Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Douro River, the “river of gold”, does not recognize country boundaries and flows majestically through both Portugal and Spain. Traveling along the Douro on this incredible 8-day cruise is the perfect way to visit this beautiful, natural part of the world where steep terraced hillside vineyards, typical villages, and “quintas” with their fragrant wines appear along the banks throughout the cruise. Visit Salamanca in Spain, also listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and rich in architectural treasures dating back through the ages.
Day-by-Day Summary
Day 1 : Porto | Embark Day 2 : Porto | Regua Day 3 : Pinhao | Vega De Teron Day 4 : Salamanca | Barca D' Alva Day 5 : Ferradosa | Pinhao Days 6-7 : Pinhao | Porto Day 8 : Porto | Disembark
Highlights
Discover Porto's historic center listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Explore Salamanca get to know the must-see & the unusual sites
Join a unique excursion to discover the “Wines of Porto”
Join a fun evening of Fado music and entertainment on board
Passengers will board the ship at 5:00 pm. After setting into your cabins, you will be introduced to the crew with a welcome cocktail. After dinner, the evening is free to do as you please.
Join the excursion to Vila Réal, a town with a great variety of religious buildings and architecture. Afterward, stroll through the gardens at the Mateus Palace. The afternoon will be spent sailing. Enjoy an evening of Flamenco entertainment.
Today, sail and explore Salamanca. Visit its unusual cathedral and its famous university dating back to 1218, making it one of the oldest in the world. Return on board after your tour and enjoy an evening of entertainment.
MS Miguel Torga will continue cruising this morning. Set off on the excursion along the Porto Wine Route. Discover the vineyards famously arranged in rows as well as small typical villages, followed by a wine-tasting session in a true Portuguese quinta. Tonight's your gala dinner and evening.
You will be transferred to a coach to join the excursion of Lamego. Lamego is a charming episcopal and commercial town where you'll get to discover the Nossa Senhora dos Remedios Sanctuary. The afternoon will be spent sailing towards Porto. Enjoy an evening of Fado entertainment.
On the next day, enjoy time at leisure this morning to discover Porto at your own pace. Afterwards, join the tour to Aveiro, a charming medieval town surrounded by salt marshes, beaches and lagoons. Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment.
Day 8 Porto | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Disembark after breakfast and continue your independent trip back home.
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$1,931
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Main Deck
18 double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe, and closet.
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Middle Deck
14 double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe, and closet.
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Upper Deck
34 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
For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol can be dangerous to your health
This offer includes :
-All meals from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the final day
-Drinks including water, wine, beer, fruit juices and coffee served during meals on board, drinks served at the bar (excluding champagne and wines on the wine list)
-Accommodation in double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom
-The classic excursions mentioned in the program
-Onboard entertainment
-The assistance of our onboard host/hostess
-Welcome cocktail
-Gala evening
-Repatriation insurance
-Port taxes.
This offer does not include :
-Drinks on the wine list, champagne at the bar, drinks served during excursions or transfers
-The supplement for the discovery package**
-Cancellation and baggage insurance
-Airport taxes
-Transfers between airport, hotel and port
-Personal expenses.
Formalities Valid passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate. Please note: Your passport must be valid for six months beyond the last day of your travels.
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.
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
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