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Portugal, Spain and the Douro Valley
11 Days Deluxe Program

Spend 3 nights in Lisbon, then enjoy a 7-night cruise through the Douro River Valley

Lisbon to Porto - 11 days	For further assistance call 1-800-526-8539
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Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Lisbon 

Arrive at Lisbon’s Portela Airport where you’ll be transferred to the hotel.

Day 2: Lisbon

Featured Excursion: Lisbon city tour

Your guided exploration of the city takes you to one of the most historical districts of the city, Belem, where you’ll see the Belem Tower, a fortress that kept careful watch over the great navigators who left Portugal to seek their fortunes elsewhere. You’ll relive the opulence of the former times with a visit to the Royal Coaches Museum and the 16th-century ornate Jerónimos Monastery. (BB)

Day 3: Lisbon

Spend leisure time enjoying this cosmopolitan city often referred to as the "City of Seven Hills". Uncover a treasure trove of old world architecture , or simply relax in one of the many cafes in Lisbon's popular Rossio Square. (BB)

Day 4: Lisbon, Coimbra Porto (Embarkation)

Featured Excursion: Coimbra tour with family style lunch

En route from Lisbon to the Douro Queen in Porto, you’ll learn about Portugal’s third largest city on a tour of Coimbra, the birthplace to six of Portugal’s kings and home to one of the oldest universities in Europe. Be amazed by the Biblioteca Joanina, the jewel of Coimbra University. You’ll enjoy lunch in a local pousada before continuing on to Porto to meet the ship. (BB, L, D)

Day 5: Porto, Bitetos

Featured Excursion: Porto city tour and dinner at Alpendurada Monastery

The “City of Bridges,” Porto, is Portugal’s second largest city. Its charm stems from its dramatic position above the river, with gabled houses closely terraced on the hill. You’ll be guided through the medieval city center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then on to see the Romanesque cathedral. During the afternoon, we’ll sail to Bitetos, where you’ll spend an evening dining at the former 14th-century Benedictine Monastery of Alpendurada, perched high above the river in a stunning setting. (BB, L, D)

Day 6: Bitetos, Régua (Lamego), Pinhão 

Featured Excursion: Lamego tour

Be amazed by the breathtaking scenery of the Douro Valley as we cruise from Bitetos to Régua in the morning. During the afternoon, tour the old Episcopal city of Lamego, with a wealth of baroque buildings, including the 18th-century pilgrimage church Nossa Senhora dos Remédios and an 11th-century castle. (BB, L, D)

Day 7: Pinhão, Barca d’Alva

Featured Excursion:Lecture and Port wine tasting at the Vintage House Wine Academy

The small town of Pinhão is the epicenter of the Port winemaking area, and a place where the soil and climatic conditions are considered to be at their very best. Visit the famous Wine Academy at the Vintage House and learn more about the history of Port which goes back to the 17th century. Find out about the unique climate conditions of the Douro Valley and the Port wine making process, and of course, you'll get to indulge in some of this country's most celebrated beverage. You’ll have some leisure time before sailing to Barca d’Alva in the afternoon. (BB, L, Captain’s Dinner)

Day 8: DAY 8:Vega de Terrón (Salamanca, Spain) 

Featured Excursion: Full-day Salamanca city tour with typical Spanish lunch

The ship will dock in Vega de Terrón, Spain, in the morning, and from here, you’ll travel overland to the Spanish city of Salamanca, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Spain. You’ll visit the historic university founded in 1218 by Alfonso IX of León, and you’ll stroll through one of Spain’s largest and grandest squares—Plaza Mayor with its warm, gold-colored sandstone. After a typical Spanish lunch at one of the city’s wonderful restaurants, enjoy some free time before returning to the ship in Vega de Terrón. (BB, L, D)

Day 9:Vega de Terrón (Spain), Pinhão 

Featured Excursion: Tour of medieval Castelo Rodrigo, dinner at the Vintage House Hotel

Visit the small town of Castelo Rodrigo, a medieval walled city with a parish church perched high on a hilltop that dates back to the 12th century. In the evening, you’ll visit the Vintage House Hotel, set in a magnificent 18th-century mansion overlooking the Douro River. Here you’ll be treated to a delicious and hearty dinner. (BB, L, D)

Day 10:Pinhão, Régua, Porto 

Featured Excursion: Mateus Palace and Gardens

Today, you’ll be enchanted with a visit to the Mateus Palace and Gardens, a perfect example of baroque architecture, with an impressive facade made up of beautiful pinnacles on the roof and an ornate stairway, all reflected in a pond in front. The gardens are among the most beautiful in Europe, with a tunnel of cypress trees shading the path. (BB, L, D)

DAY 11: Porto (Disembarkation), transfer to airport 

Disembark the ship and transfer to the Porto Airport for your flight home.

Please Note:

• Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler

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* For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise operator and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.