Traveling along the Douro on this incredible 8-day cruise is the perfect way to visit this beautiful, natural part of the world where steeply 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. 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.
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
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 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 Amalia Rodrigues 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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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
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