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Madrid to Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro

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From Madrid to Lisbon
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

    Madrid

    Madrid
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  2. Day 2

    Madrid

    Madrid
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Madrid including Sabatini Gardens, Royal Palace, and Gran Via

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Madrid - Emerald DiscoverMORE tapas and market experience with chorizo, churros, fresh fish, and sangria (1.5 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Sabatini Gardens
    Gran Via
  3. Day 3

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour of Toledo - 'City of Three Cultures' featuring medieval architecture, Christian, Muslim and Jewish heritage sites (6 hours, Active activity level)
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Retiro Park
    Mercado de San Miguel
    Toledo
  4. Day 4

    Madrid to Porto

    Madrid to Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
  5. Day 5

    Porto to Pinhão

    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
    Landmarks
    Carrapatelo Lock
    Douro Valley
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  6. 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 - 18th-century estate featuring Port wine tasting and organic viticulture, with option to join guided walk through vineyards

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak experience in Pinhão - Paddle along the Pinhão River through the Douro Valley past farmland, terraced vineyards and estates (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Guided active walk through the vineyards - Various hiking options available based on fitness level, concluding with wine tasting (EmeraldACTIVE)
    Landmarks
    Quinta do Tedo
  7. Day 7

    Vega de Terrón to Salamanca

    Vega de Terrón to Salamanca
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salamanca - Walking tour of the World Heritage-listed Old Quarter including Plaza Mayor galleries and arcades, Casa de las Conchas, and the historic university founded in 1218

    Optional Activities

    • Tuna music band in Salamanca - Traditional 13th-century music performance by local university musicians in distinctive capes with colorful ribbons (EmeraldPLUS)
    Landmarks
    Plaza Mayor
    Casa de las Conchas
    Salamanca University
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Pocinho to Régua

    Pocinho to Régua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour to Castelo Rodrigo - Visit the fortified medieval village with 16th-century walls, charming narrow streets, and sample local products with free time to explore

    Optional Activities

    • Port wine cocktail lesson on board - Learn to make Port wine cocktails while cruising, discovering the 17th-century origins and production methods of Port wine (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Valley Museum - Jeep and walking tour of open-air rock art collection including abandoned dam area (3.5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level) (DiscoverMORE extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Castelo Rodrigo
    Côa Valley Museum
  9. Day 9

    Régua to Porto

    Régua to Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lamego - Explore the Baroque village featuring the Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies with hundreds of decorated tiled stairs, tailored gardens, and various trees

    Optional Activities

    • Rural lunch at a local quinta - Traditional meal with local entertainment at a famous Douro wine estate (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Mosaic tile painting lesson on board - Hands-on workshop learning about Portuguese azulejos tiles, their origins and cultural significance; keep your creation as a souvenir (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies - Descend 686 cobbled steps from the hilltop sanctuary to Lamego village, passing small chapels and shrines with spectacular views (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Visit to Mateus Manor House - Guided tour of 18th-century Baroque estate including main house, gardens, winery and chapel featured on Portuguese rosé wine label (2.5-3 hours, Moderate activity level) (DiscoverMORE extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
    Lamego
    Mateus Manor House
  10. Day 10

    Porto

    Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Porto - Coach tour covering waterfront, colorful buildings, iconic bridges, 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 (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Guided active walk in Porto - Walking tour crossing the old iron bridge to view Porto Cathedral, Old Town and São Bento railway station (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Visit to Quinta da Aveleda - Tour of 150-year-old sparkling wine producer including enchanting gardens, wine and cheese tasting with free time (4 hours, Moderate activity level) (DiscoverMORE extra expense)
    • Guided e-bike tour to the Atlantic - Flat route cycling along Douro River to Atlantic Ocean with commentary stops and photo opportunities (4 hours, Moderate activity level) (DiscoverMORE extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Castelo da Foz
    Castelo do Queijo
    Porto Cathedral
    São Bento Railway Station
    Quinta da Aveleda
    Douro River
  11. Day 11

    Porto to Lisbon

    Porto to Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Óbidos - Tour of enchanting medieval town of Nazaré with traditional fishing culture and fresh seafood, followed by whitewashed houses and narrow alleys of medieval Óbidos
    Landmarks
    Nazaré
    Óbidos
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lisbon - City center tour including yellow trams on tree-lined boulevards and visit to Jerónimos Monastery, a World Heritage-listed late Gothic Manueline architecture site
    Landmarks
    Jerónimos Monastery
  13. Day 13

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Sintra - Guided tour of World Heritage-listed Sintra-Vila featuring rippling mountains, dewy forests with ferns, exotic gardens and ornate pastel-hued manors (3 hours 30 minutes, Moderate activity level) (DiscoverMORE extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Sintra
  14. Day 14

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast

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