Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
- Day 2
Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Madrid including Sabatini Gardens, Royal Palace, and Gran Vía
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Madrid - Immerse yourself in Madrid's culinary traditions with authentic tapas, chorizo, churros, fresh fish and sangria at one of Europe's largest markets (1.5 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Sabatini Gardens Royal Palace of Madrid Gran Vía 
- Day 3
Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour of Toledo - Explore the 'City of Three Cultures' with its medieval architecture and centuries-old stories reflecting Christian, Muslim and Jewish traditions (6 hours, Active activity level)
Landmarks Royal Palace of Madrid Retiro Park Mercado de San Miguel 
- Day 4
Madrid to Porto
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
- Day 5
Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Porto including Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo with panoramic views of the Atlantic Sea
Optional Activities
- Guided active walk in Porto through bustling neighbourhoods, Old Town and lively squares, including Porto Cathedral
Landmarks Castelo da Foz Castelo do Queijo Porto Cathedral - Day 6
Entre Os Rios - Pinhão
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Guimarães including the 15th-century Ducal Palace with historic tapestries, furniture, ceramics and weapons, plus free time to explore the city
Optional Activities
- Portuguese cooking demonstration on board - Interactive session with a local chef preparing Pasteis de Nata
- Trails of Monte da Penha - Guided hike with panoramic views across Guimarães and surrounding countryside
Landmarks Guimarães Ducal Palace of Guimarães Monte da Penha 
- Day 7
Pinhão - Barca D'Alva
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Signature wine tasting at a local winery in Pinhão with views of riverside vineyards
Optional Activities
- Kayak experience in Pinhão - Adventurous kayaking excursion along the Pinhão River with views of the Douro Valley
Landmarks Pinhão - Day 8
Barca D'Alva - Vega de Terrón
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salamanca including Plaza Mayor, Old and New Cathedrals and one of Europe's oldest universities in the World Heritage-listed Old Quarter
Optional Activities
- Tuna Music band in Salamanca - Lively performance of this historic Spanish tradition dating back to the 13th century
- Castelo Rodrigo tour - Guided tour of a fortified hilltop village with 16th-century walls and medieval streets (4 hours, Moderate/Advanced activity level)
Landmarks Plaza Mayor of Salamanca Old Cathedral of Salamanca New Cathedral of Salamanca University of Salamanca Castelo Rodrigo 
- Day 9
Pocinho - Régua
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Freixo de Espada à Cinta - medieval riverside town with narrow streets, stone houses and historic squares showcasing traditional silk embroidery and handcrafted silk processing
Optional Activities
- Port wine cocktail lesson on board - Interactive demonstration learning to mix cocktails using traditional Portuguese Port wine
Landmarks Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 10
Régua
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Régua and Douro Museum with Port wine tasting - Explore charming streets and riverside cafés, then visit the museum to learn about the region's illustrious winemaking heritage and taste world-famous Port wine
Optional Activities
- Rural lunch at a local Quinta - Traditional meal served at a famous wine estate in the Douro, accompanied by local entertainers
- Cycling the vine trails - Guided e-bike ride through the Douro Valley with views of rolling vineyards, river and surrounding hills on peaceful roads
- Visit to Mateus Manor House - 18th-century Baroque architecture with main house, gardens, winery and chapel (2 hours 30 minutes, Moderate/Advanced activity level)
Landmarks Douro Museum Mateus Manor House - Day 11
Régua - Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Excursion to Amarante - Guided tour through narrow winding streets of this historic town featuring Baroque architecture, São Gonçalo Church, and 18th-century bridge, with a stop at a traditional pastry shop
Optional Activities
- Mosaic tile painting lesson on board - Learn to paint traditional azulejos with a mosaic tile expert and take home a special souvenir
- Douro riverside active walk - Follow picturesque paths near Régua through the Douro Valley with views of the river, surrounding hills, vineyards and rolling fields
Landmarks Amarante São Gonçalo Church - Day 12
Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Braga - Explore the oldest city in Portugal with its Baroque façades, elegant plazas, Roman heritage and the dramatic Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte with its iconic staircase
Optional Activities
- Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte - Descend 577 monumental Baroque steps through beautifully landscaped gardens with views from lookouts along the way
- The art of olive oil in the Douro Valley - Visit a local farm to discover olive harvesting and oil production, enjoy tasting and explore peaceful olive groves (4 hours, Hard activity level)
- Visit to Quinta da Aveleda - Explore a renowned sparkling wine estate with impressive estate buildings and enchanting gardens (4 hours, Moderate/Advanced activity level)
Landmarks Braga Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte - Day 13
Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Aveiro tour with a cruise - Guided walking tour of this coastal city with Art Nouveau architecture and charming canals, plus a cruise in a traditional Moliceiros flat-bottomed boat, with free time to explore
Optional Activities
- Evening cruise through Porto - Spellbinding evening cruise along the Douro with enchanting views of Porto's glittering skyline
- Visit a cork factory - Learn about Portugal's cork industry and see how cork is formulated and used for various products (3 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Aveiro - Day 14
Porto - Lisbon
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Óbidos - Guided excursion to the enchanting town of Nazaré and medieval Óbidos with whitewashed houses and narrow alleys
Landmarks Nazaré Óbidos 
- Day 15
Lisbon
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lisbon - Explore the city centre with views of yellow trams through tree-lined boulevards and visit Jerónimos Monastery, a World Heritage-listed site featuring late Gothic Manueline architecture
Landmarks Jerónimos Monastery - Day 16
Lisbon
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Sintra - Guided tour of this fairy-tale destination with rippling mountains, dewy forests, exotic gardens and ornate pastel-hued manors in the World Heritage-listed centre (3 hours 30 minutes, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Sintra - Day 17
Lisbon
- Meals
- Breakfast
