b'River CruiseMateus PalaceGuimaresLisbon & the Porto Pinho 7 Vega de TerronEntre-os-Rios So SalvadorSalamancaLamego do MundoRgua So Joo Douro Valley(FLY) Portugal da Pesqueira SpainDiscover Portugals colourful capital, Lisbon, before embarking on a cruise along the scenic Douro River,3 LISBON by Rail by Shipexploring Porto, Salamanca and Guimares. 1 Nights by Ship by CoachLISBON TRAM MATEUS PALACE GUIMARESYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Arrival in Portugals capital Days 4 & 5. To our ship in Porto Day 9. Discovering LamegoYour Douro cruise holiday begins atLeaving Lisbon, we rail to Porto toIn Lamego, our tour showcases its London Gatwick, where we meet theboard our ship. After settling in, westunning cathedral. The highlight is Tour Manager. We board our flight tohave an evening city coach tour. Onits steps, beautifully decorated with Portugal and transfer to our hotel inDay 5, we explore Porto further onwhite and blue tiles. Back on board, Lisbon, where we spend the next threea tour and also visit a wine cellar towe spend the afternoon and evening nights before beginning our cruise. sample the citys famous port wine.sailing back to Porto through the Later, we set sail to the town of Rgua. stunning scenery lining the Douro.Day 2. Exploring LisbonOur tour of Lisbon today includes aDays 6 & 7. Sailing to Salamanca Day 10. Porto and Guimares1930s and 40s tram ride. Guided byThis morning, we visit the DouroAfter a morning at leisure in Porto, we an expert, we uncover the colours andMuseum before continuing to thespend the afternoon in Guimares. history of Lisbons streets, squares andMateus Palace for a tour. Back onKnown for its well-preserved 10th-boulevards. Our tour concludes in theboard, we cruise to Vega de Terrn.century buildings, vibrant squares waterfront district of Belm, famousOn Day 7, we venture into Spain toand picturesque castle gardens, a for its pastries and grand villas. Salamanca. Known as the academicguided tour presents the citys most capital of Spain, we have a tour andenticing sights and history. Tonight, Day 3. The grand palaces of Sintra traditional Spanish lunch here. a farewell dinner and traditional folk This morning we take the train to theentertainment on board offer the town of Sintra, located up in the hillsDay 8. Along the port wine route perfect ending to our time in Portugal.not far from Lisbon. Once a favouriteCruising to Pinho, we travel the portThe whole trip was summer retreat for members ofwine route. Our excursion takes usDay 11. Homeward boundPortuguese royalty, Sintra is filled to So Salvador do Mundo and Somind-blowing and Ill Today marks the final day of our with a selection of summer palacesJoo da Pesqueira, two small townsadve ver forget the tigers.ne nture on the Douro. We say in all shapes and hues. Enjoy time atset amongst the vineyards on the Riogoodbye to our crew and disembark Brian, 2024leisure to discover the history andTorto valley. Stopping at a quinta, wefor the final time in Porto. A coach people behind these flamboyantenjoy a tasting before viewing thetransfer takes us from the river to buildings before we return to Lisbon.azulejo frescoes at Pinho station. Portos airport for our journey home. 88 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/DOR26'