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

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  • Sightseeing boat cruises down a dramatic river gorge with colorful hillside city and high bridge.
  • Terraced vineyards blanket green hills beside a winding river and small village.
  • Ancient multi-tiered Roman aqueduct spans a clear river under blue skies.
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  • Skyline of a historic cathedral city rising above a tranquil river.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Porto

    Porto
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Porto after dark
    Landmarks
    Porto
  3. Day 2

    Porto to Pinhão

    Porto to Pinhão
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full day cruising through Douro Valley
    • View Carrapatelo lock
    • Portuguese cooking demonstration - Pastéis de Nata
    Landmarks
    Douro Valley
    Carrapatelo Lock
  4. Day 3

    Pinhão to Vega de Terrón

    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 in Pinhão River
    • Guided active walk through vineyards
    Landmarks
    Quinta do Tedo
    Pinhão River
    Douro Valley Vineyards
  5. Day 4

    Vega de Terrón to Salamanca

    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
    Salamanca Old Quarter
    Plaza Mayor
    Casa de las Conchas
    University of Salamanca
  6. Day 5

    Pocinho to Régua

    Pocinho to Régua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Rural lunch at Quinta), Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Archaeological tour by 4x4 at Côa Valley Museum (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Castelo Rodrigo
    Côa Valley Museum
  7. Day 6

    Régua to Porto

    Régua to Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lamego
    • Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies

    Optional Activities

    • Rural lunch at local quinta with entertainment
    • Mosaic tile painting lesson on board
    • Walk down the steps of Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    • Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Régua
    Lamego
    Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
    Mateus Manor House
  8. Day 7

    Porto

    Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Porto by coach

    Optional Activities

    • Guided active walk in Porto
    • Evening cruise through Porto
    • Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (extra expense)
    • Guided e-bike tour to the Atlantic (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Porto Waterfront
    Castelo da Foz
    Castelo do Queijo
    Porto Cathedral
    São Bento Railway Station
    Quinta da Aveleda
  9. Day 8

    Porto to Lyon

    Porto to Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Lyon
  10. Day 9

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon with small tastings
    • Welcome reception and dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour of Lyon visiting Parc de la Tête d'Or
    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Parc de la Tête d'Or
    Pérouges
  11. Day 10

    Vienne

    Vienne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienne including gardens, cathedral, and Roman theatre
    • Cheese and olive tasting on board
    Landmarks
    Vienne
    Jardin de Ville
    Cybèle Garden
    Roman Theatre of Vienne
  12. Day 11

    Tournon

    Tournon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting at castle

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Tournon Vineyards
  13. Day 12

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers with heritage discovery trail

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont d'Arc cave museum (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Viviers
    Viviers Cathedral
    Maison des Chevaliers
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
  14. Day 13

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by Chef Fabien Morreale with authentic regional dishes and chef engagement)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon with market visit
    • Provençal dinner hosted by Chef Fabien Morreale
    • Classical concert in Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon
    • Guided tour of Pont du Gard (extra expense)
    • Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Les Halles Market
    Rhône River
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf du Pape
    Uzès
  15. Day 14

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheatre, ancient forum, and Roman baths

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense) - 4 hours, Difficult/Active level
    • Lavender Distillery – from Field to Perfume soap-making workshop (extra expense) - 3 hours, Easy level
    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh with a painting workshop (extra expense) - 3 hours, Moderate level
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheatre of Arles
    Les Baux de Provence
    Alpilles Regional Natural Park
    Château-Fortress des Baux
  16. Day 15

    Arles to Nice

    Arles to Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast

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