Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
You'll arrive in Lisbon and head to your luxury hotel to settle in. This evening, you'll meet your Tour Director and the other guests for a welcome drink that kicks off your time in Portugal.
Included Activities
- Welcome drink with Tour Director and fellow guests
- Day 2
Lisbon
Start with a guided tour through Lisbon's Belém district, visiting the Jerónimos Monastery and the iconic Belém Tower. You'll try Portuguese pastéis de nata and see the Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument, then check out Rossio square. The afternoon is yours to shop or ride Tram 28 around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Lisbon
- Visit Jerónimos Monastery
- Taste Portuguese pastéis de nata
- Visit Belém Tower
- Visit Padrão dos Descobrimentos
- Walk through Rossio square
Optional Activities
- Browse elegant shops in the city centre
- Ride Tram 28 to explore more of Lisbon
Landmarks Jerónimos Monastery Belém Tower Padrão dos Descobrimentos Rossio Square - Day 3
Lisbon
You get to choose your own adventure today. Either head to the hilltop town of Sintra to see Palacio Nacional, or take a hands-on traditional Portuguese cooking class instead. Later, you'll have dinner with fellow guests at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit Sintra & Palacio Nacional - Orient tour of Sintra, visit the national monument Palacio Nacional with its Moorish and Portuguese Gothic architecture
- Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class - Learn about Portuguese cuisine history and ingredients, then cook a traditional dish
Landmarks Palacio Nacional Sintra - Day 4
Lisbon to Porto
After breakfast, you'll travel to Porto and board your 5-star Scenic Space-Ship to start your river cruise along the Douro River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Board 5-star Scenic Space-Ship
- Day 5
Pinhão
You'll cruise through the Douro Valley with views of steep riverbanks and terraced vineyards. By afternoon, you'll dock in Pinhão, a charming village surrounded by vineyards famous for Port wine. Explore the riverside train station with hand-painted azulejos tiles and try painting your own at a workshop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise along Douro River through Douro Valley
- Dock in Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Paint your own azulejos at a workshop
Landmarks Pinhão Train Station 
- Day 6
Pinhão
Visit the charming village of Provesende perched on a plateau with great views of the rolling landscape. You'll wander through narrow streets, check out the church, find the old bakery, see traditional handicrafts being made, and explore the historic manor house Morgadio da Calçada where you'll taste bola.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Provesende village
- Visit church in Provesende
- Discover old bakery
- Witness traditional handicraft being made
- Visit Morgadio da Calçada manor house
- Taste bola
Landmarks Provesende Morgadio da Calçada - Day 7
Salamanca or Freixo de Espada à Cinta
You have options today with Scenic Freechoice. One path takes you to Salamanca for the full day, where you can walk through the golden sandstone architecture the city's known for, check out two cathedrals, and browse the local market before grabbing lunch whenever you feel like it. The other option heads to the small village of Freixo de Espada à Cinta instead, where you'll see the silk museum and taste regional products at a local estate. Either way, you're back on the ship for lunch.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch onboard ship)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salamanca's two cathedrals
- Visit local market in Salamanca to sample local delicacies
- Guided tour of Freixo de Espada à Cinta silk museum
- Visit Casa Quinta (estate) for regional produce tasting
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Salamanca and lunch at leisure
Landmarks Salamanca Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 8
Pocinho to Régua
You'll wake up in Pocinho, a historic village that became the Douro Railway terminus back in 1887. Pick between two excursions: the Côa Valley Museum, which sits at the world's largest open-air Paleolithic rock art site with prehistoric workshops, or head to Freixo Numão and Casa Painova estate to learn how they grow almonds traditionally and sample local products. That afternoon, the ship cruises toward Régua, a major riverside town that opens up the Douro Valley wine country with its terraced vineyards and historic Port wine wineries.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch onboard ship)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Côa Valley Museum
- Pre-historic workshop at Côa Valley Museum
- Guided visit to Freixo Numão village
- Visit Casa Painova estate
- Demonstration on sugared almond production
- Tasting of almonds and local products
- Afternoon cruise towards Régua
Landmarks Pocinho Côa Valley Museum Freixo Numão Régua - Day 9
Régua to Porto
Start in Régua with breakfast brought to your suite if you want. Three Freechoice excursions are available: visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies in Lamego with its famous blue and white tiled staircase and Baroque design, kayak along the Pinhão River, or tour the impressive Baroque Mateus Palace. Later this afternoon you'll sail back to Porto, where a classical music concert waits inside the 13th-century São Francisco Church.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Lamego
- Guided tour of Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
- Local produce tasting at Bodega
- Kayaking along Pinhão River
- Coach transfer to Mateus Palace
- Tour of Mateus Palace
- Classical concert at São Francisco Church
Optional Activities
- Walk down the Sanctuary staircase (alternative to coach descent)
- Free time to explore Lamego town centre
Landmarks Lamego Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Pinhão River Mateus Palace São Francisco Church - Day 10
Porto
Pick your Scenic Freechoice adventure: take a guided tour of Porto including the Palácio da Bolsa and explore the historic Bolhão Markets during free time, visit Guimarães with its World Heritage city centre and Ducal Palace, or visit Quinta da Aveleda, a 150-year-old wine producer with gardens and wine tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Porto - Discover rich culture and history including iconic Palácio da Bolsa, explore historic Bolhão Markets during free time
- Excursion to Guimarães - Visit World Heritage-listed city that was seat of first King of Portugal, explore impressive Ducal Palace, free time to explore city
- Quinta da Aveleda - Coach transfer to 150-year-old wine producer for tour and tasting, highlight includes enchanting gardens
Landmarks Palácio da Bolsa Bolhão Markets Guimarães Ducal Palace Quinta da Aveleda - Day 11
Amarante to Porto
You'll leave the river cruise and travel by coach to Amarante on the banks of the Tâmega river. Walk through narrow streets and see the distinctive Baroque architecture, then grab a pastry at a local bakery. Later, you'll return to Porto and check into your hotel for a free afternoon to explore the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to Amarante
- Explore Amarante's Baroque architecture
- Walk through narrow streets
- Stop for pastry at local bakery
- Check in to hotel in Porto
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon exploration of Porto
Landmarks Amarante - Day 12
Porto
After breakfast at your hotel, head by coach to a local fishing village on the edge of Porto to explore the region's fishing heritage and culture. You'll enjoy delicious local specialties at a village eatery, then return to Porto for free time before dinner in a port cellar with wine tasting of resident wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious local specialties at village eatery), Dinner (Dinner in a port cellar with tasting of resident wines)
Included Activities
- Travel to local fishing village
- Explore local fishing industry
- Enjoy local specialties at village eatery
- Dinner in port cellar with wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Porto
- Day 13
Porto
Following breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your journey home with unforgettable memories from your time in Portugal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
