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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 Emerald Radiance in Porto and enjoy a Welcome Dinner and sunset illumination cruise. (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. Enjoy a cookery demonstration on board, as well as a yoga lesson and lecture on the region's history and wine culture. In the afternoon explore the village of Pinhao which is surrounded by terraced vineyards producing some of the world’s best Port. 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 enjoy a cocktail lesson 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 yoga lesson whilst enjoying a leisurely cruise to Regua where there will be a rural dinner experience at a traditional wine estate. (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 yoga lesson or mosaic tile painting lesson on board. At extra cost there is a wine tasting at Mateus Manor House. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Porto
Explore the fascinating city of Porto on a guided active walking tour. Alternatively take the optional excursion to the historic city of Guimaraes (extra cost). (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. There will be a lecture on board about the history and wine of the region as well as a yoga lesson. Later, arrive in Pinhao. 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 enjoy a cocktail lesson on board whilst sailing 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 yoga lesson whilst enjoying a leisurely cruise to Regua where there will be a rural dinner experience at a traditional wine estate. (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 yoga lesson or mosaic tile painting lesson on board. At extra cost there is a wine tasting at Mateus Manor House. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Porto
Explore the fascinating city of Porto on a guided active walking tour. Alternatively take the optional excursion to the historic city of Guimaraes (extra cost). (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.