12 Night Portuguese Passages and Spanish Shorelines Cruise Tour Cruise and Land Tour from Lisbon

Ship: Wind Surf

Cruise Line: Windstar Cruises

Sailed: Thursday, Aug 3, 2023 from Lisbon, Portugal

Ended: Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, Aug 3, 2023 departure of the Wind Surf. If Windstar Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Itinerary

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Day 1 - Thursday - Aug 3, 2023

Lisbon, Portugal

Arrive at Lisbon Airport to be met by an English-speaking driver with luggage service. Overnight at the Altis Avenida Hotel, a 5-star boutique hotel located in the heart of Lisbon, close to the historical Chiado and Avenida da Liberdade areas. (Overnight at the Altis Avenida Hotel and transfer from airport included)

Day 2 - Friday - Aug 4, 2023

Lisbon, Portugal

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Fatima, Portugal

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Porto (Oporto), Portugal

Breakfast at the hotel and begin the morning touring in Lisbon. Enjoy a sightseeing tour to Lisbon's major highlights - take a tram ride passing the Old Quarter, walk through the tiny squares and alleys of Alfama, and visit the Belem monumental area and Jeronimos Monastery, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Fatima in central Portugal, for an included Portuguese lunch and a visit to this important Europe pilgrimage center. Your last stop will be Porto, Portugal's second-largest city, beautifully settled near the mouth of Douro's river. Check into the hotel followed by some free time. Early evening includes a tapas dinner at a local tavern, free time, and overnight at the Pestana Palace of Freixo Hotel. (Overnight at the Pestana Palace of Freixo Hotel, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)

Day 3 - Saturday - Aug 5, 2023

Porto (Oporto), Portugal

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Casal de Loivos Viewpoint, Portugal

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Quinta do Bonfim, Portugal, Portugal

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Regua, Portugal

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your sightseeing tour of Porto highlights - walk Aliados Avenue, see the Sao Bento Train station and Porto Cathedral ending at Ribeira Quarter, with free time on your own and/or lunch (not included). Drive towards Pinhao, the heart of the Douro wine region. Stop at Viewpoint Casal de Loivos, considered one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the area. The Douro Valley, an 18th-century demarcated wine region, encloses one of the most spectacular landscapes in Portugal. Board a traditional Douro River "rabelo" boat and visit the local Quinta do Bonfim (or similar), to learn about Port wine history and its production methods and have a memorable wine tasting accompanied by some appetizers. Drive to Regua and check into the Quinta da Pacheca Wine Hotel, where dinner is included with your overnight stay. (Overnight at the Quinta da Pacheca Wine Hotel, breakfast, and dinner included)

Day 4 - Sunday - Aug 6, 2023

Regua, Portugal

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Coimbra, Portugal

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Sintra, Portugal

Breakfast is included at the hotel. Drive for about 2.5 hours to Coimbra known as the student's city, located in central Portugal close to Mondego River. Visit the Coimbra Old University, UNESCO-recognized as a World Heritage Site since 2013. Enjoy some time at your leisure before heading to Sintra through Lisbon's protected forest of narrow streets and stunning 19th-century Romantic architecture. Overnight at the Sintra Boutique Hotel, with free time to enjoy the village known for its numerous historic palaces and castles. (Overnight at the Sintra Boutique Hotel and breakfast included)

Day 5 - Monday - Aug 7, 2023

Sintra, Portugal

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Cascais, Portugal

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Cruise Begins

Lisbon, Portugal

Depart: 7:30 pm

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel and spend the day discovering the splendid Sintra Pena Palace. The fabulous and impressive Pena Palace sits immersed in a stretch of woody terrain in the park of the same name. Associated with Portuguese discoveries, the palace was built to reflect a scene from an opera and erected to celebrate the sighting of Vasco da Gama's returning fleet from his explorations. Continue to the town of Cascais and enjoy some leisure time at the historical center of cobblestone streets, lavish mansions, interesting museums, and an imposing fort. Drive to Lisbon, pass by the town center, charming Liberty Avenue, and Rossio Square, and pause on the way for tasting the famous pasteis de nata (Portuguese egg custard tarts) before the arrival to the pier and your waiting Windstar ship. (Breakfast and transfer to ship included)

Day 6 - Tuesday - Aug 8, 2023