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Day 5: Salamanca, Spain
          Delight in a full-day excursion to Salamanca today to     2026 DEPARTURES                                    EUROPE
          be immersed in mouthwatering Spanish cuisine. Our
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          patatas bravas to cold cuts paired with Spanish wine.     JAN   FEB   MAR   APR   MAY   JUN
          After lunch, take time to explore independently before
          we return to our ship in the Portuguese village of        ○○○○○○
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          Barca d’Alva. MEALS B+L+D                                 JUL   AUG   SEP   OCT   NOV   DEC
          Day 6: Pinhao, Portugal                                   From $7,599 per person
          Soak up a leisurely morning lounging on the sun           Triple/Quad subject to availability
          deck, swimming in the pool, or enjoying other onboard     Visit holidayvacations.com or scan the QR code for
          amenities. We dock in Ferradosa and drive westbound       available dates and departure cities, or to book now!
          into the Cima Corgo region through terraced vineyards
          that cascade down the hillsides. Relish the flavors of       Valid passport required
          world-renowned port wine during our stop at a local       Deposit: $200 per person
          quinta (winery) and learn about winemaking traditions
          in the Douro Valley. We then meet our ship in the         Final Payment Due: 95 days prior to departure
          scenic town of Pinhao and attend the Captain’s            Full refund for cancellations before this date.
          Gala dinner. MEALS B+L+D                                  Additional cruise line fees are not included;
                                                                    please review General Information at the
          Day 7: Lamego                                             back of the catalog for details.
          Our morning begins with an excursion to Lamego,
          nestled in the Viseu District along the Balsemao River.          ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
          Discover its rich cultural heritage on a guided city tour
          with sights of the 18th-century Sanctuary of Our Lady
          of Remedies church, well-recognized by its white facade
          and Baroque 691-step staircase. We’re back on the ship   stunning exterior of Our Lady of the Olive Tree church,
          this afternoon to continue our journey down the Douro   the area’s most important religious building. We also
          and attend a moving fado show, an integral part of    visit the 15th-century Palace of the Dukes of Braganza,
          Portuguese culture. MEALS B+L+D                       dramatically set at the top of Monte Latito. Later,
                                                                we enjoy traditional folk entertainment aboard the
          Day 8: Guimaraes                                      ship. MEALS B+L+D
          We dock back in Porto today and experience medieval
          Guimaraes, considered the birthplace of Portugal.     Day 9: Fatima
          A local expert leads our walking tour to see historical   We disembark in Porto this morning and drive to Fatima,
          treasures, including 14th-century buildings and the   a peaceful town in central Portugal that’s famous for its
                                                                prominent Catholic pilgrimage site, Our Lady of Fatima.
                                                                Next, learn about the area’s intriguing history and visit
                                                                the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. Admire its central
                                                                tower with a gilded crown, then step inside to see the
                                                                vast interior adorned with mosaics and stained-glass
                                                                windows depicting religious scenes. Later, we stop in the
                                                                well-preserved historic town of Obidos for free time to
                                    Pinhao                      stroll the narrow Rua Direita or sample ginja, tart cherry
                             Vila Real  Ferradosa               liqueur served in chocolate cups. This evening, we check
                        Porto  Regua        Vega de Terron
                Vila Nova de Gaia       7         Salamanca     in to our Lisbon accommodations. MEAL B
                            DOURO Lamego  Barca d’Alva
                             RIVER                              2 nights in Lisbon
                                                                Day 10: Lisbon
               ATLANTIC                                         Today, we embark on a guided tour to discover Portugal’s
                OCEAN           PORTUGAL         SPAIN
                                                                vibrant capital city perched on hilltops with awe-inspiring
                                                                coastal views. We see the Monument to the Discoveries,
                                                                Rossio Square, the Alfama District, Jeronimos
                     Fatima                                     Monastery, and the famous 16th-century Belem Tower.
                  Obidos
                                                                The afternoon is yours to visit museums, taste custard
                                                                desserts, or shop for souvenirs. Tonight, we gather for a
                                                Motorcoach
                       2  Lisbon                Cruise          Farewell Dinner to celebrate our adventures. MEALS B+D
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                                                                Day 11: Fly Home

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