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Day 5: Salamanca, Spain
          Delight in a full-day excursion to Salamanca today to be  2025 Departure Dates:                              EUROPE
          immersed in mouthwatering Spanish cuisine. We embark
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          on a tapas tour with a variety of regional delights, from   ○○○○
          patatas bravas to cold cuts paired with Spanish wine.     JAN   FEB  MAR   APR
          After lunch, take advantage of time at leisure to pursue
          personal interests. Later, we return to the ship in the   ○○○ ●
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          Portuguese village of Barca d’Alva. MEALS B+L+D           MAY   JUN   JUL  AUG       Scan this QR code
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          Day 6: Ferradosa & Pinhao, Portugal                       ○○○○                        tour information
          Soak up a leisurely morning by lounging on the sun        SEP   OCT  NOV   DEC
          deck, taking a dip in the pool, or enjoying other onboard
          amenities. We dock in Ferradosa and drive westbound       From $7,399 per person
          into the Cima Corgo region through terraced vineyards     Book now with a deposit of $200
          that cascade down the hillsides. Relish the flavors of    Triple/Quad subject to availability
          world-renowned port wine during our stop at a local quinta   Final Payment: 95 days prior to departure
          (winery) and learn about winemaking traditions in the     Full refund up to 96 days prior to departure
          Douro Valley. We then meet our ship in the scenic town of
          Pinhao and attend the Captain’s Gala dinner. MEALS B+L+D  Additional fees applied by the cruise line are not
                                                                    included in your tour price. Please reference general
          Day 7: Lamego                                             information at the back of the catalog for details.
          Our morning kicks off with an excursion to Lamego,           Valid passport required
          nestled in the Viseu District along the Balsemao River.
          Discover its rich cultural heritage on a guided city tour       ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
          with sights of the 18th-century Sanctuary of Our Lady of
          Remedies church, which is well-recognized by its white
          facade and Baroque 691-step staircase. We’re back on
          the ship this afternoon to continue our journey down the   the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, dramatically set at the
          Douro and attend a moving fado show, an integral part   top of Monte Latito among gorgeous greenery. Constructed
          of Portuguese culture. MEALS B+L+D                    in the 15th century, this magnificent estate is reminiscent of
                                                                opulent French chateaus. We return to the ship later in the
          Day 8: Guimaraes                                      day for traditional folk entertainment. MEALS B+L+D
          We dock back in Porto today and travel back to medieval
          times in Guimaraes, considered the birthplace of Portugal.   Day 9: Fatima
          A local expert leads our walking tour to see its historical   Savor one last breakfast buffet on board before
          treasures, including 14th-century buildings and the stunning   disembarking in Porto this morning. We drive to Fatima,
          exterior of Our Lady of the Olive Tree church, the area’s most   a town in central Portugal that’s famous for its peaceful
          important religious building. Our exploration continues at   atmosphere and Sanctuary of Our Lady Fatima, a
                                                                prominent Catholic pilgrimage site. This afternoon, learn
                                                                about the area’s intriguing history and visit Our Lady of
                                                                the Rosary Basilica. Hear how it became a symbol of faith
                                                                and admire its central tower with a gilded crown, then step
                                                                inside to see the vast interior adorned with mosaics and
                                                                stained-glass windows depicting religious scenes. Later,
                                                                we stop in the well-preserved historic town of Obidos for
                                    Pinhao                      free time to stroll the narrow Rua Direita or sample Ginja,
                             Vila Real  Ferradosa               tart cherry liquor served in chocolate cups. This evening,
                        Porto  Regua        Vega de Terron
                Vila Nova de Gaia       7         Salamanca     we check in to our accommodations in Lisbon. MEAL B
                            DOURO Lamego  Barca d’Alva
                             RIVER                              2 nights in Lisbon
                                                                Day 10: Lisbon
               ATLANTIC                                         This morning, we embark on a guided tour to discover
                OCEAN           PORTUGAL         SPAIN          Portugal’s vibrant capital city perched on hilltops with
                                                                awe-inspiring coastal views.We see the Monument
                                                                of Discoveries, Rossio Square, the Alfama District,
                     Fatima                                     Jeronimos Monastery, and the famous 16th-century
                  Obidos                                        Belem Tower. The afternoon is yours to visit museums,
                                                                taste custard desserts, or shop for souvenirs.
                                                Motorcoach      Tonight, we gather for a Farewell Dinner to celebrate
                       2  Lisbon                Cruise          our adventures. MEALS B+D
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                                                                Day 11: Fly Home

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