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Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro with 3 Nights in Lisbon 2027

11 days
From Lisbon to Porto
4.6 (234 reviews)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
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  2. 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
    • Optional traditional Portuguese dinner with live Fado music concert
    Landmarks
    Belem Tower
    Monument to the Discoveries
  3. 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 of Sintra
    Cabo da Roca
  4. Day 4

    Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto

    Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing tour of Coimbra
    • Exploration of historical area and oldest university in Portugal
    Landmarks
    University of Coimbra
  5. Day 5

    Porto

    Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Porto (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • Ride to Matosinhos and Avenida da Boavista
    • Fado music visit with local musicians on board

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day guided tour of Braga and Guimarães (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    Landmarks
    Porto
    Guimarães Castle
    San Miguel Church, Guimarães
  6. 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 historic farm with wine tasting
    • Wine painting class with resident artist
    • Guided walking tour of Lamego town
    • Tasting of local bola de Lamego with sparkling wine
    • Peaceful stroll through Pinhão
    • Optional excursion to traditional olive-oil mill
    Landmarks
    Lamego Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Pocinho - Barca d'Alva

    Pocinho - Barca d'Alva
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Flamenco show with local artists

    Optional Activities

    • Workshop in painting azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile)
    • Guided kayaking adventure through Douro River
    • Visit to historic vineyard estate with wine tasting
    • Onboard workshop on Portuguese language and culture
  8. Day 8

    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
    Castelo Rodrigo
    Salamanca
  9. Day 9

    Ferradosa - Leverinho

    Ferradosa - Leverinho
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Leisurely sailing through Douro River
    • Onboard pastry demonstration
    • Onboard lecture on regional wines
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to wine-producing property with Vinho Verde tasting
    • Guided visit to Casa de Mateus with locally produced wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Casa de Mateus
  10. Day 10

    Porto

    Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Porto (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • Ride to Matosinhos and Avenida da Boavista

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour of Douro River wharfs and Porto
    • Guided visit to Port wine cellar with wine tasting
    • Guided optional excursion to family-owned cork and barrel production factory
    • Culinary tour experience
    • Leisure time exploring Porto's cobblestone lanes, shops, and tapas bars
    Landmarks
    Porto
    Vila Nova de Gaia
  11. Day 11

    Porto

    Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating
4.6 (234 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
77%
Cancellation policy

Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Alegria
    Explore Portugal's dazzling Douro River on Avalon's newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships®. The Avalon AlegriaSM deligh… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2024
    Guests
    102
    Crew
    Length
    262 ft
    Width
    Suites
    37
    Staterooms
    14
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

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Tour ID: 338291

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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal.Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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Who is travelling?

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