Portugal’s River of Gold

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.

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Day by Day Itinerary

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

Day 1

Lisbon, Portugal
See the UNESCO-listed Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, and visit the Bairro Alto district.

Day 2

Lisbon, Portugal
Learn about the Age of Discovery and Portugal’s leading role in this important era.

Day 3

Porto, Portugal
Explore Porto’s historic center, a UNESCO Site, and learn about its namesake wine.

Day 4

Régua, Portugal
Travel to Vila Real and admire the ornamental details of Mateus Palace; sample local wines.

Pinhão, Portugal
Explore the epicenter of the Douro Valley’s port wine production; sample local food.

Day 5

Scenic Sailing: Douro River
Sail the scenic Douro River and view its dramatic rock formations and terraced vineyards.

Barca d’Alva, Portugal
Discover tasty local brews; visit hilltop Castelo Rodrigo, a tiny medieval fortress.

Day 6

Salamanca, Spain
Visit the 13th-century Salamanca University, and see the House of Shells and Plaza Mayor.

Day 7

Pinhão, Portugal
Explore the Alto Douro and discover the unique taste of Portugal’s olive oil.

Régua, Portugal
Visit quintas and learn about the local wine-making process.

Day 8

Régua, Portugal
Savor a taste of Portugal with tasty morsels of cheese, sausages, and sweet treats.

Porto, Portugal
Encounter graceful bridges, baroque cathedrals, and decorative Portuguese azulejos.

Day 9

Porto, Portugal
Sample the delicious ruby-colored fortified wine for which the city is known.

Day 10

Porto, Portugal
Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.