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Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent P O RT U G A L' S R I V E R O F G O L D S E T S A I L F R O M $ 4 , 9 9 5 p p D A Y 1 L I S B O N , P O R T U G A L Arrive in Lisbon and check into your hotel. Enjoy some free time to relax and explore the city. D A Y 2 L I S B O N , P O R T U G A L A half-day tour of Lisbon, stopping at the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Tower of Belém. Later, enjoy a walking tour through the Alfama District. D A Y 3 P O R T O , P O R T U G A L A scenic drive to Porto, stopping for lunch in Coimbra along the way. Board your ship. D A Y 4 P O R T O , P O R T U G A L Take a city tour of Porto and visit a typical port wine–making facility. Later, take an optional excursion to Guimarães and its fascinating medieval quarter. D A Y 5 R É G U A , P O R T U G A L Enjoy an excursion to Vila Real, site of the extraordinary Mateus Palace, and visit one of the area's iconic port wine–making institutions. Rejoin your ship in Pinhão for dinner. D A Y 6 B A R C A D ' A L V A , P O R T U G A L Admire the panoramic views as you sail east along the Douro. Arrive in Barca d'Alva in the afternoon and enjoy a tour to Castelo Rodrigo, one of Portugal's 12 historic parishes. D A Y 7 S A L A M A N C A , S P A I N A full-day excursion to the ancient city of Salamanca, Spain — a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the shops and cafés of the Plaza Mayor, then visit the Gothic House of Shells, the 13th- century Salamanca University and the New Cathedral. D A Y 8 P I N H Ã O , P O R T U G A L Sail west along the Douro, then disembark for a scenic drive up to the village of Favaios. Stop at one of the last traditional bakeries in the Douro River Valley, visit the local museum, then have lunch at Quinta da Avessada winery. D A Y 9 R É G U A , P O R T U G A L Visit Lamego, a small town known for its baroque Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, dating back to the 14th century and still used by pilgrims today. Visit the shrine and descend the grand staircase. See the town's Gothic cathedral and the ruins of 12th- century Lamego Castle. Later, enjoy a festive farewell dinner. D A Y 10 P O R T O , P O R T U G A L After breakfast, head to the airport for your return flight. Alternatively, extend your time in the region with a two-night extension in Braga, Portugal and Santiago de Compostela, Spain. P O RT U G U E S E T I L E S E N J O Y, I T ' S A L L I NC L U DE D Your cruise fare covers all this: • 8-day cruise with river view stateroom • 2 nights at Lisbon's Hotel Tivoli Lisboa (or similar) • Guided excursion in each port of call • All onboard meals plus hotel breakfasts • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard • Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites • Culture Curriculum: Sample some local port wines; enjoy a folkloric music performance; learn about wine-making traditions and Portuguese history; attend a flamenco show • All port charges • All onboard gratuities and tipping • Complimentary airport transfers with Viking Air • In Explorer Suite category, enjoy the complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package plus private airport transfers • Free Wi-Fi • No credit card surcharges 131