Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
Landmarks Rio Tejo 
- Day 2
Lisbon
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lisbon city centre
- Visit to Jerónimos Monastery (World Heritage-listed site)
Landmarks Jerónimos Monastery 
- Day 3
Lisbon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Sintra with guided tour (3 hours 30 minutes, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Sintra Sintra-Vila - Day 4
Lisbon to Porto
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
- Day 5
Porto to Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Portuguese cooking demonstration on board - Learn to make Pastéis de Nata (custard tarts) with an expert chef
Landmarks Douro Valley Carrapatelo Lock - Day 6
Pinhão to Vega de Terrón
Included Activities
- Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting or guided walk through vineyards
Optional Activities
- Kayak experience on the Pinhão River with views of farmland, terraced vineyards and estates
- Guided active walk through local vineyards with stops to admire surroundings and Douro River views, followed by wine tasting
Landmarks Quinta do Tedo Douro River Tedo River - Day 7
Vega de Terrón to Salamanca
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Salamanca including Plaza Mayor, Casa de las Conchas, and Salamanca University
Optional Activities
- Tuna music band performance in Salamanca
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Casa de las Conchas University of Salamanca - Day 8
Pocinho to Régua
Included Activities
- Tour to Castelo Rodrigo - medieval fortified village with 16th-century walls, narrow streets, and local product tasting
Optional Activities
- Port wine cocktail lesson on board
- Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Valley Museum (3.5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo Côa Valley Museum - Day 9
Régua to Porto
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lamego and Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
Optional Activities
- Rural lunch at a local quinta with traditional entertainment
- Mosaic tile painting lesson (azulejos) on board - learn Portuguese artistic traditions and take home your creation
- Walk down the 686 cobbled steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies with spectacular views and small chapels
- Visit to Mateus Manor House (2.5-3 hours, Moderate activity level) - 18th-century Baroque estate with main house, gardens, winery and chapel
Landmarks Lamego Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies Mateus Manor House - Day 10
Porto
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Porto including waterfront, colourful buildings, Castelo da Foz, and Castelo do Queijo
Optional Activities
- Evening cruise through Porto to view the skyline
- Guided active walk in Porto - cross the old iron bridge, visit Porto Cathedral, explore Old Town and São Bento railway station
- Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (4 hours, Moderate activity level) - 150-year-old sparkling wine producer with enchanting gardens, wine and cheese tasting
- Guided e-bike tour to the Atlantic Ocean (4 hours, Moderate activity level) - flat path along Douro River with stops for commentary and photos
Landmarks Castelo da Foz Castelo do Queijo Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station Quinta da Aveleda - Day 11
Porto to Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lyon through Old Town (Vieux Lyon), Presqu'île, and Part-Dieu district
- Visit to Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Exploration of traboules (hidden passageways)
- Small tastings of Lyon's famous delicacies along the tour
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Lyon (Good fitness and confident cyclists required) - Parc de la Tête d'Or with over 15,000 plant species, zoo, greenhouses, former vet school, courthouse, and Confluence district
- Excursion to medieval town of Pérouges (3.5 hours, Moderate activity level) - guided walking tour of 15th-century fortified church, former Savoy princes home, Rue des Rondes, 33-metre well, Maison du Sergent de Justice
Landmarks Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Parc de la Tête d'Or Pérouges - Day 13
Vienne
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne
- Visit to Jardin de Ville (City Garden)
- Visit to Cybèle Garden - open-air museum of Gallo-Roman ruins
- Visit to Vienne Cathedral (built 11th-16th centuries)
- Visit to Roman Theatre (built 40-50 AD, originally accommodated over 10,000 spectators)
Optional Activities
- Cheese and olive tasting on board with presentation about the region and its produce
Landmarks Vienne Cathedral Roman Theatre of Vienne Jardin de Ville Cybèle Garden - Day 14
Tournon
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Tournon with local history and viticulture traditions
- Visit to Roman ruins and Renaissance monuments
- Visit to the world's oldest suspension bridge with cables
- Wine tasting at the castle
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through surrounding vineyards known for syrah, marsanne and roussanne, with spectacular Rhone River views and possible stop at local chocolate maker for tasting
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 15
Viviers
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers following heritage discovery trail
- Visit to Maison des Chevaliers - Roman house with Renaissance façade
- Visit to Viviers Cathedral (parts dating to 12th century)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum (2.5 hours, Moderate activity level) - largest decorated cave replica in the world with local guide
Landmarks Maison des Chevaliers Viviers Cathedral Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - Day 16
Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Provençal dinner on board prepared by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon exploring World Heritage-listed highlights and ancient town centre
- Visit to Pont d'Avignon (12th-century bridge)
- Visit to Les Halles covered market with over 40 fresh produce vendors
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion on the Rhône River - paddle back towards Avignon under the Pont d'Avignon
- Provençal dinner on board prepared by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale with authentic regional dishes and chef engagement
- Private classical concert in a historic chapel with local trio performing timeless works
- Guided tour of Pont du Gard (4.5 hours, Easy activity level) - World Heritage-listed three-level Roman aqueduct (275m long, 48m high) with visit to Roman town of Uzès
- Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape (3.25 hours, Moderate activity level) - famous appellation known for warm red blends and creamy whites, with curated wine tasting at a local vineyard and 14th-century castle ruins
Landmarks Pont d'Avignon Les Halles Market Palais des Papes Pont du Gard Uzès Châteauneuf du Pape - Day 17
Arles
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Arles exploring Roman Amphitheatre, ancient forum, and Roman baths
- Visit to Roman ruins and historic squares
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (4 hours, Difficult/Active activity level) - World Heritage-listed village in Alpilles Regional Natural Park, one of France's most beautiful villages with medieval stone buildings, narrow cobblestone streets, and Château-Fortress with incredible views
- Provençal cosmetic workshop (3 hours, Easy activity level) - hands-on soap-making with traditional techniques using olive oil, lavender and local botanicals, create and take home artisanal soap
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh with painting workshop (3 hours, Moderate activity level) - explore landscapes that inspired Van Gogh's iconic works, participate in painting workshop recreating his vibrant scenes, take home your masterpiece
Landmarks Roman Amphitheatre of Arles Les Baux de Provence Alpilles Regional Natural Park - Day 18
Arles to Nice
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 19
Nice
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo including Prince's Palace of Monaco
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Nice (2.5 hours, Moderate activity level) - guided walking tour of Old Town, Place Massena, Neoclassical buildings, Baroque chapels, Lascaris Palace, Cours Saleya colourful market, Sainte Rita, Chapel of the Holy Shroud, Nice Opera House with Matisse inspiration stories and local culinary delights
Landmarks Prince's Palace of Monaco Monte Carlo Promenade des Anglais Place Massena Cours Saleya Lascaris Palace Nice Opera House 
- Day 20
Nice
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Saint-Paul-de-Vence (4 hours, Easy activity level) - medieval hilltop village in Alpes-Maritime region, one of the prettiest villages in Provence with cobbled streets, centuries-old buildings, quaint squares, vaulted passageways, ancient fountains, historic monuments and art galleries
Landmarks Saint-Paul-de-Vence - Day 21
Nice
- Meals
- Breakfast
