OCTOBER 17, 2021
DAY 1: PORTO (EMBARK)
Arrive in Porto, the port city at the mouth of the Douro.
OCTOBER 18, 2021
DAY 2: PORTO, ENTRE-OS-RIOS
Portugal’s second city (after Lisbon), Porto gave its name to the nation’s most famous export, Port wine, and to the nation itself. Today, choose between two distinctively Portuguese ways to explore Porto.
OCTOBER 19, 2021
DAY 3: ENTRE-OS-RIOS, RE´GUA, PINHÃO
Today is all about wine, which has been cultivated in the Douro River Valley since ancient Roman times. Get a crash course on the history of Port during your visit to the Douro Museum.
OCTOBER 20, 2021
DAY 4: PINHÃO, POCINHO, VEGA DE TERRÓN
Head ashore for a choice of excursions, including a tasting at a prestigious Port wine estate or a vineyard hike with a wine tasting at a local quinta. Later, lace up your hiking boots and unleash your inner Indiana Jones with an up-close gander at some prehistoric carvings at an archaeological park.
OCTOBER 21, 2021
DAY 5: VEGA DE TERRÓN (SALAMANCA), BARCA D’ALVA
Today, you can visit the historic university town of Salamanca—the “Golden City”—famous for its sand-colored buildings and abundance of churches. Feel the centuries fall away as your ship winds its way through the pristine, dramatic UNESCO-protected landscapes of the Douro River Valley.
OCTOBER 22, 2021
DAY 6: BARCA D’ALVA, RÉGUA
Go medieval today at Castelo Rodrigo, both the name of a hilltop castle as well as the village that surrounds it. The view from the top is incredible and the village is a charming place to ramble, relax and replenish.
OCTOBER 23, 2021
DAY 7: RE´GUA (GUIMARÃES), PORTO
Explore Guimarães, the town where Portugal was born. Its well-preserved architecture and stylish young residents make it a pleasure to visit. Or opt for a leisurely walking tour through Ribeira’s quaint cobbled streets.
OCTOBER 24, 2021
DAY 8: PORTO (DISEMBARK), TRANSFER TO LISBON
Disembark the ship and board a motorcoach, heading south through Portugal’s picturesque countryside to Lisbon where you will check in to your hotel.
OCTOBER 25, 2021
DAY 9: LISBON
Experience your own “Age of Discovery” with a full day to explore Lisbon however you wish. The city hosts remarkable museums and excellent shopping, and natives of Lisbon boast that they have the best food in the world.
OCTOBER 26, 2021
DAY 10: LISBON
Everything old is new again in the Portuguese capital. Get to know this hilly metropolis with a city tour that shows you all the top sights and treats you to an iconic, locally made pastry.
OCTOBER 27, 2021
DAY 11: LISBON (DEPART)
If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Lisbon Portela Airport for your flight home.
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GROUP TERMS. A MINIMUM OF 15 GUESTS ARE REQUIRED FOR GROUP TO BE ESCORTED. Shipboard credit: C$130.00 per person (Minimum 10 full-paying guests). Shipboard credit
will be converted to local currency and current exchange rate once on board. Complimentary Private Group Transfers with 25-40 guests on the same transfer. Transfer(s) will be provided
from/to airport (as per transfer guidelines), city center hotel or train station on the day of embarkation/disembarkation in the city where the cruise will start/end. This service must be
requested through your group coordinator to be confirmed no later than 90 days before departure. Cruise & Category rates are protected for 120 days from the date the proposal was set up.