Immerse yourself in a 6-day cruise aboard the MS Miguel Torga, sailing round-trip from Porto through the breathtaking Douro Valley to historic Salamanca. Explore Porto’s mix of modern and traditional sites, visit the Tram Museum, and follow the Port Wine Route to taste local wines. Stop in Vila Real to see the Solar de Mateus Manor, an 18th-century estate with beautiful gardens. In Salamanca, Spain’s “Golden City,” discover its culture, impressive cathedral, and historic university. This trip combines architecture, history, and local flavors
Highlights
Enjoy Douro’s scenic views of terraced vineyards and river landscapes
Discover the baroque Mateus Palace and its romantic landscaped gardens
Follow the scenic Port Wine Route & enjoy tastings at a traditional estate
Savor Spanish nights, a gala dinner, and authentic Portuguese folk shows
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.
Step aboard at 5:00 p.m. and make yourself at home in your cozy cabin. Meet the crew over a welcome cocktail, then join an optional evening tour of Porto by night.
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 the excursion with a tasting of some of the local specialties.
Return on board for an afternoon cruise and evening entertainment.
Join an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: Casa de Mateus and the Douro Museum in Régua. Leave on foot for the Douro Museum to learn about the passionate history and wine-making heritage in the region, an experience combining traditional and modern approaches. Continue by coach to Mateus Palace, a beautiful 18th-century manor in Vila Real. This baroque-style manor belonged to the same family until a foundation was set up to preserve it in 1970. The dramatic splendor and details of the complex offer a unique visual relationship between geometry and space. Enjoy a stroll through the magnificent tree and hedge-lined gardens, which include a romantic Mexican-cedar topiary tunnel. After, you return to the ship in Pinhão by coach.
Tonight's evening has a Spanish flair.
Day 4: Vega De Terron | Salamanca | Senhora Da Ribeira
You can join an optional CLASSIC or DISCOVERY excursion : Port Wine Route and Pinhão. You leave by coach to travel along the Port Wine Route. Portugal has cultivated vineyards since the Roman Empire. In 1756, the Marquis of Pombal created a monopolistic company demarcating the Douro wine region to regulate the production and trading of its wine. The route winds through gorgeous scenery and valleys with the river flowing below. Continue on to Pinhão and stop at a quinta for a wine tasting. After, visit the historic Pinhão train station, known for its superb azulejo frescoes. Return to the ship.
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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$1,7032-3 travelers
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Main Deck- Cat A
8 double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe, and closet.
Main Deck- Cat B
double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe, and closet.
Main Deck- Cat C
double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe, and closet.
Middle Deck-Cat A
24 double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe, and closet.
Middle Deck-Cat B
double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe, and closet.
Middle Deck-Cat C
double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe, and closet.
Upper Deck-Cat A
34 double-occupancy cabins equipped with shower, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, safe, and closet.
Upper Deck-Cat B
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
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
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.
