Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Porto
Portugal
Wander through azulejo-tiled medieval streets and taste port wine straight from historic cellars perched above the Douro River.
Arrive
2026-10-17 00:00:00
Day 2
Porto
Portugal
Wander through azulejo-tiled medieval streets and taste port wine straight from historic cellars perched above the Douro River.
Arrive
2026-10-18 00:00:00
Day 2
Pinhão
Portugal
Navigate terraced vineyards cascading down dramatic valley walls while sipping world-class Port wine at a traditional quintal estate.
Arrive
2026-10-18 00:00:00
Day 3
Pinhão
Portugal
Navigate terraced vineyards cascading down dramatic valley walls while sipping world-class Port wine at a traditional quintal estate.
Arrive
2026-10-19 00:00:00
Day 3
Vega de Terrón
Spain
Glide through dramatic river gorges on a scenic boat excursion through Spain's breathtaking Arribes del Duero natural park.
Arrive
2026-10-19 00:00:00
Day 4
Vega de Terrón
Spain
Glide through dramatic river gorges on a scenic boat excursion through Spain's breathtaking Arribes del Duero natural park.
Arrive
2026-10-20 00:00:00
Day 4
Salamanca
Spain
Wander through golden Renaissance plazas and explore one of Europe's oldest universities in this enchanting Castilian gem.
Arrive
2026-10-20 00:00:00
Day 5
Pocinho
Portugal
Navigate the dramatic Douro Valley's terraced vineyards by scenic boat tour and taste world-class Portuguese wines at family-owned quintas.
Arrive
2026-10-21 00:00:00
Day 5
Régua
Portugal
Glide past terraced vineyards cascading down dramatic riverbanks while sipping world-class Douro Valley wines on a leisurely boat excursion.
Arrive
2026-10-21 00:00:00
Day 6
Régua
Portugal
Glide past terraced vineyards cascading down dramatic riverbanks while sipping world-class Douro Valley wines on a leisurely boat excursion.
Arrive
2026-10-22 00:00:00
Day 7
Porto
Portugal
Wander through azulejo-tiled medieval streets and taste port wine straight from historic cellars perched above the Douro River.
Arrive
2026-10-23 00:00:00
Day 8
Porto
Portugal
Wander through azulejo-tiled medieval streets and taste port wine straight from historic cellars perched above the Douro River.
Arrive
2026-10-24 00:00:00
Day 8
Lyon
France
Ride the funicular up Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for breathtaking city views and explore Lyon's Renaissance old town with stunning traboule passageways.
Arrive
2026-10-24 00:00:00
Day 9
Lyon
France
Ride the funicular up Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for breathtaking city views and explore Lyon's Renaissance old town with stunning traboule passageways.
Arrive
2026-10-25 00:00:00
Day 10
Vienne
France
Wander through medieval streets to witness stunning Gothic architecture and centuries of history at the magnificent Cathedral of Saint-Maurice.
Arrive
2026-10-26 00:00:00
Day 11
Tournon-sur-Rhône
France
Climb the medieval castle perched above vineyards to discover breathtaking Rhône Valley views and taste world-class Côtes du Rhône wines.
Arrive
2026-10-27 00:00:00
Day 12
Viviers
France
Wander through narrow medieval streets to discover a stunning 12th-century cathedral overlooking the Rhône River valley.
Arrive
2026-10-28 00:00:00
Day 13
Avignon
France
Wander through centuries-old medieval streets and marvel at the stunning Papal Palace, one of Europe's most impressive Gothic monuments.
Arrive
2026-10-29 00:00:00
Day 14
Arles
France
Wander through the atmospheric Roman amphitheater where gladiators once fought and Van Gogh found artistic inspiration.
Arrive
2026-10-30 00:00:00
Day 15
Arles
France
Wander through the atmospheric Roman amphitheater where gladiators once fought and Van Gogh found artistic inspiration.
Arrive
2026-10-31 00:00:00
Day 15
Nice
France
Stroll the pebbled beaches of the glittering Côte d'Azur while admiring Belle Époque mansions and Alpine views across the sparkling Mediterranean.
Arrive
2026-10-31 00:00:00
About This Cruise
These two cruises link seamlessly to create this fifteen day itinerary. Start with seven nights cruising the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, before a flight to Lyon to join the Emerald Libertè for a second seven night cruise along the Rhóne and Saóne Rivers.
14 nights on
Emerald Radiance
with
Emerald Cruises
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