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Enjoy the Douro's beauty and history. Overnight in Lisbon, Portugal's lively capital, where winding streets lead to historic cathedrals and grand plazas. Sail roundtrip from Porto and sail the Douro River Valley, the world's oldest demarcated wine region and a UNESCO Site, where rural quintas line the hillsides. In Spain, visit Salamanca, home to one of Iberia's oldest universities, before returning to Porto to enjoy its namesake wine, flavourful food and evenings of soulful fadó music. DAYS 1 0 8 GUIDED TOUR S 2 COUNTR IES 6 PORTS PORTUGAL'S RIVER OF GOLD S E T S A I L M a r c h - N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 6 M a r c h - N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 7 M a r c h - N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 8 P O R TO, P O R T U G A L DAY PORT 1-2 L I S B O N , P O R T U G A L ( O V E R N I G H T ) Arrive and check in to your hotel. Enjoy some free time to relax and explore the city. See the UNESCO-listed Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, and visit the Bairro Alto district. 3 P O R T O , P O R T U G A L ( O V E R N I G H T ) Take a scenic drive to Porto, stopping for lunch in Coimbra along the way. Board your ship in Porto, then enjoy free time. 4 R É G U A & P I N H Ã O , P O R T U G A L ( O V E R N I G H T ) Call into 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. 5 S C E N I C S A I L I N G : D O U R O R I V E R & B A R C A D 'A L V A , P O R T U G A L ( O V E R N I G H T ) 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. B E L E M TOW E R , L I S BO N , P O R T U G A L Lisbon to Porto 6 S A L A M A N C A , S P A I N Enjoy a full-day included excursion to the ancient city of Salamanca—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. 7 P I N H Ã O & R É G U A , P O R T U G A L Explore the Alto Douro and discover the unique taste of Portugal's olive oil. Visit quintas and learn about the local wine-making process. 8 R É G U A & P O R T O , P O R T U G A L ( O V E R N I G H T ) Visit the sacred pilgrimage town of Lamego. 9-10 P O R T O , P O R T U G A L After breakfast, head to the airport for your return flight. Alternatively, continue your journey with one of our extensions. 144 | For pricing, availability and more details visit viking.com

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