Welcome on board from 5.00pm and time to settle
comfortably in your cabins before being presented
to the crew during a welcome cocktail reception in
the lounge. Dinner on board. In the evening, optional
coach trip to see the Porto illuminations.
Day 2: PORTO - REGUA
Breakfast on board then cruise off towards Regua
along the Douro valley and admire the outstanding
wooded landscapes and meadows on the way. You
will pass Carrapatelo, the highest lock in Spain at
35m before arriving in Regua around 2.00pm.
Departure by coach for an optional guided visit
to Lamego and Discover Nossa Senhoră Dos
Remedios sanctuary and the cathedral. Return to
the ship in Regua for dinner around 6.30pm
followed by a dance.
Day 3: REGUA - PINHAO - PORTO ANTIGO
Buffet breakfast on board before leaving on an
optional excursion to visit the Solar de Mateus
in Vila Real, a magnificent 16th century manor
house owned by a noble Portuguese family with
its beautiful French gardens. Return to the ship
in Pinhao around 1.00pm. Lunch before continuing
sailing along the river towards Porto
Antigo, through the very heart of the famous
Porto vineyards planted in terraces on the
magnificent rolling hills which rise to 700m
before falling steeply down to the river again.
Arrive in Porto Antigo around 6.00pm. Dinner on
board followed by an entertaining evening.
Overnight stop.
Day 4: PORTO ANTIGO - PORTO
Buffet breakfast on board before sailing off towards
Porto. Morning spent cruising along the charming
Douro river. Aperitif games will be organised in the
lounge. Lunch on board before reaching Porto
at the end of the morning. Then visit the city
(optional). Porto is the second largest city in
Portugal and one of the oldest in Europe. Discover
one of the most famous wine cellars and taste the
delicious wines. Return to the ship for dinner. Enjoy
a free evening in Porto.
Day 5: PORTO - GUIMARAES* - BRAGA* - PORTO
Breakfast on board then a free morning to stroll
around Porto before returning for lunch on board.
In the afternoon, depart on an optional excursion
by coach to Guimarăes, historic town associated
with Portuguese national identity in 12th century
and its beautifully preserved monuments which
date back to medieval times. Then on to Braga
known under the name of the “Portuguese Rome”
one of the most attractive cities in Portugal. Return
to the ship for a gala dinner and folk evening.
Day 6: PORTO
Breakfast on board. Disembark at 9:00am. End of the cruise.
For
reasons of navigation and passenger safety, Viking River Cruises and
the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of
the cruise.
