Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lisbon
Lisbon - Day 2
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Lisbon with a Local Guide including Belem Tower and Monument to the Discoveries
Optional Activities
- Gastronomic walking tour to learn about authentic flavors, aromas, and traditions of Portugal
- Traditional Portuguese dinner with live concert of traditional Portuguese Fado music
Landmarks Belem Tower Monument to the Discoveries - Day 3
Lisbon - Sintra - Cabo da Roca
Lisbon - Sintra - Cabo da Roca- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to Sintra with visit to National Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Free time at Cabo da Roca (Westernmost point of continental Europe)
Landmarks National Palace of Sintra Cabo da Roca - Day 4
Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto
Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour of Coimbra with Local Guide including oldest university in Portugal
- Dinner on board
- Ship exploration on first night
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) with 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 including castle and San Miguel church (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - offered on Day 7 instead during March, second half of September, October & November departures
- Bike tour or Porto wine tasting - offered on Day 7 instead during March, second half of September, October & November departures
Landmarks Porto Matosinhos Braga Guimarães San Miguel Church (Guimarães) - Day 6
Peso da Régua - Pinhão
Peso da Régua - Pinhão- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short sailing to Pinhão
- Peaceful stroll through riverside town of Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Personal tour of one of the oldest farms in Douro Valley by owner including wine tasting
- Wine painting class with resident artist
- Guided walking tour of Lamego with tasting of local bola de Lamego and sparkling wine
- Optional excursion to learn about Douro Valley's liquid gold at traditional olive-oil mill
Landmarks Lamego Cathedral Douro Valley - 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 conducted by professional painter to discover process of painting azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile)
- Guided kayak adventure through Douro River and valley - replaced by bike tour during March, April, second half of September, October & November departures
- Visit to historic vineyard estate with tasting of red, white, and port wines
- Onboard workshop to learn Portuguese language and culture
Landmarks Pocinho Douro River - 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 with medieval streets and historical details
- Full-day excursion to Salamanca with guided tour 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
- Leisurely sailing through Douro River
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Onboard pastry demonstration
- Onboard lecture to learn about wines of the region
- Visit to wine-producing property with tasting of 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
- Overnight docking in Porto
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of wharfs of Douro River and coastal magnificence of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia
- Guided visit to one of the many Port wine cellars with explanation of harvest and wine production process, and wine tasting
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto (UNESCO World Heritage site) with ride to Matosinhos and Avenida da Boavista
- Guided optional excursion to family-owned factory to witness Portuguese art of cork and barrel production
- Culinary tour experience
- Exploration of Porto's cobblestone lanes, shops, and tapas bars
Landmarks Porto Vila Nova de Gaia Matosinhos Avenida da Boavista - Day 11
Porto - Funchal
Porto - Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk to historic landmarks and attractive waterfront
- Tasting of local specialties
- Visit to wine cellar
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Funchal
Landmarks Funchal - Day 12
Funchal
Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through wild beauty of Madeira's interior with lush forests, mountain trails, and breathtaking viewpoints
- Guided tour of southern and northwestern parts of island to discover breathtaking viewpoints, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable scenery
Landmarks Madeira - Day 13
Funchal
Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Enjoy the sea
- Immerse in local nature
- Stroll to discover historical monuments and museums
- Taste typical dishes and famous Madeira wine
- Day 14
Funchal - Lisbon
Funchal - Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Lisbon
- Day 15
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
