavender Fields
    • Guided tour of Avignon
    • Classical concert in Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon
    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard
    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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  4. Day 4

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers
    • Provencal soap-making workshop

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc
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  5. Day 5

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon
    • Guided hike through the vineyards
  6. Day 6

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting
  7. Day 7

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon with cheese tasting
    • Guided bike tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Pérouges
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
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  8. Day 8

    Lyon to Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  9. Day 9

    Douro Valley

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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Portuguese cooking demonstration on board
    • Welcome dinner and cocktail reception
  10. Day 10

    Pinhão

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting
    • Guided active walk through the vineyards
    • Kayak experience in Pinhão
    Landmarks
    Quinta do Tedo
  11. Day 11

    Salamanca

    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
  12. Day 12

    Castelo Rodrigo - 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
    Landmarks
    Castelo Rodrigo
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Lamego

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lamego
    • Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    • Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca
    • Mosaic tile painting lesson on board

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Mateus Manor House
    Landmarks
    Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
  14. Day 14

    Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Porto
    • Evening cruise through Porto
    • Guided active walk in Porto

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Quinta da Aveleda
    • Guided bike tour to the Atlantic
    Landmarks
    Castelo da Foz
    Castelo do Queijo
  15. Day 15

    Porto Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Dirk
    July 7th, 2022
    It was a great trip with beautiful views , good excursions and excellent meals . The locks in the river were...
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  • Joe
    September 27th, 2019
    The perfect balance of activity and relaxation!
  • Suzanne
    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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