CroisiEurope River Cruises, Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley, October 18, 2023

Cruising from: Lisbon, Portugal;

Departure Date: 18 October, 2023;

Cruise Line: CroisiEurope River Cruises;

Cruise Ship: MS Miguel Torga;

Duration: 8 days;

Ports of Call: Lisbon, Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto, Regua, Salamanca, Leverinho, Porto;

Day 0 Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon is the stunning capital city of Portugal, and is one of the most charismatic and vibrant cities of Europe. It is a city that effortlessly blends traditional heritage with striking modernism and progressive thinking. The city of Lisbon is rich in architecture, and it is a home to numerous prominent museums and art collections, from all around the world.

Day 1 Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon is the stunning capital city of Portugal, and is one of the most charismatic and vibrant cities of Europe. It is a city that effortlessly blends traditional heritage with striking modernism and progressive thinking. The city of Lisbon is rich in architecture, and it is a home to numerous prominent museums and art collections, from all around the world.

Day 2 Coimbra, Portugal

Coimbra, Portugal's historic and fascinating city, is half way between Lisbon and Porto. Coimbra is a varied and captivating city that boasts an extensive history, vibrant atmosphere and a range of interesting tourist attractions. On summer evenings, the city's old stone walls reverberate with the haunting notes of the guitarra and the full, deep voices of fado singers.

Day 3 Porto, Portugal

Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Porto is a fascinating and vibrant city that is rapidly becoming one of Western Europe's most respected tourist destinations. The city boasts an extensive history, interesting tourist attractions, a buzzing nightlife, and outstanding tourist facilities. There is a lot to see in Porto like gardens or street art & cutting-edge architecture.

Day 4 Regua, Portugal

Peso da Regua, situated on the banks of the River Douro, played a fundamental role in the production and sale of Port wine. Most visitors stop in just long enough to visit the excellent Museu do Douro and get recommendations, maps and directions to nearby wineries. For those who linger, Regua makes a convenient base to visit the port-wine country, cruise the Rio Douro and take a scenic riverside train ride.

Day 5 Salamanca, Spain

Salamanca is a city in western Spain and one of the most important university cities. Salamanca attracts thousands of international students. Salamanca has a unique food culture, molded in large part by the ingredients available in the surrounding landscape, as well as by its numerous cultural influences. Its old town has the UNESCO World Heritage designation, and is home to a magnificent ensemble of monuments, with outstanding examples of different architectural styles: Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Plateresque. The grand main attractions of the Salamanca city centre are University of Salamanca, Plaza Mayor, Clerecia Church Towers, Casa de las Conchas, and Gardens of Huerto de Calixto y Melibea.

Day 6 Leverinho, Portugal

Leverinho, Portugal. Cruising Douro. Portugal river cruise.

Day 7 Porto, Portugal

Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Porto is a fascinating and vibrant city that is rapidly becoming one of Western Europe's most respected tourist destinations. The city boasts an extensive history, interesting tourist attractions, a buzzing nightlife, and outstanding tourist facilities. There is a lot to see in Porto like gardens or street art & cutting-edge architecture.