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10 Night Enticing Douro Cruise and Land Tour from Lisbon
Ship: AmaDouro
Cruise Line: AMA Waterways
Sailed: Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024 from Lisbon, Portugal
Ended: Saturday, Apr 27, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024
departure of the AmaDouro. If AMA Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
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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 4-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 Monument to the Discoveries, built in honor of Portugal's greatest maritime explorers. (B)
Day 3 - Friday - Apr 19, 2024
Lisbon, Portugal
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Sintra, Portugal
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Lisbon, Portugal
Enjoy a morning excursion to Sintra, one of the loveliest mountain villages in Portugal and a favorite summer residence of the Portuguese royal family for more than 500 years. Long an inspiration for artists and poets, Lord Byron once called it "perhaps the most delightful village in Europe". High up on a rocky peak, you will tour Pena Palace, a wonderful fairytale castle dating back to Portugal's Romantic period. (B)
Day 4 - Saturday - Apr 20, 2024
Lisbon, Portugal
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Tomar, Portugal
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Cruise Begins
Porto (Oporto), Portugal
Ride a motorcoach to Tomar and take in the Castle and the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is a brilliant work of 12th- to 16th-century architecture. Continue on to Porto and board the ship for your Douro cruise. (B,D)
Porto (Oporto), Portugal
Board the ship for your Enticing Douro cruise. (D)
Day 5 - Sunday - Apr 21, 2024
Regua, Portugal
This tranquil village offers an authentic slice of Douro River life. Indulge in a traditional Portuguese lunch with your fellow travelers in Regua at a local quinta - a country estate - for a truly authentic culinary experience. In the afternoon, visit the Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus and its gardens. Inside the house, you'll see interesting furnishings, paintings, and a ceiling of intricately carved wood. The gardens here are considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Monday - Apr 22, 2024
Vega de Terron, Spain
In the morning, spend time soaking up the beauty of this picturesque port before you visit Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep narrow streets, and fantastic views. You can also opt to hike up to the village should you wish a more active exploration. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Tuesday - Apr 23, 2024
Vega de Terron, Spain
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Salamanca, Spain
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Vega de Terron, Spain
Drive to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built of golden sandstone, Salamanca is known as a "living museum", and you will have an opportunity to step back in time to the Middle Ages during your escorted tour, which includes the city's elegant university buildings, New Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House of Shells, and Plaza Mayor. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Wednesday - Apr 24, 2024
Pinhao, Portugal
Spend time soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruise to Pinhao. Be treated to an exclusive lunch at Quinta da Avessada, where you'll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience complete with entertainment. 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. Savor the flavors of Portugal's renowned fortified wine, Vinho do Porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley. Head to a local quinta for your authentic Port-wine tasting experience and enjoy the sweet nectar of this fascinating region. (B,L,D)
Day 9 - Thursday - Apr 25, 2024
Regua, Portugal
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Lamego, Portugal
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Regua, Portugal
Travel to picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in all of Portugal, where you'll go to the Nossa Senhora dos Remedios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). The shrine features a staircase of nearly 700 steps, beautifully decorated with white-and-blue tiles, which the more active adventurer will want to climb on a guided hike. Concluding both tours, you will have the opportunity to sample local traditional specialties, such as bolas de Lamego, bread filled with smoked ham; presunto, a type of dry-cured ham; and Espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Friday - Apr 26, 2024
Porto (Oporto), Portugal
The colorful city of Porto blends the best of old and new, which you can discover on an escorted tour of the historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Cathedral, one of the city's oldest monuments; and the Sao Bento Railway Station, known for its blue-and-white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. If you prefer to get more active, you can go on a guided hike. In the afternoon, you'll also enjoy a tasting of Port, Portugal's most renowned contribution to the world of wine. In the evening, relax onboard during scenic cruise to Afurada, a magical fishing village, where you can explore during your free time. (B,L,D)
Day 11 - Saturday - Apr 27, 2024
Porto (Oporto), Portugal
Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. (B)
