Portugal’s River of Gold

Resort: | Portugal's River of Gold |
Operator: | Viking River Cruises |
Destination: | Europe, Portugal, Spain |
Price From: | £2095.00 |
OverviewEnjoy the Douros beauty & historyExperience the renaissance of Lisbon, newly invigorated with trending galleries and restaurants. Explore two of Iberias oldest university towns: Coimbra, Portugal and Salamanca, Spain. Roam the port warehouses of Porto. Enjoy traditional cuisine, wine and fado singing. Cruise the Douro River Valley, the worlds oldest demarcated wine region and a UNESCO Site. Our 10-day cruisetour includes a hotel stay in Lisbon and the added bonus of a visit to Spain. ItineraryDay 1 Lisbon, PortugalLisbon boasts the Jernimos Monastery and Belm Tower, stunning works that introduced Manueline architecture to the world. Day 2 Lisbon, PortugalThe labyrinthine streets of Lisbons Arab-flavored Alfama District carry echoes of 16th-century navigators who sailed in the Age of Discovery. Day 3 Porto, PortugalPorto is known not only for its wine, but also for a heritage that combines ancient churches and monuments. Visitors to Bitetos can explore sections that used to be a prosperous Roman village. Day 4 Porto, PortugalPortugals second largest city, Porto lends its name to the nations port wine. Day 5 Rgua, PortugalThe peaceful town of Peso da Rgua, commonly known as Rgua, overlooks the Douro River with the Serra do Marao mountains at its rear. Day 6 Barca dAlva, PortugalThis tranquil town is shadowed by mountains and surrounded by miles of gorgeous countryside filled with vineyards and orchards. Day 7 Salamanca, SpainVega de Terrn serves as a Douro River gateway to the fascinating Spanish city of Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day 8 Pinh£o, PortugalThe sleepy town of Pinh£o is situated at the epicenter of the valleys port wine-making. The biggest names in port have wine estates nearby, thanks to the regions perfect growing conditions for port grapes. Day 9 Rgua, PortugalThe peaceful town of Peso da Rgua, commonly known as Rgua, overlooks the Douro River with the Serra do Marao mountains at its rear. Day 10 Porto, PortugalLike Lisbon, Porto has a rich past; its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of narrow cobblestone streets brimming with romantic buildings spanning the centuries. |