M / S Amália Rodrigues, Portugal Porto, Portugal
Itinerary
DAY 1 • Depart U. S. Depart today on your flight to Lisbon, Portugal.
DAY 2 • Arrive Lisbon, Portugal Upon arrival in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, you’ ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Meet your fellow travelers, including those concluding their Portugal: Cascais & Tomar pre-trip extension. Later, your Program Director will lead a discovery walk around the city. The rest of the day is free to explore.
Hotel in Lisbon
DAY 3 • Lisbon Discover Lisbon, Portgual’ s legendary capital, on a guided tour this morning. You’ ll experience the historic neighborhood of Belem, and round out your day at the Monument to the Discoveries. Meals: B, D | Hotel in Lisbon
DAY 4 • Transfer to Gaia • Aliança Underground Museum • Mealhada • Embark ship Drive to Gaia this morning, stopping for a tour of the wines and art exhibitions of the Aliança Underground Museum, and a discovery walk in Aveiro, where lunch is included. Arrive in Gaia this afternoon and embark your ship.
Meals: B, L, D | M / S Miguel Torga, M / S Gil Eanes or M / S Amália Rodrigues
DAY 5 • Guimarães This morning, you’ ll sail to Porto Antigo, where you’ ll disembark and drive to the historic town of Guimarães, known as the“ cradle of Portugal” for being the birthplace of the country’ s first king. Next, visit the 10th-century Guimarães Castle and learn about the famous Battle of São Mamede, the catalyst for securing Portugal’ s independence.
Meals: B, L, D | M / S Miguel Torga, M / S Gil Eanes or M / S Amália Rodrigues
DAY 6 • Lamego • Home Hosted Visit You’ ll make the drive to Lamego and explore the charming historic center. Later, you’ ll learn more about life in the area during a visit with members of the local community as a part of our Exclusive Discovery Series.
Meals: B, L, D | M / S Miguel Torga, M / S Gil Eanes or M / S Amália Rodrigues
DAY 7 • Barca d’ Alva • Salamanca, Spain Drive across the border of Spain to the storied village of Salamanca, known for its Plateresque-style architecture and renowned university. Boasting nearly 3,000 years of history, Salamanca features a well-preserved old town, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch at a local restaurant,
Trip Highlight
On Days 4-10, cruise along the scenic Douro River aboard a privately chartered, 128-passenger river ship.
Information & Reservations 1-800-221-2610 www. gct. com / dor 43