RIVER
JOURNEY
Romance of the Douro River
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY Day 1 | In Transit
Depart for Lisbon, Portugal.
Day 2 | Lisbon, Portugal Transfer
Meet your fellow travelers at a Welcome Reception.
Day 3 | Lisbon
Lisbon | Porto | Alto Douro Wine Region
Discovery: Lisbon. Lisbon is one of the world’s most captivating and intriguing cities. Discover the city’s seafaring history at the Hieronymites Monastery, Tower of Belém and the Monument to the Discoveries, which honors individuals who played integral roles in Portuguese exploration. See the Graça district to get a glimpse of everyday life.
Inspiring Moments > Travel
through the rolling hills of the Alto Douro wine region and visit a quinta for a port tasting.
> Walk
in the footsteps of Portuguese aristocracy at Mateus Palace.
> Gaze
in wonder at the renowned University of Coimbra.
> Delve
into Portuguese history at Guimarães, the city considered to be the birthplace of Portugal.
> Explore
Porto’s maze of medieval alleys and colorful neighborhoods.
> Appreciate
the splendor of Salamanca, an elegant Spanish city.
> Follow
the historic path of great explorers in Lisbon.
> Experience
six UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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and check in to the Dom Pedro Palace.
Free Time: Craft your own itinerary with free time. Douro River Valley
The romantic Douro River meanders its way from Spain through Northern Portugal, delivering a breathtaking landscape of sculpted hills, terraced vineyards and scenic splendor. Begin your journey through Portugal with three nights in Lisbon, following the wake of great explorers. Visit Porto, admiring its mosaic of scarlet and gold architecture; then continue on a seven-night cruise along the stunning Douro River. Pass by storybook villages while wending through the valley where Portugal’s famous fortified wine is produced and savor tastings of this sweet treat. Witness Vila Real and Lamego, and spend a day in the alluring Spanish city of Salamanca. Along the way, choose from a selection of included excursions, such as cycling, historic tours, tastings and more.
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Enrichment: Portuguese Explorers.
Elective | Fado Dinner. Enjoy a musical performance and the flavors of Portuguese cuisine. Fado, a traditional Portuguese musical genre, features soul-stirring guitar and vocal arrangements.
Day 4 | Lisbon
Free Time: Enjoy a full day at leisure in Lisbon.
Elective | Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. In Sintra, see exquisite 19th-century European Romantic architecture and intricate landscape architecture, and take a guided tour of the National Palace of Sintra. Following a lunch of local flavors, continue on a scenic drive to the picture-perfect towns of Cascais and Estoril, popular summertime retreats for residents and visitors alike. Stop in Cascais for a guided picturesque walk, and drive through Estoril on your return to Lisbon. Enrichment: Contemporary Portugal.
Above: Porto
