Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Porto after dark
- Day 2
Porto to Pinh\u00e3o
Porto to Pinh\u00e3o- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through Douro Valley
- See Carrapatelo lock
Optional Activities
- Portuguese cooking demonstration on board - Pastéis de Nata (EmeraldPLUS)
Landmarks Carrapatelo Lock Douro Valley - Day 3
Pinh\u00e3o to Vega de Terr\u00f3n
Pinh\u00e3o to Vega de Terr\u00f3n- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting or guided vineyard walk
Optional Activities
- Kayak experience along Pinh\u00e3o River (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Guided active walk through vineyards (EmeraldACTIVE)
Landmarks Quinta do Tedo Pinh\u00e3o River - Day 4
Vega de Terr\u00f3n to Salamanca
Vega de Terr\u00f3n to Salamanca- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salamanca including Plaza Mayor, Casa de las Conchas, and university
Optional Activities
- Tuna music band performance in Salamanca (EmeraldPLUS)
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Casa de las Conchas University of Salamanca - Day 5
Pocinho to R\u00e9gua
Pocinho to R\u00e9gua- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour to Castelo Rodrigo including medieval town exploration and local product tasting
Optional Activities
- Port wine cocktail lesson on board (EmeraldPLUS)
- Archaeological tour by 4x4 at C\u00f4a Valley Museum - 3.5 hours, Difficult/Active (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo C\u00f4a Valley Museum - Day 6
R\u00e9gua to Porto
R\u00e9gua to Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lamego
Optional Activities
- Rural lunch at local quinta with entertainment (EmeraldPLUS)
- Mosaic tile painting lesson on board (EmeraldPLUS)
- Walk down the 686 steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Visit to Mateus Manor House - 2.5-3 hours, Moderate (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks Lamego Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies Mateus Manor House - Day 7
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Porto
Optional Activities
- Evening cruise through Porto (EmeraldPLUS)
- Guided active walk in Porto crossing old iron bridge (EmeraldPLUS)
- Visit to Quinta da Aveleda - 4 hours, Moderate (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
- Guided e-bike tour to the Atlantic - 4 hours, Moderate (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks Castelo da Foz Castelo do Queijo Porto Cathedral S\u00e3o Bento Railway Station - Day 8
Porto to Lyon
Porto to Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests on board)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lyon with food tastings
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Lyon - Parc de la Tête d'Or, zoo, greenhouses, Confluence district (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Excursion to Pérouges - 3.5 hours, Moderate (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Parc de la Tête d'Or Pérouges - Day 10
Vienne
Vienne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne including Jardin de Ville, Cybèle Garden, cathedral, and Roman theatre
Optional Activities
- Cheese and olive tasting on board (EmeraldPLUS)
Landmarks Jardin de Ville Cybèle Garden Vienne Cathedral Roman Theatre of Vienne - Day 11
Tournon
Tournon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through vineyards with possible chocolate tasting stop (EmeraldACTIVE)
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 12
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers including heritage discovery trail and Maison des Chevaliers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - 2.5 hours, Moderate (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Maison des Chevaliers - Day 13
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by Chef Fabien Morreale on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon with market visit
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion along Rhône River (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Provençal dinner hosted by Chef Fabien Morreale on board (EmeraldPLUS)
- Classical concert in historic chapel (EmeraldPLUS)
- Guided tour of Pont du Gard - 4.5 hours, Easy (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
- Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting - 3.25 hours, Moderate (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Les Halles Pont du Gard Chateauneuf du Pape - Day 14
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles - Discover Arles' Roman heritage on a guided walking tour through one of France's best-preserved ancient cities. Stroll past the Roman Amphitheatre, ancient forum, and Roman baths, while learning how Arles thrived as a major outpost of the Roman Empire
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense) - Visit a World Heritage-listed site in the Alpilles Regional Natural Park, recognised as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Explore narrow cobblestone streets, grey medieval stone buildings, and the Château-Fortress des Baux with its incredible views. Activity Level: Difficult / Active, Duration: 4 hours
- Lavender Distillery – from Field to Perfume (extra expense) - Hands-on workshop in Provençal soap-making. Learn traditional techniques to create luxurious soaps from natural ingredients like olive oil, lavender, and local botanicals. Create your own artisanal soap guided by expert craftsmen and take it home. Activity Level: Easy, Duration: 3 hours
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh with a painting workshop (extra expense) - Explore the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh's iconic works, then participate in a painting workshop to recreate vibrant scenes. Take home your Van Gogh-inspired masterpiece as a memory. Activity Level: Moderate, Duration: 3 hours
Landmarks Roman Amphitheatre Les Baux de Provence Château-Fortress des Baux Alpilles Regional Natural Park - Day 15
Arles to Marseille
Arles to Marseille- Meals
- Breakfast
