The Douro River, the spirit of Portugal

7-Night Cruise Porto to Porto

Porto to Porto (POC_AIPP) - 8 days	For further assistance call 1-800-526-8539
Ships - Fernao de Magalhaes, Vasco de Gama, Amalia Rodrigues	Ask about our Travel Insurance

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Porto (Embarkation)

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. After dinner, the evening is free to do as you please.

Day 2: Porto - Regua

Join us for a guided tour of Porto followed by a wine tasting session in the cellars at Vila Nova de Gaïa. The afternoon will be spent sailing.

Day 3: Regua - Pinhao - Vega de Teron

Take part in our excursion to Vila Réal, a town with a great variety of religious buildings and architecture. We'll stroll through the formal gardens at the Mateus Palace. The afternoon will be spent sailing. Enjoy an evening of Flamenco entertainment.

Day 4: Vega De Teron - Barca D'Alva

Join us for an excursion to Salamanca (lunch included, except drinks). We'll visit its unusual cathedral and its famous university dating back to 1218, making it one of the oldest in the world. We'll return on board after our tour and enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 5 : Barca D'Alva - Ferradosa - Pinhao

This morning will be spent cruising. We'll set off on our excursion along the Porto Wine Route: we'll discover the vineyards famously arranged in rows as well as small typical villages, followed by a wine-tasting session in a true Portuguese quinta. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening. 

Day 6: Pinhao - Porto

Join us on a guided tour of Lamego. The afternoon will be spent sailing towards Porto. Enjoy an evening of Fado entertainment.

Day 7: Porto

Enjoy time at leisure this morning to discover Porto at your own pace. Afterwards, join us for an excursion to Aveiro, a charming medieval town surrounded by salt marshes, beaches and lagoons. Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment.

Day 8: Porto (Disembarkation)

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

Departures & Pricing

Advisements:

• A valid passport is required for travel. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the last day of travel.
• Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
• For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise operator and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise .
• The number of moorings on the Douro is limited. Our boats may be moored side by side.

Prices Include:

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the D1 to breakfast buffet on D8 • drinks including water, wine, beer, fruit juices and coffee served during meals on board, drinks served at the bar (excluding champagne and wines on the wine list) • double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom • all excursions mentioned in the itinerary • onboard entertainment • assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess • welcome cocktail - gala dinner and evening • Flamenco-themed entertainment • Fado-themed entertainment • traditional folk entertainment • all port fees.

Prices Do Not Include:

Individual arrival and departure (airfare; transfers) • Champagne at the bar and all drinks on the wine list • The drinks served during excursions or transfers • Travel Cancellation Insurance • Gratuities • Personal expenses

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