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Enticing Douro ABOARD THE AMAVIDA

Portugal’s Douro River elegantly meanders its way through beautiful Port wine countryside, a pristine setting of dramatic gorges, steeply terraced vineyards, and traditional wine farms called quintas . Your journey on this unspoiled river features explorations of the historic cities of Lisbon, Porto, and Spain’s “golden city” of Salamanca, plenty of wine tastings and regional culinary treats, an unforgettable meal at a centuries-old monastery, and much more. DAYS 1-6 LISBON / SINTRA / DOURO RIVER Lisbon is a vibrant city with fantastic architecture, and Sintra is the scenic setting for the extraordinary Pena Palace. Explore the pilgrimage site of Fatima en route to Porto, then board the AmaVida . In Régua, taste Port wines at Quinta do Sexio, then visit the Baroque Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios in Lamego. DAYS 7-11 SALAMANCA, SPAIN / PORTO Enjoy a full day tour of Salamanca, followed by a visit to the charming hilltop village of Castelo Rodrigo. At a local quinta , taste traditional Portuguese cuisine and fine wines, and also savor a delicious meal at the 14th century Alpendura Monastery. The cruise ends in Porto, where you’ll explore its 16th century arcaded buildings and Baroque churches before departing on Day 11. DATES Multiple departures weekly, April through November

The Enchanting Rhine ABOARD A PREMIER RIVER VESSEL

This river odyssey brings you along the ancient Rhine to picture-postcard towns, imperial cathedral cities, and famed wine country. Cruising through the legendary Rhine Gorge, with elegant castles dotting every bend in the river, explore the wine-growing village of Rüdesheim, the quaint river town of Speyer, and medieval Strasbourg before disembarking at Basel. The trip ends with two nights in Lucerne and two in Zürich, surrounded by Switzerland’s mountain-and-lake paradise. DAYS 1-5 AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS / HEIDELBERG, GERMANY From Amsterdam, cruise to Cologne, then pass through the beautiful Rhine Gorge, with its terraced vineyards. In Rüdesheim, enjoy wine tasting with a local vintner, then visit medieval Speyer, known for its cathedral and “Old Gate,” and enjoy a half-day excursion to Heidelberg. DAYS 6-12 STRASBOURG, FRANCE / ZURICH, SWITZERLAND Enjoy a canal cruise and walking tour in Strasbourg, and explore the Black Forest, with its charming examples of rural architecture. Or, visit Colmar, with wine tasting in a local cellar. After exploring Basel, depart for Lucerne, a

TRIP COST From $3,849 Cruise-only Cost from $3,099 Price is per person and depends on cabin type

medieval gem with cobbled streets and covered bridges, and depart on Day 12 via Zurich. DATES Multiple departures weekly, March through December

TRIP COST From $4,179

Cruise-only Cost from $2,499 Price is per person and depends on cabin type

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