b'SINTRANEWTOUR11 DAYSFROM Lisbon & Exclusive$4,995 Golden Douro2026 Departures in:Uncover the sights of Portugals capital before setting sail aboard MAY, JUN, OCT a luxurious new ship on a seven-night cruise through the Douro Valley, one of Europes oldest wine regions.RIVER CRUISEYOUR ITINERARY UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES Days 1-2: Touring Lisbon Day 7: The golden city of SalamancaDiscover the fascinating history Your vacation begins as you land inThis World Heritage city is home to of Lisbon on a guided tour Lisbon and transfer to our hotel. On DaySpains oldest university. Tour highlights Enjoy an evening cruise as a sunset2, we get to know the capital on a guidedinclude the House of Shells and Plaza bathes Porto in a warm glowtour. Part of our tour is enjoyed aboard aMayor. Over lunch we watch a flamenco specially chartered tram from the 1930sperformance. Back on board, tonight is a Savor dinner at a quinta, and 40s, and we conclude with a tastingbarbecue dinner. Overnight ship.a traditional country estate of Belm pastries. Overnights Lisbon.Sip authentic port during tastingsDay 8: Along the port wine routeof the velvety fortified wine Day 3: Sintras colorful palaces Cruising back downstream, we reach Enjoy a Portuguese barbecueOnce the summer retreat of royalty,Peso da Rgua. Here we visit the Douro onboard our ship, the MS Estrela Sintra is our destination. DiscoverMuseum then experience the regions colorful palaces in this fairytale town,famed produce at a port tasting, including the Pena Palace, perched onsampling varieties before returning to top of a rugged hill. Overnight Lisbon. our ship for dinner. Overnight ship.FLAMENCO DANCERDay 4: Boarding our ship in Porto Day 9: Touring ornate Mateus Palace Leaving Lisbon by train, we travel toThis morning, we visit Mateus Palace, a historic Porto and board our brand- magnificent stately home, with a classic new ship. Were introduced to the cityItalianate exterior. Our cruise continues on a sunset cruise. Overnight ship. to the small riverside town of Entre-os-Rios. Tonight is the gala dinner and folk Day 5: Lamego & quinta dinner music show. Overnight ship.In Peso da Rgua, we visit Lamegos Gothic cathedral. Later, we round offDay 10: Porto tour and port tastingour first full day by enjoying a traditionalSailing back to Porto today, you could To book and for moredinner at a quinta. Overnight ship. take a guided tour or join an excursion to ancient Guimares, known as the information, go toDay 6: Castelo Rodrigobirthplace of Portugal. Overnight ship.vacationsbyrail.comIn Vega de Terrn we take a scenic trip to or call 877-253-9891 Castelo Rodrigo. In this walled medievalDay 11: Homeward boundtown near the Spanish border, weAfter breakfast, we disembark andexplore its castle ruins. Overnight ship. you can begin your journey home.22'