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10 Night Enticing Douro and Land Tour

From Lisbon to Porto (Oporto)

AmaDouro

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13978617
  • Departs: Sat, Dec 21, 2024
  • Returns: Sat, Dec 28, 2024
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    Itinerary Summary

    Tour Features and Highlights

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Dec 18, 2024
    Day
    1
    Lisbon, Portugal
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    Arrive in Lisbon and check into your hotel.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Dec 19, 2024
    Day
    2
    Lisbon, Portugal
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    One of Europe's most beautiful cities, Lisbon, stretches across several hills along the Tagus River. On your escorted tour, you'll see Belem Tower, a fortified 4-story tower made of limestone, and visit the late Gothic Jeronimos Monastery, the burial place of many Portuguese kings and heroes. You will also taste a typical Portuguese pastry, Pasteis de Belem, before going to the Discoveries Monument, built in honor of Portugal's greatest maritime explorers. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Dec 20, 2024
    Day
    3
    Lisbon, Portugal
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Sintra, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    Enjoy a morning excursion to Serra de Sintra, one of the loveliest mountain villages in Portugal and a favorite summer residence of the Portuguese royal family for more than 500 years. Long an inspiration for artists and poets, Lord Byron once called it "perhaps the most delightful village in Europe". High up on a rocky peak, you will tour Pena National Palace, a wonderful fairytale castle dating back to Portugal's Romantic period. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Dec 21, 2024
    Day
    4
    Lisbon, Portugal
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Tomar, Portugal
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 4 - Saturday - Dec 21, 2024
    Day
    4
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    Check out of your hotel and take a motorcoach ride through the Portuguese countryside. Stop in Tomar en route to Lisbon and visit its Knights Templar castle, the walls of which envelop the elaborate Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating from the 12th century and boasting spectacular frescoes and azulejos (iconic blue painted tiles). Afterward, continue to Porto, where you will board the ship for your Enticing Douro cruise. (B,D) ...
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    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    Board the ship for your Enticing Douro cruise. (D)
    Sunday - Dec 22, 2024
    Day
    5
    Regua, Portugal
    • Regua, Portugal
    This tranquil village offers an authentic slice of Douro River life. Visit the Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus and its gardens. Inside the house, you'll see interesting furnishings, paintings, and a ceiling of intricately carved wood. The gardens here are considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Dec 23, 2024
    Day
    6
    • Pocinho, Portugal
    Pocinho, located on the left bank of river, rests on the Douro's terra quente, or "hot land". Soak up the majestic landscapes on your visit to Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep narrow streets, and fantastic views. You can also opt to hike up to the village should you wish a more active exploration. (B,L,D) ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 24, 2024
    Day
    7
    Vega de Terron, Spain
    • Vega de Terron, Spain
    • Bus Travel
    • Salamanca, Spain
    • Bus Travel
    • Vega de Terron, Spain
    Drive to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built of golden sandstone, Salamanca is known as a "living museum", and you will have an opportunity to step back in time to the Middle Ages during your escorted tour, which includes the city's elegant university buildings, New Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House of Shells, and Plaza Mayor. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 25, 2024
    Day
    8
    • Barca d'Alva, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Barca d'Alva, Portugal
    • Pinhao, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Quinta da Avessada, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Pinhao, Portugal
    Spend time soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruise to Barca d'Alva, where you will visit Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep narrow streets, and fantastic views. You can also opt to hike up to the village should you wish a more active exploration. While here, taste some delicious locally grown produce. Be treated to an exclusive dinner at Quinta da Avessada, where you'll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience complete with entertainment. Quinta da Avessada is also a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region, so you'll have fun discovering all the various stages of wine production as well as doing plenty of tasting. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Dec 26, 2024
    Day
    9
    Regua, Portugal
    • Regua, Portugal
    Travel to picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in all of Portugal, where you'll go to the Nossa Senhora dos Remedios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). The shrine features a staircase of nearly 700 steps, beautifully decorated with white-and-blue tiles, which the more active adventurer will want to climb on a guided hike. Concluding both tours, you will have the opportunity to sample local traditional specialties, such as bolas de Lamego, bread filled with smoked ham; presunto, a type of dry-cured ham; and espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine. In the afternoon, indulge in a traditional Portuguese lunch with your fellow travelers in Regua at a local quinta for a truly authentic culinary experience. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Dec 27, 2024
    Day
    10
    Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    The colorful city of Porto blends the best of old and new, which you can discover on an escorted tour of the historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Cathedral, one of the city's oldest monuments; and the Sao Bento Railway Station, known for its blue-and-white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. You'll also enjoy a tasting of Port, Portugal's most renowned contribution to the world of wine. If you prefer to get more active, you can go on a guided hike and then enjoy a Port wine tasting. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore all of Porto's charms on your own. (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Dec 28, 2024
    Day
    11
    Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. (B)


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