Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer on arrival
- Welcome drink with Tour Director and guests
- Day 2
Lisbon
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Lisbon
- Visit to Belem district
- Visit to Jeronimos Monastery
- Taste Pasteis de Nata
- Visit to Belem Tower
- Visit to Padrao dos Descobrimentos
- Walk through Rossio square
Optional Activities
- Browse elegant shops
- Tram 28 ride to discover more of the city
Landmarks Jeronimos Monastery Belem Tower Padrao dos Descobrimentos Rossio Square - Day 3
Lisbon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Dinner in a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit Sintra & Palacio Nacional - Coach to Sintra (approximately 45 minutes from Lisbon), orientation tour of Sintra, visit to Palacio Nacional
- Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class - Learn about Portuguese cuisine history and ingredients, prepare a traditional dish
Landmarks Palacio Nacional Sintra - Day 4
Lisbon to Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Porto
- Boarding 5-star Scenic Space-Ship
- Day 5
Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tile painting workshop
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Porto - Discover Porto's culture and history, visit Palacio da Bolsa
- Active tour of Porto including cable car - Travel from Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia, cable car ride to Dom Luis bridge, walk across bridge towards Porto Cathedral, Sao Bento railway station, and Rua das Flores
Landmarks Palacio da Bolsa Dom Luis Bridge Porto Cathedral Sao Bento Railway Station - Day 6
Entre-os-Rios to Régua
Included Activities
- Visit Douro Museum in Régua
Optional Activities
- Paiva Walkways: Active hike along the Paiva River
- Quinta da Aveleda: Explore renowned wine producer estate
- Excursion to Guimarães: Visit World Heritage-listed city, explore 15th-century palace with historic tapestries, furniture, and weapons
Landmarks Quinta da Aveleda Guimarães Palace Douro Museum Paiva River 
- Day 7
Régua - Varosa Valley & Surrounding Region
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch onboard)
Included Activities
- Lunch onboard
Optional Activities
- Varosa Valley, Tarouca & Ucanha excursion: Visit São João de Tarouca and explore restored Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca, walk fortified bridge of Ucanha (14th-15th century)
- Quinta visit with olive tasting: Learn about olive oil production at family-run Quinta (handed down for 11 generations)
- Excursion to Lamego: Coach to terraced vineyard town, tour Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedios, local produce tasting at Bodega, free time to explore
- Mateus Palace: Coach transfer to one of Portugal's finest examples of Baroque civil architecture
- Port Wine Blending Class: Hands-on workshop at Quinta de Pacheca
Landmarks Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca Fortified Bridge of Ucanha Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Mateus Palace Quinta de Pacheca - Day 8
Vinhateiro Wine Region
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Vinhateiro wine region
Landmarks Vinhateiro Wine Region 
- Day 9
Vega de Terrón to Salamanca or Freixo de Espada à Cinta
Optional Activities
- Salamanca Full Day Excursion: Guided tour of two cathedrals (12th and 16th centuries), visit to local market for regional delicacies, free time for lunch and exploration
- Village of Freixo de Espada à Cinta: Guided tour of handcrafted silk processing village, silk museum visit, local estate visit with regional produce tasting, return to ship for lunch
Landmarks Salamanca Cathedral (Old) Salamanca Cathedral (New) Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 10
Pocinho to Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Côa Valley Museum: Coach transfer to world's largest open-air Paleolithic rock art site, contemporary museum building, pre-historic workshop
- Village life in the Côa Valley: Visit traditional village of Freixo Numão, tour Casa Painova estate, demonstration on sugared almond production, tasting of almonds and local products
Landmarks Côa Valley Museum Freixo Numão Casa Painova 
- Day 11
Pinhao
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Provesende
- Wander through Provesende village
- Visit church
- Discover old bakery
- Witness traditional handicraft
- Tasting of bola at Morgadio da Calcada
Optional Activities
- Kayaking along the Pinhao River - Glide past impressive landscapes via kayak on the Pinhao River (tributary of Douro)
- Quinta vineyard hike - Guided hike through breathtaking vineyards of Quinta da Roada in Douro Valley
- Quinta tasting - Visit Quinta da Roada estate for tasting of region's famous export, guided walking tour to learn vineyard secrets
Landmarks Pinhao Provesende Morgadio da Calcada Pinhao River Quinta da Roada - Day 12
Pinhao to Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing along Douro River
- Classical concert in Sao Francisco Church
Landmarks Sao Francisco Church - Day 13
Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner on board
- Illumination cruise through Porto
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Aveiro with cruise - Guided walking tour of Aveiro (city famed for canals), cruise waterways in brightly colored moliceiros flat-bottomed boat unique to city
- Round of golf - Play 6 holes at Quinta do Fojo Golf club, one of Porto's most popular courses
- Wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia - Travel to Vila Nova de Gaia, visit Cockburn's Port (one of Porto's most famous cellars), guided visit and tasting
Landmarks Aveiro Quinta do Fojo Golf Club Cockburn's Port Vila Nova de Gaia - Day 14
Porto to Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Porto to Madrid
- Hotel transfer on arrival
- Day 15
Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Madrid
- Visit to Austrian Quarter
- Visit to Sabatini Gardens
- Visit to Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains
- Visit to traditional bullfighting ring
- Panorama of Royal Palace
- Visit to Templo de Debod
- Dinner in a local restaurant
Landmarks Sabatini Gardens Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Royal Palace of Madrid Templo de Debod 
- Day 16
Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Prado Museum visit with guide escort through 12th-20th century collections
- Tastes of Madrid walking tour with local guide including stop at Mercado de San Miguel, jamón ibérico tasting, and tapas tasting
Optional Activities
- Shopping at fashionable boutiques in city center plazas
- Relaxing in Madrid's manicured gardens
- Leisurely exploration of surrounding areas
Landmarks Prado Museum Mercado de San Miguel - Day 17
Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer to Madrid airport
