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The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Shoe Shine Service
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Shoe Shine Service
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Shoe Shine Service
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Shoe Shine Service
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Shoe Shine Service
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Shoe Shine Service
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Shoe Shine Service
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Shoe Shine Service
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Shoe Shine Service
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Shoe Shine Service
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
Daily Canapés
Guerlain Bath Amenities & Men's Unscented Shaving Kit
Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Garment Pressing on First Night
Personalized Stationery upon request
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
Daily Canapés
Guerlain Bath Amenities & Men's Unscented Shaving Kit
Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Garment Pressing on First Night
Personalized Stationery upon request
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
Daily Canapés
Guerlain Bath Amenities & Men's Unscented Shaving Kit
Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Garment Pressing on First Night
Personalized Stationery upon request
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
Daily Canapés
Guerlain Bath Amenities & Men's Unscented Shaving Kit
Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Garment Pressing on First Night
Personalized Stationery upon request
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
Daily Canapés
Guerlain Bath Amenities & Men's Unscented Shaving Kit
Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Garment Pressing on First Night
Personalized Stationery upon request
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
Daily Canapés
Guerlain Bath Amenities & Men's Unscented Shaving Kit
Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Garment Pressing on First Night
Personalized Stationery upon request
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
Daily Canapés
Guerlain Bath Amenities & Men's Unscented Shaving Kit
Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Garment Pressing on First Night
Personalized Stationery upon request
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
Daily Canapés
Guerlain Bath Amenities & Men's Unscented Shaving Kit
Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Garment Pressing on First Night
Personalized Stationery upon request
1 Spacious Bedroom with a European King-Size Elite Slumber® Bed (*Bed cannot be converted into two beds.)
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
Additional Grandeur Suite Amenities:
Daily Canapés
Guerlain Bath Amenities & Men's Unscented Shaving Kit
Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Garment Pressing on First Night
Personalized Stationery upon request
1 Spacious Bedroom with a European King-Size Elite Slumber® Bed (*Bed cannot be converted into two beds.)
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
Additional Grandeur Suite Amenities:
Daily Canapés
Guerlain Bath Amenities & Men's Unscented Shaving Kit
Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Garment Pressing on First Night
Personalized Stationery upon request
Experience the joy of sailing the world with an exquisitely designed space like this suite to call home throughout your voyage. Indulge in a sumptuous living room, two full baths, lavish bath products and a private balcony.
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
1 Spacious Bedroom with a European King-Size Elite Slumber® Bed (*Bed cannot be converted into two beds.)
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
Complimentary 25-Minute Personal Fitness Session at the Serene Spa & Wellness™ Fitness Center
Daily Canapés
Tea Forté Set-Up
Guerlain Box with Fragrance & Spongellé Buffer
Guerlain Bath Amenities & Men's Unscented Shaving Kit
Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Garment Pressing on First Night
Personalized Stationery upon request
Experience the joy of sailing the world with an exquisitely designed space like this suite to call home throughout your voyage. Indulge in a sumptuous living room, two full baths, lavish bath products and a private balcony.
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
1 Spacious Bedroom with a European King-Size Elite Slumber® Bed (*Bed cannot be converted into two beds.)
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
Complimentary 25-Minute Personal Fitness Session at the Serene Spa & Wellness™ Fitness Center
Daily Canapés
Tea Forté Set-Up
Guerlain Box with Fragrance & Spongellé Buffer
Guerlain Bath Amenities & Men's Unscented Shaving Kit
Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Garment Pressing on First Night
Personalized Stationery upon request
Experience the joy of sailing the world with an exquisitely designed space like this suite to call home throughout your voyage. Indulge in a sumptuous living room, two full baths, lavish bath products and a private balcony.
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
1 Spacious Bedroom with a European King-Size Elite Slumber® Bed (*Bed cannot be converted into two beds.)
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
Complimentary 25-Minute Personal Fitness Session at the Serene Spa & Wellness™ Fitness Center
Daily Canapés
Tea Forté Set-Up
Guerlain Box with Fragrance & Spongellé Buffer
Guerlain Bath Amenities & Men's Unscented Shaving Kit
Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Garment Pressing on First Night
Personalized Stationery upon request
Experience the joy of sailing the world with an exquisitely designed space like this suite to call home throughout your voyage. Indulge in a sumptuous living room, two full baths, lavish bath products and a private balcony.
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
1 Spacious Bedroom with a European King-Size Elite Slumber® Bed (*Bed cannot be converted into two beds.)
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
Complimentary 25-Minute Personal Fitness Session at the Serene Spa & Wellness™ Fitness Center
Daily Canapés
Tea Forté Set-Up
Guerlain Box with Fragrance & Spongellé Buffer
Guerlain Bath Amenities & Men's Unscented Shaving Kit
Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Garment Pressing on First Night
Personalized Stationery upon request
2 Spacious Bedroom with a European King-Size Elite Slumber® Bed (*Bed in primary bedroom cannot be converted into two beds.)
Includes Up To 6 Guests
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
Unlimited WiFi and Streaming Package for up to Four Devices
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
Complimentary 25-Minute Personal Fitness Session at the Serene Spa & Wellness™ Fitness Center
Daily Canapés
Tea Forté Set-Up
Guerlain Box with Fragrance & Spongellé Buffer
Guerlain Bath Amenities & Men's Unscented Shaving Kit
Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Garment Pressing on First Night
Personalized Stationery upon request
2 Spacious Bedroom with a European King-Size Elite Slumber® Bed (*Bed in primary bedroom cannot be converted into two beds.)
Includes Up To 6 Guests
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
Unlimited WiFi and Streaming Package for up to Four Devices
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
Complimentary 25-Minute Personal Fitness Session at the Serene Spa & Wellness™ Fitness Center
Daily Canapés
Tea Forté Set-Up
Guerlain Box with Fragrance & Spongellé Buffer
Guerlain Bath Amenities & Men's Unscented Shaving Kit
Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Garment Pressing on First Night
Personalized Stationery upon request
2 Spacious Bedrooms with King-Size Ḧastens Vividus Bed in Primary Bedroom (*Bed in primary bedroom cannot be converted into two beds.)
Glass-Enclosed, Ocean-View Shower & Spa
Private, Separately Located Dining Room for Up to 12 Guests
Includes Up To 6 Guests
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
Unlimited WiFi and Streaming Package for up to Four Devices
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
Additional Regent Suites Amenities:
Daily Serene Spa & Wellness™ Services with Priority Reservations
Welcome Bottle of Dom Pérignon Champagne
Complimentary 25-Minute Personal Fitness Session at the Serene Spa & Wellness™ Fitness Center
Daily Canapés
Tea Forté Set-Up
Choice of Luxurious Designer Bath Amenities
Guerlain Box with Fragrance & Spongellé Buffer
Guerlain Bath Amenities & Men's Unscented Shaving Kit
Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Garment Pressing on First Night
Personalized Stationery upon request
2 Spacious Bedrooms with King-Size Ḧastens Vividus Bed in Primary Bedroom (*Bed in primary bedroom cannot be converted into two beds.)
Glass-Enclosed, Ocean-View Shower & Spa
Private, Separately Located Dining Room for Up to 12 Guests
Includes Up To 6 Guests
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
Unlimited WiFi and Streaming Package for up to Four Devices
L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Bath Amenities
Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker & Cashmere Blankets
Shoe Shine Service
Additional Regent Suites Amenities:
Daily Serene Spa & Wellness™ Services with Priority Reservations
Welcome Bottle of Dom Pérignon Champagne
Complimentary 25-Minute Personal Fitness Session at the Serene Spa & Wellness™ Fitness Center
Daily Canapés
Tea Forté Set-Up
Choice of Luxurious Designer Bath Amenities
Guerlain Box with Fragrance & Spongellé Buffer
Guerlain Bath Amenities & Men's Unscented Shaving Kit
Bose® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Garment Pressing on First Night
Personalized Stationery upon request
Take advantage of our best deals and start planning your unforgettable journey to the world's most inspiring destinations.
Become immersed in the joys of Lisbon by visiting the capital city’s most well-known attractions and neighborhoods, watching a traditional Fado performance and exploring palaces in the nearby foothills.
Note: This program does include some walking at times over uneven ground or steps. It is not recommended for guests who require sole use of a wheelchair, walker or motorized scooter.
DAY 1
Following disembarkation from the ship in Lisbon you will pass through some of Portugal’s most inspiring countryside on the way to Mafra. Here, at the revered Palace of Mafra, which was constructed of local limestone and marble in the 18th Century, you will behold priceless art and period furnishings that were characteristic of the royal lifestyle. At one time, the palace also served as a Franciscan monastery.
After visiting the extraordinary palace, you will continue even deeper into the countryside to the winery “Adega Mãe”: a temple built to honour wine. During the visit, you will know the production process of both white and red wines and be able to take a peek into the greatness of the storage and fermentation vats, the lab and go through the Time Room, where wines rest, and aromas mix with the scent of the French oak barrels. At the end of the tour enjoy a tasting on the cellar’s noble room, with wide windows that provide an unforgettable view of the mountains of Socorro and Archeira.
Following lunch at the winery, you will travel to your hotel along a spectacularly scenic coastal route. Following check-in, the remainder of the day and dinner will be on your own to enjoy as you please.
Your river and garden view room in the hotel’s garden wing will have a balcony that presents views of Lisbon’s downtown, the Tagus River and the hotel pool and garden.
DAY 2
After departing from the hotel, meet your guide and begin the scenic drive towards the Belem Quarter, where you can admire the Monument of Discoveries, the Tower of Belém and Jeronimos Monastery. Continuing on to downtown Lisbon, you will pass lovely Liberdade Avenue, the elegant shopping area of Chiado and the heart of the commercial area, Praça do Comércio and Alfama. Stop to taste the traditional pastry - pastéis de nata.
Alfama takes its name from the Arabic Al-hamma, meaning fountains or baths. It contains many important historical attractions and traditional Fado restaurants along its narrow and winding streets. The medieval Castle of São Jorge overlooks the Alfama and offers one of the best views of the city.
One of the highlights of this comprehensive city tour is visiting the Lisbon Cathedral, also known as the Sé. Although it looks like a medieval fortress, the interior is glorious and includes the font where St. Anthony of Padua was supposedly baptized in the 12th Century.
By midday, you will return to the hotel to relax and grab some lunch (on own).
Enjoy the amenities of your luxurious resort, which was once the private residence of the Count of Valencas. Lapa Palace Hotel is conveniently located within an easy drive to many of Lisbon’s attractions.
The entertainment for the evening will be at a typical Fado restaurant. Here, you will enjoy a traditional Portuguese dinner and watch a Fado show. Fado is Portuguese folk music that is melancholy by nature and usually played on guitars and mandolins. The lyrics tend to be poetic and involve themes such as love and sadness.
Following this authentic cultural experience, you will return to the hotel for the evening.
DAY 3
After departing from the hotel, you will drive to Sintra, a beautiful town nestled in the forested foothills of the Sintra mountains. Your experience here begins with free time to wander about the atmospheric streets, enjoy the sweeping views and thoroughly relax.
Not far away, you will find Pena Palace, a landmark that was built in the 19th century to be a royal summer home. Inside and out, it looks like an eccentric mix of different castle styles and features. Now hailed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Portugal’s Seven Wonders, the flamboyant palace exemplifies 19th-century Romantic architecture, inside and out.
Following your tour of Pena Palace, return to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. Lunch and dinner are on your own.
DAY 4
Following breakfast and check-out you will be transferred to the Lisbon International Airport for your flight home. Transfers will be set up based on the flight details provided. Check out time at the hotel is 12:00pm. For guests with late flights, luggage storage will be available at the hotel until your transfer.
Land Program Details Step by Step:
•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.
•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.
•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DAY 1
8:30am Disembark the ship in Lisbon
9:30am Departure for Mafra to visit the palace and convent
11:30am Wine tasting at Adega Mãe or similar venue
1:30pm Lunch at Adega Mãe or similar venue
3:45pm Proceed along the coast passing by Cascais and Estoril
5:30pm Check in at your hotel
8:00pm Dinner on your own
Overnight at the Olissippo Lapa Palace hotel or similar hotel
DAY 2
7:30am Buffet breakfast
9:00am Departure for Lisbon highlights by coach
10:00am Visit Belem quarter and sample a traditional pastry (pastéis de nata)
10:45am Stop at Principe Real, Bairro Alto, Chiado, Avenida da Liberdade, Rossio, Baixa and Mouraria, Graça passing by Castelo
12:00pm Continue to São Vicente, Alfama and a stop at the Sé cathedral
12:30pm Return to your hotel - time at leisure and lunch on own
8:00pm Depart for dinner and Fado show at restaurant
11:00pm Return to hotel
Overnight at the Olissippo Lapa Palace hotel or similar hotel
DAY 3
7:30am Buffet breakfast
9:00am Departure for Sintra
10:30am Free time in Sintra
11:00am Visit Pena Palace (National Palace)
11:30am Coffee break at Café Paris
12:30pm Scenic drive along the coastline passing by Estoril
1:00pm Drive back to Lisbon and return to your hotel
Afternoon and evening at leisure. Lunch and dinner on own
Overnight at the Olissippo Lapa Palace hotel or similar hotel
DAY 4
From 7:00am Buffet breakfast at the hotel
12:00pm Hotel check out time, luggage storage available for guests with later flights
TBA Transfer to the Lisbon International Airport based on your flight details
Extra Nights:
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.
Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.
Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.
Expected Weather: In May and June the weather is mild with temperatures around 24° Celsius (75° F). In the summer months you can expect it to typically be 30° Celsius (86° F) during the day. In October, the temperatures can drop down to approximately 20° Celsius (68° F) and finally in November the temperature will be approximately 15° Celsius (59° F) with expected rain showers.
What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and a jacket or sweater for cooler temperatures. Casual smart dress for dinners. An umbrella in case of rain.
Local Currency: The Euro
Electricity: 220 volts. We recommend bringing a travel adaptor for electric devices.
Documents and Visa Requirements: A valid passport is required.
Hotel
Olissippo Lapa Palace Hotel
Rua do Pau da Bandeira, nº 4. ZIP Code: 1249-021
Lisbon, Portugal
*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified in advance. If you are not notified of changes before departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, 24 hours a day. You may also enjoy the indoor and outdoor swimming pool, sauna, gym and steam bath free of charge.
Program Includes for guests:
• 3 nights at the Olissippo Lapa Palace Hotel or similar – River and garden view room
•Buffet breakfast at hotel’s main restaurant
•Pastel de Belem with one soft drink
•Dinner on day 2 at typical Fado restaurant including ½ bottle of white or red wine per person, mineral water, soft drinks, tea or coffee
•Brunch on day 1 at Adega Mãe or similar winery in Mafra – beverages included
•Wine tasting on day 1
•Pena Palace “fast track” entrance fee
•Coffee break in Sintra
•Whispers headsets for groups of 10 or more guests
•Private airport transfer
Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.
Program Excludes for guests:
•Personal expenses
•Gratuities to drivers and guides
•Meals or beverages not mentioned above
•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.
Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
Price: $2,499 per guest based on double occupancy.
Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.
Oporto is an awarded city of Port Wine, and Douro River- considered one of the most attractive European destinations would enchant you with its open-air museums, narrow streets and sites classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. A highlight will be spending 2 nights in a giant wine barrel overlooking a beautiful vineyard.
NOTE: This program begins in Lisbon and ends in Oporto, Portugal; therefore, departing flights must be booked into the Francisco Sá de Carneiro Airport in Oporto.
This program is limited to a maximum of 10 guests and is not recommended for guests who require use of a wheelchair.
DAY 1
Disembark the ship in Lisbon and meet your guide.
Begin the drive to Oporto but first enjoy a brief city tour of the city of Lisbon and then proceed up the coast approximately 2 hours to Coimbra where you will view from the outside the Santa Clara Monastery and the University of Coimbra, which consists of several colleges that together UNESCO declared a World Heritage site for the centuries of interdependence between the city of Coimbra and the university.
For a literal taste of Coimbra, you will sample its signature egg-custard filled pastry: Pastel de Tentugal.
Continue inland and into the Douro Valley wine region, a beautifully terraced landscape that produces some of Portugal’s finest port wine. Upon arriving at the Quinta da Pacheco winery hotel, you will check into one of the most unusual suites that you could ever imagine.
Your accommodation will be one of 10 giant wooden wine barrels overlooking the vineyards. Each wooden barrel is named after a wine grape and features a skylight and an oversized round glass door that opens onto a private terrace and bathes the interior with natural light. Considering their setting in a wine estate, the barrels couldn’t be more a fitting or entertaining place to stay.
This evening, dinner is included at Quinta da Pacheca, one of the valley’s oldest and most esteemed wineries.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The wine barrel rooms are glamping-type units and include a sink, toilet, shower, one rounded double bed (bed cannot be split), small desk and are 98 feet in size. They are outfitted with air-conditioning and wi-fi and there is even a skylight so you can gaze at the stars that look over the beautiful vineyard. Guests will be taken to their rooms by golf cart. There is a spa, pool, restaurant and gift shop on site. We encourage you to review them on-line prior to booking to ensure this is the right program for you – search Quinta da Pacheco wine barrel rooms for photos and videos. For the adventurous wine lovers who don’t mind unique settings without all the luxuries of a 5-star hotel, this is a fun program for you! The whole experience is quite authentic.
DAY 2
After breakfast at the hotel, you will travel deeper into the Douro Valley, an area that has been producing wine for at least 2,000 years. Fortified port wine has been a staple since the 18th century, which together with the long tradition of viticulture prompted UNESCO to declare the valley a World Heritage site.
Upon arriving at Quinta da Aveleda, you will begin with an overall tour of the winery that was founded more than 150 years ago. The fifth generation of the Guedes family now runs Quinta da Aveleda and its many vineyards throughout the Douro Valley.
A sumptuous lunch of traditional Portuguese cuisine follows. The dishes will be thoughtfully paired with wines produced with grapes from various vineyards. They may include a varietal made with Alvarinho grapes from two different terroirs, a varietal from Loureiro grapes that boasts aromas of passionfruit and citrus fruits, and a blend from the two grapes that is named for the winery’s founder Manoel Pedro Guedes. Quinta da Aveleda almost entirely produces white wines.
After lunch, you will meander through the botanical gardens that surround the lake and tea house. Some of the specimens, such as the Japanese cedars and American sequoias, were planted more than a century ago. If they are in bloom, the more than 100 species of camellias will add glorious splashes of color to the lush greenery.
In the late afternoon, you will return to the Quinta da Pacheca hotel for the evening.
Dinner is included at the hotel.
DAY 3
Following breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will travel toward Oporto’s city center for an enlightening tour of its landmarks. For the ultimate view of the Douro River that runs through the city, you will ride a cable car above its banks. You will likely see plenty of Rabelo boats, traditional vessels that were once used to transport port wine barrels from the Douro region to the city of Vila Nova de Gaia.
Later, after driving to the Serra do Pilar lookout, you will enjoy a sweeping view of Oporto. Upon reaching upper Gaia town, you will stop at a wine cellar to learn about the production of port wine step by step. It is a fascinating process made even more relevant with a sampling of several port wines.
Lunch follows at the RC Restaurant. Founded in 1894, it is considered the most emblematic restaurant in the city. The setting couldn’t be more exquisite and the cuisine is both traditional and innovative. RC restaurant is located within Oporto’s historic old quarter, an area that UNESCO has deemed worthy of a World Heritage site designation for being an outstanding urban landscape with a 2,000-year-old history.
After dining, you will continue touring the old quarter, where you will see one landmark after another, including the Stock Exchange Palace, Bolhão Market and Lello Bookshop, the São Bento Railway Station and the soaring bell tower that rises above the Clerigos Church. The Church of São Francisco is considered the finest example of Gothic architecture in Oporto.
Later, check in to your Oporto hotel where the remainder of the day is at your leisure and dinner is on your own.
DAY 4
Following breakfast and check out, you will be transferred to the Francisco Sá de Carneiro Airport according to the flight details provided. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel. Check out time is at 12:00pm.
Land Program Details Step by Step:
•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.
•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.
•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DAY 1
8:00am Disembark the ship in Lisbon, meet your guide
10:00am Arrive in Coimbra for a snack and restrooms
11:00am Depart Coimbra and continue to the Douro Valley
1:00pm Arrive at Quinta da Pacheca, where you will stay overnight in a wine barrel room
Afternoon at leisure
Lunch on own
TBA Dinner is included at the hotel
Overnight at Quinta da Pacheca
DAY 2
8:00am Breakfast at the hotel
9:00am Depart for a scenic tour of the Douro Valley
12:00pm Tour the Quinta da Aveleda winery
1:30pm Lunch and wine Tasting at Quinta da Aveleda
3:00pm Browse the botanical gardens at Quinta da Aveleda
5:00pm Return to the hotel
8:00pm Dinner included at the hotel
Overnight at Quinta da Pacheca
DAY 3
8:00am Breakfast at the hotel and check out
9:30am Proceed to Oporto
10:30am Tour the city center, partially by cable car
11:00am Visit a port cellar for a wine tasting
12:00pm Proceed to RC Restaurant for lunch
1:30pm Continue touring Oporto and see landmarks such as the Stock Exchange Palace, Bolhão Market and Lello Bookshop, Santa Catarina Street, Clerigos Tower, São Bento Railway Station and S. Francisco Church.
3:00pm Transfer to your hotel to check in
3:30pm Afternoon at leisure
Dinner on own
Overnight at The Lodge Hotel
DAY 4
AM Breakfast at the hotel
12:00pm Check out time at the hotel
TBA Transfer to the Francisco Sá de Carneiro Airport in Oporto based on the flight details provided. Guests with late flights can store luggage at the hotel until their transfer. Day rooms can only be booked on site directly with the hotel.
Extra Nights:
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.
Transfers:
•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.
•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.
•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.
Expected Weather
In Oporto, the climate is temperate oceanic, with mild, rainy winters and pleasantly warm, sunny summers. In the months of October through May expect rainfall.
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes and a jacket or sweater for cooler temperatures. Casual smart dress for dinners. An umbrella in case of rain, bathing suit, camera, hat, sunscreen.
Local Currency
The Euro
Electricity
220 volts. Bring a travel adapter for electric devices.
Documents and Visa Requirements
A valid passport is required.
Hotels
Quinta da Pacheca
Rua do Relógio do Sol 261 Cambres, 5100-424 Lamego Douro Valley - Portugal
Phone: +351 254 331 229
The Lodge Hotel
Rua de Serpa Pinto, 60, 4400-037 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Phone: +351 22 015 7540
*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
Program Includes for guests:
•2 nights at Quinta da Pacheca hotel – Wine Barrel stay
•1 night at The Lodge Hotel or similar – Deluxe room
•Transfers
•Tours and entrances per itinerary
•Wine tastings Day 2 and 3
•Lunches Day 2 and 3 - 2-course menu – main course + dessert, + 1 glass of wine per person soft drink, mineral water, tea/coffee
•Dinner Day 1 and 2 - 3-course menu – starter + main course + dessert + ½ bottle of wine per person, soft drink, mineral water, tea/coffee
•Whisper audio system for the duration of the tour
•English-speaking guide throughout
•Complimentary bottled water on the coach
•Hotel porterage
Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.
Program Excludes for guests:
•Personal expenses
•Gratuities for drivers and tour guides
•Any meals or beverages not mentioned in the program
•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.
Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
Price: $4,199 per guest based on double occupancy.
Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.
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