Follow your adventure instinct and set sail for an 8-day cruise across the Iberian Peninsula. Begin and finish your adventure in Porto, one of the oldest cities in Europe, with a historic center that is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cruise east and enjoy daily stops to taste the wines of Porto in the Vila Nova de Gaia, tour the little town of Vila Real, explore the Manor Solar of Mateus and walk through its gardens, and discover the ancient and new cathedral of Salamanca.
Highlights
Explore the historic center of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Observe the religious architecture of Braga
Enjoy an excursion to Salamanca, a town of dazzling beauty houses
Join a “wines of Porto” tour and stop at an overlook surrounded by vines
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Board the MS Fernao de Magalhaes in the end of the afternoon. Settle in your cabin and attend to the crew introduction over a welcome cocktail. Enjoy a delightful dinner on board followed by an excursion to explore Porto by night.
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto, one of the oldest cities in Europe, whose historic center is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
DISCOVERY (with a supplement): Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum.
Return to the ship for dinner and an evening of fado music.
This morning set off on an excursion to Vila Réal: visit the Solar de Mateus Manor and walk through its beautiful gardens. Return on board in Pinhão and cruise through the heart of the most famous vineyards in Porto, passing by magnificent hills covered with vine trellises. Arrive in Vega de Teron and enjoy an evening of Flamenco entertainment.
Spend the morning sailing toward Ferradosa. Join a “wines of Porto” excursion: follow the road through the vineyards and stop at an overlook surrounded by vines. Taste the wines of Porto and return on board in Pinhão. Get off the ship for a free afternoon in the town followed by a gala evening on board.
Today join a guided tour of Lamego to discover the Nossa Senhora dos Remedios sanctuary and the cathedral. Return on board in Régua and spend the afternoon sailing to Porto. Tonight enjoy a traditional folklore-themed evening on board.
Day 8: Porto | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before you disembark and begin your journey back home.
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15 cabins (13 twins, 2 cabins with 2 single beds) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Middle Deck-Cat C
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38 cabins- equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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14 double cabins
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Upper Deck-Cat C
2 double cabins
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Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 25%, 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.
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