Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lisbon
Lisbon - 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
- Traditional Portuguese dinner with live Fado music concert
Landmarks Belem Tower Monument to the Discoveries - Day 3
Lisbon - Sintra
Lisbon - Sintra- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to Sintra
- Visit to National Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Free time at Cabo da Roca
Landmarks National Palace of Sintra Cabo da Roca - Day 4
Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto
Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour of Coimbra
- Exploration of historical area of Coimbra
- Learning about Portugal's oldest university
Optional Activities
- Free time to stroll through Coimbra and discover artisan products and local specialties
Landmarks University of Coimbra - Day 5
Porto - Caldas de Aregos
Porto - Caldas de Aregos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard workshop: decorating traditional Christmas ornaments
- Onboard workshop: Portuguese language and culture
- Visit with local musicians featuring Fado music
Optional Activities
- Guided festive hike through historic quarters with panoramic viewpoints and Christmas celebrations
- Guided visit to Port wine cellar with explanation of grape harvesting and wine production, plus wine tasting
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto (UNESCO World Heritage site) including Matosinhos and Avenida da Boavista
Landmarks Avenida da Boavista Matosinhos - Day 6
Peso da Régua - Pinhão
Peso da Régua - Pinhão- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short sailing to Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Personal tour of one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley with owner, including wine tasting
- Wine painting class with resident artist
- Guided walking tour of charming town of Lamego
- Taste of local bola de Lamego with sparkling wine
- Visit to iconic Lamego Cathedral
- Peaceful stroll through riverside town of Pinhão
- Optional excursion to traditional olive-oil mill to learn about Douro Valley's liquid gold
Landmarks Lamego Cathedral Douro Valley - Day 7
Pocinho - Barca d'Alva
Pocinho - Barca d'Alva- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard Christmas Lecture
- Onboard Flamenco show with local artists
Optional Activities
- Workshop by professional painter on painting azulejos (traditional Portuguese tiles)
- Guided stroll through Torre de Moncorvo learning traditional almond preparation with almond tasting and wine
- Visit to historic vineyard estate with tasting of red, white, and port wines
Landmarks Torre de Moncorvo - Day 8
Barca d'Alva - Salamanca - Foz do Sabor
Barca d'Alva - Salamanca - Foz do Sabor- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Freixo de Espada à Cinta village in Douro International Natural Park
- Guided tour of medieval village of Castelo Rodrigo
- Full-day excursion to Salamanca with guided tour of Spanish 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
- Onboard pastry demonstration
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 - Braga - Guimarães
Porto - Braga - Guimarães- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided full-day tour of Braga and Guimarães
Optional Activities
- Visit to family-owned factory for Portuguese cork and barrel production
- Culinary tour experience
- Browse Christmas Markets of Porto
Landmarks Braga Guimarães Castle San Miguel Church in Guimarães - Day 11
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast
