Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lisbon
LisbonIncluded Activities
- Airport transfer to hotel
Landmarks Rio Tejo 
- Day 2
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lisbon city centre
- Visit to Jerónimos Monastery
Landmarks Jerónimos Monastery - Day 3
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Sintra (3 hours 30 minutes, moderate activity level)
Landmarks Sintra Sintra-Vila - Day 4
Lisbon to Porto
Lisbon to Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Stops at iconic coastal sights en route to Porto
- Boarding of Emerald Star-Ship
- Welcome dinner on board
- Day 5
Porto to Pinhão
Porto to Pinhão- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day cruising through Douro Valley
Optional Activities
- Portuguese cooking demonstration on board (learn to make Pastéis de Nata custard tarts)
Landmarks Douro Valley Carrapatelo Lock 
- Day 6
Pinhão to Vega de Terrón
Pinhão to Vega de Terrón- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting
- Guided walk through vineyards at Quinta do Tedo
Optional Activities
- Kayak experience along the Pinhão River (active)
- Guided active walk through vineyards with wine tasting (activity level varies)
Landmarks Quinta do Tedo Pinhão River - Day 7
Vega de Terrón to Salamanca
Vega de Terrón to Salamanca- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salamanca including Plaza Mayor, Casa de las Conchas, and university
- Tuna music band performance
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Casa de las Conchas University of Salamanca - Day 8
Pocinho to Régua
Pocinho to Régua- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour to Castelo Rodrigo with local product sampling and free exploration time
- Return to ship for lunch
Optional Activities
- Port wine cocktail lesson on board
- Archaeological tour by 4x4 at Côa Valley Museum (3.5 hours, difficult/active activity level)
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo Côa Valley Museum - Day 9
Régua to Porto
Régua to Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lamego
- Visit to Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
Optional Activities
- Rural lunch at a local quinta with traditional meal and entertainment
- Mosaic tile painting lesson on board (learn about azulejos and create a souvenir)
- Walk down 686 cobbled steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies with spectacular views
- Visit to Mateus Manor House (2.5-3 hours, moderate activity level) - 18th-century Baroque estate with winery and chapel
Landmarks Lamego Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies Mateus Manor House - Day 10
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Porto including waterfront, buildings, bridges, Castelo da Foz, and Castelo do Queijo
Optional Activities
- Evening cruise through Porto
- Guided active walk in Porto (cross old iron bridge, visit Porto Cathedral, Old Town, and São Bento railway station)
- Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (4 hours, moderate activity level) - sparkling wine producer with enchanting gardens, wine and cheese tasting
- Guided e-bike tour to the Atlantic (4 hours, moderate activity level) - flat path along Douro River with stops for commentary and photos
Landmarks Castelo da Foz Castelo do Queijo Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station Quinta da Aveleda - Day 11
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
