Your friendly crew are ready to welcome you on board your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship. Settle in to your luxurious suite and enjoy a cocktail reception this evening to toast the journey ahead.

Explore the region with one of this morning’s Scenic Freechoice excursions:

• Guided tour of Porto: Discover the rich culture, history and food of Porto on this guided tour, which includes a visit to the iconic Palacio da Bolsa. Discover the rich culture, history and food of Porto on this guided tour, which includes a visit to the iconic Palacio da Bolsa.
• Active tour of Porto including cable car: Walk from the ship to board a rabelo (a traditional wooden cargo boat). Travel from Porto to Gaia (or Vila Nova de Gaia) where you’ll take a cable car ride from the dock to the Dom Luis bridge, which crosses the Douro River.

Your first port of call along the Douro is the quaint village of Entre-os-Rios. 

Choose from one of today’s Scenic Freechoice excursions:

•  Paiva Walkways: Explore nature at its finest on an active hike along the Paiva River.
• Quinta da Aveleda: Transfer by coach to this 150-year-old wine producer for a tour and tasting. Wander the enchanting gardens and enjoy free time to explore.
• Excursion to Guimarães: Visit the well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage-listed city and explore the palace. You will also have free time to explore the city on your own.

Relax on board this afternoon as you cruise to Regua, the largest of the riverside towns and an excellent base for exploring the Douro Valley.

Awake in Regua, where the ship has remained docked overnight. All guests will enjoy a morning excursion to the Varosa Valley, which was the first demarcation region of sparkling wine.

Choose one of this afternoon’s Scenic Freechoice activities:

• Excursion to Lamego: Take a coach to the town of Lamego, nestled among terraced vineyards that were the first to produce world-famous port wine.
• Mateus Palace: Transfer by coach to Mateus Palace, considered one of the best examples of Baroque civil architecture in Portugal. 

Today you’ll enjoy a relaxing day on board, as you sail towards Vega de Terron. Perhaps you’d like to spend some time in the state-of-the-art gym for an invigorating workout or wind down in the wellness centre with a relaxing massage.

Wake this morning in the city of Vega de Terron, located on the border of Portugal and Spain and at the confluence of the Douro and Águeda rivers. 

Explore your way with one of today’s Scenic Freechoice excursions:

• Salamanca Full Day Excursion: You will also visit a market to taste local delicacies such as olives, cheese and smoked ham, and you’ll have free time to explore and enjoy lunch at your leisure.
• Freixo de Espada à Cinta with silk museum: Visit the village of Freixo de Espada à Cinta. On this guided tour you will visit a silk museum before returning to the ship for lunch.

Wake in the village of Pocinho, a great location to explore more of the Douro Valley. Perhaps savour a coffee delivered to your suite by your personal butler before heading off for the day.

Explore your way with one of this morning’s Scenic Freechoice excursions:

• Côa Valley Museum: Transfer by coach to the Côa Valley Museum.
• Tastes of the Côa Valley: Visit Casa Painova estate for a sweet almond workshop to see how these nuts are harvested and used in desserts and pastries. Enjoy a tasting of almonds, olives and fruit products.

This afternoon, relax as you cruise towards  Pinhão. Spend time in your suite, many of which have a window that converts into a Scenic Sun Lounge, allowing you uninterrupted views to watch a rolling tapestry of river life as you cruise the Douro. Or head to the Panorama Lounge & Bar to enjoy a regional port wine.

Wake this morning in Pinhão, set on one of the prettiest parts of the Douro River. This small village is surrounded by terraced vineyards and produces exceptional port wine.

This morning, all guests will be transferred to the charming village of Provesende, located on a plateau with spectacular views of the region’s fertile rolling landscape.

Choose one of this afternoon’s Scenic Freechoice activities:

• Kayaking along the Pinhão River.
• Quinta vineyard hiking.
• Quinta tasting.

Enjoy time at leisure as you continue to sail along the spectacular Douro River. Your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive back in Porto this afternoon, where you’ll watch an exclusive classical concert tonight. 

This evening’s Scenic Enrich includes a classical concert in Sao Francisco Church: From the ship, take a short walk to Sao Francisco Church, which is one of the most iconic sites in Porto.

This evening you will take an illumination cruise through Porto to see the city lit up at night, including the bridges that span the Douro.

Wake in Porto, ready for a day of unique experiences, whether that be a ride on a traditional boat, playing a round of golf or sampling wine in one of the most famous cellars in the city.

Explore your way with one of today’s Scenic Freechoice activities:

• Excursion to Aveiro with a cruise.
• Round of golf.
• Wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia.

Return to your Scenic Space-Ship this evening for a farewell dinner.

Disembark after breakfast this morning transfer to Porto airport for your onward journey.