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Begin your journey in Rome with some time at leisure before boarding your ocean cruise. Circumnavigate the Iberian Peninsula, calling into Barcelona and its cherished sights, including the Sagrada Familía, the unfinished masterpiece of Antoni Gaudí. Discover scenic Sète to enjoy its award-winning beachside vistas and see stylish Monte Carlo, the crown jewel of the French Riviera. An overnight in Florence brings you more time to fully immerse yourself in its Renaissance treasures. Arrive in Lisbon where you will disembark your ocean cruise and embark on your river cruise!
Experience the renaissance of Lisbon, newly invigorated with trending galleries and restaurants. Explore two of Iberia’s oldest university towns: Coimbra, Portugal and Salamanca, Spain. Roam the port warehouses of Porto. Enjoy traditional cuisine, wine and fado singing. Cruise the Douro River Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated wine region and a UNESCO Site. Explore Porto with 2 overnights, disembark your river ship and enjoy a day at leisure before your onward journey home.
Inclusions
Package Inclusions
Airfares from Adelaide*
1 night pre accommodation
14 night ocean cruise from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Lisbon
9 night river cruise from Lisbon to Porto
1 night post accommodation
Viking Value Includes:
One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
Port taxes & fees
Visits to UNESCO Sites
Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
Onboard gratuities
24-hour room service (ocean cruise only)
Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge (ocean cruise only)
Self-service laundrette (ocean cruise only)
Your Stateroom Includes:
Stateroom of your choice on ocean & river cruise
Bottled water replenished daily
110/220-volt outlets (USB ports on ocean ships)
Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows
Private bathroom with shower, heated floor & anti-fog mirror
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
40" or 42" flat-screen Sony® TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
Telephone, safe, refrigerator*
Individual climate control
*All amenities on board Viking Longships and Ocean ships; amenities vary per ship and cruise style. Included airfares are up to the value of $2,500 per person and subject to availability.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Rome, Italy
Arrive Rome - Day at leisure.
Day 2 | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Immerse yourself in historic Rome, home to iconic antiquities such as the Colosseum. Embark Ship
Day 3 | Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
Visit Pisa’s famed Leaning Tower or venture to Florence to revel in its art and architecture.
Day 4 | Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
Journey through rolling hills to Florence, home to fine art such as Michelangelo’s David.
Day 5 | Monte Carlo, Monaco
Discover Monaco’s medieval quarter and Prince’s Palace or visit the Casino de Monte-Carlo.
Day 6 | Marseille, France
Absorb the pleasures of Marseille’s historic treasures; see the scenic Old Port and 17th-century fortresses.
Day 7 | Sète, France
Stroll the main canal or enjoy a tranquil boat cruise along the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO site.
Day 8 | Barcelona, Spain
Visit Barcelona’s cultural gems and explore the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter.
Day 9 | Barcelona, Spain
Stroll Las Ramblas, admire Gaudí’s architecture, see the Arc de Triomf and sample tapas.
Day 10 | Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Spanish Mallorca is a mountainous paradise of pine forests, almond groves, gorgeous beaches and charming villages.
Day 11 | Murcia (Cartagena), Spain
Uncover Roman history, walk cobblestone streets and see age-old architecture.
Day 12 | Granada (Málaga), Spain
Wander the streets of Andalusian Málaga, see Alcazaba Palace and Gibralfaro Castle.
Day 13 | Tangier, Morocco
Experience the diversity of Tangier and embrace its culture through delicious cuisine.
Day 14 | Seville (Cádiz), Spain
Explore Cádiz on foot, sample jerez and discover Andalusian treasures.
Day 15 | Lisbon, Portugal
See the UNESCO-listed Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, and visit the Bairro Alto district.
Day 16 | Lisbon, Portugal
Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions. Disembark Ocean Cruise ship.
Embark River Cruise Ship.
Day 17 | Lisbon, Portugal
Learn about the Age of Discovery and Portugal’s leading role in this important era.
Day 18 | Porto, Portugal
Explore Porto’s historic center, a UNESCO Site, and learn about its namesake wine.
Day 19 | Régua, Portugal
Travel to Vila Real and admire the ornamental details of Mateus Palace; sample local wines.
Pinhão, Portugal
Explore the epicenter of the Douro Valley’s port wine production; sample local food.
Day 20 | Scenic Sailing: Douro River
Sail the scenic Douro River and view its dramatic rock formations and terraced vineyards.
Barca d’Alva, Portugal
Discover tasty local brews; visit hilltop Castelo Rodrigo, a tiny medieval fortress.
Day 21 | Salamanca, Spain
Visit the 13th-century Salamanca University, and see the House of Shells and Plaza Mayor.
Day 22 | Pinhão, Portugal
Explore the Alto Douro and discover the unique taste of Portugal's olive oil.
Régua, Portugal
Visit quintas and learn about the local wine-making process.
Day 23 | Régua, Portugal
Savour a taste of Portugal with tasty morsels of cheese, sausages and sweet treats.
Porto, Portugal
Encounter graceful bridges, baroque cathedrals and decorative Portuguese azulejos
Day 24 | Porto, Portugal
Sample the delicious ruby-colored fortified wine for which the city is known.
Day 25 | Porto, Portugal
Bid farewell to your fellow guests and disembark from the River Cruise Ship.
Spend the day at leisure before checking in to your hotel for the night.
Day 26 | Porto, Portugal
Time to bid your farewells and head to the airport or continue on your onward journey.
*Itinerary is subject to change and availability.
Dates/Prices
Package Departs
Package Returns
Veranda & Standard
Deluxe Veranda & Veranda
30 March 2027
24 April 2027
$24,789pp
$30,489pp
Alternate departure dates in May & September 2027. Enquire within your nearest Phil Hoffmann Travel store, click here for more information.
*Advertised pricing is based on per person twin share on 31 March 2027 departure, correct as of 20 June 2025.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
