Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
Lisbon - Day 2
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lisbon city centre
- Visit to Jerónimos Monastery
Landmarks Jerónimos Monastery - Day 3
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Sintra (3 hours 30 minutes, Moderate activity level)
- Day 4
Lisbon to Porto
Lisbon to Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
- Day 5
Porto to Pinhão
Porto to Pinhão- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day of cruising through the Douro Valley
- View of Carrapatelo lock
Optional Activities
- Portuguese cooking demonstration - Pastéis de Nata (custard tarts) on board
Landmarks Carrapatelo Lock - Day 6
Pinhão to Vega de Terrón
Pinhão to Vega de Terrón- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting or guided vineyard walk
Optional Activities
- Kayak experience on the Pinhão River
- Guided active walk through the vineyards
Landmarks Quinta do Tedo - Day 7
Vega de Terrón to Salamanca
Vega de Terrón to Salamanca- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salamanca
- Walking tour of Plaza Mayor
- Visit to Casa de las Conchas
- Visit to Salamanca University
Optional Activities
- Tuna music band performance in Salamanca
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Casa de las Conchas University of Salamanca - Day 8
Pocinho to Régua
Pocinho to Régua- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour to Castelo Rodrigo
- Tasting of typical local products
Optional Activities
- Port wine cocktail lesson on board
- Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Valley Museum (3.5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo Côa Valley - Day 9
Régua to Porto
Régua to Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lamego
- Visit to Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
Optional Activities
- Rural lunch at a local quinta with traditional meal and local entertainment
- Mosaic tile painting lesson on board
- Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies (686 cobbled steps)
- Visit to Mateus Manor House (2.5-3 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Lamego Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies Mateus Manor House - Day 10
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Porto
- Visit to Castelo da Foz
- Visit to Castelo do Queijo
Optional Activities
- Evening cruise through Porto
- Guided active walk in Porto
- Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (4 hours, Moderate activity level)
- Guided e-bike tour to the Atlantic (4 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Castelo da Foz Castelo do Queijo Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station Quinta da Aveleda - Day 11
Porto to Lyon
Porto to Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lyon
- Exploration of Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
- Exploration of Presqu'île district
- Exploration of Part-Dieu district
- Visit to Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Tastings of local delicacies
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Lyon (Parc de la Tête d'Or and surrounding areas, 4 hours, Moderate activity level - good shape and confident cyclists required)
- Excursion to Pérouges (3.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Parc de la Tête d'Or Pérouges - Day 13
Vienne
Vienne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne
- Visit to Jardin de Ville (City Garden)
- Visit to Cybèle Garden
- Visit to Vienne Cathedral
- Visit to Roman Theatre
Optional Activities
- Cheese and olive tasting on board
Landmarks Vienne Cathedral Roman Theatre of Vienne - Day 14
Tournon
Tournon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting
- Visit to Roman ruins
- Visit to Renaissance monuments
- Wine tasting at the castle
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through the vineyards
- Tasting and shopping at a local chocolate maker
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 15
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
- Visit to Maison des Chevaliers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (2.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - Day 16
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon with market visit
- Visit to Pont d'Avignon
- Visit to Les Halles covered market
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion on the Rhône River
- Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale on board
- Classical concert in Avignon
- Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (4.5 hours, Easy activity level)
- Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (3.25 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Uzès Châteauneuf du Pape - Day 17
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheatre, ancient forum, and Roman baths
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense) - 4 hours, Difficult/Active activity level
- Lavender Distillery guided tour - from Field to Perfume (extra expense) - 3 hours, Easy activity level
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh with painting workshop (extra expense) - 3 hours, Moderate activity level
Landmarks Roman Amphitheatre Château-Fortress des Baux Les Baux de Provence Alpilles Regional Natural Park - Day 18
Arles to Nice
Arles to Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
