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Unforgettable Douro & Spectacular South of France 2026 - 21 Days (from Lyon to Porto)

21 days
From Lyon to Porto
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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 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lyon

    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Lyon to Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Mâcon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Château de Cormatin with guided tour and gardens
    • Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at Michelin-starred restaurant in Vonnas
    • Truffle tasting at local farm near Cortevaix with truffle butter and chocolate mousse
    • Excursion to Cluny with guided tour of Cluny Abbey
    Landmarks
    Château de Cormatin
    Georges Blanc Restaurant
    Cluny Abbey
  3. Day 3

    Vienne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice activity in Vienne

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre and city exploration
    • Cycling tour of Vienne and Saint-Romain-en-Gal (19 km easy route)
    Landmarks
    Roman Theatre of Vienne
    Temple of Augustus and Livia
  4. Day 4

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Aperitif on terrace of Tournon Castle
    • Dessert buffet of French pastries from local pâtissier

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Tournon including castle visit
    • Hiking through vineyards with local wine tasting
    • Cycling along the Rhône River to Glun
    • Free time to explore town and cross suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Suspension Bridge to Tain l'Hermitage
  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Avignon including Palais des Papes
    • Excursion to Pont du Gard with guided tour of Roman aqueduct
    • Kayaking at Pont du Gard on the Gardon River
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Luberon villages (Gordes) and Sénanque Abbey
    • Shop with a chef and Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration
    • Lavender Museum with guided tour of Roussillon village
    • Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Landmarks
    Gordes
    Sénanque Abbey
    Roussillon
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  7. Day 7

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with Arènes d'Arles (Roman Amphitheatre)
    • Visit Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières immersive visual installation
    • Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill and traditional recipes
    • Discovery of Lavender tour with essential oil extraction and perfume creation
    Landmarks
    Arènes d'Arles
    Les Baux
    Carrières de Lumières
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Viviers including Cathedral of St. Vincent
    • French Resistance walking tour
    • WWII in Viviers historic walking tour
    • Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum (Palaeolithic cave replica)
    • Explore caves in Ardèche Nature Park (Madeleine Caves)
    • Excursion to Grignan de Provence with castle and church visit
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of St. Vincent, Viviers
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc
    Madeleine Caves
    Grignan de Provence
  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Enrich: Acapella choir performance at Trinity Chapel

    Optional Activities

    • French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
    Landmarks
    Trinity Chapel, Lyon
  10. Day 10

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon with traboules and Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
    • Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled village
    • Silk painting workshop
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
    Pérouges
  11. Day 11

    Lyon to Porto

    Included Activities

    • Included flight from Lyon to Porto
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  12. Day 12

    Porto to Entre-os-Rios

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tile painting workshop

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Porto including Palácio da Bolsa
    • Active tour of Porto with cable car to Dom Luis bridge
    Landmarks
    Palácio da Bolsa
    Dom Luis Bridge
    São Bento Railway Station
  13. Day 13

    Entre-os-Rios to Regua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Douro Museum in Regua

    Optional Activities

    • Paiva Walkways active hike along Paiva River
    • Quinta da Aveleda wine estate tour
    • Excursion to Guimarães with palace and heritage site visit
    Landmarks
    Paiva Walkways
    Quinta da Aveleda
    Guimarães
    Douro Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Regua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Lunch on board

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Varosa Valley, São João de Tarouca and Ucanha with Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca tour
    • Quinta visit with olive oil tasting
    • Excursion to Lamego with Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and bodega tasting
    • Mateus Palace tour
    • Port Wine Blending Class at Quinta de Pacheca
    Landmarks
    Varosa Valley
    Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca
    Ucanha Fortified Bridge
    Lamego
    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    Mateus Palace
    Quinta de Pacheca
  15. Day 15

    Regua to Vega de Terrón

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Vinhateiro wine region
  16. Day 16

    Vega de Terrón to Pocinho

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Salamanca Full Day Excursion with cathedral visits and market tasting
    • Visit Freixo de Espada à Cinta with silk museum and Quinta estate tasting
    Landmarks
    Salamanca
    Freixo de Espada à Cinta
  17. Day 17

    Pocinho to Pinhão

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Côa Valley Museum tour with Paleolithic rock art and prehistoric workshop
    • Village life in Côa Valley: Freixo Numão and Casa Painova estate visit
    Landmarks
    Côa Valley Museum
    Freixo Numão
  18. Day 18

    Pinhão

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Provesende village with church, bakery, and manor house visit
    • Bola tasting at Morgadio da Calçada manor house

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking along Pinhão River
    • Quinta da Roada vineyard hike
    • Quinta da Roada estate visit with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Provesende
    Quinta da Roada
  19. Day 19

    Pinhão to Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Enrich: Classical concert in São Francisco Church
    Landmarks
    São Francisco Church
  20. Day 20

    Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Illumination cruise through Porto with six-bridge views
    • Farewell dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Aveiro with guided walk and traditional moliceiros boat cruise
    • Round of golf at Quinta do Fojo Golf Club (6 holes)
    • Wine tasting at Cockburn's Port cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia
    Landmarks
    Aveiro
    Quinta do Fojo Golf Club
    Cockburn's Port Cellar
  21. Day 21

    Porto

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