Beautiful Bordeaux & Unforgettable Douro with Madrid 2027 - 24 Days

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Porto

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   Included Activities

   • Cocktail reception on board

   Optional Activities

   • Explore Porto after sunset

   Landmarks
   Douro River

2. Day 2

   Porto

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   Included Activities

   • Tile painting workshop on board

   Optional Activities

   • Guided tour of Porto including Palácio da Bolsa and Bolhão Markets
   • Active tour of Porto including cable car to Dom Luis bridge, walk to Porto Cathedral, São Bento railway station, and Rua das Flores

   Landmarks
   Palácio da Bolsa
   Bolhão Markets
   Dom Luis Bridge
   Porto Cathedral
   São Bento Railway Station
   Rua das Flores
   Vila Nova de Gaia

3. Day 3

   Entre-os-Rios - Régua

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   Included Activities

   • Visit to Douro Museum

   Optional Activities

   • Hike along Paiva walkways in Arouca Geopark with suspension bridge
   • Visit Quinta da Aveleda sparkling wine estate and gardens
   • Excursion to Guimarães with 15th century palace and historic collection

   Landmarks
   Entre-os-Rios
   Douro Valley
   Paiva Walkways
   Arouca Geopark
   Quinta da Aveleda
   Guimarães Palace
   Douro Museum

4. Day 4

   Régua

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   Meals

   Lunch

   Included Activities

   • Lunch on board

   Optional Activities

   • Excursion to Varosa Valley, Tarouca village, Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca, and Ucanha fortified bridge
   • Quinta visit with olive oil tasting
   • Excursion to Lamego including Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, staircase with mosaic tiles, and bodega tasting
   • Visit to Mateus Palace with Baroque architecture, original furniture, and gardens
   • Port wine blending class at Quinta de Pacheca with vineyard tour, cellar visit, and hands-on blending workshop

   Landmarks
   Varosa Valley
   Tarouca
   Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca
   Ucanha Bridge
   Lamego
   Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
   Mateus Palace
   Quinta de Pacheca

5. Day 5

   Régua - Vega de Terrón

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   Optional Activities

   • Vitality Pool access
   • Wellness massage treatment

   Landmarks
   Vinhateiro Wine Region
   Douro Valley

6. Day 6

   Vega de Terrón - Pocinho

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   Meals

   Lunch

   Included Activities

   • Lunch on board

   Optional Activities

   • Full-day excursion to Salamanca with guided tour, visit to market, and free time for leisure lunch
   • Half-day tour to Freixo de Espada à Cinta with silk museum visit

   Landmarks
   Vega de Terrón
   Salamanca
   Salamanca Cathedral (Old)
   Salamanca Cathedral (New)
   Freixo de Espada à Cinta

7. Day 7

   Pocinho - Pinhão

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   Optional Activities

   • Côa Valley Museum visit with Paleolithic rock art and prehistoric workshop
   • Village life experience in Freixo Numão with Casa Painova almond production demonstration and tasting

   Landmarks
   Pocinho
   Douro Railway
   Côa Valley Museum
   Freixo Numão
   Casa Painova

8. Day 8

   Pinhão

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   Included Activities

   • Transfer to Provesende and village exploration
   • Visit Morgadio da Calçada manor house with bola tasting

   Optional Activities

   • Kayaking along the Pinhão River past vineyards and farmland
   • Guided quinta vineyard hike with views and wine blending tasting
   • Quinta Port wine tasting with guided walking tour

   Landmarks
   Pinhão
   Provesende
   Morgadio da Calçada
   Pinhão River

9. Day 9

   Pinhão - Porto

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   Included Activities

   • Classical concert at São Francisco Church

   Optional Activities

   • Leisurely time on board during cruise

   Landmarks
   São Francisco Church

10. Day 10

    Porto

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    Meals

    Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Illumination cruise through Porto
    • Farewell dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Aveiro with moliceiros boat cruise
    • Excursion to Braga with guided tour of cathedral, plazas, and residences
    • Wine tasting at Cockburn's Port cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia
    • Free time in Porto

    Landmarks
    Aveiro
    Braga
    Sé de Braga Cathedral
    Vila Nova de Gaia
    Cockburn's Port Cellar

11. Day 11

    Porto - Bordeaux

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12. Day 12

    Bordeaux - Libourne

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    Meals

    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Saint-Émilion with Monolithic Church visit

    Optional Activities

    • Moonlit stroll through Libourne
    • Visit to pubs and wine bars in Libourne

    Landmarks
    Saint-Émilion
    Monolithic Church
    Libourne

13. Day 13

    Libourne - Pauillac

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    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Libourne with 16th-century townhouse and 71-metre Gothic church spire
    • Wines and vineyards of Saint-Émilion tour with tasting
    • Château de Vayres tour with tapestries and period furnishings
    • Cycling tour through Fronsac vineyards
    • Paint and pour art class on Sun Deck with local artist and wine tasting

    Landmarks
    Libourne
    Saint-Émilion
    Château de Vayres
    Fronsac
    Pauillac

14. Day 14

    Pauillac - Fort Médoc

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    Included Activities

    • Classical concert at Château d'Agassac with Champagne reception

    Optional Activities

    • Médoc wine tasting by coach tour
    • Médoc wine tasting by e-bike tour

    Landmarks
    Pauillac
    Médoc Wine Region
    Château d'Agassac

15. Day 15

    Fort Médoc - Cadillac

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    Optional Activities

    • Massage treatment
    • Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration

    Landmarks
    Cadillac

16. Day 16

    Cadillac - Bordeaux

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    Optional Activities

    • Sauternes by coach tour with winery visit and tasting
    • Sauternes by bike tour through rolling vineyards with winery visit and tasting
    • Roquetaillade Castle tour with medieval fortress and 700-year family history
    • Biking in Loupiac wine region with views of Château Benauge
    • Château Toulouse-Lautrec guided tour with artist's private apartments and artworks

    Landmarks
    Sauternes Wine Region
    Château de Roquetaillade
    Loupiac Wine Region
    Château Benauge
    Sainte-Croix-du-Mont
    Château Toulouse-Lautrec

17. Day 17

    Bordeaux

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    Meals

    Lunch (Cooking demonstration in Scenic Culinaire with French cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Fresh oyster tasting from Arcachon Bay on board
    • Exclusive after-hours access to Bassins des Lumières with Champagne reception and curated digital art show

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Bordeaux with coach and walking portions
    • Cycling tour of Bordeaux with bridges, gates, palaces, and public gardens
    • Shop with chef and Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration at local food market
    • Bordeaux in the shadow of WWII walking tour

    Landmarks
    Bordeaux Cathedral
    Place de la Bourse
    Cailhau Gate
    Royal Gate
    Palais Rohan
    Mercado de San Miguel
    Arcachon Bay
    Bassins des Lumières

18. Day 18

    Bordeaux - Bourg

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    Optional Activities

    • Cité du Vin interactive wine museum with nearly 20 themed exhibits
    • Motorbike and sidecar tour through Bordeaux with Chatrons district, Rue Notre Dame, riverside quays, and Saint-Pierre
    • Walking tour of Arcachon with bayside atmosphere and Baltard Market visit
    • Eleanor of Aquitaine immersive journey through Bordeaux's historic heart

    Landmarks
    Cité du Vin
    Chatrons District
    Rue Notre Dame
    Saint-Pierre
    Arcachon
    Baltard Market
    Bourg

19. Day 19

    Bourg

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    Meals

    Lunch (Included with full-day Cognac excursion)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Cognac excursion includes lunch and Rémy Martin estate tour with sampling

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walk through Bourg village and historic Citadel with Horse Carriage Museum
    • Historic Saintes tour with Roman Arch and World Heritage Saint-Eutrope Basilica
    • Full-day excursion to Cognac

    Landmarks
    Bourg
    Citadel of Bourg
    Horse Carriage Museum
    Saintes
    Arch of Germanicus
    Saint-Eutrope Basilica
    Cognac
    Rémy Martin Estate

20. Day 20

    Bourg - Blaye - Bordeaux

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    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Blaye and Vauban Citadel
    • Active walking tour of Citadel with architect Sébastien Vauban defence system insights
    • Cycling tour along Captain's Road past riverside villages, ancient villas, manor houses, and limestone quarries
    • Visit to Château de La Roche Courbon Renaissance estate with gardens

    Landmarks
    Blaye
    Vauban Citadel
    Captain's Road
    Château de La Roche Courbon

21. Day 21

    Bordeaux - Madrid

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22. Day 22

    Madrid

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    Meals

    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Madrid with local guide
    • Dinner at local restaurant

    Landmarks
    Austrian Quarter
    Sabatini Gardens
    Cibeles Fountain
    Neptuno Fountain
    Bullfighting Ring
    Royal Palace
    Templo de Debod

    

23. Day 23

    Madrid

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    Meals

    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Toledo with guided walking tour of walled city, medieval architecture, and historic gates
    • Tastes of Madrid walking tour with local guide, Mercado de San Miguel visit, and local cuisine tasting

    Landmarks
    Toledo
    Puerta de la Bisagra
    Plaza del Zocodove
    Mercado de San Miguel

24. Day 24

    Madrid

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    Meals

    Breakfast