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13 Night Flavors of Portugal and Spain (Wine) and Land Tour

From Lisbon to Madrid

AmaVida

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13967047
  • Departs: Sat, Apr 5, 2025
  • Returns: Tue, Apr 15, 2025
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    Itinerary Summary

    Tour Features and Highlights

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Apr 2, 2025
    Day
    1
    Lisbon, Portugal
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    Arrive in Lisbon and check into your hotel.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Apr 3, 2025
    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 four-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 - Apr 4, 2025
    Day
    3
    Lisbon, Portugal
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Sintra, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    Enjoy a morning excursion to Sintra, one of the most picturesque mountain villages in Portugal, a former summer residence of the Portuguese royal family and a source of inspiration for Lord Byron and generations of other artists and poets. Your guided tour includes a wine tasting and a view of the Pena National Palace, a fairy tale castle situated high on a rocky peak, followed by free time to explore on your own. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Apr 5, 2025
    Day
    4
    Lisbon, Portugal
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Tomar, Portugal
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 4 - Saturday - Apr 5, 2025
    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 and visit the castle of the Knights Templar, the walls of which envelop the elaborate Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site from the 12th century boasting spectacular frescoes and azulejos (iconic blue painted tiles). Afterward, continue to Porto where you'll board your ship. (B,D) ...
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    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    Embark your luxurious ship in Porto. This evening, meet your fellow passengers. (B,D)
    Sunday - Apr 6, 2025
    Day
    5
    Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Guimaraes, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Casa de Sezim, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    Join a guided tour of Porto's historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll see the Cathedral, one of the city's oldest monuments; the main square, ringed with shops and cafes; 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. For the more active adventure, join a hike in Porto and explore the old harbor quarter, passing through the medieval streets of Porto. In the afternoon, visit Guimaraes, the "birthplace of the Portuguese nationality", on a very special excursion. Continue to Quinta de Sezim where you'll enjoy a visit to the baron's winery for a wine tasting on the terrace. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Apr 7, 2025
    Day
    6
    • Entre-os-Rios, Portugal
    Entre-os-Rios translates to "between the rivers", and this small village is, quite appropriately, located at the confluence of the Tamega and Douro rivers. For an authentic slice of Douro River life, enjoy a traditional "home-cooked" meal at a local quinta. (B,L,D)
    Tuesday - Apr 8, 2025
    Day
    7
    Regua, Portugal
    • Regua, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Casa Mateus, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Regua, Portugal
    Discover the Baroque magic of Mateus Palace and Gardens. Inside, gaze at the beautiful 16th- to 18th-century furnishings that decorate the palace, as well as the distinctive paintings and a ceiling of intricately carved wood. Hear the tale of Mateus rose wine and spend some time exploring the palace's magnificent gardens, considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Apr 9, 2025
    Day
    8
    Regua, Portugal
    • Regua, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Lamego, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Regua, Portugal
    • Pinhao, Portugal
    Venture to the town of Lamego, where you'll see the "Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies" on a city tour or climb the 686-step "Holy Staircase", beautifully decorated with white-and-blue tiles, to the top on a guided hike. Whichever excursion you choose will conclude with a tasting of local specialties such as bolas de Lamego, bread filled with smoked ham; presunto, a type of dry-cured ham; and espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine. Later in the day, cruise along the scenic Douro to Pinhao, where a wine tasting will be waiting for you in a local quinta. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Apr 10, 2025
    Day
    9
    Pinhao, Portugal
    • Pinhao, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Favaios, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Pinhao, Portugal
    Embark on a leisurely walk to the charming Pinhao Railway Station, a stunning train station along the Douro Line, one of the most iconic rail journeys in Portugal. The station's main building is revered for its 25 tile panels, all in shades of blue, that depict scenes from the Douro region. Afterward, enjoy an exclusive lunch at Quinta da Avessada, where you'll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience complete with entertainment. The warm-spirited hospitality of this family-run quinta is quite special as you will discover. Several family members play in a band, and while dining, they will entertain you. 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. Later in the day, indulge in some free time to explore the town on your own. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Apr 11, 2025
    Day
    10
    • Barca d'Alva, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Barca d'Alva, Portugal
    Venture to Castelo Rodrigo, known as the "White Village" because of its almond trees. The site offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and as far away as Spain. Join a walking tour through its medieval streets and see the houses and establishments with 16th-century facades and Manueline style windows. Prefer a more active adventure there, you can hike to the town. At the end of both tours, enjoy a tasting of local favorites, such as almonds, cheese, bread, and wine. (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Apr 12, 2025
    Day
    11
    Vega de Terron, Spain
    • Vega de Terron, Spain
    Disembark the ship in Vega de Terron and prepare for you return flight home. (B)
    • Vega de Terron, Spain
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 11 - Saturday - Apr 12, 2025
    Day
    11
    • Bus Travel
    • Salamanca, Spain
    • Bus Travel
    • Madrid, Spain
    Disembark the ship in Vega Terron and board a motorcoach to Madrid. En route to Madrid, you'll first stop in Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located at the center of Spain's Castilla y Leon region. You will have free time to explore on your own, followed by an escorted city tour that includes the New Cathedral and the uniquely adorned House of Shells. Later in the day, you'll check into your hotel in Madrid. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Apr 13, 2025
    Day
    12
    Madrid, Spain
    • Madrid, Spain
    Discover the vibrant capital of Spain on your city tour that takes in all the top sights, including the elaborate Royal Palace, Buen Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol, Mercado de San Miguel, and Plaza Mayor. (B)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Apr 14, 2025
    Day
    13
    Madrid, Spain
    • Madrid, Spain
    • Bus Travel
    • Toledo, Spain
    • Bus Travel
    • Madrid, Spain
    Journey to the walled city of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the ancient capital of Spain. The city is a treasure trove of artistic riches with its winding streets and well-preserved medieval architecture. As part of your escorted tour, you will visit the Cathedral of Toledo as well as the Synagogue Santa Maria la Blanca in the Jewish Quarter. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Apr 15, 2025
    Day
    14
    Madrid, Spain
    • Madrid, Spain
    Check out of your hotel for your flight home. (B)


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