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Porto, Portugal Old Town

Porto, the Douro Valley and Salamanca

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Immerse yourself in the festive and warm atmosphere of Portugal and Spain where you will discover a unique way of life. You will visit Porto, a subtle mixture of modernity and history famous for its wine, or Salamanca and its cathedral, Spain's "golden city". It has a rich architectural, religious and gastronomic culture.
Charming city of Porto at nightNossa Senhora dos Remedios SanctuaryDouro River Vineyards, PortugalExplore historic PortoPorto, Portugal Old Town
Highlights
  • Visit a wine cellar and taste the wines of Porto
  • Tour Vila Real by coach, a pleasant town set among vineyards
  • Explore the Manor Solar of Mateus and walk through its gardens
  • Discover the ancient and new cathedral of Salamanca
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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 the ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, you'll be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, join an excursion by coach for both packages: Tour of Porto "by night".

Day 2: Porto | Regua

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Join 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. Board one of the city's trams and partake in this urban-tourism experience all the way to the mouth of the Douro. Finish up your excursion with a tasting of some of the local specialties.
After your tours, Return on board and spend the afternoon sailing. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 3: Regua | Pinhao | Vega De Terron (Spain)

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Today discover the formal gardens at the Mateus Palace and Vila Real. Tonight's evening will have a Spanish flair.

Day 4: Barca D'Alva | Salamanca | Senhora Da Ribeira

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Join for the excursions proposed :
CLASSIC: Discover Salamanca, its unusual cathedral and its famous university dating back to 1218, making it one of the oldest in the world.
DISCOVERY: Discover Salamanca's old town by bike.
Tonight's your gala dinner and evening.

Day 5: Senhora Da Ribeira | Ferradosa | Folgosa | Leverinho

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Join an excursion for both packages : Discover the Porto wine route. Spend the afternoon cruising. Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment. 

Day 6: Leverinho | Porto | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.

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MS Gil Eanes

MS Gil Eanes Middle Deck Suite
MS Gil Eanes
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18 double cabins 2 suites -equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, and closet

Notes

20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Included
  • 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners
  • 5 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
  • Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
  • Excursions included in the package selected
  • All port fees
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

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