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Discover the Douro & Rhone rivers 2027 - 15 Days (23 destinations)

15 days
From Porto to Marseille
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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

    Porto

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board with fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Porto after dark
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  2. Day 2

    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
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  3. Day 3

    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
  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    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
  6. Day 6

    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
  7. Day 7

    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
  8. Day 8

    Porto to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    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
  11. Day 11

    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
  12. Day 12

    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
  13. Day 13

    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
  14. Day 14

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheatre, forum, and baths

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence - 4 hours, Difficult/Active (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    • Provençal cosmetic workshop (soap-making) - 3 hours, Easy (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh with painting workshop - 3 hours, Moderate (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheatre of Arles
    Les Baux de Provence
  15. Day 15

    Arles to Marseille

    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Dirk
    July 7th, 2022
    It was a great trip with beautiful views , good excursions and excellent meals . The locks in the river were...
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  • Joe
    September 27th, 2019
    The perfect balance of activity and relaxation!
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    June 22nd, 2019
    Traveling with the Brits and Aussies was fun and there were not too many other Americans on the trip. The food was...
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