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17 Night Discover the Rivers of France and Portugal and Lisbon and Land Tour

From Nice to Lisbon
  • Emerald Liberte
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Emerald Liberte

Emerald Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13953609
  • Departs: Sat, Sep 6, 2025
  • Returns: Tue, Sep 23, 2025
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    Itinerary Summary

    Tour Features and Highlights

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Sep 6, 2025
    Day
    1
    Nice, France
    • Nice, France
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 1 - Saturday - Sep 6, 2025
    Day
    1
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Arles, France
    Welcome to France and the beginning of your cruise. You'll be met by a member of Emerald Cruises team at the airport and transferred to Arles, where your friendly captain and crew will be waiting to welcome you onboard your contemporary Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. This evening, enjoy a welcome reception and dine with your fellow guests. Please book your flight to arrive into Nice prior to 12 PM. ...
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    Sunday - Sep 7, 2025
    Day
    2
    Arles, France
    • Arles, France
    Revel in the glory of the Roman Empire today during an insightful visit to Arles, including its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Roman and Romanesque monuments. Visit Arles Amphitheater, a 2,000-year-old structure where thousands of spectators once gathered to watch heart-pounding chariot races. Enjoy learning about the time spent by Vincent van Gogh in the city, taking inspiration from his surroundings and using them to create many of his most iconic pieces of art, including 'Starry Night Over the Rhone'. Then, enjoy some time to explore the beauty of Arles at your leisure. ...
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    Monday - Sep 8, 2025
    Day
    3
    Avignon, France
    • Avignon, France
    Avignon has a long and storied history. This fortified town is the former residence of seven consecutive popes in the 1300s who fled Rome to escape from the political pressures of the Roman Empire. The city went on to become an important location during the French Revolution. Embark on a guided walking tour to witness its illustrious past, including the ornate Gothic exterior of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palais des Papes, built by the popes over two decades. This evening, you are invited to join the unique experience of a classical concert in Avignon. ...
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    Tuesday - Sep 9, 2025
    Day
    4
    Viviers, France
    • Viviers, France
    A snapshot of quintessential France awaits your arrival in Viviers, a town that perfectly encapsulates the medieval days of the region. Pastel-colored buildings gently faded by the sun line narrow cobblestone streets, and the heart of the Old Town is yours to explore today during a guided walking tour. ...
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    Wednesday - Sep 10, 2025
    Day
    5
    Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
    • Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
    As we sail down the gently twisting Rhone River into Tournon, you'll be treated to an extraordinary view of a 16th-century castle overlooking the village and a pair of ancient watchtowers adorning the surrounding rural landscape. Today, embark on a guided tour of Tournon and learn about its illustrious history and the culture of the people who call it home. If you would like to explore more of the region's natural beauty, then you may instead choose to embark on an EmeraldACTIVE hike through some of the local vineyards. ...
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    Thursday - Sep 11, 2025
    Day
    6
    Lyon, France
    • Lyon, France
    As one of the largest cities in France and a former Roman capital, many of the most important moments in French history have taken place in Lyon. But it's Lyonnaise cuisine that has really put this city on the map, delighting gastronomists from around the world. Join your local guide for a walking tour of the city, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourviere. If you're feeling more active, then you may instead choose to embark on a guided bike tour, touching on its most prominent architectural wonders and moments from history. ...
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    Friday - Sep 12, 2025
    Day
    7
    Chalon-sur-Saone, France
    • Chalon-sur-Saone, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Beaune, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Chalon-sur-Saone, France
    The birthplace of photography and the center of Burgundy's wine region is yours to discover today as you travel by road to the quaint village of Beaune. Stop to visit the Hospices de Beaune, one of the best-preserved examples of 15th-century French architecture and home to one of the most popular wine auctions in the country. ...
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    Saturday - Sep 13, 2025
    Day
    8
    Lyon, France
    • Lyon, France
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 8 - Saturday - Sep 13, 2025
    Day
    8
    • Air Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 8 - Saturday - Sep 13, 2025
    Day
    8
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    After breakfast, you will be transferred from where your Star-Ship is docked in Lyon to Porto, where the second half of your river cruising adventure awaits. Meet your lovely onboard staff on your contemporary Emerald Radiance Star-Ship.
    Sunday - Sep 14, 2025
    Day
    9
    Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    • Pinhao, Portugal
    Relax onboard 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 and small, sleepy villages are peppered with dozens of sun-drenched vineyards. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner and cocktail reception. ...
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    Monday - Sep 15, 2025
    Day
    10
    Pinhao, Portugal
    • Pinhao, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Quinta do Tedo, Portugal, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Pinhao, Portugal
    • Vega de Terron, Spain
    Begin your day with a visit to the beautiful Quinta do Tedo vineyard in the heart of Portugal's Douro Valley, nestled on the confluence of the Douro and Tedo rivers. 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. Alternatively, 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 Terron, perhaps relaxing on the Sun Deck. ...
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    Tuesday - Sep 16, 2025
    Day
    11
    Vega de Terron, Spain
    • Vega de Terron, Spain
    • Bus Travel
    • Salamanca, Spain
    • Bus Travel
    • Vega de Terron, Spain
    Founded in Roman times, the ancient 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 beautiful 'Golden City' for a walking tour, which includes exploring the postcard-worthy galleries and arcades that adorn Plaza Mayor. You'll also have the opportunity to see Casa de las Conchas, a building that has been lovingly decorated with more than 300 shells, and Salamanca's university, one of the oldest universities in Europe that dates back to 1218. ...
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    Wednesday - Sep 17, 2025
    Day
    12
    • Pocinho, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Pocinho, Portugal
    • Regua, Portugal
    This morning, we are docked in Pocinho from where we are headed to the charming medieval town of Castelo Rodrigo. On your tour you will have the chance to uncover the secrets of this small village's fortress history and try some typical local products. Later, return to your Star-Ship for lunch and soak up your idyllic surrounds, enjoying a Port wine cocktail lesson onboard as you sail towards Regua. ...
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    Thursday - Sep 18, 2025
    Day
    13
    Regua, Portugal
    • Regua, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Lamego, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Quinta da Pacheca, Portugal, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Regua, Portugal
    On today's included excursion, you'll visit the marvelous Baroque village of Lamego, stopping to see the picturesque Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies, a structure that stands gracefully over the town. If you're feeling active, enjoy an invigorating walk down the 686 steps from the sanctuary to the main square. On the same day you will get to experience a rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca, one of the finest estates of river Douro and learn about the Portuguese mosaic painting tradition. ...
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    Friday - Sep 19, 2025
    Day
    14
    Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    Located at the mouth of the Douro River, Porto is a fascinating and eclectic mix of modern and ancient architecture. Famous for its export of Port wines, it's easy to imagine how British merchant ships would have once clustered together in the medieval harbor, waiting to take their produce across the water. Your included tour of the coastal city will touch on the fortified structures of Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo, a building whose pentagonal facades overlook the ocean. For those who wish to see the charms of Porto on foot, an active walk through the town will bring you closer to the vibrant daily life of the locals. ...
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    Saturday - Sep 20, 2025
    Day
    15
    Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 15 - Saturday - Sep 20, 2025
    Day
    15
    • Bus Travel
    • Nazare, Portugal, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    This morning, disembark your Star-Ship and travel south, following the coast of the Atlantic until you reach the enchanting town of Nazare, known for its traditional fishing culture and fresh seafood. You will then continue onwards to Obidos, where you will be immersed by the medieval magic of this small town. After this you will arrive in Lisbon. Lisbon's beauty has captivated people from around the world for centuries, and your included three-night stay in Lisbon is certain to leave you captivated too. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Sep 21, 2025
    Day
    16
    Lisbon, Portugal
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    Today, a tour of Lisbon's center will offer the perfect introduction to the Portuguese capital, where limestone cobbled streets are peppered with terracotta-roofed houses, all swathed in delightful breezy sea views. Your tour will include a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jeronimos Monastery, an icon of Late Gothic Manueline architecture that can be found gracing Lisbon's harbour. The shrine-like south entrance is a true delight, with gables, pinnacles, and a statue of Henry the Navigator, one of the pioneers of Portugal's Age of Discovery, a period of time that brought riches to the Portuguese Empire. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Sep 22, 2025
    Day
    17
    Lisbon, Portugal
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    The heart and soul of Lisbon is yours to discover independently today, as you stroll past gleaming white basilicas and traverse cobblestone streets. Your tour director will be available to help you plan your day of independent exploration.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Sep 23, 2025
    Day
    18
    Lisbon, Portugal
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    After breakfast, it's time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and prepare for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of the golden city and illustrious vineyards with you.
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