| Trip Itinerary |
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| Day 1 USA - Lisbon: |
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| VIP Door-to-Door Transfer to your local airport for your overnight flight to Lisbon. |
| DAY 2 Lisbon: |
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| Arrive at Lisbon’s Portela Airport where you’ll be transferred to the hotel. |
| DAY 3 Lisbon |
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Your guided exploration of Lisbon takes you to the historic district of Belem and the Belem Tower, the traditional starting and ending point of the Portuguese voyages of discovery. You’ll then visit the magnificent cloister of San Jeronimos, built in the early 16th century as a celebration of Portugal’s territorial expansion and an expression of a unique national style
Breakfast Included |
| DAY 4 Lisbon |
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Spend leisure time enjoying this cosmopolitan city often referred to as the “City of Seven Hills.’’ Uncover a treasure trove of old world architecture, or simply relax in one of the many cafés in Lisbon’s popular Rossio Square.
Breakfast Included |
| DAY 5 Lisbon, Coimbro, Porto |
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In the morning, you’ll head north through the picturesque countryside to Porto. En route you’ll stop in Portugal’s third largest city, Coimbra, birthplace of six of Portugal’s kings and home to one of the oldest universities in Europe. Within the university is the Biblioteca Joanina, a gem of a library with books that date back to the 12th century. After your library visit you’ll stop for lunch in a local restaurant before continuing on to the ship docked in Porto.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 6 Porto - Bitetos |
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Traipse through the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Medieval city center of charming Porto. Later, sail to Bitetos where you’ll indulge in a countrystyle dinner at the former 14th century Benedictine Monastery of Alpendurada.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 7 Bitetos - Regua - Pinhao |
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Cruise from Bitetos to Régua. Visit the impressive Baroque Mateus Palace and Gardens, with one of the most beautiful gardens in the world.
Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Dinner Included |
| DAY 8 Pinhao - Vega de Terron (Spain) |
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Pinhão is the epicenter of the Port
winemaking area. Visit a quinta (vineyard)where you’ll learn the history of, and sample, the country’s most celebrated beverage. Later in the day, cruise from Pinhão to Vega de Terrón.
Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Farewell Dinner Included |
| DAY 9 Vega de Terron (Salamanca) - Barca d'Alva |
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From Vega de Terrón, on the Spanish border, travel overland to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Visit the historic university before having an authentic lunch with a flamenco show at a local restaurant. Enjoy free time in this magical city.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 10 Barca d'A;va (Castelo Rodrigo) - Pinhao |
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Visit the picturesque Medieval walled 12th century city of Castelo Rodrigo. In the evening, indulge in a delicious dinner complete with wine at the Vintage House hotel, a magnificent converted 18th century wine quinta overlooking the Douro River.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 11 Regua (Lamego) - Porto |
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Tour the old Episcopal city of Lamego with its impressive 18th century pilgrimage church, Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, and visit the local museum
Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerIncluded |
| Day 12 Porto - USA |
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| Disembark the ship and transfer to Porto Airport for your flight home. |
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