Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic sailing of Porto
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Porto
Landmarks Porto - Day 2
Porto - Caldas de Aregos
Porto - Caldas de Aregos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto, UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit to Matosinhos and Avenida da Boavista
- Fado music experience with local musicians on board
Optional Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Braga and Guimarães (including castle and San Miguel church)
- Bike tour (March, second half of September, October & November departures)
- Porto wine tasting (March, second half of September, October & November departures)
Landmarks Porto Matosinhos Avenida da Boavista Braga Guimarães Castle San Miguel Church, Guimarães - Day 3
Peso da Régua - Pinhão
Peso da Régua - Pinhão- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lamego town
- Tasting of bola de Lamego with sparkling wine
- Visit to Lamego Cathedral
- Scenic sailing to Pinhão
- Peaceful stroll through Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Personal tour of historic farm in Douro Valley with wine tasting
- Wine painting class with resident artist
- Excursion to traditional olive-oil mill
Landmarks Douro Valley Lamego Lamego Cathedral Pinhão - Day 4
Pocinho - Barca d'Alva
Pocinho - Barca d'Alva- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard Flamenco show with local artists
Optional Activities
- Workshop on painting azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile)
- Guided kayak adventure on Douro River
- Visit to historic vineyard estate with wine tasting
- Onboard workshop on Portuguese language and culture
Landmarks Pocinho Douro River Terra Quente - Day 5
Barca d'Alva - Ferradosa
Barca d'Alva - Ferradosa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Freixo de Espada à Cinta village in Douro International Natural Park
- Guided tour of medieval village of Castelo Rodrigo
- Full-day excursion to Salamanca
Landmarks Freixo de Espada à Cinta Douro International Natural Park Castelo Rodrigo Salamanca - Day 6
Ferradosa - Leverinho
Ferradosa - Leverinho- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard pastry demonstration
- Onboard lecture on wines of the region
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Visit to wine-producing property with Vinho Verde wine tasting
- Guided visit to Casa de Mateus with wine tasting
Landmarks Douro River Casa de Mateus - Day 7
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto, UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit to Matosinhos and Avenida da Boavista
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Douro River wharfs and coastal Porto
- Guided visit to Port wine cellar with tastings
- Visit to family-owned cork and barrel production factory
- Culinary tour
- Free exploration of Porto's cobblestone lanes, shops, and tapas bars
Landmarks Porto Douro River Vila Nova de Gaia Avenida da Boavista - Day 8
Porto to Funchal
Porto to Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Funchal
- Visit to historic landmarks and waterfront
- Tasting of local specialties
- Visit to wine cellar
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Funchal
Landmarks Funchal - Day 9
Funchal
Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through Madeira's interior forests and mountain trails
- Guided tour of southern and northwestern parts of Madeira
Landmarks Madeira - Day 10
Funchal
Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of beaches
- Nature exploration
- Visit to historical monuments
- Visit to museums
- Tasting of typical dishes
- Madeira wine tasting
Landmarks Funchal - Day 11
Funchal to Lisbon
Funchal to Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Lisbon
Landmarks Lisbon - Day 12
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
