Take a 6-day cruise aboard MS Gil Eanes and explore the heart of Portugal and the Douro Valley. Begin with a welcome cocktail and an optional night tour of Porto. Cruise to Regua to explore Lamego, a city known for its baroque architecture, then enjoy evening entertainment. Continue to Porto Antigo for a visit to the Douro Museum and taste olive oil and local wines at a traditional quinta. Back in Porto, choose between a classic guided city tour, including St. Francis Church and Bolsa Palace, or a tram ride with local food tastings. On Day 5, visit Guimarães, or walk through Afurada, a village famous for seafood and colorful streets. End with a gala dinner and folk entertainment. This cruise combines culture, history, and gastronomy for an authentic Portuguese experience.
Highlights
Experience Porto’s illuminated beauty on a magical night tour excursion
Explore Lamego’s historic architecture and charming hillside streets
Indulge in premium wine and olive oil tastings at a quinta
Tour Porto’s neoclassical Bolsa Palace and stunning St. Francis Church
Enjoy a lively gala evening with authentic Portuguese folk performances
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Board the ship at 5:00 p.m. and settle into your cabin. Enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew, then in the evening, join an optional CLASSIC or DISCOVERY excursion by coach featuring a guided tour of Porto by night.
Spend the morning cruising. Later, take part in a CLASSIC or DISCOVERY excursion featuring a guided tour of Lamego. In the evening, enjoy onboard dancing and entertainment.
Take part in a CLASSIC or DISCOVERY excursion: The Douro Museum and a tasting of olive oil and wine in a Quinta. Spend the afternoon cruising. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Spend the morning cruising. This afternoon, join on the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto. Leave for Porto's city center by coach. Your first stop will be a tour of St. Francis Church. A stone's throw from the Douro riverbank, it is among the most symbolic buildings in Porto. Then head over to see the inside of Bolsa Palace—also known as the Stock Exchange Palace—a magnificent, neoclassical mansion in the heart of the historic downtown. Ascend the magnificent marble and granite staircase to visit the Golden Room and the lavishly decorated Arab Room, where official receptions are still held. The next stop will be an azulejo tile workshop. This tour is a unique occasion to discover this age-long art form. Return to the ship.
DISCOVERY: Tour Porto via tram and visit 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.
Enjoy time at leisure this morning to discover Porto at your own pace. This afternoon, join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Tour of Guimaraes.
DISCOVERY: Quaint Afurada. Leave by coach for the mouth of the Douro River to set off on an atypical stroll to Afurada, located on the southern bank. Visit the Afurada Heritage Interpretive Center. Enjoy some time on your own in this charming village. Lose yourself in the backstreets lined with colorful homes. Don't forget to sample delicious seafood dishes at a local tavern! Return to the ship.
Tonight is your gala evening and dinner, followed by traditional folk entertainment.
Day 6: Porto | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9.00 a.m.
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Main Deck-Cat A
8 double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, and closet.
Main Deck- Cat B
4 double cabins
-equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, and closet.
Main Deck- Cat C
2 double cabins
-equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, and closet.
Middle Deck-Cat A
24 double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, and closet.
Middle Deck-Cat B
12 double cabins
-equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, and closet.
Middle Deck-Cat C
Upper Deck-Cat A
32 double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, and closet.
Upper Deck-Cat B
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
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
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
