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Secrets of the Douro 2027

8 days
Start and end in Porto
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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 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Porto

    Porto
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Porto after dark
    Landmarks
    Porto
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  2. Day 2

    Porto to Pinhão

    Porto to Pinhão
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full day cruising through Douro Valley
    • Portuguese cooking demonstration on board - learn to make Pastéis de Nata (custard tarts)
    Landmarks
    Carrapatelo Lock
    Douro Valley
  3. Day 3

    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 active walk through the vineyards (with wine tasting)
    • Kayak experience in Pinhão
    • Guided active walk through the vineyards
    Landmarks
    Quinta do Tedo
    Pinhão River
  4. Day 4

    Vega de Terrón to Salamanca

    Vega de Terrón to Salamanca
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salamanca
    • Exploration of Plaza Mayor
    • Visit to Casa de las Conchas
    • Visit to Salamanca University
    • Tuna music band performance in Salamanca
    Landmarks
    Salamanca
    Plaza Mayor
    Casa de las Conchas
    Salamanca University
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Pocinho to Régua

    Pocinho to Régua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Rural lunch on board Emerald Star-Ship), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour to Castelo Rodrigo
    • Exploration of medieval streets and fortified village
    • Local product tasting
    • Port wine cocktail lesson on board

    Optional Activities

    • Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Valley Museum (extra expense) - 3.5 hours, Difficult/Active level
    Landmarks
    Castelo Rodrigo
    Côa Valley Museum
  6. Day 6

    Régua to Porto

    Régua to Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Rural lunch at a local Quinta), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lamego
    • Visit to Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
    • Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca with local entertainment
    • Mosaic tile painting lesson on board
    • Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies (686 cobbled steps)
    • Guided active walk in Porto

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense) - Moderate activity level, 2.5-3 hours duration
    Landmarks
    Lamego
    Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
    Mateus Manor House
    Porto Cathedral
    São Bento Railway Station
  7. Day 7

    Porto

    Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Porto
    • Evening cruise through Porto
    • Guided active walk in Porto

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (extra expense) - Moderate activity level, 4 hours duration - includes estate gardens, wine and cheese tasting, and free time
    • Guided e-bike tour to the Atlantic (extra expense) - Moderate activity level, 4 hours duration - flat path along Douro River with stops for commentary and photos
    Landmarks
    Porto Waterfront
    Castelo da Foz
    Castelo do Queijo
    Porto Cathedral
    Quinta da Aveleda
    Douro River
    Atlantic Ocean
  8. Day 8

    Porto

    Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board

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