Experience the amazing beauty of Portugal and the Douro Valley, its history and heritage, and never miss the country's famous dishes. On this journey, visit Porto and learn about its history through its famous Azulejo tilework. Then, head to Regua and visit the Douro Museum to learn about the history, culture, and identity of the Douro wine region. The next stop is Barca D'Alva, where you can explore the historic Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo and its famous medieval castle. Enjoy Vinho Verde, port wine, and Moscatel sherry tastings.
Highlights
Visit the Casa Museo de la Ribera, an ethnographic museum
Discover the historic Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo and its famous castle
Explore the historic chapel, Nossa Senhora dos Remedios
Enjoy learning about history, culture, and identity of the Douro wine region
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
At the end of the day, we'll check in to a 4-star hotel. Join us this evening for an evening tour of Porto by coach. You will have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 2: Porto
1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. You will set out on a guided tour of Porto and relive its history through its famous Azulejo tilework. You'll enjoy a traditional lunch in the fishing village of Afurada just across the river from the city. After lunch, we’ll spend some time strolling through the village. We’ll return to our hotel for dinner and the night.
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. You will leave by coach for Penafiel, a lovely town with many interesting sites and great views of the surrounding landscape. Your visit includes a stop at the Casa Museo de la Ribera, an ethnographic museum that recreates the daily life of the town during the early 20th century. Your next stop will be the Quinta da Aveleda estate to visit its lovely gardens, where you will enjoy a tasting of the domain’s Vinho Verde, a light and slightly bubbly wine. You'll have lunch on the estate. After the tour, you’ll be transferred to Pala Ribadouro, where you’ll board our ship and introduce your crew at a welcome cocktail. You'll enjoy dinner and an evening of activities on board before calling it a night.
You will spend the morning cruising to Régua. During our afternoon excursion, You will visit the Douro Museum, the ideal place to learn about the history, culture, and identity of the Douro wine region. You'll also visit a quinta that produces port wine and olive oil to learn about how both are produced before enjoy a dual tasting.*
After your excursion, You will return on board the ship. Enjoy an evening of fado entertainment on board
This morning, You will set out on an excursion to Lamego, whose most beautiful site in the city is the historic chapel Nossa Senhora dos Remédios and its steep Baroque stairway. You will also enjoy a tasting of local sparkling wine, ham, and cold cuts.The afternoon will be spent cruising the beautiful countryside within the Upper Douro. Tonight, you will enjoy a Spanish-themed evening with a flamenco demonstration.
Day 6: Barca D'alva | Vega De Terron | Senhora Da Ribeira
This morning, You will visit historic Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo and its famous medieval castle, where you can enjoy a tasting and presentation of local products and delights. You will return on board the ship in Vega de Terron. We’ll then spend the afternoon cruising to Senhora da Ribeira. Enjoy an evening of entertainment on board.
You will spend the morning cruising to Pinhão, a lovely town located on the confluence of the Douro and Pinhão Rivers. In the afternoon, you will visit the Bread and Wine Museum to understand the history behind how these two staples became the bedrock of the village. You will enjoy a tasting of fruity, aromatic Moscatel sherry and the village’s famous cross-shaped bread. You will return on board the ship in Folgosa.Tonight is our festive gala evening.
Day 8: Folgosa | Regua | Porto | Disembark
1 Breakfast
You will arrive in Régua in the early morning. Enjoy breakfast before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. You will be transferred to the airport.
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The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.