Viking · 10 days

Portugal’s River of Gold

An adults-only holiday (18+) combining Lisbon with a Douro cruise from Porto. The Lisbon transfer and Salamanca visit are by land; the ship returns along the Douro to Porto.

A look at the journey

1. Lisbon

   Begin with two days in Portugal’s capital.

2. Porto

   Travel overland to Porto, with Coimbra University among the included en-route experiences, and embark on the Douro.

3. Régua

   Visit wine country and Mateus Palace by shore excursion.

4. Pinhão

   Discover port wine traditions in the Douro Valley.

5. Barca d’Alva

   Explore the border region and take an inland excursion to Salamanca.

6. Salamanca

   Visit the historic university city by land; the ship stays on the Douro.

7. Barca d’Alva

   Rejoin the river after the Salamanca excursion.

8. Pinhão

   Return through the Alto Douro and sample local flavors.

9. Régua

   Spend further time among quintas and wine-making traditions.

10. Porto

    Return to Porto for the final days and departure.

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