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10 Night Portugal Spain and the Douro River Valley Cruise and Land Tour from Porto (Oporto)

Ship: SS Sao Gabriel
Cruise Line: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Sailed:  Sunday, Sep 8, 2024 from Porto (Oporto), Portugal
Ended: Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, Sep 8, 2024 departure of the SS Sao Gabriel. If Uniworld Boutique River Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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10 Night Portugal  Spain and the Douro River Valley Cruise and Land Tour from Porto (Oporto)
Day 1 - Sunday - Sep 8, 2024
Porto (Oporto), Portugal
Porto (Oporto), Portugal      
Arrive in Porto, the port city at the mouth of the Douro.
Day 2 - Monday - Sep 9, 2024
Porto (Oporto), Portugal
Porto (Oporto), Portugal      
Entre-os-Rios, Portugal      
Portugal's second city (after Lisbon), Porto gave its name to the nation's most famous export, Port wine, and to the nation itself. Today, choose to explore Portugal on foot or by panoramic drive.
Day 3 - Tuesday - Sep 10, 2024
Entre-os-Rios, Portugal      
Regua, Portugal      
Today is all about wine, which has been cultivated in the Douro River Valley since ancient Roman times. Get a crash course on the history of Port during your visit to the Douro Museum.
Day 4 - Wednesday - Sep 11, 2024
Regua, Portugal
Regua, Portugal      
Pocinho, Portugal      
Vega de Terron, Spain      
Go medieval today at Castelo Rodrigo, both the name of a hilltop castle as well as the village that surrounds it. The view from the top is incredible and the village is a charming place to ramble, relax and replenish. Alternatively, lace up your hiking boots and unleash your inner Indiana Jones with an up-close gander at some prehistoric carvings at an archaeological park.
Day 5 - Thursday - Sep 12, 2024
Vega de Terron, Spain
Vega de Terron, Spain      
Bus Travel      
Salamanca, Spain      
Bus Travel      
Vega de Terron, Spain      
Barca d'Alva, Portugal      
Today, you can visit the historic university town of Salamanca-the "Golden City"-famous for its sand-colored buildings and abundance of churches. Feel the centuries fall away as your ship winds its way through the pristine dramatic UNESCO World Heritage-protected landscapes of the Douro River Valley.
Day 6 - Friday - Sep 13, 2024
Barca d'Alva, Portugal      
Regua, Portugal      
Head ashore for a choice of excursions, including a tasting at a prestigious Port wine estate or a vineyard hike with a wine tasting at a local quinta.
Day 7 - Saturday - Sep 14, 2024
Regua, Portugal
Regua, Portugal      
Bus Travel      
Guimaraes, Portugal      
Bus Travel      
Porto (Oporto), Portugal      
Explore Guimaraes, the town where Portugal was born. Its well-preserved architecture and stylish young residents make it a pleasure to visit.
Day 8 - Sunday - Sep 15, 2024
Porto (Oporto), Portugal
Porto (Oporto), Portugal      
Cruise Ends      
Bus Travel      
Lisbon, Portugal      
Disembark the ship and board a motorcoach, heading south through Portugal's picturesque countryside to Lisbon where you will check into your hotel.
Day 9 - Monday - Sep 16, 2024
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal      
Everything old is new again in the Portuguese capital. Get to know this hilly metropolis with a city tour that shows you all the top sights and treats you to an iconic locally made pastry.
Day 10 - Tuesday - Sep 17, 2024
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal      
Experience your own "Age of Discovery" with a full day to explore Lisbon however you wish. The city hosts remarkable museums and excellent shopping, and natives of Lisbon boast that they have the best food in the world.
Day 11 - Wednesday - Sep 18, 2024
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal      
If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Lisbon Portela Airport for your flight home.