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Portugal to Spain - Porto, the Douro Valley and Salamanca

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Embark on an 8-day Douro River cruise aboard the MS Miguel Torga, exploring Porto, the Douro Valley and Salamanca in Spain. Discover Porto on a guided city tour before cruising through the scenic Douro Valley, with its terraced vineyards and renowned wine heritage. Visit Regua and Pinhao, explore Lamego and experience the culture and history of the region. Cross into Spain for a day in Salamanca, known for its historic architecture and UNESCO-listed old town. Enjoy regional wine tasting and cultural experiences before returning to Porto to conclude your river cruise.
Charming city of Porto at nightPorto, Portugal Old TownSail across the heart of Porto vineyardsDouro River Vineyards, PortugalNossa Senhora dos Remedios Sanctuary
Highlights
  • Explore Porto vibrant culture and admire its historic architecture
  • Discover Vega de Teron charm with its stunning riverside scenery
  • Stroll Salamanca historic streets and see its Romanesque beauty
  • Experience Barca d'Alva beauty with its peaceful countryside views
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Day 1: Porto | Embark

Board your ship at 5:00 p.m. Once you’ve settled into your cabins, join a welcome cocktail, where you meet the crew before enjoying dinner. In the evening, you can opt for a CLASSIC or DISCOVERY excursion by coach to experience the charm of Porto by night.

Day 2: Porto | Regua

Opt for a CLASSIC or DISCOVERY excursion in Porto. CLASSIC includes a guided tour of St Francis Church, Bolsa Palace, and an azulejo tile workshop. DISCOVERY includes a tram tour of Porto, a visit to the tram museum, and a tasting of local specialties in the old city. In the afternoon, cruise through the Douro Valley. In the evening, enjoy dancing or time at leisure in Regua.

Day 3: Regua | Vega de Teron

Join an optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: the Casa de Mateus and the Douro museum. Leave on foot for the Douro Museum to learn about the region's passionate history and wine-making heritage, an experience combining traditional and modern approaches. Continue by coach for Mateus Palace, a beautiful 18th-century manor in Vila Real. This baroque-style manor belonged to the same family until a foundation was set up to preserve it in 1970. The dramatic splendor and details of the complex offer a unique visual relationship between geometry and space. Enjoy a stroll through the magnificent tree- and hedge-lined gardens, which include a romantic Mexican-cedar topiary tunnel. After, return to the ship in Pinhão by coach. In the afternoon, the cruise continues to the heart of the most famous vineyards in Porto and Vega de Terron. Arrive in the evening. Enjoy an evening of Flamenco entertainment.

Day 4: Salamanca | Barca d'Alva

Join the optional excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: Salamanca. This town of dazzling beauty houses some extraordinary Roman, Arabic, and Christian architectural treasures.

DISCOVERY: Salamanca tapas tour.

Return on board in Barca d'Alva. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 5: Barca d'Alva | Ferradosa | Pinhao

This morning will be spent cruising. Join an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: the Port Wine Route and Pinhão. Tonight is your gala dinner and evening.

Day 6: Pinhao | Porto

Join an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: A guided tour of Lamego. This afternoon will be spent cruising. Enjoy an evening of Fado-themed entertainment.

Day 7: Porto

This morning, enjoy some leisure time in Porto. In the afternoon, join for the optional excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: Discover Guimaraes.
DISCOVERY: Quaint Afurada.

Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment.

Day 8: Porto | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before you disembark and begin your journey back home.

Ship/Hotel

MS Miguel Torga

MS Miguel Torga

MS Miguel Torga

Observe the stunning landscapes of Portugal and Spain as you comfortably cruise along the Douro River, aboard the MS Miguel Torga, a European ship built in 2015 with the capacity for 132 passengers. Her small capacity & multiple public areas create a warm & convivial atmosphere on board, as well as the opportunity for quiet privacy & independence.
MS Miguel Torga
MS Miguel Torga
MS Miguel Torga

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$2,648 2-3 travelers
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MS Miguel Torga
Main Deck- Cat A
8 double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe, and closet.
MS Miguel Torga
Main Deck- Cat B
double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe, and closet.
MS Miguel Torga
Main Deck- Cat C
double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe, and closet.
MS Miguel Torga
Middle Deck-Cat A
24 double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe, and closet.
MS Miguel Torga
Middle Deck-Cat B
double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe, and closet.
MS Miguel Torga
Middle Deck-Cat C
double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe, and closet.
MS Miguel Torga
Upper Deck-Cat A
34 double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe, and closet.
MS Miguel Torga
Upper Deck-Cat B
double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe, and closet.

Notes

20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Included
  • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
  • 7 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Accommodation in double cabins
  • Wi-fi access
  • All meals are served in one service. Breakfast is buffet style, and lunch and dinner are served at the table
  • In the case of cruises offering extensions in hotels, the catering services are only as those detailed in the programs concerned
  • Drinks (unless stated otherwise in the cruise program). The drinks included in the package are those provided by CroisiEurope and consumed as part of the meals taken aboard the boat, as well as in the bar (with the exception of the special bar card and wine list). Their non-exhaustive list is: water, wine, beer, fruit juice, coffee
  • Port taxes
  • Insurance assistance / repatriation
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel Surcharge - to be invoiced separately
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance
  • Routings (unless otherwise stated), airport taxes, and handling fees
  • All services not mentioned in the program
  • Drinks on the bar's and restaurant's special wine lists
  • Drinks taken during meals during excursions, extensions or transfers

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