Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
- Day 2
Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Madrid including Sabatini Gardens, Royal Palace, and Gran Via
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Madrid - immerse in vibrant flavours with authentic tapas, chorizo, churros, fresh fish and sangria (1.5 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Sabatini Gardens Royal Palace Gran Via 
- Day 3
Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour of Toledo - explore the 'City of Three Cultures' with medieval architecture and centuries-old stories (6 hours, Active activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Royal Palace Retiro Park Mercado de San Miguel - Day 4
Madrid to Porto
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
- Day 5
Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Porto - panoramic tour with local guide exploring bustling streets, eclectic architecture, Castelo da Foz, and Castelo do Queijo
Optional Activities
- Guided active walk in Porto - energetic stroll through bustling neighbourhoods, Old Town, lively squares and Porto Cathedral (EmeraldACTIVE)
Landmarks Castelo da Foz Castelo do Queijo Porto Cathedral - Day 6
Entre Os Rios - Pinhão
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Guimarães - World Heritage-listed city with museums, monuments, churches, and 15th-century Ducal Palace featuring historic tapestries, furniture, ceramics, weapons, and a 16th-century Persian rug; includes free time to explore city centre cafés and restaurant-filled plazas
Optional Activities
- Portuguese cooking demonstration on board - interactive demonstration by a local chef preparing famed Pasteis de Nata with sampling (EmeraldPLUS)
- Trails of Monte da Penha - guided hike with panoramic views across Guimarães and surrounding countryside (EmeraldACTIVE)
Landmarks Ducal Palace Monte da Penha - Day 7
Pinhão - Barca D'Alva
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Signature wine tasting - exclusive wine tasting in the heart of the Douro Valley at a local winery with stunning scenery of riverside vineyards
Optional Activities
- Kayak experience in Pinhão - exciting kayaking excursion along the Pinhão River with impressive views from the heart of the Douro Valley (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Day 8
Barca D'Alva - Vega de Terrón
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salamanca - explore Spain's 'Golden City' including Plaza Mayor with iconic galleries and arcades, Old and New Cathedrals, one of Europe's oldest universities, and World Heritage-listed Old Quarter featuring Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architecture
Optional Activities
- Tuna Music band in Salamanca - lively performance of historic Spanish tradition dating back to the 13th century, performed by a local group (EmeraldPLUS)
- Castelo Rodrigo tour - guided tour of small fortified village on hilltop with 16th-century walls and medieval streets (4 hours, Moderate/Advanced activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Old Cathedral New Cathedral Castelo Rodrigo - Day 9
Pocinho - Régua
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Freixo de Espada à Cinta - guided tour of medieval riverside town with narrow streets, stone houses, historic squares, local embroidery preserving traditional craftsmanship, and sweeping river and hillside views; only place in Portugal where handcrafted silk is still processed entirely by hand
Optional Activities
- Port wine cocktail lesson on board - interactive demonstration on how to mix delicious cocktails using traditional Portuguese Port wine (EmeraldPLUS)
Landmarks Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 10
Régua
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Régua and Douro Museum Port wine - guided walking tour exploring charming and historic streets and riverside cafés, visit to the Douro Museum learning about regional winemaking heritage, and tasting of world-famous Port wine
Optional Activities
- Rural lunch at a local Quinta - traditional, delicious meal served at a famous wine estate in the Douro accompanied by local entertainers (EmeraldPLUS)
- Cycling the vine trails - guided e-bike ride through beautiful Douro Valley with rolling vineyards and picturesque landscapes (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Visit to Mateus Manor House - 18th-century Baroque architecture estate with main house, gardens, winery and chapel (2hr 30min, Moderate/Advanced activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Douro Museum Mateus Manor House - Day 11
Régua - Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Amarante - guided morning tour of historic town on the banks of the Tâmega River; explore maze of narrow winding streets, admire traditional architecture, discover Baroque architecture and São Gonçalo Church, 18th-century bridge; sample selection of traditional local pastries at typical pastry shop in town centre
Optional Activities
- Mosaic tile painting lesson on board - learn how to paint traditional azulejos (colourful and striking mosaic tiles) with expert hosted demonstration of traditional Portuguese handicraft; includes special souvenir to take home (EmeraldPLUS)
- Douro riverside active walk - active walk near Régua with picturesque paths, ever-changing landscapes of Douro Valley, views of river and surrounding hills, passing vineyards, rolling fields and open countryside (EmeraldACTIVE)
Landmarks São Gonçalo Church - Day 12
Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Braga - explore historic centre of oldest city in Portugal founded by Romans as Bracara Augusta over 2,000 years ago; wander lively streets with Baroque façades and elegant plazas, observe traces of Roman heritage, visit dramatic Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte with iconic staircase
Optional Activities
- Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte - descend 577 steps of monumental Baroque stairway with beautifully landscaped gardens and lookouts with views (EmeraldACTIVE)
- The art of olive oil in the Douro Valley - visit local farm to discover olive harvest and transformation into traditional golden oil, enjoy tasting, stroll through peaceful olive groves (4 hours, Hard activity level, extra expense)
- Visit to Quinta da Aveleda - visit fairytale-like property of renowned sparkling wine producer for more than 150 years; explore historic Quinta amid impressive estate and enchanting gardens (4 hours, Moderate/Advanced activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte Quinta da Aveleda - Day 13
Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Aveiro tour with a cruise - travel to coastal city renowned for historic Art Nouveau architecture, charming bridges and picturesque canals; guided walking tour learning about maritime heritage, salt production and local sweet ovos moles; cruise on waterways in brightly-coloured Moliceiros (flat-bottomed boats traditionally used to harvest seaweed); time to explore Aveiro at own pace
Optional Activities
- Visit a cork factory - learn about traditional cork industry and visit cork factory to see how cork is formulated and used for various products (3 hours, Moderate activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Aveiro - Day 14
Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast
