Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive in Madrid and head to your hotel to get settled. This evening there's a welcome reception where you'll meet the other travelers on your tour.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madrid)
- Day 2
Madrid
Spend the day touring Madrid's main attractions, starting with the Royal Palace and then heading to Plaza Mayor. A welcome dinner is planned for this evening so you can get to know your group better.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madrid)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Royal Palace
- Guided tour of Plaza Mayor
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks Royal Palace Plaza Mayor - Day 3
Madrid
Today you have flexibility to choose how you want to spend your time in Madrid. You can take a culinary tour to sample the city's best food, visit the Museo del Prado to see the artwork collection, or check out the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium if you're interested in football.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madrid)
Optional Activities
- Madrid Food Tour - culinary tour of the capital's best food spots
- Museo del Prado - visit the museum to admire artwork from Italian and Flemish artists including Velázquez, Goya, Raphael, Rubens and Bosch
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - tour of the second largest stadium in Spain and home to Real Madrid Football Club
Landmarks Museo del Prado Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - Day 4
Madrid to Vega de Terron
You'll travel to Salamanca for a guided tour that covers the University of Salamanca and the House of Shells. After that, you'll continue on to Vega de Terron where you'll board your river ship. Dinner this evening is on board to welcome you to the river portion of your trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salamanca
- Visit to the University of Salamanca
- Visit to the House of Shells
- Boarding of river ship MS Estrela
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks University of Salamanca House of Shells 
- Day 5
Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo to Pinhão
The morning includes a walking tour of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo and time to see the castle ruins. Back on the ship by afternoon, you'll have a relaxed time while sailing toward Pinhão, where the ship will dock for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
- Visit to castle ruins
Landmarks Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo Castle - Day 6
Pinhão to Régua
Start with a visit to Pinhão Railway Station, which features 19th-century tiles on its walls that show the history of port production. You'll also stop at a local quinta before the ship cruises through the Douro Valley with its terraced vineyards and hillsides, arriving in Régua by day's end.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pinhão Railway Station
- Visit to local quinta
- River cruise through Douro Valley
Landmarks Pinhão Railway Station 
- Day 7
Régua
You have choices for this full day in Régua. Either explore the town of Lamego to see the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and try the local pastry called Bola de Lamego, or visit the Palácio de Mateus, an 18th-century palace near Vila Real. Everyone gathers for lunch at Quinta da Pacheca with views across the Douro River.
- Meals
- Lunch (Signature Experience - Traditional lunch and tasting at Quinta da Pacheca with views over the Douro River and Régua. Situated in the village of Cambres in the Lamego municipality, the prestigious estate dates back to the 16th century and features 75 hectares of vineyards)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Signature Experience - Lunch at Quinta da Pacheca with tasting and views over Douro River
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lamego - visit to Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and tasting of Bola de Lamego
- Visit to Palácio de Mateus near Vila Real
Landmarks Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Palácio de Mateus Quinta da Pacheca - Day 8
Régua to Entre-os-Rios
The morning is a relaxing cruise through the Douro Valley toward Entre-os-Rios. Once you arrive, pick your activity: visit the medieval city of Guimarães with its well-preserved old architecture (a UNESCO site), or go to Quinta da Aveleda winery to walk the gardens and taste wine and cheese.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Guimarães - exploration of historic city with well-preserved buildings and medieval architecture
- Winery tour and tasting at Quinta da Aveleda - explore gardens and sample wine and cheese
Landmarks Guimarães Quinta da Aveleda - Day 9
Porto
You'll arrive in Porto in the afternoon with time to check out the 16th-century Old Town and take a cable car for views over the city. The evening features a special tour of Palácio da Bolsa followed by a cocktail reception and traditional fado music performance in the Arabian Hall.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Porto's 16th-century Old Town
- Cable car ride
- Signature Experience - Guided tour of Palácio da Bolsa with cocktail reception and traditional fado performance in Arabian Hall
Landmarks Palácio da Bolsa 
- Day 10
Porto
This full day in Porto starts with your choice of a cooking demonstration at a traditional restaurant or a port wine tasting at Taylor's Port. The afternoon is yours to do as you like, and you'll cap off your last night on the ship with a cruise around Porto to see the city lights.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Illuminations cruise around Porto
Optional Activities
- Cooking demonstration at a traditional restaurant - discover Porto's culinary heart
- Port tasting at Taylor's Port - guided tour of the 300-year-old cellars followed by Port tasting
Landmarks Taylor's Port - Day 11
Porto to Lisbon
You'll travel through Portugal's countryside to Coimbra, home to the country's oldest university. From there, it's on to Lisbon where you'll check into your hotel for the next portion of your stay.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Coimbra
- Visit to Coimbra University
Landmarks University of Coimbra - Day 12
Lisbon
Explore Lisbon by riding the famous old tramcars around the city and walking through the Old Town. You'll visit the Jerónimos Monastery, built in 1502 to honor Vasco da Gama's voyage to India. A group dinner is arranged this evening so you can continue getting to know your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Special dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Ride on iconic Lisbon tramcars
- Visit to Lisbon Old Town
- Visit to Jerónimos Monastery
- Special dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Jerónimos Monastery - Day 13
Sintra
Head out to Serra de Sintra with its dramatic mountains and peaks. You'll tour the Palácio da Pena and King Ferdinand II's Park, then have free time to wander around Sintra and grab lunch on your own. On the way back to Lisbon, you'll take the scenic coastal route. For your final dinner, try one of the local restaurants.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Visit to King Ferdinand II's Park and National Palace of Pena
- Exploration of Sintra
Optional Activities
- Lunch at leisure in Sintra
- Dinner at local restaurants in Lisbon
Landmarks National Palace of Pena - Day 14
Departure
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
