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Lisbon to Nice & Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal 2026 - 21 Days (34 destinations)

21 days
From Lisbon to Nice
4.1
31 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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

    Lisbon

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  2. Day 2

    Lisbon

    Included Activities

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

    Lisbon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Sintra (extra expense)
  4. Day 4

    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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  5. Day 5

    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
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  6. Day 6

    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
  7. Day 7

    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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  8. Day 8

    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
  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    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
  11. Day 11

    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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  12. Day 12

    Lyon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon
    • Guided bike tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

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

    Vienne

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienne

    Optional Activities

    • Cheese and olive tasting on board
  14. Day 14

    Tournon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting

    Optional Activities

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

    Viviers

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

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

    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
  17. Day 17

    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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  18. Day 18

    Arles to Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  19. Day 19

    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
  20. Day 20

    Nice

    Optional Activities

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

    Nice to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast
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