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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 or visit the Maritime Museum. 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 in Porto, then enjoy free time. D A Y 4 R É G U A & P I N H Ã O , 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 5 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 River. 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 6 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 7 P I N H Ã O & R É G U A , 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 8 R É G U A & P O R T O , 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. D A Y 9 P O R T O , P O R T U G A L Experience the intriguing city of Porto on foot and see the sights during a leisurely walk. Later, perhaps take an optional excursion to Guimarães and its fascinating medieval quarter. Tonight enjoy a 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 to Braga, Portugal and Santiago de Compostela, Spain. I NC L U DE D I N YO U R F A R E • 8-day cruise with river view stateroom • 2 nights at The Corinthia Lisbon (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 on board • Visit 5 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 traditional music performance • All port charges • All onboard gratuities and tipping • Complimentary airport transfers with Viking Air • Free Wi-Fi • No credit card surcharges B E L E M TOW E R , L I S BO N , P O R T U G A L P O RT U G A L'S R I V E R O F G O L D 1 0 D A Y S L I S B O N – P O R T O 143 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent