Enjoy Lisbon during the holiday season and immerse yourself in the charm of Porto’s historic city, uncover the rich traditions, stunning architecture and captivating heritage that define Porto and its surrounding. Discover the soul of Portugal from the comfort of your elegant Star-Ship, where every moment is a blend of relaxation and cultural adventure.
Inclusions
- 4 night river cruise aboard Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
- 3 night hotel in Lisbon with breakfast
- 11 delectable meals on board, including 4 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D)
- Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board
- Portuguese cooking demonstration on board
- Port wine cocktail lesson on board
- Highlight Christmas dinner with entertainment
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- All tipping and gratuities
- Airport transfers to and from the ship
- The services of an Emerald Cruises Cruise Director
- Save up to $3000 per cabin! (price reflects discount)
| December 13 or 14, 2025 | Cruise & Stay |
| Riverview | from |
| Balcony | from |
| Taxes & Fees | $531 |
Full Payment is due at booking.
| New bookings only. Space and price are limited and subject to availability when booking. The prices listed are per person based on double occupancy. It is for lead-in categories, but upgrades are available. Promotional offers may be withdrawn at any time. Depending on the promotion, the deposit may be non-refundable Ready to set sail? Call us now to inquire for more information or other sailing dates. We're here to help you plan your dream cruise. |
Included Excursions:
- Guided tour of Guimarães
- Cruise through Porto
- Guided tour of Lisbon
- Guided tour of Porto
- Guided tour of Aveiro
Porto to Lisbon (or in reverse)
Day 1 Porto (D)
Welcome to Porto, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your contemporary Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, Emerald Radiance. This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner on board.
Day 2 Porto (B,L,D)
Explore Porto, where modern and ancient architecture blend seamlessly. On your tour, see the fortified Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo with its ocean views.
Included Excursion
Guided tour of Porto
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Cruise through Porto
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Portuguese Folklore Music
Day 3 Porto – Guimarães (B,L,D)
Visit Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city. Tour the 15th-century Ducal Palace, featuring historic tapestries, furniture, ceramics, and weapons. Enjoy additional free time to discover the city on your own.
Included Excursion
Visit to Guimarães
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Port Wine Cocktail Lesson on board
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Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (extra expense)
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Kayak experience in Pinhão
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Guided active walk through the vineyards
Day 4 Porto – Aveiro (B,L,D)
Travel by coach to Aveiro, renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture and canals. Enjoy a guided walking tour and cruise the waterways in a colorful moliceiro boat.
Included Excursion
Visit to Aveiro
EmeraldPLUS
Portuguese cooking demonstration on board
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Rural dinner in a Local Quinta (extra expense)
Day 5 Porto – Lisbon (B)
This morning, disembark your Star-Ship and travel south, following the coast of the Atlantic until you reach the enchanting town of Nazaré, known for its traditional fishing culture and fresh seafood. You will then continue onwards to Óbidos ,where you will be immersed by the medieval magic of this small town. After this you will arrive in Lisbon. Lisbon’s beauty has captivated people from around the world for centuries, and your included three-night stay in Lisbon is certain to leave you captivated too.
Day 6 Lisbon (B)
Today, a tour of Lisbon’s centre will offer the perfect introduction to the Portuguese capital, where limestone cobbled streets are peppered with terracotta-roofed houses, all swathed in delightful breezy sea views.
Your tour will include a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jerónimos Monastery, an icon of Late Gothic Manueline architecture that can be found gracing Lisbon’s harbour. The shrine-like south entrance is a true delight, with gables, pinnacles and a statue of Henry the Navigator, one of the pioneers of Portugal’s Age of Discovery, a period of time that brought riches to the Portuguese Empire.
Included Excursion
A guided tour of Lisbon
Day 7 Lisbon (B,D)
The heart and soul of Lisbon is yours to discover independently today, as you stroll past gleaming white basilicas and traverse cobblestone streets.
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Portuguese Christmas Dinner with Entertainment
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Excursion to Sintra (extra expense)
Day 8 Lisbon (B)
After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and prepare for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of the golden city and illustrious vineyards with you.
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.
Flexible Booking Plan
| River Cruising | Yacht Cruising |
| $125 | $200 |
- Should you choose to defer or cancel your booking, the total monies paid to us (less third-party fees) will be applied as a Future Travel Credit which is valid for 24 months for you to use on an alternate tour/cruise.
- If you do not re-book within 24 months, your FTC it will be forfeited.
- Non-refundable. Non commissionable.
- Excludes Russia cruising.
- Not available to guests using COVID Future Travel Credits
Platinum Protection Plan
The Platinum Protection Plan (“PPP”) is available for new river and ocean cruising bookings for travel after 1 January 2022 for Scenic and Emerald Cruises (“Eligible Booking”). By adding this plan, you are covered if you unable to travel due to health reasons, or your travel plans are impacted by COVID-19, up to 31 days prior to departure with a 100% refund (less airline cancellation fees and PPP cost), or a 70% refund between 15 and 30 days prior to departure (less PPP cost). The PPP must be purchased together with the Eligible Booking at time such booking is made and may not be added at a later date. The PPP is provided at a cost of $395 per person per river cruise, $495 per person per cruise on Emerald Cruises yacht cruising and $595 per person per cruise on Scenic Eclipse voyages (“PPP Fee”).
Visa Requirements
Australian, New Zealand, Canadian and US passport holders may require an ETIAS visa waiver from late 2026 when traveling to the E.U.
United Kingdom passport holders do not require visas (excluding tours that feature Russia and Turkey, where guests are required to obtain a Visa).
Visa regulations are subject to change at short notice, Scenic recommends that you contact the relevant Consulates for the latest information regarding visa requirements.
Clients must make their own enquiries regarding safety warnings and government warnings in relation to the destinations they are travelling to. These change quite regularly and can be found through your local government travel advisory. Scenic can accept no responsibility for the actions of terrorism etc in certain locations. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further advice.
