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Lisbon to Porto Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Lisbon (Portugal)
Fly from the UK to Lisbon and transfer to your hotel for a 3-night stay. Welcome drink and reception tonight. (D)
Day 2 - 3 - Lisbon
Enjoy a guided tour of the city's highlights including beautiful Roman and Moorish ruins, white-domed cathedrals, lamplit old quarters and grand plazas lined with sun-drenched cafes. Perhaps explore the breathtaking UNESCO-listed monastery, the dramatic hilltop fortifications of Castelo de Sao Jorge or the sublime fortress of Torre de Belem. There is an optional excursion to the fairytale town of Sintra (extra cost). (B)
Day 4 - Lisbon - Porto
Travel to Porto, calling at the picturesque coastal town of Nazare on the way. Embark ship in Porto and enjoy a Welcome Dinner. (B,D)
Day 5 - Pinhao
Spend a full day sailing through the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with small quaint villages and working vineyards. Welcome Dinner and cocktail reception. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Vega de Terron
Visit a beautiful quinta vineyard in the heart of the Douro Valley or join a guided hike through the vineyards. Return to the ship for lunch and relax on board whilst sailing to Vega de Terron. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Salamanca (Spain)
Travel to Salamanca, awarded world heritage status by UNESCO for its outstanding beauty and its architectural treasures, and enjoy a guided walking tour to discover the city's grand squares, medieval buildings and lively tapas bars. There will be local entertainment on board the ship today. (B,D)
Day 8 - Pocinho (Portugal) - Regua
In Pocinho the more active can join the guided canoeing trip, or visit the Coa Valley Museum which houses pre-historic stone carvings. Return to the ship for lunch and perhaps join a Port Wine cocktail lesson whilst enjoying a leisurely cruise to Regua where there will be a rural dinner experience at a traditional wine estate. Today, there is also an optional archaeological 4x4 tour at Coa Museum. (B,L,D)
Day 9 - Regua
Visit the superb village of Lamego, where the more active may choose to hike up the remarkable baroque stairway that leads up to Our Lady of Remedies Sanctuary. Why not take the opportunity to try a mosaic tile painting lesson on board. At extra cost there is visit to Mateus Manor House. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Porto
Explore the fascinating city of Porto on a guided active walking tour or a guided tour. Alternatively take one of the optional excursions - a visit to Quinta do Aveleda with Vinho Verde tasting or a Taylor’s Port wine tasting. This evening, there is a cruise through Porto. (B,L,D)
Day 11 - Porto - UK
After breakfast disembark Emerald Radiance and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.
Porto to Lisbon Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Porto (Portugal)
Fly from the UK to Porto and transfer to the ship. This evening, enjoy a sunset cruise through Porto. (D)
Day 2 - Porto - Pinhao
Enjoy a full day cruising through the stunning Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Welcome Dinner and Cocktail reception this evening. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Pinhao - Vega de Terron
Visit a beautiful quinta vineyard in the heart of the Douro Valley or join a guided hike through the vineyards. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Vega de Terron. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Salamanca (Spain)
Travel to Salamanca, awarded world heritage status by UNESCO for its outstanding beauty and its architectural treasures, and enjoy a guided walking tour to discover the city's grand squares, medieval buildings and lively tapas bars. There will be local entertainment on board the ship today. (B,D)
Day 5 - Pocinho (Portugal)
In Pocinho the more active can join the guided canoeing trip, or visit the Coa Valley Museum which houses pre-historic stone carvings. Return to the ship for lunch and perhaps join a Port Wine cocktail lesson whilst enjoying a leisurely cruise to Regua where there will be a rural dinner experience at a traditional wine estate. An optional tour is available - a 4x4 archaeological tour at Coa Museum. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Regua
Visit the superb village of Lamego, where the more active may choose to hike up the remarkable baroque stairway that leads up to Our Lady of Remedies Sanctuary. Why not take the opportunity to try a mosaic tile painting lesson on board. At extra cost there is visit to Mateus Manor House. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Porto
Explore the fascinating city of Porto on a guided active walking tour or a guided tour. Alternatively take one of the optional excursions - a visit to Quinta do Aveleda with Vinho Verde tasting or a Taylor’s Port wine tasting. This evening, there is a cruise through Porto. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Porto - Nazare - Lisbon
Disembark and travel to Lisbon for a three-night hotel stay, stopping at the town of Nazare en route. (B,D)
Days 9-10 - Lisbon
Enjoy an exciting guided city tour taking in some famous sights, as well as viewing the famous yellow trams clattering through the streets. The following day is at leisure, but there is an optional excursion to Sintra available. (B)
Day 11 - Lisbon - UK
Disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.