Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
Arrive in Porto and get picked up from the airport for transfer to the Emerald Radiance. You'll settle into your cabin this evening and join other passengers for dinner on board.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinner on board
- Day 2
Douro Valley
Spend the day sailing through the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage area lined with vineyards and small villages. Tonight there's a welcome dinner and cocktail reception, followed by a Portuguese cooking demonstration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner and cocktail reception)
Included Activities
- Full day sailing through Douro Valley
- Portuguese cooking demonstration on board
Landmarks Douro Valley 
- Day 3
Vega de Terrón
Start at Quinta do Tedo for wine tasting, then choose between a guided vineyard walk or kayaking on the river. After lunch, you'll sail toward Vega de Terrón and have time to relax on the Sun Deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through local vineyards
- Kayak experience in Pinhão
Landmarks Quinta do Tedo Pinhão - Day 4
Salamanca
Head to Salamanca for a guided walking tour of the 'Golden City.' You'll see the Plaza Mayor with its galleries and arcades, Casa de las Conchas with over 300 decorative shells, and the historic university from 1218. The evening ends with a traditional tuna music band performance.
- 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 5
Régua
From Pocinho, travel to the medieval town of Castelo Rodrigo to explore its fortress and local products. After lunch back on the ship, you'll take a Port wine cocktail lesson while sailing 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)
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo Côa Valley Museum - Day 6
Lamego
Visit the Baroque village of Lamego and see the Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies overlooking the town. If you're up for it, walk down 686 steps from the Sanctuary. Later you'll have a rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca and learn about Portuguese mosaic painting on board.
- 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
Optional Activities
- Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
- Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense)
Landmarks Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies Quinta da Pacheca Mateus Manor House - Day 7
Porto
Return to Porto at the Douro's mouth for a guided tour of Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo. You can also choose an active walk through town or a cruise to see Porto's daily life and medieval harbor.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Porto
Optional Activities
- A cruise through Porto
- Guided active walk in Porto
- Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (extra expense)
- Guided bike tour to the Atlantic (extra expense)
Landmarks Castelo da Foz Castelo do Queijo Quinta da Aveleda - Day 8
Porto to Lyon
You're leaving Porto behind and heading to Lyon, France's food capital. The drive takes you through some nice countryside, and once you arrive, you'll board the Emerald Liberte cruise ship where your crew is waiting to get you settled in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Porto to Lyon
Optional Activities
- Lyon by Night tour
- Day 9
Lyon
Lyon is up next, and there's flexibility here depending on what interests you. You can either take a guided city tour that hits the UNESCO-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvierre and other key spots, or go with a bike tour if you'd rather pedal through the historic streets and see the architecture on two wheels.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Lyon
- Visit to Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Lyon
- Excursion to Pérouges
Landmarks Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière - Day 10
Vienne
Take a walking tour of Vienne, an important Rhone-Alpes town with Roman roots. Later back on the ship, you'll have tastings of local cheese and olives.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne
- Cheese and olive tasting on board
Landmarks Vienne - Day 11
Tournon
Visit Tournon along the Rhône, where a 16th-century castle dominates the landscape. The guided tour covers the village's cultural heritage, or you can hike through vineyards and do wine tasting if you prefer something more active.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through the vineyards
Landmarks Tournon 
- Day 12
Viviers
Arrive in Viviers, a medieval town home to one of France's oldest cathedrals. Your guided walking tour highlights spectacular monuments with ornate windows and elaborate façades.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
Landmarks Chauvet Pont D'Arc - Day 13
Avignon
Explore Avignon, the former home of seven Popes in succession. Tour the UNESCO-listed Palais des Papes and the ancient Pont d'Avignon. You'll have a Provençal dinner by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale and enjoy a classical concert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, 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 Pont du Gard Chateauneuf du Pape 
- Day 14
Arles
This morning takes you to Arles, an old Roman city with some serious history behind it. Your guided tour covers the 2,000-year-old amphitheatre and other heritage sites from when Arles was a major Phoenician trading port. After that, the afternoon is yours to wander the narrow cobblestone streets, stop at local cafes, and take your time before heading back to the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles
- 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 
- Day 15
Arles to Nice
Leave the ship after breakfast and transfer to Nice. You'll check into your centrally located hotel for three nights on the Côte d'Azur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 16
Monaco and Monte Carlo
Tour the French Riviera seaside with a local guide, visiting Monaco and Monte Carlo. See the Prince's Palace of Monaco, originally a Genoese fortress and former home of Grace Kelly. Spend the afternoon on your own to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- A city tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo
Landmarks Prince's Palace of Monaco - Day 17
Nice
You have the day to explore Nice at leisure. This glamorous city is known for its sun-drenched beaches and upscale setting. Your tour director is available if you want help planning your day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Saint Paul de Vence (extra expense)
Landmarks Saint Paul de Vence - Day 18
Nice to Airport
After breakfast, say goodbye to your travel companions and get transferred to the airport for your flight home, carrying memories of Roman amphitheatres and the French Riviera.
- Meals
- Breakfast
