Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril.
Day 2 - Lisbon
Depart: Fri 06 November 2026
Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril.
Day 3 - Porto
Arrive: Sat 07 November 2026/Depart: Sat 07 November 2026
Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors.
Day 4 - Regua
Arrive: Sun 08 November 2026/Depart: Sun 08 November 2026
Peso da Régua, commonly known as Régua, is a municipality in northern Portugal, in the district of Vila Real. The population in 2011 was 17,131, in an area of 94.86 km² km².
Day 4 - Pinhao, Portugal
Arrive: Sun 08 November 2026/Depart: Sun 08 November 2026
Enjoy Lisbon, then sail the Douro River from Porto to Pinhão and back again. Get details on this incredible Portugal vacation from Viking River Cruises.
Day 5 - Douro River
Day 5 - Barca de Alva
Arrive: Mon 09 November 2026/Depart: Mon 09 November 2026
The Barca d'Alva–La Fuente de San Esteban railway is a closed Iberian gauge line which connected Barca d'Alva.
Day 6 - Salamanca
Arrive: Tue 10 November 2026/Depart: Tue 10 November 2026
Salamanca, in northwestern Spain, is the capital of Salamanca province, part of the Castile and León region. With a history dating back to the Celtic era, it’s known for its ornate sandstone architecture and for the Universidad de Salamanca. Founded in the 1100s and a key intellectual center in the 15th-16th centuries, the university continues to add to the city’s vibrancy with its international student population
Day 7 - Pinhao, Portugal
Arrive: Wed 11 November 2026/Depart: Wed 11 November 2026
Enjoy Lisbon, then sail the Douro River from Porto to Pinhão and back again. Get details on this incredible Portugal vacation from Viking River Cruises.
Day 8 - Regua
Arrive: Thu 12 November 2026/Depart: Thu 12 November 2026
Peso da Régua, commonly known as Régua, is a municipality in northern Portugal, in the district of Vila Real. The population in 2011 was 17,131, in an area of 94.86 km² km².
Day 9 - Porto
Arrive: Fri 13 November 2026
Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors.
Day 10 - Porto
Depart: Sat 14 November 2026
Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors.
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Gyda is a name that appears in various sagas and historical texts. One notable figure named Gyda was the daughter of Eirik, King of Hordaland. According to legend, she played a significant role in King Harald Fairhair’s quest to unify Norway.
Ship Cabins
Standard Stateroom
Stateroom size: 155 sq ft
River-view stateroom with half-height picture window
12 PM Embarkation
Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
110/220 volt outlets
Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
Telephone, safe, refrigerator
Individual climate control
Bottled water replenished daily
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
French Balcony Stateroom
Stateroom size: 150 sq ft
River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
12 PM Embarkation
Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
110/220 volt outlets
Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
Telephone, safe, refrigerator
Individual climate control
Bottled water replenished daily
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Veranda Stateroom
Stateroom size: 185 sq ft (includes private veranda)
River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
12 PM Embarkation
Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
110/220 volt outlets
Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
Telephone, safe, refrigerator
Individual climate control
Bottled water replenished daily
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Veranda Suite
Stateroom size: 302 sq ft (includes private veranda)
River-view suite with full-size veranda off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French Balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters
12 PM Embarkation
Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
Additional flat-screen TV in sitting area
110/220 volt outlets
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers
Telephone, safe, refrigerator
Individual climate control
Bottled water replenished daily
Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate
Binoculars
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Complimentary Viking Air Plus (US & CA only)