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Rhone and Douro Discovery Lyon - Porto (2027)

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From Lyon to Porto
3.9 (22 reviews)
  • Colorful buildings and steel bridge over a river.
  • Historic palace overlooking a city.
  • Aerial view of Roman arena ruins.
  • Hilly landscape with vineyards and a river.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Van Gogh)

    Included Activities

    • Explore river ship social spaces
    • Welcome Reception with fellow travellers and Cruise Director
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Tasting at Paul Bocuse's Les Halles de Lyon with local sausage, cheese, and wine), Dinner (Authentic French meal at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges with innovative dishes prepared by world-class chefs)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Van Gogh)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon
    • Visit Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    • Visit Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
    • Tasting at Paul Bocuse's Les Halles de Lyon with local sausage, cheese, and wine
    • French Gastronomic Experience at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Vieux Lyon
    Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse
  4. Day 3

    Tain L'Hermitage to Avignon

    Tain L'Hermitage to Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Van Gogh)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Tour of Cité du Chocolat at Tain L'Hermitage with interactive exhibits and taste samples at Valrhona Discovery Centre
    Landmarks
    Cité du Chocolat
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Avignon to Arles

    Avignon to Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Van Gogh)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon
    • Visit Palace of the Popes (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Avignon
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 5

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Van Gogh)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to the Camargue with visit to a traditional manade (horse and cattle farm)
    Landmarks
    Arles
    Camargue
  7. Day 6

    Viviers to La Voulte-sur-Rhône

    Viviers to La Voulte-sur-Rhône
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Van Gogh)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers
    • Visit House of Knights
    • Stop at Saint Michel Tower and Great Seminary
    • Views from Viviers overlook
    • Gala Dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Coach tour to Gorges de l'Ardèche with stop to view Pont d'Arc natural stone arch
    Landmarks
    Viviers
    House of Knights
    Saint Michel Tower
    Gorges de l'Ardèche
    Pont d'Arc
  8. Day 7

    Lyon to Lisbon

    Lyon to Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lisbon)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to airport
    • Transfer from airport to hotel in Lisbon
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lisbon)

    Included Activities

    • Explore the historic Old Town
    • Visit Castelo de São Jorge
    • Visit Jerónimos Monastery
    • Visit Belém Tower
    Landmarks
    Castelo de São Jorge
    Jerónimos Monastery
    Belém Tower
  10. Day 9

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lisbon)

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Sintra with guided tour of town and visit to World Heritage-listed Pena Palace
    Landmarks
    Sintra
    Pena Palace
    Serra de Sintra
  11. Day 10

    Lisbon to Porto

    Lisbon to Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer from Lisbon to Porto
    • Welcome Reception
    • Sunset cruise on Douro River
    Landmarks
    Douro River
  12. Day 11

    Douro River to Pinhão

    Douro River to Pinhão
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Sumptuous traditional Portuguese dinner at a local quinta)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise along Douro River
    • Portuguese language lesson
    • Visit Lamego
    • Visit Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    • Visit museum in Lamego
    • Portuguese Quinta Dinner at local quinta in Pinhão

    Optional Activities

    • Sample Bola de Lamego (smoked ham roll specialty)
    Landmarks
    Douro River
    Lamego
    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  13. Day 12

    Pinhão to Vega de Terrón

    Pinhão to Vega de Terrón
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Castelo Rodrigo
    Landmarks
    Castelo Rodrigo
  14. Day 13

    Vega de Terrón to Salamanca to Barca d'Alva

    Vega de Terrón to Salamanca to Barca d'Alva
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with flamenco show in Salamanca), Dinner (Traditional Portuguese barbecue dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer to Salamanca
    • Flamenco show with lunch in Salamanca
    • Coach transfer back to Barca d'Alva
    • Traditional Portuguese barbecue dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Salamanca
    Barca d'Alva
  15. Day 14

    Barca d'Alva to Régua

    Barca d'Alva to Régua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Mateus Palace and gardens
    Landmarks
    Mateus Palace
  16. Day 15

    Régua to Entre-os-Rios

    Régua to Entre-os-Rios
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Portuguese Quinta Port Tasting at local quinta with Douro Valley views
    Landmarks
    Douro Valley
    Entre-os-Rios
  17. Day 16

    Entre-os-Rios to Porto

    Entre-os-Rios to Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Porto
    • Visit local port winery with tour and tasting
    • Farewell Dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Guimarães with visits to Guimarães Castle and historic landmarks
    Landmarks
    Porto
    Bolhão Food Market
    Guimarães
    Guimarães Castle
  18. Day 17

    Porto

    Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Porto Airport

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