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

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  • Aerial view of Funchal sprawling over steep coastal hills along Madeira’s rugged shoreline
  • Rugged Atlantic cliffs with waves crashing against the rock face beneath dramatic skies
  • Colourful Ribeira district of Porto cascading down to the Douro River with Dom Luís I Bridge visible
  • Historic Salamanca skyline with twin cathedral towers and lively square seen from above
  • Cathedrals of Salamanca rising above the tranquil Tormes River and green riverbanks
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  • Terraced vineyards blanket green hills beside the winding Douro River under bright clouds
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
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  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
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  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
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    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
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    Included Activities

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

    Funchal

    Funchal
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Funchal

    Funchal
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    Breakfast
  14. Day 14

    Funchal - Lisbon

    Funchal - Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast
  15. Day 15

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast

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