Authentic Europe
Grand Tour of Spain & Portugal
Guided small-group tour from Lisbon to Seville with a National Geographic escort
15 daysfrom $4,979
20% rail
Vacations By Rail · River Cruise
Lisbon & the Douro Valley Cruise
Travel the Douro River region on this cruise. Delve into the popular wine culture of Portugal on a tour that mixes beautiful scenery with outstanding cities.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Lisbon
Arrival in Portugal's capital, Lisbon
Arrival in Lisbon and check-in for the first of three nights at a four-star hotel, followed by a first dinner together with the Tour Manager and group.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2overnight: Lisbon
Exploring Lisbon
A guided tour of Lisbon's streets and squares, finishing in Belém to sample Belem tarts, with the evening free to explore at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 3railovernight: Lisbon
Sintra's multi-hued palaces
A train journey to Sintra, a former royal summer retreat, with free time to explore Pena Palace (advance booking required), Quinta da Regaleira and Monserrate Palace's gardens, before returning to Lisbon by train.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 4railovernight: Ship
To Porto, where we join our cruise ship
A rail journey to Porto, boarding the cruise ship, followed by a welcome dinner and a panoramic evening coach tour of Porto including São Bento railway station.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 5overnight: Ship
Uncovering Porto and onward to Régua
A guided tour of Porto's streets and a wine cellar visit to sample port wine, then rejoining the ship for lunch and cruising the Douro to Régua.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6overnight: Ship
Visiting Mateus Palace and Gardens
A coach excursion to the 18th-century Mateus Palace and its gardens, returning to the ship for lunch, then cruising to Vega de Terrón on the Spanish border with an onboard flamenco performance.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7overnight: Ship
The golden city of Salamanca
A coach excursion into Spain to Salamanca for a guided walking tour including the House of Shells and Plaza Mayor, with lunch at a local restaurant and a free afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8overnight: Ship
The renowned Porto wine route
Cruising downstream to Ferradosa, then an excursion along the port wine route to São Salvador do Mundo and São João da Pesqueira with a quinta tasting, rejoining the ship in Pinhão for dinner and fado-themed entertainment (may instead take place on Day 9 for select departures).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9overnight: Ship
Baroque splendor in Lamego
A morning tour of Lamego and its Baroque cathedral, famed for its 700 decorated steps, then an afternoon and evening sailing back toward Porto.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 10overnight: Ship
Exploring Porto and Guimarães
A free morning in Porto, perhaps riding the Gaia Cable Car, then a guided tour of the medieval city of Guimarães in the afternoon, followed by a farewell dinner and folk entertainment onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 11
Traveling home
Arrival back in Porto, disembarking the ship and beginning independent travel home.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Escorted throughout your tour by our experienced Tour Manager/Cruise Director team
- 3 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
- 7-night cruise onboard MS Gil Eanes operated by Croisi Europe
- Excellent service onboard
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
- Standard Class rail travel
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- 3 breakfast, 2 dinners on your Lisbon tour
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day on your cruise, including a spectacular gala dinner
- Drinks package with dinner every night of your cruise
- Superb excursions included
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights and Airport transfers not included
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