PORTUGAL AND THE DOURO RIVER CRUISE

SEPTEMBER 8 - 18, 2027

11 Days ● 22 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 8 Dinners

HIGHLIGHTS: Round-trip Airfare from Buffalo/Niagara and Greater Rochester Airports • Airport Transfers • Visit Two Countries • Two-Night Hotel Stay and Touring in Lisbon, Portugal • 7 Night Cruise on the Emerald Radiance • First Class Service by an English Speaking Crew • Onboard Activity Manager • Shore Excursions • All Gratuities Included • Personal Listening Device for Onboard Excursions • Complimentary Regional Wines, Beer and Soft Drinks onboard lunches and dinners • Complimentary Bottled Water • Complimentary WiFi onboard • Onboard Evening Entertainment

PRICE PER PERSON:

**Pricing based on location of stateroom/suite on board Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. View layout of cruise here.**

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: Book before 12/31/25 and Save $300 per person & Receive Free Airfare

Travel Protection: $569 Per Person

This nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel your trip. The cancellation has to be for a covered reason (see Plan for details on coverage) and we have to be notified at least one day prior to departure. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness or the illness or death of an immediate family member, TPP will provide a refund for any unused services after the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emergency transportation, 24 hour hot line and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation is included ONLY if your air tickets are purchased through Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Please review the Plan for details on coverage. Should you choose not to purchase our TPP, the following per person cancellation charges will be assessed for all tours and optional excursion costs: 

• 121 days or more prior to departure: Deposit Amount 

• 120 days to day of departure: 100% of total tour 

• No refund on unused portions of the tour

TENTATIVE ITINERARY

Day 1: Wednesday, September 8, 2027 - Depart the USA: Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Lisbon, Portugal.

Day 2: Thursday, September 9, 2027 - Lisbon, Portugal: Upon arrival, you'll be met by a representative of Mayflower Cruises & Tours and transferred to your hotel. This evening, join your Mayflower staff and fellow travelers for an included dinner.

Day 3: Friday, September 10, 2027 - Lisbon: After breakfast, an included tour highlights the famous sites of the city. During a panoramic coach tour, see "Monument to the Discoveries," and Belem Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Jeronimos Monastery and discover the uniqye architecture and history. Enjoy a free afternoon to shop, dine, and experience this cosmopolitan city on your own. 

Day 4: Saturday, September 11, 2027 - Fatima - Coimbra - Porto: Depart Lisbon by coach and journey to the ship in Porto. Enroute, visit Fatima, home to the Sanctuary of Fatima, an important Catholic pilgrimage site. The city's fame originates from the apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary that appeared to three shepherd children in the nearby fields. Continue to Coimbra and its famous university before arriving in Porto to embark the MS Emerald Radiance, home for the next seven nights.

Day 5: Sunday, September 12, 2027 - Porto - Pinhao: Today is a day of sailing thorugh the twists and turns of the Douro Valley. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this area is sparsely populated by quaint villages, sun-drenched vineyards and small farms. Later today, arrive in the village of Pinhao, perfectly situated on a river bend surrounded by terraced hillsides that produce some of the world's best Port wine. Tonight, enjoy a welcome reception and dinner.

Day 6: Monday, September 13, 2025 - Pinhao - Vega de Terron: Begin the day with a visit to the beautiful 18th-century estate of Quinta do Tedo Vineyard with spectacular views of the Douro Valley. Learn about wine production, its importance to the culture and economy, and enjoy a tasting of the local vintage. This afternoon, the ship sails for Vega de Terron, gateway to Spain. 

Day 7: Tuesday, September 14, 2027 - Salamanca, Spain: Today's excursion takes you to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Salamanca, Spain. During the guided walking tour, see amazingly detailed and intricately carved buildings of the university and the House of SHells. Regal splendor abounds in the Plaza Mayor, the heartbeat of the city. You'll have free time for lunch and to explore independently before returning to the ship in Portugal. 

Day 8: Wednesday, September 15, 2027 - Pocinho - Regua, Portugal: An early afternoon arrival brings you to Pocino. Disembark for an included visit to the medieval town of Castelo Rodrigo. Uncover the secrets of its fortress and perhaps try some typical local products. Return to the ship for lunch and relax on deck as the ship sails through idyllic surroundings on the way to Regua. 

Day 9: Thursday, September 16, 2027 - Regua - Lamego: From Regua, journey by coach to the marvelous baroque village of Lamego, home to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies - one of the most important pilgrimmage sites in Portugal. Visit the Sanctuary perched atop the hill, with its iconic 686-step granite staircase, decorated with the traditional Portuguese blue and white 'azulejos' tiles. This afternoon, experience a rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca, one of the finest estates along the Douro River. Return to the ship in Regua after the excursion. This evening, enjoy local entertainment onboard.

Day 10: Friday, September 17, 2027 - Porto: Having traversed the Duoro River, the ship returns to Porto - a city with an eclectic mix of modern and ancient architecture. An included tour highlights the sights from its scenic beauty to the historic landmarks of the Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo. For those who wish to see the charms of Porto on foot, the Active walk through the town will bring you closer to the vibrant daily life of the locals. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure in Porto.

Day 11: Saturday, September 18, 2027 - Porto / USA: This morning, disembark the MS Emerald Radiance and bid a fond farewell to Portugal, filled with memories of this remarkable cruise along the 'River of Gold'.

Itinerary is subject to change.

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