Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lisbon
Lisbon - Day 2
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Lisbon with Local Guide
- Visit Belem Tower
- Visit Monument to the Discoveries
Optional Activities
- Gastronomic walking tour to learn about Portuguese flavors, aromas, and traditions
- 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 National Palace (Palacio Nacional), UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Cabo da Roca
Landmarks National Palace (Palacio Nacional) Cabo da Roca - Day 4
Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto
Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour of Coimbra
- Learn about oldest university in Portugal
- Day 5
Porto - Caldas de Aregos - Braga - Guimarães
Porto - Caldas de Aregos - Braga - Guimarães- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto, UNESCO World Heritage site (Option 1) OR full-day guided tour of Braga and Guimarães (Option 2)
- Visit to Matosinhos and Avenida da Boavista (Option 1)
- Fado music visit with local musicians on board
Landmarks Guimarães Castle San Miguel Church, Guimarães - Day 6
Peso da Régua - Lamego - Pinhão
Peso da Régua - Lamego - Pinhão- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Experience on historic Douro Valley farm with owner tour and wine tasting (Option 1) OR wine painting class with resident artist (Option 2) OR guided walking tour of Lamego with Lamego Cathedral visit (Option 3)
- Short sailing to Pinhão
- Peaceful stroll through Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to traditional olive-oil mill in Pinhão to learn about Douro Valley's 'liquid gold'
Landmarks Lamego Cathedral - Day 7
Pocinho - Barca d'Alva
Pocinho - Barca d'Alva- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Workshop on painting azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile) (Option 1) OR guided kayak adventure on Douro River (Option 2) OR visit to historic vineyard estate with red, white, and port wine tasting (Option 3)
- Onboard workshop on Portuguese language and culture
- Onboard Flamenco show with local artists
- Day 8
Barca d'Alva - Freixo de Espada à Cinta / Castelo Rodrigo / Salamanca - Ferradosa
Barca d'Alva - Freixo de Espada à Cinta / Castelo Rodrigo / Salamanca - Ferradosa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Freixo de Espada à Cinta village in Douro International Natural Park (Option 1) OR guided tour of Castelo Rodrigo medieval village (Option 2) OR full-day excursion to Salamanca, Spain (Option 3)
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo Salamanca - Day 9
Ferradosa - Leverinho
Ferradosa - Leverinho- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Leisurely sailing through Douro River
- Onboard pastry demonstration (Option 1) OR onboard lecture about regional wines (Option 2) OR visit to wine-producing property with Vinho Verde wine tasting (Option 3) OR guided visit to Casa de Mateus with wine tasting (Option 4)
- Onboard live entertainment
Landmarks Casa de Mateus - Day 10
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour of Douro River wharfs and Vila Nova de Gaia (Option 1) OR guided visit to Port wine cellar with production explanation and tasting (Option 2) OR guided sightseeing tour of Porto, UNESCO World Heritage site, with visit to Matosinhos and Avenida da Boavista (Option 3)
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to family-owned cork and barrel production factory
- Culinary tour experience
- Day 11
Porto - Funchal
Porto - Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Funchal
- Visit historic landmarks and waterfront
- Tasting of local specialties
- Visit to wine cellar
- Day 12
Funchal
Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Madeira's interior with lush forests and mountain trails (Option 1) OR guided tour of southern and northwestern parts of island with viewpoints and landscapes (Option 2)
- Day 13
Funchal
Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Funchal - Lisbon
Funchal - Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 15
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
