Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Porto
You'll arrive in Porto and check into your river cruise ship, settling into your riverview stateroom. This gives you time to get oriented and explore the ship before dinner.
Landmarks Douro River 
- Day 2
Porto
Porto is Portugal's second city and birthplace of Port wine. You can choose between a panoramic drive through the city or a walking tour to explore it at your own pace, depending on your energy level.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Porto Panoramic Tour
- Do as the Locals Do: Porto Walking Tour
Landmarks Porto - Day 3
Lamego
Start with a crash course on Port wine history at the Douro Museum, then head to Lamego for a walking tour and wine tasting. By evening, you'll have dinner at a local quinta in the countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a Local Quinta)
Included Activities
- Douro Museum
- Lamego Walking Tour with Tasting
- Nights Out: Dinner at a Local Quinta
Landmarks Douro Museum Lamego - Day 4
Douro Valley
You've got two options for this day. Either explore the medieval hilltop castle and charming village of Castelo Rodrigo, or head to the Archaeological Park of the Côa Valley to see prehistoric carvings up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Castelo Rodrigo
- Archaeological Park of the Côa Valley
Landmarks Castelo Rodrigo Archaeological Park of the Côa Valley - Day 5
Spain
Visit Salamanca, known as the Golden City for its sand-colored buildings and numerous churches. The city's also home to Spain's oldest university. Later, cruise through the UNESCO-protected Douro River Valley with its striking landscapes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Salamanca - The Golden City and Spain's Oldest University
Landmarks Salamanca Douro River Valley - Day 6
Douro Valley Wine Region
This full day focuses on the Douro River Valley wine region. Choose between a guided tour and tasting at a prestigious Port wine estate, or take a vineyard hike followed by wine tasting at a local quinta.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Local Quinta Guided Tour with Tasting
- Let's Go: Vineyard Hike and Wine Tasting at a Local Quinta
Landmarks Douro River Valley - Day 7
Guimarães
Explore Guimarães, the historic town where Portugal was born. You'll see well-preserved architecture throughout the old town and experience the lively atmosphere that comes from stylish younger residents making it their home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Guimarães City Tour
Landmarks Guimarães - Day 8
Guimarães to Lisbon
You'll disembark the ship and board a motorcoach heading south through Portugal's countryside toward Lisbon. There's a stop in the charismatic city of Óbidos for a couple hours of free time to explore and grab lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Óbidos 
- Day 9
Lisbon
Get to know Lisbon on a city tour that shows you the top sights and local culture. You'll also get to try an iconic locally made pastry, which is a nice way to experience the food scene here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lisbon City Tour
Landmarks Lisbon - Day 10
Lisbon
You have the full day to explore Lisbon at your own pace. The city has excellent museums, great shopping, and some of the best food around, so you can really customize how you spend your time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Lisbon - Day 11
Departure from Lisbon
Check out of your accommodations and transfer to Lisbon Portela Airport for your departure flight home, ending your Douro River journey through Portugal and Spain.
