Family Club - From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain)

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River Cruise
Portugal and Spain will unveil their treasures along a unique cruise over the Douro. Discover Porto, a city full of charm where its heritage is perfectly combined with the modern, cosmopolitan and intimate at the same time. You will visit the charming city of Lamego where breath-taking landscapes of green hills offer an interesting change of scenery. You will...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Explore the Douro Valley from Top to Bottom
    • THE MUST-SEE SITES: Tour Porto by tram and step back in time at the Tramway Museum
    • Guimarães and its Gothic Quarter
    • EVERYTHING INCLUDED ON BOARD

What's this trip about?

    Portugal and Spain will unveil their treasures along a unique cruise over the Douro. Discover Porto, a city full of charm where its heritage is perfectly combined with the modern, cosmopolitan and intimate at the same time. You will visit the charming city of Lamego where breath-taking landscapes of green hills offer an interesting change of scenery. You will also discover Guimarães and its fascinating stories that are reflected in the many monuments and historic buildings surrounding the town.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityPorto
End CityPorto

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Destinations

Attractions

  • Porto

Activities

  • River Cruise

Trip includes

    • Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - all excursions mentioned in the program - onboard entertainment - Flamenco, Fado and traditional folk entertainment - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 PORTO

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 5:00 p.m. We'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Join us this evening for an excursion: CLASSIC Package: Porto by night. Enjoy a coach tour of Porto at night. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage area of one of the ol...

Day 1 PORTO

Embarkation.We'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.Excursion: CLASSIC Package: Porto by night.

Day 2 PORTO - REGUA

This morning, we propose two excursions:- CLASSIC package: Porto. Join us on a coach tour of Porto. Notable stops include Bolsa Palace with a visit to the Golden Room and the lavishly decorated Arab Room, and then the Church of Saint Francis, a Gothic and baroque mast...

Day 2 PORTO - REGUA

Excursions:- CLASSIC package: Porto- FAMILY package: Tour Porto by tram and visit the Tramway MuseumWe'll begin our cruise to Peso da Régua this afternoon.Enjoy a free evening to explore Peso da Régua on your own.

Day 3 REGUA - VEGA DE TERRON

This morning, the optional CLASSIC package excursion is: the Casa de Mateus and the Douro museum. We'll 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 appr...

Day 3 REGUA - VEGA DE TERRON

Optional CLASSIC package excursion: the Casa de Mateus and the Douro museum.We'll then spend the afternoon cruising to Vega de Terron.Enjoy an evening of flamenco entertainment on board.

Day 4 BARCA D'ALVA - Salamanca

Optional proposed excursions: Spend the day in Salamanca. Salamanca, a city you will want to return to again and again. Known for its famous university founded in the 12th century, which is still open today, Salamanca is a lively and dynamic place. Its architecture is...

Day 4 BARCA D'ALVA - Salamanca

Optional excursions: - CLASSIC package: Salamanca - FAMILY package: Pool time in Salamanca Our ship will cruise to Barca d'Alva.

Day 5 BARCA D'ALVA - FERRADOSA - PINHAO

This morning will be spent cruising. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Port Wine Route and Pinhão. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.

Day 6 PINHAO - PORTO

This morning, join us for an optional CLASSIC package excursion to Lamego, a city bursting with personality and well known for its elegant merchants' homes and the church of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios. We'll enjoy a panoramic tour of the sites before stopping at the 1...

Day 6 PINHAO - PORTO

Optional CLASSIC package excursion: Lamego. We'll begin our cruise to Porto this afternoon. Enjoy an evening of fado entertainment on board.

Day 7 PORTO

Enjoy a morning on your own in Porto. Located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the second-largest city in Portugal oozes singular charm. Its staircase streets, colorful laundry hanging above, and bright blue frescoes in the Ribeira neighborhood are testimony to its ...

Day 7 PORTO

Enjoy a morning on your own in Porto. Optional excursions: - CLASSIC package: Guimarães - FAMILY package: World of Discoveries Enjoy an evening of traditional entertainment on board.

Day 8 PORTO

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.  

Day 8 PORTO

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Last Updated: 2/27/2025
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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.

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Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.,
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