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Optional 3-Night Lisbon
(Additional $1050 pp double occupancy)
Friday, May 1 - LISBON, PORTUGAL
Hotel Check-in
Arrive in Lisbon and check into your hotel.
Saturday, May 2 - LISBON, PORTUGAL
"City of Seven Hills"
One of Europe's most beautiful cities, Lisbon, stretches across several hills along the Tagus River. On your escorted tour, you'll see Belem Tower, a fortified limestone 4-story tower, and visit the late Gothic Jeronimos Monastery, the burial place of many Portuguese kings and heroes. You will also taste a typical Portuguese pastry, Pasteis de Belem, before going to the Discoveries Monument, built in honor of Portugal's greatest maritime explorers.
Breakfast Included
Sunday, May 3 - LISBON, PORTUGAL
Royal Sintra excursion with Pena Palace visit
Enjoy a morning excursion to Serra de Sintra, one of the loveliest mountain villages in Portugal and a favorite summer residence of the Portuguese royal family for more than 500 years. Long an inspiration for artists and poets, Lord Byron once called it "perhaps the most delightful village in Europe." High up on a rocky peak, you will tour Pena Palace, a wonderful fairytale castle dating back to Porgtugla's Romantic period.
Breakfast Included
Monday, May 4 - LISBON, PORTUGAL
Transfer via motorcoach to Porto
Tomar Castle Visit
Embarkation
Ride a motorcoach to Tomar and take in the Castle and Convent of the Order of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is a brilliant work of 12th- to 16th-century architecture. Continue to Porto and board the ship for your Enticing Douro cruise. In the evening, enjoy the illuminated landscapes of Porto on a scenic cruise aboard your ship.
Breakfast and Dinner Included
7-Night Douro River Cruise
(See staterooms for pricing)
Monday, May 4 - LISBON, PORTUGAL
Embarkation
Board the ship for your Enticing Douro cruise.
Dinner Included
Tuesday, May 5 - REGUA, PORTUGAL
Mateus Palace & Gardens Visit
This tranquil village offers an authentic slice of Douro River life. Today, visit the Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus and its gardens. Inside the house, you'll see interesting furnishings, paintings, and a ceiling of intricately carved wood. The gardens here are considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
Wednesday, May 6 - VEGA DE TERRON, SPAIN
Castelo Rodrigo Tour with Tasting of Regional Fare
OR Castelo Rodrigo Hike with Tasting of Regional Fare
In the morning, spend time soaking up the beauty of this picturesque port before you visit Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep, narrow streets, and fantastic views. You can also hike up to the town for more active exploration.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
Thursday, May 7 - VEGA DE TERRON, SPAIN
Salamanca Excursions
Drive to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built of golden sandstone, Salamanca is known as a "living museum," and has an opportunity to step back in time to the Middle Ages during your escorted tour, which includes the city's elegant university buildings, the New Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House of Shells, and Plaza Mayor.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
Friday, May 8 - PINHAO, SPAIN
Quinto de Avessada Lunch
Local Quinta Wine Tasting
Spend time soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruise to Pinhão. Be treated to an exclusive lunch at Quinta de Avessada, where you'll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience with entertainment. Quinta de Avessada is also a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region, and you'll have fun discovering all the various stages of wine production and plenty of tasting. Savor the flavors of Portugal's renowned fortified wine, vinho do Porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley. Head to a local quinta for your authentic Port-wine tasting experience and enjoy the sweet nectar of this fascinating region.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
Saturday, May 9 - REGUA, PORTUGAL
Lemego Tour and Bolas Tasting
OR Holy Staircase Hike and Bolas Tasting
Lunch at a Local Quinta
Travel to picturesque Lamega, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Portugal, where you'll go to the Nossa Senhora dos Remedios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). The shrine features a staircase of nearly 700 steps, beautifully decorated with white and blue tiles, which the more active adventurer will want to climb on a guided hike. Concluding both tours, you will sample local traditional specialties, such as bolas de Lamego, bread filled with smoked ham; presunto, a type of dry-cured ham; and Espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine. Afterwards, head to a local quinta for a delicious lunch.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
Sunday, May 10 - PORTO, PORTUGAL
"City of Bridges" Tour
OR Porto Hike
Port Wine Cellar Tasting
Porto Illuminations Cruise
The colorful city of Porto blends the best of old and new, which you can discover on an escorted tour of the historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Cathedral, one of the city's oldest monuments; and theSao Bento Railway Station, known for its blue and white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. You can go on a guided hike to get more active. In the afternoon, you'll also appreciate a tasting of Port, Portugal's most renowned contribution to the world of wine. When the sun sets, enjoy the illuminated landscapes of Porto on a scenic cruise aboard your ship.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
Monday, May 11 - DISEMBARKATION
Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home.
Breakfast Included.