Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
You'll arrive in Porto and transfer to your river ship where you'll meet other travelers at a Welcome Reception. Later that evening, head out for a sunset cruise along the Douro River to start your journey.
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
- Sunset cruise on Douro River
Landmarks/POIs Douro River - Day 2
Douro River Cruise to Pinhão
Spend the day cruising through Portuguese vineyards along the Douro River. You'll take a Portuguese language lesson, then head to the village of Lamego to see its Baroque cathedral. After that, visit one of Portugal's best museums before dinner at a local quinta winery in Pinhão.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta (Portuguese winery))
Included Activities
- Portuguese language lesson
- Visit Lamego
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
- Museum visit in Lamego
- Portuguese Quinta Dinner at local winery in Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Sample Bola de Lamego (smoked ham roll specialty)
Landmarks/POIs Douro River Lamego Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies - Day 3
Castelo Rodrigo
Cruise into Spain and check out the hilltop village of Castelo Rodrigo with its well-preserved ruins and castle. You have free time before the afternoon, then return to your ship by coach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Castelo Rodrigo
- Explore castle ruins
- View Santiago Matamoros statue
Landmarks/POIs Castelo Rodrigo Santiago Matamoros statue - Day 4
Barca d'Alva
Leave the ship and travel by coach to Salamanca, known for its sunlit sandstone buildings and old university. You'll catch a flamenco show and have lunch there, then head back by coach to Barca d'Alva where your ship is waiting. Finish the evening with a traditional Portuguese barbecue dinner onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with Flamenco show in Salamanca), Dinner (Traditional Portuguese barbecue dinner)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Salamanca
- Flamenco Show and Lunch in Salamanca
- Explore Salamanca
- Coach transfer back to Barca d'Alva
- Traditional Portuguese barbecue dinner
Landmarks/POIs Salamanca Salamanca University - Day 5
Régua
Join an excursion to Mateus Palace and its gardens, which show off 18th-century architecture and the history connected to Mateus rosé wine. From there, return to your ship docked in Régua.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Mateus Palace
- Tour Mateus Palace gardens
- Discover Mateus rosé wine connection
Landmarks/POIs Mateus Palace - Day 6
Entre-os-Rios
Take part in a Portuguese Quinta Port Tasting at a local winery with great views out over the Douro Valley. Later, head to the riverside town of Entre-os-Rios where you have free time to walk around and explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Portuguese Quinta Port Tasting at local quinta
- Explore Entre-os-Rios at leisure
Landmarks/POIs Douro Valley - Day 7
Porto
Return to Porto for a guided tour through the city's main sights, then visit a local port winery for a tour and tasting. You'll have plenty of free time to check out the Bolhão food market, shop at Portuguese boutiques, or take an optional trip to Guimarães. End the day with a Farewell Dinner onboard with the friends you've made during the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final Farewell Dinner with newfound friends)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Porto
- Visit local port winery for tour and tasting
- Farewell Dinner onboard
Optional Activities
- Visit Portuguese boutiques for local souvenirs
- Stroll through Bolhão historic food market
- Optional excursion to Guimarães - World Heritage city, birthplace of Portuguese nationality
- See Guimarães Castle and historic landmarks
Landmarks/POIs Porto Bolhão Market Guimarães Guimarães Castle - Day 8
Porto to Airport
Have breakfast onboard, then transfer to Porto airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast onboard
