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Lisbon to Nice & Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal

21 days
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From Lisbon to Nice
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • Traditional Portuguese boats on the Douro River with Porto in the background.
  • Map outlining a travel route in France, Spain, and Portugal.
  • Historic yellow tram on a city street.
  • Map showing travel routes in Portugal and France.
  • River view with hills and vineyards.
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  • Colorful cityscape with ocean view.
  • Historic public square with people walking by.
  • Domed building by the water with ocean in the background.
  • Panoramic view of a historic city with a cathedral.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
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  3. Day 2

    Lisbon

    Lisbon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lisbon
    • Visit to Jerónimos Monastery
    Landmarks
    Jerónimos Monastery
  4. Day 3

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lisbon

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lisbon's cobbled alleyways and ancient ruins at leisure
    • Learn about Lisbon's history at a self-guided pace
    • Discover Pombaline architecture
    • Queluz & Cascais excursion (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Lisbon
  5. Day 4

    Lisbon to Porto

    Lisbon to Porto
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Obidos
    • Stop in Nazaré
    • Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Obidos
    Nazaré
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  6. Day 5

    Douro Valley

    Douro Valley
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner and cocktail reception)

    Included Activities

    • Full day sailing through Douro Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Portuguese cooking demonstration on board
    Landmarks
    Douro Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Quinta do Tedo

    Quinta do Tedo

    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
  8. Day 7

    Salamanca, Spain

    Salamanca, Spain

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salamanca

    Optional Activities

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

    Castelo Rodrigo

    Castelo Rodrigo
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on board)

    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
  10. Day 9

    Lamego

    Lamego
    Meals
    Lunch (Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lamego
    • Visit to Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
    • Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca

    Optional Activities

    • Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    • Mosaic tile painting lesson on board
    • Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
    Quinta da Pacheca
  11. Day 10

    Porto

    Porto

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Porto
    • Visit to Castelo da Foz
    • Visit to Castelo do Queijo

    Optional Activities

    • Guided active walk in Porto
    • 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
  12. Day 11

    Porto to Lyon

    Porto to Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Porto to Lyon
    • Guided tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Lyon by Night
    Landmarks
    Lyon
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  13. Day 12

    Lyon

    Lyon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon
    • Guided bike tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Pérouges
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
  14. Day 13

    Vienne

    Vienne

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienne

    Optional Activities

    • Cheese and olive tasting on board
  15. Day 14

    Tournon

    Tournon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting

    Optional Activities

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

    Viviers

    Viviers

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
  17. Day 16

    Avignon

    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
  18. Day 17

    Arles

    Arles

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with arena visit

    Optional Activities

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

    Arles to Nice

    Arles to Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  20. Day 19

    Monaco and Monte Carlo

    Monaco and Monte Carlo

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo
    • Visit to Prince's Palace of Monaco
    Landmarks
    Prince's Palace of Monaco
  21. Day 20

    Nice

    Nice

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Saint Paul de Vence (extra expense)
  22. Day 21

    Nice to Airport

    Nice to Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Dirk5.0•July 2022
    It was a great trip with beautiful views , good excursions and excellent meals . The locks in the river were...
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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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