Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
You'll arrive in Porto and get transferred to the Emerald Radiance, a Star-Ship from Emerald Cruises. After settling into your cabin, you'll join other passengers for dinner on board this evening.
Included Activities
- Dinner on board
- Day 2
Douro Valley
The ship sails through the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for centuries of wine production and terraced vineyards. This evening includes a welcome dinner, cocktail reception, and a Portuguese cooking demonstration held on board.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner and cocktail reception)
Included Activities
- Full day sailing through Douro Valley
- Welcome dinner and cocktail reception
- Portuguese cooking demonstration on board
Landmarks/POIs Douro Valley - Day 3
Douro Valley
You'll visit Quinta do Tedo, an 18th-century organic vineyard in the Douro Valley. Choose between a guided walk through the local vineyards or a kayak trip on the river. Later, the ship sails toward Vega de Terrón, giving you time to relax on the Sun Deck.
Included Activities
- Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting
- Guided active walk through the vineyards
- Kayak experience in Pinhão
Landmarks/POIs Quinta do Tedo - Day 4
Salamanca
Head to Salamanca, the 'Golden City,' which dates back to Roman times. See the Plaza Mayor with its galleries and arcades, check out Casa de las Conchas with its shell decoration, and visit the university founded in 1218. A Tuna music band performs for you this evening (50 chars).
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salamanca
- Tuna music band performance
Landmarks/POIs Plaza Mayor Casa de las Conchas University of Salamanca - Day 5
Régua
After docking in Pocinho, you'll travel to the medieval town of Castelo Rodrigo to explore its fortress and try local products. Back on the ship for lunch, then take a Port wine cocktail lesson as you sail toward Régua.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Tour to Castelo Rodrigo
- Port wine cocktail lesson on board
Optional Activities
- Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Valley Museum (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Castelo Rodrigo - Day 6
Lamego
You'll visit Lamego, a Baroque village, and see the Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies overlooking the town. If you're up for it, walk down 686 steps from the Sanctuary. Later, have a rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca estate and learn about Portuguese mosaic painting on board.
- Meals
- Lunch (Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lamego
- Visit to Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
- Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca
- Mosaic tile painting lesson on board
- Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
Optional Activities
- Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies Quinta da Pacheca - Day 7
Porto
In Porto, a guided tour covers Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo with their distinctive fortifications overlooking the ocean. You can either take a cruise through Porto or go on an active guided walk to see how locals live and move through the city.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Porto
- Cruise through Porto
- Guided active walk in Porto
Optional Activities
- Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (extra expense)
- Guided bike tour to the Atlantic (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Castelo da Foz Castelo do Queijo - Day 8
Porto to Lisbon
After leaving the ship, you'll travel south along the Atlantic coast to Nazaré, a fishing town known for fresh seafood. Then head to Óbidos to experience its medieval character before arriving in Lisbon for a three-night stay.
Included Activities
- Visit to Nazaré
- Visit to Óbidos
Landmarks/POIs Nazaré Óbidos - Day 9
Lisbon
You'll take a guided tour of Lisbon's city center and see the famous yellow trams on tree-lined streets. From there, head to Belém and visit the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site with remarkable late Gothic Manueline architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lisbon
- Visit to Jerónimos Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Jerónimos Monastery - Day 10
Lisbon
Today you'll explore Lisbon at your own pace, walking past white basilicas and wandering cobblestone streets. Your tour director is around if you need help planning what to see and do.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Sintra (extra expense)
- Day 11
Departure
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to the other travelers and head to the airport with memories of the golden city and vineyard landscapes from your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
