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Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro with 3 Nights in Lisbon and a Taste of Madeira

15 days
Start and end in Lisbon
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lisbon

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  2. 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

    • Gastronomic walking tour to learn about authentic Portuguese flavors and traditions
    • Traditional Portuguese dinner with live Fado music concert
    Landmarks
    Belem Tower
    Monument to the Discoveries
  3. Day 3

    Lisbon - Sintra - Cabo da Roca

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided excursion to Sintra
    • Visit to National Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploration at Cabo da Roca
    Landmarks
    National Palace
    Cabo da Roca
  4. Day 4

    Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing tour of Coimbra
    • Learning about oldest university in Portugal
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Porto (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • Fado music visit with local musicians on board

    Optional Activities

    • Ride to riverside Matosinhos and Avenida da Boavista to see modern Porto including graffiti street art
    • Full-day guided tour of Braga and Guimarães
    Landmarks
    Porto
    Matosinhos
    Braga
    Guimarães
  6. Day 6

    Peso da Régua - Pinhão

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Short sailing to Pinhão

    Optional Activities

    • Personal tour of historic farm in Douro Valley with wine tasting
    • Wine painting class with resident artist
    • Guided walking tour of Lamego town
    • Taste of local bola de Lamego with sparkling wine
    • Stroll through Pinhão riverside town
    • Excursion to traditional olive-oil mill in Douro Valley
    Landmarks
    Lamego Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Pocinho - Barca d'Alva

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Flamenco show with local artists

    Optional Activities

    • Workshop in azulejo (traditional Portuguese tile) painting
    • Guided kayak adventure on Douro River
    • Visit to historic vineyard estate with red, white, and port wine tasting
    • Onboard workshop on Portuguese language and culture
  8. Day 8

    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 Castelo Rodrigo medieval village
    • Full-day excursion to Salamanca with its Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Plateresque architecture
    Landmarks
    Freixo de Espada à Cinta
    Castelo Rodrigo
    Salamanca
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  9. Day 9

    Ferradosa - Leverinho

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard live entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard pastry demonstration
    • Onboard lecture on regional wines
    • Visit to wine-producing property with Vinho Verde wine tasting
    • Guided visit to Casa de Mateus with locally produced wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Casa de Mateus
  10. Day 10

    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 production explanation and wine tasting
    • Ride to Matosinhos and Avenida da Boavista to see modern Porto including graffiti street art
    • Guided excursion to family-owned cork and barrel production factory
    • Culinary tour experience
    • Free time for shopping and tapas bars
    Landmarks
    Porto
    Vila Nova de Gaia
  11. Day 11

    Porto - Funchal

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of historic landmarks and waterfront

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Funchal
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Funchal

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of northern Funchal area with viewpoints and landscapes
  13. Day 13

    Funchal

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Sea activities
    • Nature exploration
    • Historical monuments and museums visitation
    • Tasting traditional Madeira cuisine and wine
  14. Day 14

    Funchal - Lisbon

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Lisbon
  15. Day 15

    Lisbon

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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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
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    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
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    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal.Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 3rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 3rd, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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