10 days tour

Portugal’S River Of Gold

Portugal’S River Of Gold

This tour includes:

Guide

The services of a cruise director

Others

One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge 24-hour room service Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water Access to top-rated spa & state-of-the-art fitness center Self-service launderettes Port taxes & fees

Meals

Meals including regional specialties 9 breakfasts 6 lunches 7 dinners

Accommodation

1 night hotel accommodation in Lisbon 8 nights onboard cruise ship

Transport

Viking Cruise Ship Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase ­

Not included:

Optional

Optional excursion to Guimaraes

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Portugal’S River Of Gold

  • Day 1 Day 1: Lisbon, Portugal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Lisbon, Portugal

      Welcome to Lisbon; we will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the superior first-class Hotel Tivoli Lisboa (or similar) in the heart of Lisbon. Relax this afternoon and evening or explore the city a bit on your own.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Lisbon, Portugal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Lisbon, Portugal

      After breakfast, embark on a half-day tour of Lisbon. Guests sailing with us on Viking Hemming or Viking Torgil will begin at Belém with a tour of Jerónimos Monastery, one of the most prominent examples of Portuguese late Gothic Manueline style of architecture. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the Tower of Belém that you will also explore. Guests sailing on Viking Osfrid and Viking Helgrim will enjoy a guided tour of the Maritime Museum, located in the monastery’s West Wing. Afterward, take a walking tour through the narrow streets of the Alfama District, where you learn about Lisbon’s long, multicultural history. (B)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Porto, Portugal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Porto, Portugal

      Have breakfast, then check out of your hotel and take a scenic ride to Porto. Stop for lunch in Coimbra, birthplace of six Portuguese kings and home to one of Europe’s oldest universities. Upon arrival in Porto, proceed to the dock at Vila Nova de Gaia to board your ship. Then, after boarding, you can relax and get settled in your stateroom before a welcome cocktail and dinner is served. (B, L, D)


  • Day 4 Day 4: Porto, Portugal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Porto, Portugal

      After breakfast, take a city tour of Porto, a charming riverside community whose historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire its graceful bridges, baroque cathedrals and romantic 16th- through 19th-century buildings nestled together on narrow cobblestone streets.


      This afternoon you have time to explore Porto on your own, or take an optional excursion to Guimarães and its medieval quarter. Perhaps experience an evening of culinary delights as you indulge in traditional fare paired with wine at Porto’s famed Graham’s 1890 Lodge and sample a selection of their award-winning ports. Sample wines that have been in the making for generations at the historic Quinta da Aveleda estate, or soar over the historic “City of Bridges” on a thrilling helicopter sightseeing tour.


      Enjoy your evening at leisure in Porto, where your ship remains docked overnight. (B, L, D)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Régua, Portugal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Régua, Portugal

      This morning we sail along the Douro, arriving at Régua in early afternoon. Disembark for an excursion to Vila Real, site of the extraordinary Mateus Palace (the building depicted on the Mateus Rosé wine labels). This stunning baroque palace was the home of the last count of Vila Real; its pinnacled facade, grand stairway, richly appointed interiors and priceless objects on display will astonish you, as will the palace’s enchanting formal gardens featuring cedar-lined walkways, exquisite sculpted hedges and statuary and serene bodies of water. As you depart, catch glimpses of the town’s ornamental carvings and tiled walls. Visit one of the area’s iconic port wine–making institutions. See its vineyard and tour the facility to learn how these unique Portuguese products are crafted, then sample the libation in their tasting room. Rejoin your ship in Pinhão for dinner. (B, L, D)


  • Day 6 Day 6: Barca D’Alva, Portugal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Barca D’Alva, Portugal

      This morning, we sail east along the Douro. See dramatic, sheer rock formations, picturesque terraced vineyards, and graceful bridges and trestles along the way; you also pass through two of the river’s locks at the Valeira and Pocinho Dams. We arrive at Barca d’Alva, not far from the Spanish border, in mid-afternoon.


      This afternoon, enjoy a tour to Castelo Rodrigo. Located approximately 2,200 feet above sea level and surrounded by almond trees, Castelo Rodrigo is one of Portugal’s 12 historic parishes; its streets are narrow and steep, and its houses still present 16th-century facades and the distinctively Portuguese Manueline-style windows. Here you see Sinagoga Street, a remembrance of the Jewish community established by refugees from the Spanish Inquisition; you can visit the local church as well. As we ride back to our ship, we will stop along the way to admire panoramic views. (B, L, D)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Salamanca, Spain
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Salamanca, Spain

      Today you have a full-day excursion to Salamanca, Spain. This ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a living museum that takes visitors back to the Middle Ages; yet it is also a cosmopolitan and multicultural city with a large population of international students. Take a ride through the Iberian countryside to Salamanca, then spend some time exploring the shops and cafés of the Plaza Mayor (Main Square) on your own. Your afternoon guided city tour takes you to the Gothic House of Shells, the 13th-century Salamanca University and the New Cathedral, built from 1513 through 1733. The Old Cathedral still exists and can be visited during free time. Rejoin your ship in Vega de Terrón. (B, D)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Pinhão, Portugal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Pinhão, Portugal

      This morning, we sail west along the Douro passing some of the area’s quintas (vineyards), where you may catch glimpses of vintners tending their vines.


      After breakfast, disembark for a scenic drive up to the little village of Favaios, and make your way to one of the last traditional bakeries in the Douro River Valley. Discover how bread was made in the old days and how it tasted with a sample fresh from the oven. Visit the local museum for a wine-and-bread repast, and explore a typical Portuguese village not yet discovered by the masses. Then continue for lunch at Quinta da Avessada, a rustic centuries-old winery in the heart of the Douro Wine District (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and sample some local varieties of port, such as moscatel. Rejoin your ship in Pinhão and set sail to Régua, where you remain docked overnight. (B, L, D)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Régua, Portugal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Régua, Portugal

      After breakfast, disembark for a visit to Lamego, a small town known for its baroque Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, dating back to the 14th century and still used by pilgrims today. Visit the shrine, decorated with exquisite tilework in the Moorish manner, and descend the grand baroque staircase. You also see the town’s Gothic cathedral and the ruins of 12th-century Lamego Castle, with its unusual vaulted cistern. Return to your ship for lunch and scenic afternoon sailing along the Douro, back toward Porto. After arriving in port, enjoy a festive farewell dinner; we are docked overnight, so feel free to take an evening stroll or join the activities in the Lounge. (B, L, D)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Porto, Portugal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Porto, Portugal

      After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your time in the region with a 2-night extension to Braga, Portugal and Santiago de Compostela, Spain. (B)


      * Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase.


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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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