Portuguese Holiday Getaway with Lisbon

Welcome to Porto, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your contemporary Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, Emerald Radiance. This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner on board.

Explore Porto, where modern and ancient architecture blend seamlessly. On your tour, see the fortified Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo with its ocean views. Included Excursion Guided tour of Porto EmeraldPLUS Cruise through Porto EmeraldPLUS Portuguese Folklore Music

Visit Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city. Tour the 15th-century Ducal Palace, featuring historic tapestries, furniture, ceramics, and weapons. Enjoy additional free time to discover the city on your own. Included Excursion Visit to Guimarães EmeraldPLUS Port Wine Cocktail Lesson on board DiscoverMORE Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (extra expense)

Travel by coach to Aveiro, renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture and canals. Enjoy a guided walking tour and cruise the waterways in a colorful moliceiro boat. Included Excursion Visit to Aveiro EmeraldPLUS Portuguese cooking demonstration on board DiscoverMORE Rural dinner in a Local Quinta (extra expense)

This morning, disembark your Star-Ship and travel south, following the coast of the Atlantic until you reach the enchanting town of Nazaré, known for its traditional fishing culture and fresh seafood. You will then continue onwards to Óbidos ,where you will be immersed by the medieval magic of this small town. After this you will arrive in Lisbon. Lisbon’s beauty has captivated people from around the world for centuries, and your included three-night stay in Lisbon is certain to leave you captivated too.

Today, a tour of Lisbon’s centre will offer the perfect introduction to the Portuguese capital, where limestone cobbled streets are peppered with terracotta-roofed houses, all swathed in delightful breezy sea views. Your tour will include a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jerónimos Monastery, an icon of Late Gothic Manueline architecture that can be found gracing Lisbon’s harbour. The shrine-like south entrance is a true delight, with gables, pinnacles and a statue of Henry the Navigator, one of the pioneers of Portugal’s Age of Discovery, a period of time that brought riches to the Portuguese Empire. Included Excursion A guided tour of Lisbon

The heart and soul of Lisbon is yours to discover independently today, as you stroll past gleaming white basilicas and traverse cobblestone streets. EmeraldPLUS Portuguese Christmas Dinner with Entertainment DiscoverMORE Excursion to Sintra (extra expense)

After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and prepare for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of the golden city and illustrious vineyards with you. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.