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Portugal, Spain and the Douro Valley
11 Days Deluxe Program

7-Night Cruise through the Douro River Valley and 3 Nights Hotel Accommodations in Lisbon

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Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Porto

Arrive in Porto, the port city at the mouth of the Douro.

Day 2: Porto, Entre-os-Rios

Portugal’s second city (after Lisbon), Porto gave its name to the nation’s most famous export, Port wine, and to the nation itself. Today, choose between two distinctively Portuguese ways to explore Porto.

Choice of Porto Panoramic Tour -OR- "Do as the Locals Do" Porto walking tour

In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Day 3: Entre-os-Rios, Régua

Today is all about wine, which has been cultivated in the Douro River Valley since ancient Roman times. Get a crash course on the history of Port during your visit to the Douro Museum.

Featured Excursions: Douro Museum, Lamego Heritage Tour, Nights Out: Quinta dinner

Day 4: Régua, Pinhão, Vega de Terrón

Go medieval today at Castelo Rodrigo, both the name of a hilltop castle as well as the village that surrounds it. The view from the top is incredible and the village is a charming place to ramble, relax and replenish. Alternatively, lace up your hiking boots and unleash your inner Indiana Jones with an up-close gander at some prehistoric carvings at an archaeological park.

Choice of Archaeological Park of Côa Valley -or - Castelo Rodrigo

Day 5: Vega de Terrón (Salamanca), Barca d’Alva

Today, you can visit the historic university town of Salamanca—the “Golden City”—famous for its sand-colored buildings and abundance of churches. Feel the centuries fall away as your ship winds its way through the pristine, dramatic UNESCO-protected landscapes of the Douro River Valley.

Featured Excursion: Salamanca - the Golden City and Spain's oldest university

Day 6: Barca d’Alva, Régua

Head ashore for a choice of excursions, including a tasting at a prestigious Port wine estate or a vineyard hike with a wine tasting at a local quinta.

Choose between local Quinta guided tour with tasting - or- Vienyard Hike and Wine Tasting at a Local Quinta

Day 7: Régua (Guimarães), Porto

Explore Guimarães, the town where Portugal was born. Its well-preserved architecture and stylish young residents make it a pleasure to visit. In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Featured Excursion: Guimarães city tour 

Day 8:Porto (Disembark), Transfer to Lisbon

Disembark the ship and board a motorcoach, heading south through Portugal’s picturesque countryside to Lisbon where you will check in to your hotel.

Day 9: Lisbon

In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Featured Excursion: Lisbon City Tour

Day 10: Lisbon

Experience your own “Age of Discovery” with a full day to explore Lisbon however you wish. The city hosts remarkable museums and excellent shopping, and natives of Lisbon boast that they have the best food in the world.

Day 11: Lisbon

If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Lisbon Portela Airport for your flight home.

Departures & Pricing

Advisements:

• A valid passport is required for travel. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the last day of travel.
• Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
•  For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise operator and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.

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