Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
- Day 2
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 - Cabo da Roca
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to Sintra
- Visit to National Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Drive to Cabo da Roca with free time
Landmarks National Palace of Sintra Cabo da Roca - Day 4
Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour of Coimbra
- Learning about the oldest university in Portugal
Landmarks University of Coimbra - Day 5
Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto, UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit to Fado music experience with local musicians on board
Optional Activities
- Ride to riverside city of Matosinhos and up Avenida da Boavista to admire modern and ancient Porto
- Full-day guided tour of Braga with Celtic history
- Visit to magnificent castle and San Miguel church in Guimarães, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Guimarães Castle San Miguel Church - Day 6
Peso da Régua - Pinhão
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lamego
- Visit to Lamego Cathedral
- Tasting of local bola de Lamego with sparkling wine
- Short sailing to Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Personal tour of historic farm in Douro Valley with wine tasting
- Wine painting class with resident artist
- Optional excursion to learn about Douro Valley olive oil production at traditional mill
Landmarks Lamego Cathedral - Day 7
Pocinho - Barca d'Alva
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Workshop on painting azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile)
- Onboard Flamenco show with local artists
Optional Activities
- Guided kayak adventure on Douro River
- Visit to historic vineyard estate with red, white, and port wine tastings
- Onboard workshop on Portuguese language and culture
- Day 8
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 Castelo Rodrigo with Hebrew inscriptions and carved crosses
- Full-day guided excursion to Salamanca with architectural tour
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo 
- Day 9
Ferradosa - Leverinho
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Leisurely sailing through Douro River
- Onboard pastry demonstration
- Onboard lecture on wines of the region
Optional Activities
- Visit to wine-producing property with Vinho Verde wine tasting
- Guided visit to Casa de Mateus with Mateus Rosé wine tasting
Landmarks Casa de Mateus - Day 10
Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto, UNESCO World Heritage site
- Ride to Matosinhos and up Avenida da Boavista
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia wharfs and coastal areas
- Guided visit to Port wine cellar with wine tasting
- Guided optional excursion to family-owned cork and barrel factory
- Culinary tour experience
- Self-guided exploration of Porto's cobblestone lanes, shops, and tapas bars
Landmarks Vila Nova de Gaia - Day 11
Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast
