Lisbon, Portugal 11-Day Secrets of the Douro & Lisbon Lisbon to Porto Departing: March – November 2025 Day 1 Lisbon Welcome to Lisbon. Spread across a rolling landscape that overlooks the River Tagus, Lisbon has captivated visitors for centuries. The amazing vistas reveal the city in all its lavish beauty, including Roman ruins, white-domed cathedrals, and sun-kissed cafés. Here you will enjoy a threenight hotel stay. Meals: Breakfast Day 2 Lisbon Today, you can enjoy an exciting included tour of Lisbon’s city centre and experience the sight of yellow trams travelling swiftly through tree-lined boulevards. Enjoy a visit to Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site and one of the most prominent examples of late Gothic Manueline architecture in Portugal. Meals: Breakfast Day 3 Lisbon The cobbled alleyways and ancient ruins of Lisbon are yours to explore at leisure today, perhaps stopping to learn about Lisbon’s long and storied history and the Pombaline architecture that took hold following the Great Lisbon Earthquake. Your tour director will be available with tips and local suggestions to help you plan your day. Meals: Breakfast Day 4 Lisbon – Porto Today, travel north along the Atlantic coast and stop by the medieval gem of Obidos where your tour guide will lead you through the town's charming white-washed houses and narrow alleys. You will then continue your journey with another stop in the enchanting town of Nazaré, home to some of the largest waves. When you arrive in Porto, board your contemporary Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner on board. Meals: Breakfast Day 5 Porto – Pinhão Relax on board today and enjoy a full day of sailing through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley. This fascinating area is celebrated because it builds on two millennia of wine producing history, where viticulture has shaped the surrounding landscape and small, sleepy villages are peppered with dozens of sun-drenched vineyards. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner and cocktail reception. Portuguese cooking demonstration on board Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 6 Pinhão – Vega de Terrón Begin your day with an included visit to the beautiful Quinta do Tedo vineyard in the heart of Portugal’s Douro Valley, nestled on the confluence of the Douro and Tedo rivers. This 18th-century estate is environmentally sound, creating organic produce by using traditional viticulture methods. Alternatively, enjoy a guided walk through local vineyards, stopping along the way to admire your surroundings. Or, embark on a kayak excursion along the river, taking in the impressive views from the heart of the Douro Valley. This afternoon, enjoy sailing to Vega de Terrón, perhaps relaxing on the Sun Deck. Kayak experience in Pinhão Guided active walk through the vineyards Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 7 Vega de Terrón – Salamanca Marvel at the ancient city of Salamanca and its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Quarter. Travel to the beautiful ‘Golden City’ for an included walking tour, exploring the postcard-worthy galleries and arcades that adorn Plaza Mayor. You’ll also get an opportunity to see Casa de las Conchas, a building that has been lovingly decorated with more than 300 shells, and Salamanca’s university, one of the oldest universities in Europe that dates back to 1218. After the tour, enjoy your EmeraldPLUS experience, with a traditional student’s tuna music performance. Tuna music band Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner CLICK HERE for further details 80
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