Sail Portugal’s Douro River with guided explorations, begin in Lisbon, and unwind on Madeira—blending vineyard visits, historic towns, and cultural delights with a taste of Spain.
  • Explore Lisbon’s Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries
  • Visit Sintra’s National Palace and viewpoints at Cabo da Roca
  • Explore Coimbra’s historic center and its ancient university
  • Discover UNESCO-listed Porto and sample wines in Port cellars
  • Walk Lamego to its cathedral, tasting bola de Lamego pastry
  • Kayak the Douro River through Portugal’s Douro Valley
  • Explore Salamanca’s Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Plateresque architecture
  • Explore northern Madeira’s viewpoints and varied island landscapes
Stay in Lisbon at Tivoli Avenida Liberdade and Tivoli Oriente, and in Funchal at Melia Madeira Mare. During the Douro journey, spend nights aboard an Avalon Suite Ship, with overnight dockings in ports such as Porto, Porto Antigo, Pinhão, Barca d’Alva, Ferradosa, and Leverinho.