Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lisbon
Lisbon
- Day 2
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Lisbon with local guide
- Visit to Belem Tower
- Visit to Monument to the Discoveries
Optional Activities
- Optional gastronomic walking tour to learn about authentic Portuguese flavors, aromas, and traditions
- Optional excursion including traditional Portuguese dinner with live Fado music concert
Landmarks Belem Tower Monument to the Discoveries - Day 3
Lisbon - Sintra
Lisbon - Sintra- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to Sintra
- Visit to National Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Free time at Cabo da Roca
Landmarks National Palace Cabo da Roca - Day 4
Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto
Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour of Coimbra
- Guided exploration of historical area of Coimbra
- Learn about Portugal's oldest university
Landmarks University of Coimbra - Day 5
Porto - Caldas de Aregos
Porto - Caldas de Aregos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Ride to riverside city of Matosinhos
- Ride up Avenida da Boavista to admire modern Porto
- Onboard visit with local musicians featuring Fado music
Optional Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Braga including castle and San Miguel church in Guimarães (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - Note: On March, second half of September, October & November departures this excursion is offered on day 7 and replaced by bike tour or Porto wine tasting
Landmarks Porto Matosinhos Avenida da Boavista Braga San Miguel church in Guimarães - Day 6
Peso da Régua - Pinhão
Peso da Régua - Pinhão- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short sailing to Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Personal tour of one of the oldest Douro Valley farms by the owner including wine tasting
- Wine painting class with resident artist
- Guided walking tour of Lamego town
- Taste of local bola de Lamego with sparkling wine
- Peaceful stroll through Pinhão riverside town
- Optional excursion to learn about Douro Valley's 'liquid gold' at traditional olive-oil mill
Landmarks Lamego Cathedral Pinhão - Day 7
Pocinho
Pocinho- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard Flamenco show with local artists
Optional Activities
- Workshop conducted by professional painter to discover azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile) painting
- Guided kayak adventure on Douro River - Note: On March, April, second half of September, October & November a bike tour will be offered to replace this excursion
- Visit to historic vineyard estate with tasting of red, white, and port wines
- Onboard workshop to learn Portuguese language and culture
Landmarks Douro River - Day 8
Barca d'Alva - Ferradosa
Barca d'Alva - Ferradosa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard live entertainment
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 featuring Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and Plateresque architecture
Landmarks Freixo de Espada à Cinta Douro International Natural Park Castelo Rodrigo Salamanca 
- Day 9
Ferradosa - Leverinho
Ferradosa - Leverinho- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard pastry demonstration
- Onboard lecture about wines of the region
- Onboard live entertainment
Optional Activities
- Visit to wine-producing property to taste Vinho Verde wine
- Guided visit to Casa de Mateus with tasting of locally produced wine
Landmarks Casa de Mateus - Day 10
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Douro River wharfs and coastal Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia
- Guided visit to Port wine cellar with wine tasting
- Guided optional excursion to family-owned cork and barrel production factory
- Culinary tour experience
- Free time to explore Porto's cobblestone lanes, shops, and tapas bars
Landmarks Porto Vila Nova de Gaia Matosinhos Avenida da Boavista - Day 11
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast
