Lisbon, Portugal 13-Day Lisbon to Madrid with Secrets of the Douro Lisbon to Madrid Departing: April – October 2025 Day 1 Lisbon Lisbon has captivated visitors for centuries. The amazing vistas reveal the city in all its lavish beauty. You will be transferred from the airport to your hotel for your included three-night stay. Day 2 Lisbon Today, you can enjoy an exciting included tour of Lisbon’s city centre. 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. 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 in Europe and famous for its traditional fishing culture. When you arrive in Porto, board your contemporary Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. This evening, join your fellow travellers for dinner on board. Meals: Breakfast and dinner 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. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, relish a Portuguese cooking demonstration. 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. 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 Founded in Roman times, the city of Salamanca and its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Quarter have an illustrious past, having been held by the Carthaginians, Romans, and Moors. Travel to the city for an included walking tour, and explore the galleries and arcades that adorn Plaza Mayor. You’ll also have the opportunity to see Casa de las Conchas, a building that has been decorated with more than 300 shells, and Salamanca’s university, one of the oldest universities in Europe that dates back to 1218. Your EmeraldPLUS experience is a performance by a university ‘Tuna’ band. Tuna music band Meals: Breakfast and dinner Day 8 Pocinho – Régua On this morning's included excursion, you’ll visit Castelo Rodrigo. Later, return to your Star-Ship for lunch and soak up your idyllic surrounds. For your EmeraldPLUS experience on board, join a Port wine cocktail lesson as you sail to Régua. Port wine cocktail lesson on board Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner CLICK HERE for further details 82
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