Enjoy the Douro’s beauty & history
Experience the renaissance of Lisbon, newly invigorated with trending galleries and restaurants. Explore two of Iberia’s oldest university towns: Coimbra, Portugal and Salamanca, Spain. Roam the port warehouses of Porto. Enjoy traditional cuisine, wine and fado singing. Cruise the Douro River Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated wine region and a UNESCO Site. Our 10-day cruisetour includes a hotel stay in Lisbon and the added bonus of a visit to Spain.
Itinerary
Lisbon to Porto
10 Days | 8 Guided Tours | 2 Countries
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Lisbon, Portugal | Lisbon boasts the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, stunning works that introduced Manueline architecture to the world. | ||
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Lisbon, Portugal | The labyrinthine streets of Lisbon’s Arab-flavored Alfama District carry echoes of 16th-century navigators who sailed in the Age of Discovery. | ||
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Porto, Portugal | Porto is known not only for its wine, but also for a heritage that combines ancient churches and monuments. | ||
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Régua & Pinhão, Portugal | The peaceful town of Peso da Régua, commonly known as Régua, overlooks the Douro River with the Serra do Marao mountains at its rear. | ||
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Scenic Sailing: Douro River & Barca d’Alva, Portugal | This tranquil town is shadowed by mountains and surrounded by miles of gorgeous countryside filled with vineyards and orchards. | ||
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Salamanca, Spain | Vega de Terrón serves as a Douro River gateway to the fascinating Spanish city of Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. | ||
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Pinhão, Portugal | The sleepy town of Pinhão is situated at the epicenter of the valley’s port wine-making. The biggest names in port have wine estates nearby, thanks to the region’s perfect growing conditions for port grapes. | ||
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Régua, Portugal | The peaceful town of Peso da Régua, commonly known as Régua, overlooks the Douro River with the Serra do Marao mountains at its rear. | ||
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Porto, Portugal | Portugal’s second largest city, Porto lends its name to the nation’s port wine. | ||
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Porto, Portugal | Like Lisbon, Porto has a rich past; its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of narrow cobblestone streets brimming with romantic buildings spanning the centuries. |
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions available
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