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12 Night Portuguese Passages and Spanish Shorelines Cruise Tour Cruise and Land Tour from Barcelona
Ship: Wind Surf
Cruise Line: Windstar Cruises
Sailed: Friday, Nov 1, 2024 from Barcelona, Spain
Ended: Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Friday, Nov 1, 2024
departure of the Wind Surf. If Windstar Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
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Following breakfast on the ship, disembark with luggage service, and be met by an English-speaking guide and a driver. Enjoy a sightseeing tour to Lisbon's major highlights - take a tram ride passing the Old Quarter and a walk through Alfama, and a visit to the Belem district and Jeronimos Monastery. Continue to Fatima in central Portugal for an included Portuguese lunch and then visit this important Europe pilgrimage center. Continue to Porto, the City of Granite and the second largest city of Portugal. Check in at the hotel with time for a brief rest before an included early tapas dinner in a local tavern/restaurant. Free time on your own before the return to overnight at a Pestana hotel. (Includes overnight at a Pestana hotel, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.)
Day 10 - Sunday - Nov 10, 2024
Porto (Oporto), Portugal
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Casal de Loivos Viewpoint, Portugal
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Quinta do Bonfim, Portugal, Portugal
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Regua, Portugal
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your sightseeing tour of Porto highlights - walk Aliados Avenue, see the Sao Bento Railway Station, and Porto Cathedral, ending at Ribeira Quarter, with free time on your own and/or lunch (not included). Drive towards Pinhao, the heart of the Douro wine region. Stop at the Casal de Loivos Viewpoint, considered one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the area. The Douro Valley, a wine region demarcated in the 18th century, encloses one of the most spectacular landscapes in Portugal. Board a traditional Douro River rabelo boat and visit the local Quinta do Bonfim (or similar), where you will learn about Port wine history and its production methods and have a memorable wine tasting accompanied by some appetizers. Drive to Regua, check in to Quinta da Pacheca wine hotel, where dinner is included with your overnight. (Includes overnight at the Quinta da Pacheca, breakfast, and dinner.)
Day 11 - Monday - Nov 11, 2024
Regua, Portugal
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Coimbra, Portugal
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Sintra, Portugal
Breakfast included at the hotel. Drive for about 2.5 hours to Coimbra, known as the student's city, located in central Portugal close to Mondego River. Visit the Coimbra Old University, UNESCO recognized as a heritage site since 2013. Enjoy some time at your own leisure before heading to Sintra located 18 miles (30 kilometers) from Lisbon in a protected forest area with narrow streets and stunning 19th-century Romantic architecture. Overnight at the NH Sintra Centro, with free time to enjoy the town known for its numerous historic palaces and castles. (Overnight at the NH Sintra Centro and breakfast are included.)
Day 12 - Tuesday - Nov 12, 2024
Sintra, Portugal
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel and spend the day discovering the splendid Sintra Pena Palace. The fabulous and impressive Pena Palace sits immersed in a stretch of woody terrain in the park of the same name. Associated with Portuguese discoveries, the palace was built on the foundations of an old convent erected to celebrate the sighting of Vasco da Gama's returning fleet. Continue to the town of Cascais and enjoy some leisure time at the historical center. Drive to Lisbon, pass by the town center, charming Liberty Avenue and Rossio Square, and pause on the way for tasting the famous custard cream cake before the arrival to your Altis Grand Hotel, a landmark 5-star hotel located in central Lisbon and serving as a stage for major media events. (Overnight at the NH Sintra Centro and breakfast are included.)
Day 13 - Wednesday - Nov 13, 2024
Lisbon, Portugal
Following breakfast at the hotel, a private transfer whisks you away to the Lisbon Airport for a final goodbye. (Includes breakfast and transfer to the airport.)
