Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
Landmarks Rio Tejo 
- Day 2
Lisbon
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lisbon city centre with yellow trams
- Visit to Jerónimos Monastery, World Heritage-listed site with late Gothic Manueline architecture
Landmarks Jerónimos Monastery - Day 3
Lisbon
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Sintra with rippling mountains, dewy forests, exotic gardens and ornate palaces, including World Heritage-listed Sintra-Vila (Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes, Activity level: Moderate)
Landmarks Sintra-Vila - Day 4
Lisbon to Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
- Day 5
Porto to Pinhão
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Portuguese cooking demonstration on board - learn to make Pastéis de Nata (custard tarts) with an expert chef sharing the story and traditions behind this signature dish
Landmarks Carrapatelo Lock Douro Valley 
- Day 6
Pinhão to Vega de Terrón
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting - 18th-century estate with organic produce using traditional viticulture methods, includes tasting their famous Port wine or a guided walk through the vineyards
Optional Activities
- Kayak experience in Pinhão on the Pinhão River, gliding past patchwork farmland, terraced vineyards and sprawling estates
- Guided active walk through local vineyards with stops to admire surroundings and Douro River views, followed by wine tasting (fitness levels accommodated according to group preferences)
Landmarks Quinta do Tedo Pinhão River - Day 7
Vega de Terrón to Salamanca
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salamanca including Plaza Mayor galleries and arcades, Casa de las Conchas (building decorated with over 300 shells), and Salamanca's university dating back to 1218
Optional Activities
- Tuna music band performance in Salamanca - a 13th-century tradition of university students performing in distinctive clothing with colorful ribbons representing their schools
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Casa de las Conchas University of Salamanca - Day 8
Pocinho to Régua
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour to Castelo Rodrigo - visit the small fortified medieval village with 16th-century walls, narrow streets, and taste typical local products
Optional Activities
- Port wine cocktail lesson on board the Emerald Star-Ship - learn about Port wine history from the 17th century and how it's created with brandy during fermentation, exploring delicious flavor combinations
- Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Valley Museum (extra expense) - open-air rock art collection beginning at the Côa Museum, jeep tour to abandoned Côa dam area and landscape marked by construction history, final section on foot (Activity level: Difficult/Active, Duration: 3.5 hours)
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo Côa Valley Museum - Day 9
Régua to Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lamego - Baroque village shaped by Portuguese Catholic faith and winemaking, featuring the picturesque Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies with hundreds of zigzagging tiled steps
Optional Activities
- Rural lunch at a local Quinta - a famous wine estate in the Douro with traditional meal and local entertainment
- Mosaic tile painting lesson on board - learn about azulejos (Portuguese painted tiles), their origins and place in Portuguese culture, hands-on workshop where you create and take home your own azulejos
- Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies - descend 686 cobbled steps from the Baroque zig-zag staircase offering spectacular views, lined with small chapels and shrines
- Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense) - 18th-century Baroque architecture with main house, gardens, winery and chapel, recognizable from Portugal's famous rosé wine label (Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 2.5-3 hours)
Landmarks Lamego Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies Mateus Manor House - Day 10
Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Porto including bustling waterfront, colorful buildings, iconic bridges, fortified structures of Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo with pentagonal façades overlooking the ocean
Optional Activities
- Evening cruise through Porto - charming evening cruise showcasing Porto's skyline in a different light
- Guided active walk in Porto - walk through town to vibrant daily life of locals, cross old iron bridge back to Porto city, admire Porto Cathedral, visit Old Town and São Bento railway station
- Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (extra expense) - explore fairytale-like property of renowned sparkling wine producer with 150-year history, enchanting gardens, wine and cheese tasting, followed by free time (Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 4 hours)
- Guided e-bike tour to the Atlantic (extra expense) - e-bike tour along Douro River to the Atlantic Ocean, flat path with several stops for commentary and photo opportunities (Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 4 hours)
Landmarks Castelo da Foz Castelo do Queijo Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station Quinta da Aveleda - Day 11
Porto to Madrid
- Day 12
Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Madrid - walking tour of capital's vibrant centre including classical-style Sabatini Gardens in front of Royal Palace and Gran Via
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Madrid (extra expense) - immerse in vibrant flavors of Madrid with authentic tapas, smoky chorizo, freshly made churros, fresh fish prepared in Spanish style, and refreshing sangria at one of Europe's largest markets (Duration: 1.5 hours, Activity level: Easy)
Landmarks Sabatini Gardens Royal Palace of Madrid Gran Via - Day 13
Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour of Toledo (extra expense) - journey to Toledo, the 'City of Three Cultures,' exploring Spain's multicultural heritage where Christian, Muslim and Jewish traditions have harmoniously co-existed for centuries, featuring stunning medieval architecture and renowned artistic features in a living museum with narrow cobbled streets and striking buildings (Duration: 6 hours, Activity level: Active)
Landmarks Royal Palace of Madrid Retiro Park Mercado de San Miguel Toledo - Day 14
Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast
