Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro with 3 Nights in Lisbon

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Overview
Highlights
- Welcome to Lisbon
- Guided sightseeing, see Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries
- Excursion to Palàcio Nacional de Sintra
- Guided sightseeing of Coimbra; transfer to Porto; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of guided sightseeing in Porto or guided sightseeing in Braga and Guimarães
- Choice of guided sightseeing in Lamego or farm visit with tasting or wine painting class
- Onboard tile painting workshop; choice of wine tasting in a local quinta or kayak excursion
- Choice of guided sightseeing in Salamanca or guided sightseeing in Freixo de Espada à Cinta or visit to Castelo Rodrigo
- Onboard pastry demonstration; choice of guided sightseeing in Amarante or Vinho Verde wine tasting
- Choice of guided sightseeing or bike tour or wine tasting
What's this trip about?
Itinerary
Welcome to Lisbon.
Your day in Lisbon is free to explore at your leisure.
Portuguese Treasures
CLASSIC Explore Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, with a Local Guide. Do not miss the must-see sights, including Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. You might opt to join an optional gastronomic walking tour to learn about the aut...
A Resplendent Royal Residence
CLASSIC This afternoon, join us on a guided excursion to Sintra, where you will visit the National Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, drive to Cabo da Roca and enjoy some free time in the Western most point of conti...
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CLASSIC Stop in Coimbra for a guided city sightseeing tour. Accompanied by a Local Guide, you’ll explore the historical area of the city and learn all about the oldest university in Portugal, and one of the oldest in the w...
Portuguese Panoramas
Visit the Adventure Center on board for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
CLASSIC Join a guided sightseeing tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue your experience with a ride to the riverside city of Matosinh...
Pastoral Pleasures of Portugal
DISCOVERY Experience life on one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley with a personal tour by the owner of the house, including a wine tasting, OR:
DISCOVERY Join a wine painting class with the guidance of a resident art...
Kayaks and Quintas in the Douro Valley
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Enjoy a relaxing cruise to Pocinho for a day in the Terra Quente region. DISCOVERY Join a Workshop conducted by a professional painter to discover the proce...
The Reign in Spain
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CLASSIC Join our guide for a guided tour this morning to of one of the most remote villages of the country, Freixo de Espada à Cinta village in the Douro International Natural Pa...
Mountains and Moving Music
This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing through the Douro River.
DISCOVERY Enjoy an onboard pastry demonstration. DISCOVERY Join us to visit a wine-producing property, and taste the freshness and lightness of iconic Vinho Ver...
Ancient Charm Meets Avant-Garde
ACTIVE Enjoy the wharfs of the Douro River and the coastal magnificence of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, on a guided bike tour, OR;
DISCOVERY Enjoy a guided visit to one of the many Port wine cellars, where a guide will acc...
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Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa
This luxurious 286-room hotel is set in one of the capital's elegant landmark buildings which dates back to 1933, located directly on the famous Avenida de Liberdade, in the heart of Lisbon. The bright, airy guest rooms are all air-conditioned and include flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, minibars and complimentary premium toiletries. The hotel has a top-floor panoramic restaurant offering international cuisine and a great selection of wines. A sleek rooftop sky bar, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool framed by a green garden of century-old botanical trees, a gym and a SPA area complete the hotel amenities and Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the property.
Lisbon
Portugal
Avenida de Liberdade 185
Hilton Porto Gaia
Housed in a former port warehouse, this beautiful property is steeped in history and enjoys a privileged location in the historic center of Vila Nova de Gaia, close to the Gaia Cable Car and Port Wine Cellars, with the Famous Dom Luis bridge just 1 km away. Offering contemporary comfort and sophisticated design, this 194-room hotel has spacious guest rooms equipped with modern amenities such as Free Wi-Fi internet access, air conditioning, a coffee machine, minibar, flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries in the bathroom. Guests can enjoy a drink at the panoramic bar or dine at the on-site restaurant with outdoor terrace which offers authentic local cuisine with a modern twist. A fitness centre and an indoor pool with sauna are available.
Porto
Portugal
Rua da Serpa Pinto 124
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