Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro with 3 Nights in Lisbon
Overview
Highlights
- Welcome to Lisbon
- Guided sightseeing, see Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries
- Excursion to Palàcio Nacional de Sintra
- Guided sightseeing of Coimbra; transfer to Porto; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of guided sightseeing in Braga and Guimarães, or Romanesque tour
- Choice of guided sightseeing Peso da Régua and Lamego or farm visit with tasting
- Choice of guided sightseeing in Freixo de Numão or guided sightseeing in Vila Nova de Foz Côa
- Choice of guided sightseeing in Salamanca or guided sightseeing in Freixo de Espada à Cinta
- Guided sightseeing in Amarante
- Choice of guided sightseeing or bike tour
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Welcome to Lisbon.
Your day in Lisbon is free to explore at your leisure.
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Portuguese Treasures
CLASSIC Explore Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, with a Local Guide. Do not miss the must-see sights, including Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. You might opt to join an optional gastronomic walking tour to learn about the aut...
A Resplendent Royal Residence
CLASSIC This afternoon, join us on a guided excursion to Sintra, where you will visit the National Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, drive to Cabo da Roca and enjoy some free time in the Western most point of con...
Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding
CLASSIC Stop in Coimbra for a guided city sightseeing tour. Accompanied by a Local Guide, you’ll explore the historical area of the city and learn all about the oldest university in Portugal, and one of the oldest in the w...
Portuguese Panoramas
Visit the Adventure Center on board for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
DISCOVERY Step back in time within the walls of the Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque with a fascinating introduction to its symbolism and ar...
Pastoral Pleasures of Portugal
DISCOVERY Experience life on one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley with a personal tour by the owner of the house, including a wine tasting, OR: CLASSIC Take a guided walking tour of the charming town of Régua —with its r...
Written in Stone
Enjoy a relaxing cruise to Pocinho for a day in the Terra Quente region.
DISCOVERY Discover Vila Nova de Foz Côa at the eastern terminal of the legendary Douro Railway line. Marvel at the amazing archaeological site along the River Cô...
The Reign in Spain
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
CLASSIC Join our guide for a guided tour this morning to of one of the most remote villages of the country, Freixo de Espada à Cinta village in the Douro International Natural Pa...
Painted Tiles & Passionate Tunes
During your morning sailing, a professional painter will guide you through the process of painting an azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile) to take home a piece of Portugal’s tradition. You may alternatively join an onboar...
Ancient Charm Meets Avant-Garde
ACTIVE Enjoy the wharfs of the Douro River and the coastal magnificence of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, on a bicycle and accompanied by a professional biologist tour guide, OR; CLASSIC Join a guided sightseeing tour of Porto,...
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
(Breakfast)
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