Itinerary
- Day 1
Nice
Landmarks Promenade des Anglais 
- Day 2
Nice
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo
- Visit to Prince's Palace of Monaco
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Nice - guided walking tour through Old Town, Place Massena, Baroque chapels, Lascaris Palace, Cours Saleya market, Nice Opera House (2.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
- Stroll along Promenade des Anglais
- Explore Nice's art scene
Landmarks Prince's Palace of Monaco Monte Carlo Promenade des Anglais Place Massena Lascaris Palace Cours Saleya Nice Opera House 
- Day 3
Nice
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Saint-Paul-de-Vence - guided exploration of medieval village, cobbled streets, centuries-old buildings, quaint squares, vaulted passageways, ancient fountains (4 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Saint-Paul-de-Vence - Day 4
Nice to Arles
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Emerald Star-Ship in Arles
- Welcome dinner on board
- Day 5
Arles
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheatre visit
- Visit to Roman forum
- Visit to Roman baths
- Welcome reception on board
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh with painting workshop - explore landscapes that inspired Van Gogh and participate in painting workshop, take home your masterpiece (3 hours, Moderate activity level)
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence - medieval village in Alpilles Regional Natural Park, narrow cobblestone streets, Château-Fortress des Baux, scenic views (4 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
- Provencal cosmetic workshop - hands-on soap-making workshop with natural ingredients including olive oil and lavender (3 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Roman Amphitheatre of Arles Les Baux de Provence - Day 6
Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon
- Visit to Pont d'Avignon (12th-century bridge)
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon - paddle along Rhône River from north of town back towards Avignon, paddle beneath Pont d'Avignon
- Guided tour of Pont du Gard - visit World Heritage-listed Roman aqueduct, small Roman town of Uzès (4.5 hours, Easy activity level)
- Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape with wine tasting - explore famous wine appellation, 14th-century castle ruins, vineyard wine tasting (3.25 hours, Moderate activity level)
- Provençal dinner hosted by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale on board - authentic Provençal cuisine
- Classical concert in Avignon - private concert in historic chapel with local trio performing timeless works
Landmarks Pont d'Avignon Palais des Papes Pont du Gard Uzès Châteauneuf du Pape 
- Day 7
Viviers
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers following heritage discovery trail
- Visit to Maison des Chevaliers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - explore largest decorated cave replica in the world with local guide (2.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral Maison des Chevaliers Caverne du Pont-d'Arc - Day 8
Tournon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon
- Visit to Roman ruins
- Visit to Renaissance monuments
- View of world's oldest suspension bridge with cables
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through vineyards - active hike through vineyards surrounding Tournon, views of Rhone River, stop at local chocolate maker for tasting (includes shopping)
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 9
Mâcon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beaujolais wine tasting - guided wine tasting at local vineyard, learn about winemaking process, sample selection of wines
Landmarks Beaujolais Wine Region - Day 10
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Lyon
- Visit to Fourvière Hill
- View of ancient Roman Theatre
- Visit to Romanesque and Byzantine Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Walk through traboules (hidden passageways)
- View of Renaissance-era houses
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Lyon - ride to Parc de la Tête d'Or (largest urban park in France), zoo, greenhouses, former vet school, courthouse, Confluence district (guests must be in good shape and confident cyclists)
- Excursion to Pérouges - medieval walled town on hilltop, 15th-century fortified church, former home of princes of Savoy, Rue des Rondes, 33-metre-deep well, Maison du Sergent de Justice (3.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
- Lyon by Night - stroll through illuminated streets, Old Lyon, Fourviére Hill cityscape views, World Heritage-listed Presqu'île district (2 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Fourvière Hill Roman Theatre of Lyon Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Parc de la Tête d'Or Pérouges - Day 11
Lyon to Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Lyon to Porto
- Day 12
Porto to Pinhão
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Portuguese cooking demonstration on board - learn to make Pastéis de Nata (custard tarts), expert chef shares story and traditions
Landmarks Douro Valley Carrapatelo Lock - Day 13
Pinhão to Vega de Terrón
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Quinta do Tedo vineyard with wine tasting or guided vineyard walk
Optional Activities
- Kayak experience in Pinhão - paddle along Pinhão River through Douro Valley, past patchwork farmland, terraced vineyards, sprawling estates
- Guided active walk through vineyards - walk through local vineyards with stops to admire surroundings and Douro River views, multiple hiking possibilities based on fitness level, includes wine tasting afterwards
Landmarks Quinta do Tedo - Day 14
Vega de Terrón to Salamanca
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Salamanca
- Visit to Plaza Mayor
- Visit to Casa de las Conchas
- Visit to Salamanca University
Optional Activities
- Tuna music band performance in Salamanca - traditional 13th-century music tradition, performers in distinctive capes with colourful ribbons
Landmarks Plaza Mayor, Salamanca Casa de las Conchas Salamanca University - Day 15
Pocinho to Régua
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour to Castelo Rodrigo
- Visit to 16th-century walls
- Walk through medieval streets
Optional Activities
- Port wine cocktail lesson on board - learn about Port wine history and creation, enjoy cocktail combinations
- Archaeological tour by 4x4 at Côa Valley Museum - begin at Côa Museum viewing open-air rock art collection, board jeep to abandoned Côa dam area, continue through landscape marked by recent history, final part on foot (3.5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo Côa Valley Museum - Day 16
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 local quinta - traditional meal at famous wine estate with local entertainment
- Mosaic tile painting lesson on board - learn about azulejos (painted tiles) origins, Portuguese culture, creation process, take home your painted tile
- Walk down the steps of Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies - descend 686 cobbled steps from sanctuary to village centre, Baroque zig-zag staircase with spectacular views, small chapels and shrines
- Visit to Mateus Manor House - 18th-century Baroque architecture, main house, gardens, winery, chapel, location of famous Portuguese rosé wine label (2.5-3 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Lamego Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies Mateus Manor House - Day 17
Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Porto
- Visit to Castelo da Foz
- Visit to Castelo do Queijo
Optional Activities
- Evening cruise through Porto - evening cruise viewing Porto's skyline
- Guided active walk in Porto - walk through town, cross old iron bridge, visit Porto Cathedral, explore Old Town, visit São Bento railway station
- Visit to Quinta da Aveleda - explore 150-year-old sparkling wine producer, enchanting gardens, wine and cheese tasting, free time (4 hours, Moderate activity level)
- Guided e-bike tour to Atlantic - e-bike tour along Douro River to Atlantic Ocean, flat path with stops for commentary and photos (4 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Castelo da Foz Castelo do Queijo Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station Quinta da Aveleda - Day 18
Porto to Lisbon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Nazaré
- Visit to Óbidos
- Guided tour of Óbidos' whitewashed houses and narrow alleys
Landmarks Nazaré Óbidos 
- Day 19
Lisbon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lisbon city centre
- Visit to Jerónimos Monastery
Landmarks Jerónimos Monastery - Day 20
Lisbon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Sintra - guided tour of World Heritage-listed Sintra-Vila with rippling mountains, dewy forests, exotic gardens, ornate pastel-hued palaces (3.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Sintra - Day 21
Lisbon
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
