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

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4.1 (39 reviews)
  • Aerial view of terraced vineyards and a small town along the winding Douro River with a cruise ship.
  • Vibrant panoramic of Douro Valley vineyards and river with a modern bridge spanning the water.
  • Simplified map of a Douro River cruise from Lisbon to Salamanca via northern Portugal.
  • Traditional Portuguese pastel de nata custard tarts arranged on blue patterned azulejo tablecloth with coffee.
  • Traveler passing Porto’s intricate blue-and-white tile façade depicting historic religious scenes.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Porto

    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

    Porto
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    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
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  3. Day 3

    Porto to Entre Os Rios - Pinhão

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Porto
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    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

    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

    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

    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

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer

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