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Douro Highlights: Porto, Salamanca & the Wine Valley & Lisbon

14 days
From Porto to Lisbon
4.1
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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 (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to Emerald Nova
    • Welcome dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Porto's nightlife
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  2. Day 2

    Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided panoramic tour of Porto including Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo

    Optional Activities

    • Guided active walk in Porto through neighborhoods and Old Town with Porto Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Castelo da Foz
    Castelo do Queijo
    Porto Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Porto to Entre Os Rios - Pinhão

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Guimarães including Ducal Palace
    • Free time in Guimarães to explore

    Optional Activities

    • Portuguese cooking demonstration featuring Pasteis de Nata
    • Guided hike to Monte da Penha trails with panoramic views
    Landmarks
    Guimarães
    Ducal Palace
    Monte da Penha
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  4. Day 4

    Pinhão to Barca D'Alva

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Signature wine tasting at local winery with regional wine sampling

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak experience on the Pinhão River exploring the Douro Valley
    Landmarks
    Pinhão
  5. Day 5

    Barca D'Alva to Vega de Terrón

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salamanca including Plaza Mayor, Cathedrals, and Old University

    Optional Activities

    • Tuna Music band performance in Salamanca
    • Castelo Rodrigo guided tour - fortified medieval village with 16th-century walls
    Landmarks
    Salamanca
    Plaza Mayor
    Salamanca Cathedral
    Castelo Rodrigo
  6. Day 6

    Pocinho to Régua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freixo de Espada à Cinta medieval riverside town

    Optional Activities

    • Port wine cocktail lesson demonstration on board
    Landmarks
    Freixo de Espada à Cinta
    Pocinho
  7. Day 7

    Régua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Régua exploring charming streets and riverside cafés
    • Visit to Douro Museum with Port wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Rural-style lunch at a local Quinta wine estate with entertainment
    • Guided e-bike ride through Douro Valley vineyards from Régua
    • Visit to Mateus Manor House - 18th-century Baroque architecture
    Landmarks
    Régua
    Douro Museum
    Mateus Manor House
  8. Day 8

    Régua to Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Amarante including São Gonçalo Church and 18th-century bridge
    • Sample traditional local pastries at typical pastry shop

    Optional Activities

    • Mosaic tile painting lesson on board learning traditional Portuguese azulejos
    • Douro riverside active walk near Régua through vineyards and countryside
    Landmarks
    Amarante
    São Gonçalo Church
  9. Day 9

    Porto to Braga

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Braga historic centre including Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte

    Optional Activities

    • Walk down 577 steps of monumental Baroque stairway at Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte with landscaped gardens
    • The art of olive oil in the Douro Valley - farm visit with tasting
    • Visit to Quinta da Aveleda renowned sparkling wine producer with estate gardens
    Landmarks
    Braga
    Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte
    Quinta da Aveleda
  10. Day 10

    Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Aveiro exploring Art Nouveau architecture and maritime heritage
    • Cruise on brightly-colored Moliceiros traditional boats on Aveiro waterways
    • Evening cruise through Porto illuminating the glittering skyline

    Optional Activities

    • Visit a cork factory to learn about cork production and Portuguese exports
    Landmarks
    Aveiro
  11. Day 11

    Porto to Lisbon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Nazaré exploring traditional fishing culture
    • Visit to Óbidos medieval town with whitewashed houses and narrow alleys
    Landmarks
    Nazaré
    Óbidos
  12. Day 12

    Lisbon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lisbon city centre with yellow trams
    • Visit to Jerónimos Monastery - World Heritage site with Manueline architecture
    Landmarks
    Jerónimos Monastery
  13. Day 13

    Lisbon

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Sintra - World Heritage-listed centre with pastel-hued manors and palaces in luxuriant hills
    Landmarks
    Sintra
  14. Day 14

    Lisbon

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer

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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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