Enticing Douro
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| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||
| Category E | Category D | Category C | Category B | Category A | Suite | |
| May 25 '13 |
$3,689 | $3,888 | $4,488 | $4,688 | $4,988 | $5,888 |
| Port Charges: $147 per person | ||||||
Jun 15 '13 Jun 22 '13 Jun 29 '13 Jul 6 '13 Jul 27 '13 Aug 3 '13 Aug 10 '13 Aug 17 '13 |
$3,589 | $3,788 | $4,388 | $4,588 | $4,888 | $5,788 |
| Port Charges: $147 per person | ||||||
Sep 7 '13 Sep 14 '13 Sep 21 '13 Sep 28 '13 |
$3,789 | $3,988 | $4,588 | $4,788 | $5,088 | $5,988 |
| Port Charges: $147 per person | ||||||
Oct 26 '13 Nov 2 '13 |
$3,089 | $3,288 | $3,888 | $4,088 | $4,388 | $5,288 |
| Port Charges: $147 per person Nov 2 '13 - "In Celebration of Wine" Cruise |
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| Mar 22 '14 |
$3,249 | $3,498 | $4,248 | $4,448 | $4,698 | $5,948 |
| Port Charges: $161 per person. | ||||||
| Mar 29 '14 |
$3,449 | $3,698 | $4,448 | $4,648 | $4,898 | $6,148 |
| Port Charges: $161 per person. | ||||||
| Apr 19 '14 |
$3,849 | $4,098 | $4,848 | $5,048 | $5,298 | $6,548 |
| Port Charges: $161 per person. | ||||||
Apr 26 '14 Jun 21 '14 Jul 12 '14 Jul 19 '14 Aug 9 '14 |
$3,949 | $4,198 | $4,948 | $5,148 | $5,398 | $6,648 |
| Port Charges: $161 per person. | ||||||
May 17 '14 May 24 '14 Oct 11 '14 |
$4,149 | $4,398 | $5,148 | $5,348 | $5,598 | $6,848 |
| Port Charges: $161 per person. | ||||||
Jun 14 '14 Aug 16 '14 |
$4,049 | $4,298 | $5,048 | $4,248 | $5,498 | $6,748 |
| Port Charges: $161 per person. | ||||||
Sep 6 '14 Sep 13 '14 |
$4,349 | $4,598 | $5,348 | $5,548 | $5,798 | $7,048 |
| Port Charges: $161 per person. | ||||||
| Oct 4 '14 |
$4,249 | $4,498 | $5,248 | $5,448 | $5,698 | $6,948 |
| Port Charges: $161 per person. | ||||||
| Nov 1 '14 |
$3,749 | $3,998 | $4,748 | $4,948 | $5,198 | $6,448 |
| Port Charges: $161 per person. | ||||||
Single Supplement for Cruises: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price.
Deposit & Payment Day 1 Arrive in Lisbon
Arrive in Lisbon and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day and evening is free to explore on your own.
Day 2 Lisbon
Lisbon, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, lies on several hills along the Tagus River. Your city tour visits Old Town and the spectacular 16th-century Jerónimos Monastery. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore the city. Perhaps see the Castle of São Jorge, Lisbon’s state of the art Oceanarium, or the famous Santa Justa Elevator that oversees the Castle of São Jorge, the river, and the famous Rossio Square. (B)
Day 3 Lisbon / Sintra
Enjoy a morning excursion to Serra de Sintra, one of the most delightful mountain villages in Portugal, former home of the Portuguese royal family, and an inspiration for Lord Byron and other poets. High up on a rocky peak, you will see the Castelo da Pena, a wonderful fairy tale castle dating from Portugal’s Romantic Period. Afterwards, you may enjoy wine tasting or time on your own. (B)
Day 4 Lisbon / Fatima / Porto / Embark
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside to Porto. Stop along the way and spend several hours in Fatima, renowned for its Basilica shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Explore the town and enjoy lunch on your own before continuing to Porto to embark the ship. Gather on board tonight for your Welcome Dinner. (B,D)
Day 5 Porto / Regua
Spend a leisurely morning soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruise to Régua. After arriving early this afternoon, enjoy a wine tasting at Quinto de Sexio. The ship moors in Barca d’Alva overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Regua / Barca d'Alva
This morning, you will take a drive to Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Portugal, the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). After a guided tour, the remainder of the afternoon is yours to explore on your own, perhaps to visit the Gothic cathedral or the town’s museum, or drop in to a café to sample bola de Lamego (bread filled with smoked ham). Later, enjoy a scenic cruise en route to the village of Barca d’Alva. After arriving early this evening, you will have some free time to explore this quaint locale on your own. (B,L,D)
Day 7 Salamanca, Spain / Vega de Terron, Portugal
Drive to Salamanca for a full day tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, located at the center of Spain’s Castilla y León region. During your guided city tour, see the university buildings, the 12th-century Romanesque church of San Martin and the House of Shells. Enjoy a deliciously authentic Spanish lunch at a local restaurant, where you will be entertained by a lively Flamenco show. You will rejoin the ship in Vega de Terrón, where the ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 8 Vega de Terron / Pinhao
After breakfast, tour Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop. See 16th-century walls and walk down very narrow and steep medieval streets. Appreciate the Chafariz dos Pretos, a strikingly unique fountain decorated in black faces which stoically sits in the market square. Return to the ship for lunch as you sail to Pinhão. This evening, enjoy wine-tasting and dinner at a local “quinta.” The ship moors overnight in Pinhão. (B,L,D)
Day 9 Regua / Bitetos
This morning, sail to Régua for a morning excursion to the Palacio de Mateus. The palace and gardens of Mateus are located in the beautiful region of Trás-os-Montes just outside the city of Vila Real. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Bitetos. Tonight, appreciate a traditional “home cooked” meal at the 14th-century Alpendurada Monastery. Before dinner, savor a glass of Port wine and a breathtaking view of the river valley from the Monastery’s terrace. The ship moors overnight in Bitetos. (B,L,D)
Day 10 Porto
Your ship departs early and arrives in Porto early morning. You sightseeing tour today includes 16th-century arcaded buildings, Baroque churches and the magnificent iron bridge built by French engineer Gustave Eiffel. You will also take a drive through the elegant residential section along the Atlantic coast and explore the Old City. For some modern culture, visit the Casa da Musica and Museum of Modern Art in the Boavista neighborhood. This afternoon, enjoy a port wine tasting before saying goodbye to your new onboard friends at the evening Farewell Cocktail party. The ship moors overnight in Porto. (B,L,D)
Day 11 Porto / Disembark
Your European river cruise comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
Itinerary Notes
Please note: Cruise fare does not include port taxes and fees.Included Features:
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Lisbon, including daily buffet breakfast
- Transfer from the hotel to Lisbon to the ship in Porto
- 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms with balconies
- Life enriching tours and excursions daily with personal headset included
- Complimentary Internet access in all staterooms
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board
- Superb dining including complimentary local wine, port wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner on board
- Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
- Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner
- Sail Away Mimosa and Sun Deck BBQ
- Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, onboard music performances and afternoon/evening piano music
- Services of professional Cruise Manager
- All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
- All local taxes
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $600, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure.
Final payment by bank transfer, check or Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or Amex.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 100 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 120 days or more | $300 per person |
| 119-90 days | $400 per person |
| 89-60 days | 40% trip cost |
| 59-30 days | 55% trip cost |
| 29-0 days | 100% trip cost |
MS Amavida
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 108
- River Cruise Ship
The Amavida will bring a distinctive standard of excellence to the Douro River in Portugal. This grand 108-passenger vessel features balconies in the majority of its spacious staterooms and suites, which range up to 323 sq. ft.
Ship Public Areas:
- Sun Deck offering unimpeded panoramic views
- Sun Deck with lounge chairs
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
- 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station
- Main Lounge with bar & piano
- Massage Spa
- Elevator reaching all 3 stateroom decks
- Fitness Room
- Heated pool
Stateroom Amenities:
- All outside staterooms with the balconies for majority of staterooms
- Extra spacious Suites are 323 sq. ft. with balcony
- Balcony Staterooms are 215 sq. ft. and Panoramic Window Staterooms are 161 sq. ft.
- In room safe, hair dryer, ample closet space and wireless telephone
- Suites feature sitting area with sofa
- All staterooms have complimentary Internet access and Wi-Fi
- 42" Flat-screen Televisions in every stateroom
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- Full marble bathrooms
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Dining and Cuisine:
Gourmet dining on the Amavida brings you sophisticated and outstanding cuisine with delightful, attentive service, plus a casual al fresco dining option. Savor culinary masterpieces and free-flowing local wines at dinner, while surrounded by the Douro River Valley.
After dinner, you are invited to enjoy engaging evening entertainment. You are sure to be enthralled as different performers come on board each night. It's the perfect complement to your daily discoveries.
Small Group Excursion:
Set your own pace on shore excursions. Enjoy the full attention of your guide. Guides ensure that you’re treated with personalized attention, on land as well as on the river. Complimentary small group shore excursions provide a world-class land tour in every destination. Top local guides are hired in every location. You’ll find no more intensive and immersive introduction to the culture and heritage of the region you’re visiting than aboard the Amavida.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
| Category E Douro Deck Panoramic Window, 161 sq. ft. | |
| Category D Douro Deck Panoramic Window, 161 sq. ft. | |
| Category C Lisbon Deck Balcony, 215 sq. ft. | |
| Category B Lisbon Deck Balcony, 215 sq. ft. | |
| Category A Porto Deck Balcony, 215 sq. ft. | |
| Suite Porto Deck Balcony, 323 sq. ft. |
