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Discover the Douro & Rhone rivers 2027 - 15 Days (from Porto to Nice)

15 days
From Porto to Nice
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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)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
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  2. Day 2

    Porto to Pinhão

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full day cruising through Douro Valley
    • Portuguese cooking demonstration on board - Pastéis de Nata
    Landmarks
    Carrapatelo Lock
  3. 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 along the Pinhão River
    • Guided active walk through local vineyards
    Landmarks
    Quinta do Tedo
    Pinhão River
  4. Day 4

    Vega de Terrón 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
    Landmarks
    Plaza Mayor
    Casa de las Conchas
    University of Salamanca
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  5. Day 5

    Pocinho to Régua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour to Castelo Rodrigo with local products tasting
    • Port wine cocktail lesson on board

    Optional Activities

    • Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Valley Museum (extra expense) - Activity level: Difficult/Active, Duration: 3.5 hours
    Landmarks
    Castelo Rodrigo
    Côa Valley Museum
  6. Day 6

    Régua to Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lamego
    • Rural lunch at a local quinta

    Optional Activities

    • Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies - 686 cobbled steps
    • Mosaic tile painting lesson on board
    • Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense) - Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 2.5-3 hours
    Landmarks
    Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
    Mateus Manor House
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  7. Day 7

    Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Porto including waterfront, bridges, and fortified structures

    Optional Activities

    • Evening cruise through Porto
    • Guided active walk in Porto - Porto Cathedral, Old Town, São Bento railway station
    • Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (extra expense) - Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 4 hours
    • Guided e-bike tour to the Atlantic (extra expense) - Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 4 hours
    Landmarks
    Castelo da Foz
    Castelo do Queijo
    Porto Cathedral
    São Bento Railway Station
    Quinta da Aveleda
  8. Day 8

    Porto to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Lyon including Fourvière Hill, Roman Theatre, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, traboules, and Renaissance houses

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour of Lyon - Parc de la Tête d'Or and surrounding areas. Note: Guests must be in good shape and confident cyclists
    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense) - Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 3.5 hours
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Roman Theatre of Lyon
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Parc de la Tête d'Or
    Pérouges
  10. Day 10

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting at a local vineyard
  11. Day 11

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon including Roman ruins, Renaissance monuments, and historic bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Guided active hike through the vineyards with possible chocolate tasting stop
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  12. Day 12

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers including Maison des Chevaliers and other heritage monuments

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum (extra expense) - Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 2.5 hours
    Landmarks
    Maison des Chevaliers
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc
  13. Day 13

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon including Pont d'Avignon and medieval architecture
    • Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
    • Classical concert in Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion along the Rhône River, paddling beneath the Pont d'Avignon
    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense) - Activity level: Easy, Duration: 4.5 hours
    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense) - Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 3.25 hours
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
    Uzès
    Chateauneuf du Pape
  14. Day 14

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense) - Activity level: Difficult/Active, Duration: 4 hours
    • Provençal cosmetics workshop - soap-making (extra expense) - Activity level: Easy, Duration: 3 hours
    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh with painting workshop (extra expense) - Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 3 hours
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheatre of Arles
    Les Baux de Provence
    Alpilles Regional Natural Park
  15. Day 15

    Arles to Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    September 27th, 2019
    The perfect balance of activity and relaxation!
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    June 22nd, 2019
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