Wine Roads of France & Portugal

Arrive at Bordeaux-Mérignac International Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D)

The legendary Médoc region abounds with prestigious wine châteaux in a dizzying array of architectural styles, as well as miles of grapevines stretching to infinity. Take a scenic drive through the storied Médoc wine route, followed by a wine tasting at a beautiful wine estate. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Fresh Médoc Oysters Tasting OR Médoc Châteaux Route with Private Wine Tasting OR Let's Go: Bike in the Médoc Vineyards

Note: In the evening, a special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

The French phrase “la douceur de vivre” is an accurate description for your time in Cadillac, known for its deliciously flavored dessert wines. Visit Château Royal de Cazeneuve, site of Henry IV's and Queen Margot's tempestuous love. Meet the owner around a glass of Sauternes in the reception hall.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Private Owner's Tour of Royal Château with Sauternes Toast OR The Colorful Life of Toulouse-Lautrec

Note: Sailing this stretch of the Garonne depends on the tides. If it is not possible to sail to Cadillac, you will be transferred to your destination via motorcoach.

The Route de la Corniche Fleurie…could this be the most beautiful road you've ever traveled? Find out today on the drive to Blaye Fortress, passing through one impossibly picturesque hamlet after another. Once you arrive, you'll discover the wonders of this historic fortress, a UNESCO-designated citadel that once protected Bordeaux from attacks by sea. (B/L/WD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Rendez-vous Chez Rémy Martin OR Bourg sur Gironde Stroll OR Panoramas of Route de la Corniche Fleurie with Blaye Fortress OR Intimate Experience with Local Wine & Art Connoisseurs

With Libourne as your base, travel to nearby breathtaking Saint-Émilion and immerse yourself more deeply in the region's history and wine culture. The medieval town of Saint-Émilion is an ideal place to linger. Wander its cobblestone lanes lined with wine shops and bakeries, and stop to admire the amazing rock-hewn church that extends beneath the city's streets. (B/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Saint-Émilion Walking Tour with Wine Tasting OR Cooking Class at Château Ambe Tour Pourret OR Grand Cru Tasting

Note: Today's lunch will be on your own; ask your Cruise Manager for recommendations on the best nearby restaurants.

France's rich agricultural tradition is the heart and soul of the region's exquisite cuisine—and what better way to get a taste for the freshest vegetables, cheeses, breads and fruits than with a visit to Libourne's lively farmers' market? (B/L/FD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Village Day: Libourne with Farmer's Market OR Nights Out: After Hours at the Bassins des Lumières

Note: In the evening, a special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Discover Bordeaux's many charms today, either on foot with a local expert or on two wheels—the locals' preferred way to navigate the city's charming backstreets. You have a wonderful selection of active opportunities to see this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Do as the Locals Do: Bordeaux Walking Tour OR Let's Go: Bike Bordeaux Backstreets OR Retro Sidecar Bordeaux Tour OR Retro Sidecar Romantic Tour

Disembark the ship and transfer to Bordeaux-Mérignac International Airport for your flight to Porto, where you'll board the S.S. São Gabriel. (B)

Today is all about wine, which has been cultivated in the Douro River Valley since ancient Roman times. Get a crash course on the history of Port during your visit to the Douro Museum. Later, partake in a choice of excursions, including a tasting at a prestigious Port wine estate or a vineyard hike with a wine tasting at a local quinta. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Douro Museum OR Local Quinta Guided Tour with Tasting OR Cooking with the Condessa OR Let's Go: Vineyard Hike and Wine Tasting at a Local Quinta

Note: In the evening, a special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Go medieval today at Castelo Rodrigo, both the name of a hilltop castle as well as the village that surrounds it. The view from the top is incredible and the village is a charming place to ramble, relax and replenish. Alternatively, lace up your hiking boots and unleash your inner Indiana Jones with an up-close gander at some prehistoric carvings at an archaeological park. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Castelo Rodrigo OR Archaeological Park of the Côa Valley

Today, you can visit the historic university town of Salamanca—the “Golden City”—famous for its sand-colored buildings and abundance of churches. Feel the centuries fall away as your ship winds its way through the pristine, dramatic UNESCO-protected landscapes of the Douro River Valley. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursion: Salamanca - The Golden City and Spain's Oldest University

Discover the wonders of a special town right in the gateway of the Douro Valley, Lamego. Later, enjoy a Night Out with dinner at a local quinta. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Lamego Walking Tour with Tasting OR Nights Out: Dinner at a Local Quinta

Discover the oldest town in Portugal today on a visit to Braga, where 2,000 years of history mingle with a youthful modern culture. (B/L/FD)

Featured Excursion: Braga City Tour

Portugal's second city (after Lisbon), Porto gave its name to the nation's most famous export, Port wine, and to the nation itself. Today, choose to explore Portugal on foot or by panoramic drive. (B/L/WD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Porto Panoramic Tour OR Do as the Locals Do: Porto Walking Tour OR Let's Go: Porto to the Sea Bike Tour

Note: In the evening, a special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Disembark the ship and board a motorcoach, heading south through Portugal's picturesque countryside to Lisbon where you will check in to your hotel. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursion: Retro Sidecar Lisbon Tour

Everything old is new again in the Portuguese capital. Get to know this hilly metropolis with a city tour that shows you all the top sights and treats you to an iconic, locally made pastry. (B)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Lisbon City Tour OR Lisbon Foodie Walk

Experience your own “Age of Discovery” with a full day to explore Lisbon however you wish. The city hosts remarkable museums and excellent shopping, and natives of Lisbon boast that they have the best food in the world. (B)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Portuguese Cooking Class OR Sintra and Cascais

If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Lisbon Portela Airport for your flight home. (B)