Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Porto after dark
- Day 2
Porto to Pinhão
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Douro Valley
- View Carrapatelo lock
Optional Activities
- Portuguese cooking demonstration on board - Learn to make Pastéis de Nata (custard tarts)
Landmarks Carrapatelo Lock Douro Valley - Day 3
Pinhão to Vega de Terrón
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting or guided vineyard walk
Optional Activities
- Kayak experience in Pinhão - Paddle along the Pinhão River through the Douro Valley
- Guided active walk through the vineyards - Hike through local vineyards with vineyard walks available at different fitness levels
Landmarks Quinta do Tedo Pinhão River - Day 4
Vega de Terrón to Salamanca
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salamanca - Walking tour of Plaza Mayor, Casa de las Conchas, and Salamanca University
Optional Activities
- Tuna music band in Salamanca - Performance of 13th-century university student music tradition with performers in distinctive clothing
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Casa de las Conchas Salamanca University - Day 5
Pocinho to Régua
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour to Castelo Rodrigo - Visit fortified medieval village with 16th-century walls and narrow streets; sample typical local products
Optional Activities
- Port wine cocktail lesson on board - Learn how to make Port wine cocktails during a lesson as you cruise
- Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Valley Museum (extra expense) - Explore open-air rock art collection with jeep and foot sections; Difficult/Active; 3.5 hours duration
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo Côa Valley Museum - Day 6
Régua to Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lamego - Visit Baroque village and Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
Optional Activities
- Rural lunch at a local quinta (wine estate) - Traditional meal with local entertainment
- Mosaic tile painting lesson on board - Learn about Portuguese azulejos and create tiles to take home
- Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies - Walk down 686 cobbled steps with views and chapels
- Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense) - 18th-century Baroque estate tour with house, gardens, winery and chapel; Moderate; 2.5-3 hours duration
Landmarks Lamego Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies Mateus Manor House - Day 7
Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Porto - Coach tour of waterfront, colorful buildings, iconic bridges, Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo
Optional Activities
- Evening cruise through Porto - Charming evening cruise of Porto's skyline
- Guided active walk in Porto - Walk across old iron bridge to Cathedral, Old Town and São Bento railway station
- Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (extra expense) - 150-year-old sparkling wine producer with enchanting gardens; wine and cheese tasting; Moderate; 4 hours duration
- Guided bike tour to the Atlantic (extra expense) - E-bike tour along Douro River to Atlantic Ocean with flat path and photo stops; Moderate; 4 hours duration
Landmarks Castelo da Foz Castelo do Queijo Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station Quinta da Aveleda - Day 8
Porto to Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon - Coach tour starting at Fourvière Hill with Roman Theatre, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Renaissance houses and traboules (hidden passageways)
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Lyon - E-bike tour of Parc de la Tête d'Or (largest urban park in France), zoo, greenhouses, former vet school, courthouse and Confluence district; requires good fitness and confident cycling
- Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense) - Medieval walled town with guided walking tour of 15th-century fortified church, former princes of Savoy home, Rue des Rondes street, 33-metre well and Maison du Sergent de Justice; Moderate; 3.5 hours duration
Landmarks Fourvière Hill Roman Theatre of Lyon Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Parc de la Tête d'Or Pérouges - Day 10
Mâcon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beaujolais wine tasting - Guided wine tasting at local vineyard with tasting of Beaujolais Nouveau and regional wines
Landmarks Beaujolais Wine Region - Day 11
Tournon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon - Walk through village with local history, viticulture traditions, Roman ruins, Renaissance monuments and world's oldest suspension bridge with cables
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through the vineyards - Active hike through vineyards near the ship with spectacular Rhone River views and possible stop at local chocolate maker
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 12
Viviers
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers - Heritage discovery trail visiting Maison des Chevaliers and architectural treasures
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense) - Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum tour with local guide exploring largest decorated cave replica in world; Moderate; 2.5 hours duration
Landmarks Maison des Chevaliers Caverne du Pont-d'Arc - Day 13
Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale - Authentic dishes celebrating regional flavors and fresh produce)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon - Explore World Heritage-listed town center with Pont d'Avignon bridge and medieval architecture
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon - Paddle canoe from north of Avignon back towards town along calm Rhône River; paddle beneath Pont d'Avignon
- Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale - Evening meal on board with authentic Provençal dishes by Top Chef finalist with chef engagement
- Classical concert in Avignon - Private classical concert in historic chapel with local trio performing timeless works
- Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense) - World Heritage-listed three-level Roman aqueduct (275m long, 48m high) with visit to small Roman town of Uzès; Easy; 4.5 hours duration
- Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense) - Famous wine appellation tour with curated tasting at local vineyard; Moderate; 3.25 hours duration
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Uzès Châteauneuf du Pape - Day 14
Arles
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense) - 4 hours, Difficult/Active difficulty level
- Lavender Distillery – from Field to Perfume workshop (extra expense) - 3 hours, Easy difficulty level
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh with a painting workshop (extra expense) - 3 hours, Moderate difficulty level
Landmarks Roman Amphitheatre Les Baux de Provence Château-Fortress des Baux Alpilles Regional Natural Park - Day 15
Arles to Marseille
- Meals
- Breakfast
