Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
Touch down in Madrid and get settled into your hotel. Later this evening, you'll meet up with the group at a welcome reception to get to know your fellow travelers.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madrid)
- Day 2
Madrid
Spend the day touring Madrid's highlights, starting with the Royal Palace and then heading to Plaza Mayor. A welcome dinner brings everyone together this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madrid)
Included Activities
- Tour of Royal Palace
- Visit Plaza Mayor
Landmarks Royal Palace Plaza Mayor - Day 3
Madrid
You've got flexibility today in Madrid. Choose between a food tour to dive into Spanish cuisine, heading to the Museo del Prado for art, or catching a tour of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madrid)
Optional Activities
- Madrid Food Tour - learn about traditional Spanish cuisine at the capital's best food spots
- Museo del Prado - admire artwork from Velázquez, Goya, Raphael, Rubens and Bosch
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - visit 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
Travel north to Salamanca for a city tour that takes in the University of Salamanca and the House of Shells. From there, continue to Vega de Terron where you'll board your river ship and settle in with a welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Tour of Salamanca
- Visit University of Salamanca
- Visit House of Shells
Landmarks University of Salamanca House of Shells 
- Day 5
Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo to Pinhão
Explore the town of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo and check out the castle ruins. Return to the ship in the afternoon and sail through the Douro Valley, arriving in Pinhão by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Tour of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
- Visit castle ruins
Landmarks Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo - Day 6
Pinhão to Régua
Start with Pinhão Railway Station, famous for its 19th-century azulejo tiles showing port production. Tour a local quinta, then cruise through terraced vineyards and rolling hills toward Régua.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Visit Pinhão Railway Station
- Visit local quinta
Landmarks Pinhão Railway Station - Day 7
Régua
Pick how you want to spend your day around Régua. Head to Lamego to visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, or see the 18th-century Palácio de Mateus. Lunch comes with river views at Quinta da Pacheca.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch and tasting at Quinta da Pacheca with views over the Douro River and Régua)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Lunch at Quinta da Pacheca with tasting
Optional Activities
- Tour Lamego - visit Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and sample local speciality Bola de Lamego
- Visit 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
Sail through the Douro Valley to Entre-os-Rios. Once there, either wander the medieval streets of Guimaraes with its UNESCO heritage architecture, or visit Quinta da Aveleda winery for a tour and wine and cheese tasting.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Optional Activities
- Tour Guimarães - explore medieval architecture in the city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Winery Tour and Tasting at Quinta da Aveleda - family business since the 1870s, includes wine and cheese tasting
Landmarks Guimarães Quinta da Aveleda 
- Day 9
Porto
Arrive in Porto this afternoon and walk through the 16th-century Old Town, then ride the cable car. This evening features a guided tour of Palácio da Bolsa followed by cocktails and a traditional fado performance in the Arabian Hall.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Explore Porto's 16th-century Old Town
- Cable car ride
- Guided tour of Palácio da Bolsa
- Cocktail reception
- Traditional fado performance in the Arabian Hall
Landmarks Palácio da Bolsa 
- Day 10
Porto
Spend your full day in Porto by choosing a morning activity like a cooking demonstration at a traditional restaurant or a Port tasting at Taylor's Port. The afternoon is free to wander, and you'll board an illuminations cruise for your final evening on the ship.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Estrela)
Included Activities
- Illuminations cruise around Porto
Optional Activities
- Cooking Demonstration - visit traditional restaurant to discover Porto's culinary heart
- Port Tasting - visit Taylor's Port, established over three centuries ago, for a guided tour of the 300-year-old cellars and Port tasting
Landmarks Taylor's Port Vila Nova de Gaia - Day 11
Porto to Lisbon
Travel through the countryside to Coimbra, home to Portugal's oldest university, then continue on to Lisbon and check into your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Visit Coimbra
Landmarks Coimbra 
- Day 12
Lisbon
Get around Lisbon on the iconic old tramcars and explore the Old Town. Pay a visit to the Jerónimos Monastery, built in 1502 by King Manuel I to mark Vasco da Gama's voyage to India. A special dinner with the group closes out your day.
- Meals
- Dinner (Special dinner with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Ride iconic tramcars
- Visit Old Town
- Visit Jerónimos Monastery
Landmarks Jerónimos Monastery - Day 13
Lisbon to Sintra to Lisbon
Head to Sintra to tour King Ferdinand II's Park and the National Palace of Pena in the Serra de Sintra mountains. You'll have free time to explore Sintra and grab lunch on your own, then return to Lisbon along the scenic coast. Dinner is at your leisure this final night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Visit King Ferdinand II's Park and National Palace of Pena
Landmarks Palace of Pena Park of Pena - Day 14
Lisbon
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
