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




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- 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
- The Casa de Mateus and the Douro museum in Regua
- Guimarães and its Gothic Quarter EVERYTHING INCLUDED ON BOARD
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- 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 - onboard entertainment - excursions mentioned in the package selected - Flamenco, Fado and traditional folk entertainment - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.
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Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. In the evening, we'll set out on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion by coach to see Porto by night.
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. In the evening, we'll set out on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion by coach to see Porto by night.
Join us for the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto. We'll leave for Porto's city center by coach. Our 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. We'll then...
Join us for the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto.DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum followed by a tasting of some of the local specialties in the old city.In the afternoon, we'll cruise through the Douro Valley with its fabulous landscapes. Enjoy an evening of dancing or time at leisure in Regua tonight.
Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: 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 approaches. We'll...
Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: 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 approaches. We'll...
Join us for the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Salamanca. This town of dazzling beauty houses some extraordinary Roman, Arabic, and Christian architectural treasures.DISCOVERY: Salamanca tapas tour.We'll return on board in Barca d'Alva. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
This morning will be spent cruising. Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Pinhão and tasting of port wine. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.
This morning will be spent cruising. Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Pinhão and tasting of port wine. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.
Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Guided tour of Lamego. This afternoon will be spent cruising. Enjoy an evening of Fado-themed entertainment.
Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Guided tour of Lamego. This afternoon will be spent cruising. Enjoy an evening of Fado-themed entertainment.
This morning, enjoy time at leisure in Porto. In the afternoon, join us for the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Discover Guimaraes.DISCOVERY: Quaint Afurada.Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment.
This morning, enjoy time at leisure in Porto. In the afternoon, join us for the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Discover Guimaraes.DISCOVERY: Quaint Afurada.Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment.
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
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