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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
4.6 (234 reviews)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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

    Lisbon
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Lisbon with a Local Guide
    • Visit Belem Tower
    • Visit 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 and live concert of traditional Portuguese Fado music
    Landmarks
    Belem Tower
    Monument to the Discoveries
  3. Day 3

    Lisbon - Sintra - Cabo da Roca

    Lisbon - Sintra - Cabo da Roca
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided excursion to Sintra
    • Visit National Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit Cabo da Roca
    Landmarks
    National Palace
    Cabo da Roca
  4. Day 4

    Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto

    Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing tour of Coimbra
    • Learn about the oldest university in Portugal
    Landmarks
    University of Coimbra
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Porto - Porto Antigo (Braga & Guimarães optional)

    Porto - Porto Antigo (Braga & Guimarães optional)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Porto (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • Visit to Avenida da Boavista
    • Visit to riverside city of Matosinhos

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day guided tour of Braga and Guimarães including visit to castle and San Miguel church in Guimarães (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit with local Fado musicians on board
    Landmarks
    Porto
    Avenida da Boavista
    Guimarães Castle
    San Miguel Church
  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
    • Tasting of local bola de Lamego with sparkling wine
    • Peaceful stroll through Pinhão
    • Optional excursion to traditional olive-oil mill in Douro Valley
    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 with professional painter to discover traditional Portuguese tile painting (azulejos)
    • Guided kayaking adventure on Douro River
    • Visit to historic vineyard estate with tasting of red, white, and port wines
    • Onboard workshop to learn Portuguese language and culture
  8. Day 8

    Barca d'Alva - Ferradosa (Salamanca optional)

    Barca d'Alva - Ferradosa (Salamanca optional)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour to Freixo de Espada à Cinta village in Douro International Natural Park
    • Guided tour to medieval village of Castelo Rodrigo
    • Full-day excursion to Salamanca with guided tour of Spanish city
    Landmarks
    Castelo Rodrigo
    Salamanca
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  9. Day 9

    Ferradosa - Leverinho

    Ferradosa - Leverinho
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Leisurely sailing through Douro River

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard pastry demonstration
    • Onboard lecture about wines of the region
    • Visit to wine-producing property with tasting of Vinho Verde wine
    • Guided visit to Casa de Mateus with 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)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour of Douro River wharfs, coastal areas, and Avenida da Boavista
    • Guided visit to Port wine cellar with explanation of wine production and tasting
    • Guided excursion to family-owned cork and barrel factory
    • Culinary tour experience
    Landmarks
    Porto
    Matosinhos
  11. Day 11

    Porto - Funchal

    Porto - Funchal
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk to admire historic landmarks and attractive waterfront
    Landmarks
    Funchal Waterfront
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Funchal

    Funchal
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of northern part of island
  13. Day 13

    Funchal

    Funchal
    Meals
    Breakfast
  14. Day 14

    Funchal - Lisbon

    Funchal - Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast
  15. Day 15

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    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: 338295

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