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.

DAY 1

After flying into the Lisbon airport, you will be met outside of customs and transferred to the Olissippo Lapa Palace Hotel, an urban oasis tucked away on a hilltop in one of Lisbon’s most exclusive neighborhoods. Check in is 3pm and while every effort will be made to have rooms available earlier, this cannot be guaranteed.

You will spend the remainder of the day settling in and enjoying the amenities of this luxurious resort, which was once the private residence of the Count of Valencas. Lapa Palace Hotel is conveniently located within easy reach of Lisbon’s attractions, if you wish to explore the city or shop on your own before retiring for the evening.

Your river-view room in the hotel’s garden wing on the 4th, 5th or 6th floor will have a balcony that presents views of Lisbon’s downtown, the Tagus River and the hotel pool and garden.

DAY 2

Enjoy breakfast before boarding a ‘tuk tuk’ (motorized rickshaw with three wheels) and embarking on a 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.

Note: each tuk tuk has a local driver and seats for two guests. This mode of transport enables guests to see some of the narrow streets in the city’s most typical neighborhoods.

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 spend the afternoon at your leisure or you may remain in the city center and return on your own.

The entertainment for the evening will be in the Bacalhau de Molho, a restaurant built on the foundation of a palace that was partially destroyed in an 18th-century earthquake. 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.

DAY 3

After departing from the hotel, 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 Quinta de Sant’ana. In the 17th century, King Carlos I gave this beautiful estate to one of his mistresses. While touring the family-run vineyard, you will watch the production process and learn about the traditional techniques used here. A wine tasting follows, during which you may sample a sublime Riesling, an elegant Tinto or a complex red blend with intense fruit flavors.

Following lunch at the winery, you will return to the hotel along a spectacularly scenic coastal route. The remainder of the day and dinner will be on your own to enjoy as you please.

DAY 4

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, you will return to Lisbon and embark the cruise ship.

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further 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.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrive at the Lisbon airport.

Transfer to the hotel and spend the remainder of the day at your leisure.

Check in is at 3:00pm

Overnight at the Olissippo Lapa Palace hotel or similar hotel.

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2

8:00am Buffet breakfast

9:30am Departure for Lisbon highlights – Tuk Tuk ride

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 the Castelo

12:00pm Continue to São Vicente, Alfama and a stop at the Sé cathedral

12:30pm Return to the hotel or time at leisure at the city centre

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 Mafra to visit the palace and convent

11:30am Wine tasting at Quinta d Sant’Ana Winery

1:30pm Lunch at Quinta Santa’Ana

3:45pm Proceed along the coast passing by Cascais and Estoril

5:30pm Return to the hotel

8:00pm Dinner on your own

Overnight at the Olissippo Lapa Palace hotel or similar hotel

DAY 4

7:30am Buffet breakfast

9:00am Departure to Sintra to visit Pena Palace

10:30am Coffee break at Pena Palace

11:30am Scenic drive along the coastline passing by Estoril

12:00pm Drive back to Lisbon

1:00pm Approximate arrival at the pier for embarkation

Expected Weather: In May and June, the weather is mild with temperatures around 24 Celsius (75 F); In summer, you can expect temperatures to be 30 Celsius (86 F) during the day. In October, temperatures can drop down to approximately 20 Celsius (68 F). In November, temperatures 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

•Lunch on day 3 at Quinta de Sant’Ana or similar winery in Mafra including ½ bottle of white or red wine per person, mineral water, soft drinks, tea or coffee

•Wine tasting on day 3

•Pena Palace entrance fee

•Coffee break at Pena Palace

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival 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, a 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.

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. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released. Arrangements for accommodation and transfers will be at the expense of guests.

Delve deeply into the production of northern Portuguese wines – including fortified port, which is named for the town of Oporto – all while visiting bucolic estates in the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As a counterpoint, you will explore Oporto’s historic city center, a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site acclaimed for its urban fabric, and drop by the University of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage site overlooking the town of Coimbra. Generous wine tastings and a cable car ride over the Douro River enhance this wonderful adventure.

NOTE: This program begins in Oporto, Portugal; therefore, arriving flights must be booked into the Francisco Sá de Carneiro Airport in Oporto. The program ends in Lisbon, where guests will embark the ship.

This program is limited to a maximum of 10 guests

DAY 1

After flying into Francisco Sá de Carneiro Airport in Oporto, you will proceed through Customs and claim your luggage. You will then be met and transferred to your hotel.

Check-in is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available earlier, this cannot be guaranteed. If you are arriving early, you may wish to book an extra night to guarantee immediate check-in.

The remainder of the day will be at your leisure and lunch and dinner will be on your own.

Note: Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space will be released.

DAY 2

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will head into Oporto's city center for an insightful tour of its landmarks. The Ribeira district, which is Oporto's historic heart, is recognized as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site. This neighborhood is distinguished by historical landmarks such as the Palácio da Bolsa and the Gothic-style São Francisco Church, as well as its tiny, twisting streets and colorful homes.

The ancient rabelo boats on the Douro River and the city's famous Dom Luís I Bridge add even more appeal to this charming city. In addition, Oporto is well known for producing port wine, which has long played a significant role in the city’s economics and culture.

While exploring the historic district, you will see architectural icons such as the Stock Exchange Palace, Bolhão Market, Lello Bookstore, São Bento Railway Station and the towering bell tower that looms over Clerigos Church. There will be multiple photo opportunities.

Following this enlightening city tour, you will dine in a restaurant renowned for its regional and traditional cuisine.

You will then take a cable car over the Douro River and enjoy incredible views of this river that flows through the city. You will likely see rabelo boats on the water. These classic wooden boats were originally used to move barrels of port wine from the Douro region to Vila Nova de Gaia.

After admiring a broad panorama of Oporto from atop Serra do Pilar, you will travel to higher Gaia town and enjoy a private tour of a wine cellar to discover the process of making port wine. A taste of a super-premium port wine will add even more context to this intriguing process.

You can now either head back to the hotel or choose to continue exploring the city independently.

Dinner will be on your own this evening, which you will spend at The Lodge Porto Hotel.

Note: Most streets in downtown Oporto are pedestrian-only. Streets may be under construction and closed or affected by changes in traffic patterns.

DAY 3

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will depart for the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site for its outstanding natural beauty and long tradition of viticulture. Renowned for its port wine produced from terraced vineyards, Douro Valley is among the world’s oldest wine regions.

For a closer look at the wine-making process, you will visit Quinta da Aveleda, a family-owned vineyard and winery established more than 150 years ago in the heart of the Vinho Verde wine region. As you will discover, the botanical garden at Quinta da Aveleda are magnificent, too. The plants include century-old American sequoias and Japanese cedars and more than 100 varieties of camellias, which are dazzling when in bloom.

A lunch of traditional Portuguese cuisine paired with Vinho Verde follows. Every wine match will be thoughtfully selected to bring out the distinct characteristics in every dish. The wines may include a varietal created from Loureiro grapes that has citrus and passionfruit notes, a blend named for the winery's founder – Manoel Pedro Guedes – and a varietal made from Alvarinho grapes from two distinct terroirs. Nearly all of Quinta da Aveleda's wines are white.

After lunch, you will travel on through the Douro region to the Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo estate. Following check-in at its manor house boutique hotel, you will tour the winery and sample two wines from traditional terroirs. You may also browse the wine exhibits in the estate’s Fernando Ramos Amorim Museum. The experience will culminate with a tasting in the on-site Patamar wine shop and bar, which offers breathtaking vistas of the vineyard and the Douro River.

A dinner paired with more Douro wines follows at Terraçu’s Restaurant, the primary dining establishment within Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo. Afterwards, you will retire for the evening.

DAY 4

Following breakfast and check out, you will depart for Lisbon with a brief stop in Coimbra. There, you may take in a quick panoramic picture of the magnificent 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.

You might try the famed Pastel de Tentugal, an egg-custard-filled pastry that Carmelite nuns have been making in Coimbra since the 16th century.

You will then proceed to the dock in Lisbon and board the cruise ship.

Land Program Details Step by Step

• The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

• Itineraries with up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further 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.

• Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

• All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

• If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until Day 2 of the program.

• If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

• If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrive at Francisco Sá de Carneiro Airport in Oporto. You will be met outside Customs and

transferred to your hotel to spend the afternoon and the evening at your leisure.

Check in at The Lodge Porto Hotel or a similar hotel starts at 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed.

Meet and Greet and transfers

• Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

• Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

• Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

• If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2

8:00am Breakfast at the hotel and check out

9:30am Depart for Oporto’s city center

10:30am Tour the city center, explore the landmarks including the Stock Exchange Palace, Bolhão Market, Lello Bookshop, Santa Catarina Street, Clerigos Tower, São Bento Railway Station and São Francisco Church.

12:00pm Proceed to a restaurant for lunch

1:30pm Depart for Gaia to ride the cable car

3:00pm Port wine cellar visit and tasting

4:00pm Return to the hotel or remain in town to explore independently

8:00pm Dinner on your own

Overnight at The Lodge Porto Hotel or a similar hotel

DAY 3

8:00am Breakfast at the hotel and check out

9:00am Depart for a scenic tour of the Douro Valley

12:00pm Tour the Quinta da Aveleda botanical garden

1:30pm Lunch paired with wine at Quinta da Aveleda

2:00pm Drive to Quinta Nova Hotel and check in

5:00pm Visit DOC Douro Wines for a wine tasting

8:00pm Dinner a Quinta Nova Hotel paired with wine

Overnight at Quinta Nova Hotel or a similar hotel

DAY 4

8:00am Breakfast at the hotel and check out

8:30am Depart for Coimbra

10:30am Snack and comfort stop in Coimbra

11:00am Short tour of Coimbra

11:45am Drive to Lisbon

2:15pm Approximate arrival time at the pier for embarkation

Expected Weather

In April temperatures can drop down to approximately 6° Celsius (43° F). In May temperatures can drop down to approximately 9° Celsius (48° F). In October, temperatures can drop down to approximately 20° Celsius (68° F). In November, temperatures will be approximately 15° Celsius (59° F) with expected rain showers.

What to Bring

Comfortable shoes and a jacket or sweater for cooler temperatures. Dressing in layers is recommended. Casual smart dress for dinners. An umbrella in case of rain.

Local Currency

The Euro

Electricity

220 volts. Bring a travel adaptor for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A valid passport is required.

Hotels

The Lodge Porto Hotel

Rua de Serpa Pinto, 60, 4400-037 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Phone: +351 22 015 7540

Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo

5085-222 Covas do Douro – Portugal

Phone: +351 254 730 430 or +351 254 730 420

*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:

• Transfer from the airport to the hotel

• 2 nights at The Lodge Porto Hotel or similar – Deluxe room

• 1 night at Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo or similar

• Day 2 lunch and super-premium port wine tasting

• Day 3 lunch and dinner with paired wines and wine tasting of Douro DOC

• Day 4 tasting of Pastel de Tentugal pastry

• Tours per itinerary

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

• Personal expenses

• Gratuities for drivers and tour guides

• Any meals 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, gravel and 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 should 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.

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 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space will be released.