This 6-day cruise aboard MS Amalia Rodrigues takes you on a roundtrip journey from Porto, Portugal to historic Salamanca. Visiting the tram museum Porto Wine Route and Vila Real's Manor Solar of Mateus. Roman, Arabic, and Christian influences can be seen in the architecture and folklore that highlight this region as well. 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.
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
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, you'll meet your crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, join an excursion by coach for both packages: Tour of Porto "by night".
*Passengers will choose either the Classic or Discovery package to participate in for the duration of the voyage.
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. You'll board one of the city's trams and partake in this urban-tourism experience all the way to the mouth of the Douro. You'll finish up your excursion with a tasting of some of the local specialties.
After your tours, you'll return on board and spend the afternoon sailing. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
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 the gala dinner and evening.
Day 5: Barca D'Alva | Ferradosa | Folgosa | Leverinho
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Main Deck-Cat A
8 Cabins double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, and closet.
Main Deck- Cat B
4 double cabins
double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, and closet.
Main Deck- Cat C
2 double cabins
double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, and closet.
Middle Deck-Cat A
24 Cabins double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, and closet.
Middle Deck-Cat B
5 double cabins| 2 suites |1 PRM cabin
double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, and closet.
Middle Deck-Cat C
4 double cabins
double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, and closet.
Upper Deck-Cat A
34 Cabins double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, and closet.
Upper Deck-Cat B
14 double cabins
double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, and closet.
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
For full cancellation policy details, please contact us for a quote.
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
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
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
This was our first trip to South America and we were a little nervous. But Adventure Life made things so easy! All our questions were answered before we left, and our guide, Vidal, was amazing! He gave us enough space to explore without rushing us along. He also knew where the best picture taking opportunities were, which was great.
