Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
Head aboard your luxury ship this evening in Porto and get to know the other passengers. As daylight fades, you'll enjoy a scenic cruise where Porto's landmarks light up beautifully from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Scenic sunset cruise aboard ship with illuminated Porto landscapes
- Day 2
Porto
Start with a guided tour through Porto's historic UNESCO World Heritage quarter, visiting the Cathedral, main square, and São Bento Railway Station with its distinctive Portuguese tile work. If you prefer something different, you can hike through medieval streets in the old harbor instead, or head out in the afternoon to Guimarães and Quinta de Sezim winery for wine tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Porto's historic UNESCO quarter
- Visit Cathedral and main square
- São Bento Railway Station viewing
- Port wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Hiking tour through Porto's medieval streets and old harbor quarter
- Afternoon excursion to Guimarães - 'birthplace of Portuguese nationality'
- Visit to Quinta de Sezim baron's winery with wine tasting on terrace
Landmarks Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station Quinta de Sezim 
- Day 3
Entre-os-Rios
Travel to Entre-os-Rios, a small village tucked between the Tâmega and Douro rivers. You'll have an authentic home-cooked meal at a local quinta, which gives a real sense of how people live along the Douro.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional home-cooked meal at local quinta), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Entre-os-Rios village
- Traditional home-cooked meal at local quinta
- Day 4
Mateus Palace
Check out Mateus Palace and Gardens with its 16th to 18th-century furnishings, distinctive paintings, and intricately carved wooden ceilings. Spend time walking through the palace's magnificent gardens, considered some of Portugal's most beautiful spaces, and learn about Mateus Rose Wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mateus Palace and Gardens
- Interior exploration with 16th- to 18th-century furnishings and art
- Mateus Rose Wine history and information
Landmarks Mateus Palace and Gardens - Day 5
Lamego to Pinhão
Take a city tour of Lamego to see the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, or you can climb the 686-step Holy Staircase with its white and blue tiles if you're up for it. You'll also try local specialties like Bolas de Lamego, Presunto ham, and Espumante sparkling wine. Later, cruise along the scenic Douro River to Pinhão for wine tasting at a local quinta.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lamego city tour viewing Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
- Tasting of local specialties: Bolas de Lamego, Presunto, and Espumante
- Scenic cruise along Douro River to Pinhão
- Wine tasting at local quinta in Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Guided hike climbing 686-step Holy Staircase decorated with white and blue tiles
Landmarks Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Holy Staircase - Day 6
Douro Valley
Take a leisurely walk to Pinhão Railway Station, an iconic spot with 25 blue tile panels showing scenes from the Douro region. After that, you'll have exclusive lunch at Quinta da Roada in the heart of Douro Valley, where you can explore the terraced vineyards, taste wines, and enjoy a traditional family-style meal with regional food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional family-style lunch at Quinta da Roada with regional delicacies), Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour to Pinhão Railway Station
- Pinhão Railway Station viewing - 25 blue tile panels
- Exclusive lunch at Quinta da Roada
- Quinta da Roada wine tasting
- Scenic drive through Douro Valley vineyards
Landmarks Pinhão Railway Station Quinta da Roada - Day 7
Castelo Rodrigo
Visit Castelo Rodrigo, the 'White Village' known for almond trees and offering spectacular views toward Spain. Join a walking tour through medieval streets to see 16th-century facades and Manueline style windows, or go for a more active hiking tour instead. Either way, you'll end with tastings of local almonds, cheese, bread, and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour through Castelo Rodrigo medieval streets
- Viewing 16th-century facades and Manueline style windows
- Tasting of local specialties: almonds, cheese, bread, and wine
Optional Activities
- Hiking tour to Castelo Rodrigo town
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo - Day 8
Vega de Terrón
Leave the ship in Vega de Terrón and get ready for your return flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
