Itinerary
- Day 1
Nice
You'll get transferred from the airport to your hotel in Nice, right in the heart of the city on the French Riviera. You're settling in for three nights here, so take time to get oriented and relax after your journey.
Landmarks Nice 
- Day 2
Nice to Monaco
Today you're heading to Monaco and Monte Carlo with a guided tour through this glamorous area. You'll see the famous Grand Prix track and get a feel for the jet-set lifestyle this place is known for.
Included Activities
- City tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo
Landmarks Monaco Monte Carlo - Day 3
Nice
This is your chance to explore Nice on your own terms. The waterfront is there whenever you want it, or you can wander the old town streets. Your tour director is around if you need suggestions for what to do.
Optional Activities
- Visit to Saint-Paul de Vence
Landmarks Nice Saint-Paul de Vence - Day 4
Nice to Arles
After breakfast, you're transferred to Arles where you'll board the Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. The captain and crew welcome you on board, and later this evening there's a welcome dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Landmarks Arles 
- Day 5
Arles
You'll see Arles' Roman amphitheatre, which is about 2,000 years old, along with other UNESCO sites in the city. Later you'll learn about Van Gogh's connection to the place and what inspired 'Starry Night Over the Rhône', then you have free time to walk around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
Optional Activities
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence
- Provencal Cosmetics Workshop
- Provencal Soap Making Workshop
Landmarks Arles Amphitheatre Les Baux de Provence - Day 6
Avignon
Avignon comes next with its medieval walls and papal history. You're taking a guided walk through the Palais des Papes, a Gothic UNESCO site from the 14th century. This evening there's a classical concert lined up as part of the EmeraldPLUS experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the Pont du Gard
- Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont du Gard Chateauneuf du Pape 
- Day 7
Viviers
You're arriving in Viviers, a medieval town where pastel buildings line narrow cobblestone streets. A guide walks you through the old quarter, pointing out the well-preserved historic details that make this place special.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc
Landmarks Viviers Chauvet Pont D'Arc - Day 8
Tournon
As you sail down the Rhône toward Tournon, you'll see a 16th-century castle and old watchtowers overlooking the water. You can join a guided tour of the town's history or opt for an active hike through the local vineyards instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon
Landmarks Tournon - Day 9
Macon
The ship takes you along the Saône River to Macon, which sits at the edge of the Beaujolais wine region. You'll learn about why Beaujolais Gamay wines have that bright, fruity character, with a tasting included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beaujolais wine tasting
Landmarks Macon Beaujolais Wine Region - Day 10
Lyon
Lyon is a major city with serious food credentials and a Roman past. You can walk through with a local guide to see the Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière and other historic spots, or go for an active bike tour if that appeals to you more.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Pérouges
- Lyon by Night
Landmarks Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière Pérouges 
- Day 11
Lyon to Porto
After breakfast, you're transferred from Lyon to Porto where the Emerald Radiance Star-Ship is waiting. You'll meet the staff on board and get ready for the second part of your trip along the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Porto 
- Day 12
Douro Valley
You're sailing through the Douro Valley, which is UNESCO-listed and has been producing wine for two thousand years. The landscape is covered in terraced vineyards and small villages. Tonight brings a welcome dinner and cocktail reception on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner and cocktail reception)
Landmarks Douro Valley 
- Day 13
Pinh\u00e3o to Vega de Terr\u00f3n
You can visit Quinta do Tedo, an 18th-century vineyard that grows grapes organically using traditional methods. Or you might prefer a guided walk through the vineyards or a kayak trip on the river. The afternoon has you sailing to Vega de Terrón with time to relax on deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting
Landmarks Quinta do Tedo Pinh\u00e3o - Day 14
Salamanca
Salamanca's old quarter dates back to Roman times and shows influences from Carthaginians, Romans, and Moors. Your walking tour covers the Plaza Mayor with its elegant galleries, the Casa de las Conchas with over 300 shells decorating it, and the university from 1218.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Tuna music band performance in Salamanca)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salamanca
Landmarks Plaza Mayor, Salamanca Casa de las Conchas University of Salamanca - Day 15
Pocinho to R\u00e9gua
You're docking at Pocinho and heading to the medieval town of Castelo Rodrigo to explore its fortress and try local products. Back on the ship for lunch, then you'll have a Port wine cocktail lesson on board while sailing toward Régua.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour to Castelo Rodrigo
Optional Activities
- Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Valley Museum
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo Côa Valley Museum - Day 16
Lamego
The village of Lamego has Baroque architecture and overlooks a shrine called Our Lady of Remedies. If you're up for it, you can walk down 686 steps from the Sanctuary to reach the main square. Later there's a rural lunch at a quinta and a chance to learn about Portuguese mosaic painting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lamego
Optional Activities
- Visit to Mateus Manor House
Landmarks Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies Quinta da Pacheca Mateus Manor House 
- Day 17
Porto
Porto sits at the mouth of the Douro River and mixes modern and old architecture together. You'll see two fortified castles, Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo, which overlook the ocean. The guided tour covers the medieval harbor, or you can do an active walk through the local neighborhood instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Evening cruise through Porto)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Porto
Optional Activities
- Visit to Quinta da Aveleda
- Guided bike tour to the Atlantic
Landmarks Castelo da Foz Castelo do Queijo Quinta da Aveleda - Day 18
Porto to Lisbon
You're leaving the ship and heading south along the coast to Nazaré, where you'll see traditional fishing culture and fresh seafood. From there you continue to Óbidos, a small medieval town with real charm, before reaching Lisbon for a three-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Nazaré Óbidos Lisbon 
- Day 19
Lisbon
You're exploring central Lisbon with its yellow trams rolling down tree-lined streets. You'll check out the Belém district and see the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO site with late Gothic Manueline architecture that's quite striking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lisbon
Landmarks Jerónimos Monastery Belém - Day 20
Lisbon
Today Lisbon is yours to explore however you like. There are white basilicas to see and cobblestone streets to wander. Your tour director is available if you want help planning what to check out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Sintra
Landmarks Sintra - Day 21
Lisbon
After breakfast, you say goodbye to your fellow travelers and head to the airport for your transfer. You're leaving with memories of the golden city and all those vineyards you've seen along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
