Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Lisbon with Local Guide
- Visit to Belem Tower
- Visit to Monument to the Discoveries
Optional Activities
- Gastronomic walking tour to learn about authentic Portuguese flavors and traditions
- Visit to local Christmas markets with stalls and festive decorations
- Optional excursion including traditional Portuguese dinner with live Fado music concert
Landmarks Belem Tower Monument to the Discoveries 
- Day 3
Lisbon - Sintra - Cabo da Roca
Lisbon - Sintra - Cabo da Roca- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to Sintra
- Visit to National Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Drive to Cabo da Roca with free time
Landmarks National Palace (Palácio Nacional de Sintra) Cabo da Roca 
- Day 4
Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto
Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour of Coimbra with Local Guide
- Learning about the oldest university in Portugal
- Free time to explore Coimbra
Landmarks University of Coimbra - Day 5
Porto to Caldas de Aregos
Porto to Caldas de Aregos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fado music performance with local musicians onboard
Optional Activities
- Guided festive hike through Porto's historic quarters with panoramic viewpoints and Christmas celebrations
- Guided visit to Port wine cellars with grape harvesting and winemaking explanation, plus wine tasting
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto (UNESCO World Heritage site) with visit to Matosinhos and Avenida da Boavista to view modern graffiti street art
- Onboard workshop to decorate traditional Christmas ornaments
- Onboard workshop on Portuguese language and culture
Landmarks Porto Matosinhos Avenida da Boavista - Day 6
Peso da Régua - Pinhão
Peso da Régua - Pinhão- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short sailing to Pinhão
- Peaceful stroll through riverside town of Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Personal tour of one of the oldest farms in Douro Valley with wine tasting
- Wine painting class with resident artist
- Guided walking tour of Lamego town with taste of local bola de Lamego and sparkling wine, visiting Lamego Cathedral
- Optional excursion to traditional olive-oil mill to learn about Douro Valley's olive oil
Landmarks Lamego Cathedral Pinhão - Day 7
Pocinho to Barca d'Alva
Pocinho to Barca d'Alva- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flamenco show with local artists onboard
Optional Activities
- Workshop conducted by a professional painter on painting azulejos (traditional Portuguese tiles)
- Guided stroll through Torre de Moncorvo discovering local traditions and traditional almond preparation, with almond tasting and glass of wine
- Visit to a historic vineyard estate in the Douro region with tasting of red, white, and port wines and views of the region
- Onboard Christmas Lecture
Landmarks Pocinho Torre de Moncorvo Douro Valley - Day 8
Barca d'Alva - Salamanca
Barca d'Alva - Salamanca- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Live entertainment on board this evening
Optional Activities
- Guided tour to Freixo de Espada à Cinta village in Douro International Natural Park
- Guided tour to medieval village of Castelo Rodrigo with Hebrew inscriptions and crosses
- Full-day guided excursion to Salamanca, Spain with stunning architecture and Christmas markets
Landmarks Freixo de Espada à Cinta Castelo Rodrigo Salamanca - Day 9
Foz do Sabor - Porto Antigo
Foz do Sabor - Porto Antigo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Leisurely sailing through Douro River
- Onboard pastry demonstration
- Onboard live entertainment this evening
Optional Activities
- Visit to wine-producing property with tasting of Vinho Verde wine
- Guided visit to Casa de Mateus with tasting of locally produced wine
Landmarks Casa de Mateus - Day 10
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Leisurely morning sailing to Porto OR Included full-day guided tour of Braga and Guimarães
Optional Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Braga with Celtic history and Cesar Augustus sites
- Visit to magnificent castle and San Miguel church in Guimarães, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Optional guided excursion to family-owned cork and barrel production factory
- Optional culinary tour experience
- Free time browsing Christmas markets of Porto
Landmarks Braga Guimarães San Miguel Church - Day 11
Porto - Funchal
Porto - Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Funchal to admire historic landmarks and attractive waterfront
- Free time to explore Funchal
Landmarks Funchal Waterfront - Day 12
Funchal
Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of northern Madeira island with amazing viewpoints and beautiful landscapes
- Day 13
Funchal
Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Enjoy the sea
- Immerse yourself in local nature
- Stroll to discover historical monuments
- Visit museums
- Taste typical local dishes
- Taste famous Madeira wine
- Day 14
Funchal - Lisbon
Funchal - Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Lisbon
- Day 15
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
