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Douro River Vineyards, Portugal

Portugal to Spain - Porto, the Douro Valley and Salamanca

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Follow your adventure instinct and set sail for an 8-day cruise across the Iberian Peninsula. Begin 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 cathedrals of Salamanca.
Visit the town of Pinhao, in the heart of the beautiful Douro ValleyPorto Cityscape, PortugalNossa Senhora dos Remedios SanctuaryPlaza Mayor by night, SalamancaDouro River Vineyards, Portugal
Highlights
  • Explore the historic center of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • See the religious architecture of Braga
  • Enjoy an excursion to Salamanca and see its fantastic architecture
  • Join a “wines of Porto” tour and stop at an overlook surrounded by vines
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Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Porto | Embark

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. In the evening, we'll set out on an excursion by coach for both packages to see Porto by night.

Day 2: Porto | Regua

Join us for the excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto. Discover one of the oldest cities in Europe, with a historic center that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum followed by a tasting of some of the local specialties in the old city.
In the afternoon, we'll cruise through the Douro Valley with its fabulous landscapes. Enjoy an evening of dancing or time at leisure in Regua tonight.

Day 3: Regua | Vega de Terron

Join us for both packages: Vila Réal, a town with a great variety of religious buildings and architecture. In the afternoon, the cruise continues to the heart of the most famous vineyards in Porto to Vega de Terron. We'll arrive in the evening. Enjoy an evening of Flamenco entertainment.

Day 4: Barca d'Alva | Salamanca

Join us for the excursions proposed:

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

DISCOVERY: Salamanca by bike.
We'll return on board in Barca d'Alva. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 5: Ferradosa | Pinhao

This morning will be spent cruising. Join us on an excursion for both packages: "wines of Porto" excursion followed by a wine-tasting session*. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.

Day 6: Pinhao | Porto

Join us on an excursion for both packages: A guided tour of Lamego. This afternoon will be spent cruising. Enjoy an evening of Fado-themed entertainment.

Day 7: Porto

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

CLASSIC: Discover Guimaraes.
DISCOVERY: Hiking along the Atlantic coast all the way to Villa Nova de Gaïa, followed by a wine-tasting session*.
Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment.

Day 8: Porto | Disembark

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

Ship/Hotel

MS Amalia Rodrigues

MS Amalia Rodriguez

MS Amalia Rodrigues

Discover the rich history of Portugal and Spain as you journey through the Douro River Valley aboard the incredible MS Amalia Rodrigues, the newest ship cruising the Douro River.
MS Amalia Rodriguez
MS Amalia Rodriguez
MS Amalia Rodriguez

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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
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • Accommodation in double cabins
  • Excursions included in the package selected
  • All port fees
  • 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
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance
  • Routings (unless otherwise stated), airport taxes, and handling fees
  • All services not mentioned in the program
  • Fuel Surcharge

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