Embark on an 8-day Portugal to Spain cruise aboard MS Vasco de Gama. Be carried away by the charm of the Mediterranean countries. From Portugal to Spain, you will visit Porto, a lively and fascinating city where you can taste its famous wine, or Guimarães, the beating heart of Portugal, with a remarkable history that gives it today all its charm. Be guided throughout this journey through the unique landscapes of the Douro but also cities with a rich heritage, such as Lamego, Salamanca, or Vila Real.
Highlights
Admire the city of Porto at night during a panoramic tour by coach
Tour Vila Real by coach, a pleasant town set among vineyards
Explore the old city of Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tour Porto by tram and step back in time at the Tramway Museum
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Board the ship at 5:00 p.m. After settling into your cabin, meet the crew during a welcome cocktail before dinner. In the evening, join a Classic or Discovery excursion by coach to see Porto at night.
Choose from two excursion options: CLASSIC: Take a guided tour of Porto by coach. Visit St. Francis Church near the Douro River, followed by a tour of Bolsa Palace, a neoclassical building in the historic city center. Stop at a workshop to see how traditional azulejo tiles are made. Return to the ship afterward. DISCOVERY: Explore Porto by tram, visit the tram museum, and sample local specialties in the old city.
In the afternoon, cruise through the Douro Valley and its scenic landscapes. In the evening, enjoy dancing or free time in Régua.
Join a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: the Casa de Mateus and the Douro museum. Leave on foot for the Douro Museum to learn about the passionate history and wine-making heritage in the region, an experience combining traditional and modern approaches. Continue on by coach to 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, we’ll return to the ship in Pinhão by coach.
In the afternoon, the cruise continues to the heart of the most famous vineyards in Porto to Vega de Terron. Arrive in the evening. Enjoy an evening of Flamenco entertainment.
Join the 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.
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$1,9452-3 travelers
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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.
Main Deck- Cat B
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Main Deck-Cat C
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Middle Deck-Cat A
18 cabins (15 twins, 3 cabins with single beds) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Middle Deck-Cat B
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Middle Deck-Cat C
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Upper Deck-Cat A
38 twin cabins equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Upper Deck-Cat B
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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
For full cancellation policy details, please contact us for a quote.
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
Assistance from onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
Welcome cocktail
Gala dinner
Flamenco, Fado, and traditional folk entertainment
Excluded
Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
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
Transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
