Discover Portugal and enjoy a taste of Spain on this incredible cruise. Join the MS Vasco de Gama on an exceptional adventure sailing through magnificent landscapes and beautiful and emblematic villages and churches. Visit Porto and enjoy a tour of the second-largest city in Portugal and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Explore the Douro valley which enchants you with its wooded landscapes and picturesque banks as you make your way to Guimarães, a historic town that has preserved monuments dating back to medieval times. Discover the "cradle of Portugal" on a panoramic tour to see the old castle and the Palais des Ducs. Visit an exclusive wine cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia for a degustation of traditional Porto wine.
Highlights
Explore the enchanting city of Porto on an exclusive tour at night
Discover the magnificent 16th-century house at Solar de Mateus in Vila Real
Visit Braga, also known as the Rome of Portugal
Tour the Nossa Senhora dos Remedios sanctuary and the cathedral
Be welcomed on board at the end of the afternoon in Porto. Enjoy the presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail followed by dinner on board. Join an exclusive excursion to explore Porto by night.
*Passengers will choose either the Classic or Discovery package to participate in for the duration of the voyage.
Take part in our excursion for both packages: The Douro Museum and the Quinta do Tedo. We'll spend the afternoon cruising. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
We'll spend the morning cruising. This afternoon, join us on the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto, one of the oldest cities in Europe, whose historic center was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum. We'll board one of the city's trams and partake in this urban-tourism experience all the way to the mouth of the Douro. We'll finish up our excursion with a tasting of some of the local specialties.
Enjoy time at leisure this morning to discover Porto at your own pace. This afternoon, join us for the excursions proposed :
CLASSIC: Tour of Guimarães.
DISCOVERY: Hiking to Vila Nova de Gaïa and tasting some of the local wines*.
Tonight's our gala evening and dinner followed by traditional folk entertainment.
Day 6: Porto | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9.00 a.m.
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$1,762
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Main Deck-Cat A
15 cabins (13 twins, 2 cabins with single beds) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Main Deck- Cat B
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Main Deck-Cat C
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Middle Deck-Cat A
18 cabins (15 twins, 3 cabins with single beds) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Middle Deck-Cat B
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Middle Deck-Cat C
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Upper Deck-Cat A
38 twin cabins equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Upper Deck-Cat B
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Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
