Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
You'll arrive in Porto and check into your river cruise ship, settling into your riverview stateroom. This historic port city sits right at the mouth of the Douro River, so you'll have some nice views from your cabin as you get oriented for the week ahead.
Landmarks/POIs Douro River 
- Day 2
Porto
Today focuses on Port wine. You'll start at the Douro Museum for a crash course on wine history, then pick your path for the afternoon. Either join a guided tour and tasting at a well-known Port wine estate, or head out on a vineyard hike that includes wine tasting at a local quinta.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Douro Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Local Quinta Guided Tour with Tasting
- Let's Go: Vineyard Hike and Wine Tasting at a Local Quinta
- Cooking with the Condessa (€230)
Landmarks/POIs Douro Museum Douro River Valley - Day 3
Porto
This is a choose-your-own-adventure day. You can explore the medieval hilltop castle and village of Castelo Rodrigo with its incredible views, or if hiking appeals to you more, head out to see ancient prehistoric carvings at an archaeological park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Castelo Rodrigo
- Archaeological Park of the Côa Valley
Landmarks/POIs Castelo Rodrigo Archaeological Park of the Côa Valley - Day 4
Salamanca
Your ship cruises through the Douro River Valley, a UNESCO landscape, winding toward Spain. You'll stop in Salamanca, a historic university town known as the 'Golden City' because of its sand-colored buildings and the sheer number of churches throughout the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Salamanca - The Golden City and Spain's Oldest University tour
Landmarks/POIs Salamanca University of Salamanca - Day 5
Lamego
You'll visit Lamego, a special town at the gateway of the Douro Valley. After a walking tour with wine tasting, you'll have dinner at a local quinta in the evening, giving you a real sense of how people live and eat in this region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a Local Quinta)
Included Activities
- Lamego Walking Tour with Tasting
- Nights Out: Dinner at a Local Quinta
Landmarks/POIs Lamego - Day 6
Braga
Braga is next on your itinerary. Portugal's oldest town blends 2,000 years of history with youthful modern culture. You'll take a city tour that shows you the highlights and gives you a feel for what makes this place tick.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Braga City Tour
Landmarks/POIs Braga 
- Day 7
Porto
Back in Porto, Portugal's vibrant second city and the source of the nation's famous Port wine. You'll have the choice to walk through the city with a locals-focused tour, or take a panoramic drive if you'd rather see all the top sights from a vehicle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Porto Panoramic Tour
- Do as the Locals Do: Porto Walking Tour
- Let's Go: Porto to the Sea Bike Tour (€60)
Landmarks/POIs Porto - Day 8
Óbidos to Lisbon
You'll disembark your river cruise and board a motorcoach heading south through Portugal's countryside. The drive includes a couple hours of free time in the charismatic city of Óbidos where you can explore and grab lunch on your own, then you'll continue on to Lisbon for hotel check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Retro Sidecar Lisbon Tour (€270)
Landmarks/POIs Óbidos 
- Day 9
Lisbon
Lisbon's hilly landscape is on the agenda today. You'll take a city tour that covers the top sights and gives you a feel for Portuguese culture. During the exploration, you'll try an iconic, locally made pastry that's a real taste of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lisbon City Tour
Optional Activities
- Lisbon Foodie Walk (€100)
Landmarks/POIs Lisbon - Day 10
Lisbon
This day is yours to do what you want in Lisbon. The city has great museums, excellent shopping, and locals say the food here is the best around. You'll pick your own activities and experiences based on what interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Portuguese Cooking Class (€150)
- Sintra and Cascais (€90)
Landmarks/POIs Lisbon - Day 11
Lisbon
You'll head to Lisbon Portela Airport for your flight home, ending your trip through Portugal's river valleys and historic cities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
